Power Train Problems of Ford Fiesta - part 2

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware of a failure with the transmission. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into second gear and was stuck in first gear. The contact stated that there was transmission fluid coming from the transmission. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the residence however, the failure persisted. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

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Transmission control module for a 2015 Ford Fiesta is admitted by Ford as faulty, and a known issue. This part has had to be replaced several times, and there's no guarantee on durability or that there won't be future issues. Ford has admitted safety issues include loss of transmission engagement while driving, lack of power and slow or delayed shifting, no start, shuddering, stalling, slipping, ect.

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The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a transmission diagnostic requested by the manufacture, however, the contact stated they felt the dealer did not do the diagnostic because they only identified general maintenance issues unrelated to the transmission. However, the contact stated the dealer informed them the lower dog bone mount was tearing from the engine torque restrictor. The contact also stated the vehicle was still making a rubbing noise and the rpm sensor continued to fluctuate when driving as well as slowing down upon accelerated and driving. Also, the contact stated the vehicle drifted back when on a incline. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,465.

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Transmission overheating stopped car.

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I have a 2013 Ford Fiesta that I had financed through a 3rd party just right at a year . The ride was rough to begin with and I began experiencing problems such as a loud shrieking/grinding noise under the hood , which triggered the check engine light . Also pressing the gas and the car not accelerating properly which causes jerking , stalling , and etc. I had a mechanic look at it and did minor repairs but this problem is reoccurring. Recently , I was backing out of a parking spot and shifted the car into drive from being in reverse and pressed the gas and it didn't accelerate it just made a loud revving noise and jerked until I proceeded out the parking lot into traffic. The car continued to jerk really ridiculously, and I had to put on emergency lights and pull over into the nearest parking lot. I then had to call someone to trail me home. I recently had it towed to a local transmission shop after it jerked/stalled out really bad on me in heavy traffic again and didn't really want to accelerate to the proper speed. The mechanics at the transmission shop ran a thorough diagnostic , and other tests and let me know that it's the transmission control module that needs replaced and that it has to go to the dealership. Well I called a Ford dealership , and the representative said it takes months to get in a new transmission control module and also that even when replaced it really does not fix the problem as per many other similar situations the service representative has dealt with. I have been completely screwed all the way around with this car and I'm not even sure why there isn't a recall on these 2013 fod Fiesta because they are really dangerous and it's so very inconvenient with all the troubles that come with it.

I’ve owned my 2015 Ford Fiesta for about 7 years now. Within the first year, I contacted the Ford dealership explaining noises when driving and my dual clutch shifting gears. I sent them video sound recordings. They said it was typical of this transmission. The car has never felt smooth but “ok enough,” until 18months ago when I reported gears slipping. No error codes were detected but parts of my clutch were replaced. Now, 16,000 miles later I brought my car into Ford dealership saying I felt the gears slipping. They diagnosed a few other maintenance pieces like brakes and tires but said nothing was detected with the transmission and clutch. 3 weeks later, I was driving on a highway - lake shore drive in chicago, and my check engine light came on. My car would not change gears or accelerate past the 30mph I had been going. I felt like I was in neutral. I exited, fearing an accident. In stop and go traffic I used my hazard lights because I could not accelerate at each stop sign. I made it to a safe spot to pull over and then realized I could not reverse! I had my car towed to the Ford dealer from 3 weeks prior. At this point they could read a few clutch error codes but cannot be certain of the actual cause. In order to do so, they need my consent of a possible $1500 service charge for investigating the issue. Ford costumer service line has said “OH wow, we’re glad your weren’t in an accident. I’m sorry, your car does not meet criteria for any support from Ford. ” Ford has knowingly kept these faulty transmissions on the road and now they are telling me that they will not help look into my vehicle’s transmission and safety issues. This seems unreasonable when the issue is clearly linked to the faulty dual clutch powershift system. 1. 5 million Ford Fiestas may still be registered and driven with Ford offering nothing other than “I’m really glad you dodged an accident and made it off the highway. ”.

It is widely known that this vehicle has irreparable transmission problems. My car shudders, loses power, has issues shifting, etc because of known issues. It feels dangerous to drive at times. The dealer no doubt willingly sold it to me used knowing about the problem. I feel taken advantage of as I had to purchase the car during covid when inventory was low and prices were high. I owe over twice as much on car than it’s worth. No one in their right mind would buy it. I’m on medical leave without pay and in no position to trade it. I bought it after all the class action suits were settled. It doesn’t appear to fall under lemon law. I’m basically waiting for it to completely break down. Praying nobody is hurt when it happens. I’m writing because I’m aggravated and feel I have no recourse.

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The contact owns 2014 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced jerking, lunging, and a hard deceleration without engaging the brakes. The contact stated the failure occurred without warning. The wrench and check engine light was illuminated. There was a service engine soon and hill start assist not available message displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with a failed clutch. The vehicle was not repaired due to cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated when the vehicle was started, the vehicle failed to start as intended. . The contact stated that the vehicle had to be jumped started. The contact stated the transmission malfunction warning light illuminated. The contact stated after the vehicle started, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission misfired and the gears slipped. In addition, the contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed, however the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, however the diagnostic test was not performed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact was advised to bring the vehicle back at a later date. In addition, the contact was informed that the repair was not covered under any unknown recalls or programs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.

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The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that upon attempting to reverse the vehicle, the vehicle failed to reverse as intended. The transmission warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission. The contact stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 100,000.

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The contact's husband owns a 2014 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where a diagnostic test was performed. The dealer determined that there was a defect with the transmission. The contact was provided an estimate for a rebuilt transmission. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle and the contact was provided a case number. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 26,000.

Driving down the street and car started bucking and shifting improperly. I took it in to the dealership and the said the tcm might be under warranty. Then they just said the transmission is bad.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine jerked while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the "engine malfunction service now" message was displayed on the instrument panel at start up. The vehicle was taken to dealer where the contact was provided an estimate for the repair. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the vehicle was included in customer satisfaction program: 14m02 (transmission control module extended warranty coverage); however, the dealer refused to honor the warranty. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided the same information as the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was referred to the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to reverse. While driving, the vehicle skipped third and fourth gears. The engine light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission control module needed to be replaced. The contact informed her about the warranty coverage, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 122, 000.

The car lurches, and hops during acceleration. I came to a stop one morning, and it would not move at first. I just bought this car a week ago. I had a test done and the solenoids in the transmission are stuck on.

Since around 20,000 miles, my 2018 Ford Fiesta se has had a grinding noise after shifting at certain gears. I got the car serviced at that time. Now I'm at 70,000 miles and the noise has persisted, and has gotten worse. My transmission slipped at 0mph when I was accelerating, almost causing me to lose control of my car.

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The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power and the "transmission malfunction service now” message was displayed. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway. The contact stated that the rpm's increased rapidly, but the vehicle did not respond. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a persistent failure. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 74,000.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while his daughter was attempting to reverse; after shifting into reverse, the vehicle failed to move. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission control module and the clutch. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the vehicle began to jerk, and the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the control module. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 93,000.

Parked vehicle in space and in 1st gear. Clutch engages while fully depressed causing car to lose control and not able to stop.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, and as she was descending a grade in the road, the contact attempted to depress the brake pedal to slow down and the brakes went to the floor boards. The contact had to pump the brake pedal to slow the vehicle down. The contact stated that the check brakes warning was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that she started to have problems with the vehicle power train. The vehicle could not be shifted into reverse (r) and when she was in drive (d) the vehicle would hesitate when shifting gears. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the clutch had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the dealer had not diagnosed any problems with the brakes. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.

This car has a standard transmission and a hydraulic clutch. The synchronizer for low gear lets it pop back out of gear. This is extremely dangerous if you are pulling out into a busy lane of traffic. It throws the shift lever back out of gear with a lot of force. I have had the hydraulics bled but plan to take it to a dealer soon. There are others listed on youtube as having the same problem.

I was driving on the highway on October 3 and suddenly my vehicle stalled on me. When I pressed the gas pedal, the vehicle no longer moved. I had the vehicle towed to my house and had a mechanic do a diagnostics. The mechanics thinks the issue could be the computer or the transmission not communicating with the computer. The vehicle can no longer shift gear and it can not crank as well. It is very dangerous for a vehicle to stall in the middle of highway like this. The 18 wheeler behind me barely missed me and it could have been a fatality if I was hit in the rear. Thanks god I managed to pull to the center median and had a friend come help towe the vehicle to my house.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate upon depression of the instrument panel as the transmission warning light would intermittently flash on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was informed that there was an issue with the battery. Despite a battery replacement, the failure remained. The contact then had the vehicle towed into the dealer after she discovered both an oil and transmission leak; the vehicle had also failed to start after multiple attempts. Despite the fluid leak, the contact was informed that the failure was related to her heating system; the contact inquired about the fluid leaks but was informed that there were no leaks or fault with the transmission. Upon return of the vehicle the failure, the hesitation persisted and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where they confirmed the transmission fluid leak. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle for the transmission, she was referred to the NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the vehicle started to jerk and made an abnormally loud sound while shifting gear. Upon arriving to her destination and attempting to reverse into a parking space, the vehicle failed to shift into reverse. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the clutch and transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 38,000.

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly shuddered before inadvertently losing motive power. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 56,000.

Ford Fiestas such as my vehicle as well as Ford focus have been shown to have transmission issues and Ford has failed to perform a widespread recall. I bought my vehicle a year and a half ago from a Ford dealership and it has less than 75,000 miles and now has a transmission issue(transmission clutch shudder diagnosed by Ford dealership) that could cause the vehicle to suddenly stop moving or slip gears. No warning lights have come on. While researching this issue I found that a previous lawsuit regarding the failed part on my car did not include my vehicle and many others that have the same issue.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph the engine began to smoke. The engine light was illuminated at the time of the failure. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed with engine failure. The engine was replaced. The contact then stated that 4 months after while driving the contact was depressing the accelerator and the vehicle would not pass 5 mph. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The dealer was contacted and stated that next appointment was 2 months wait. The manufacture was not contacted. The failure milage was 86000. VIN tool confirmed no open recalls.

The car started to not reverse. Then took several times to start. Started shuddering while driving very slowly and it is extremely dangerous! I have two young children. I have been with out a vehicle for 2 months and its really affecting our lives. Ford charged me $283 to diagnosis it has a faulty clutch. Quoted $4100. I cant afford that since I cant even get to work with out my car. It should have a recall for my VIN. I have seen others with this same issue. Please take my complaint seriously and please help!!!!!.

While driving vehicle, engine began to rev and became unresponsive to gas pedal. After slowing to a stop, vehicle began to respond to gas pedal and transmission began shuttering violently. Took to local mechanic and he won’t work on it because he said it is a “pattern problem “. $250. 00 to diagnose the obvious. Someone could be killed when the transmission suddenly stops working like that in freeway traffic.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. All the warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that he had to wait several minutes to restart the vehicle then all the warning lights turned off and the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a transmission shop where the contact was informed that the vehicle was included in the customer satisfaction program 14m01 and 14m02 and advised to take the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed, and that the transmission and the transmission control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was included in the customer satisfaction program 14m02 but not included in the customer satisfaction program 14m01 then provided a case number and advise to contact the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked, and failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle stalled while driving. The contact waited for a short while and was able to restart the vehicle. The contact was able to move over to the side of the road. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while attempting to reverse out of a parking space, the vehicle failed to function while in reverse(r). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission ptu had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that recently while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact was able to pull into a parking lot. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact turned off the vehicle and waited for a while and was able to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that while attempting to enter the driveway, the vehicle failed to respond while in reverse(r) and failed to move while in drive(d). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle warranty had expired in March 2025. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 123,000.

I purchased a 2012 Ford Fiesta se on 3/3/23 from auto nation dealership in florida. I started noticing the excessive jerking & hesitating when I hit the gas petal. I can't pinpoint exactly when it started but it got progressively worse. I scheduled an appt. With mechanic for 7/26/23 after almost driving into car in front of me and concerned about getting hit from behind or even worse plowing into a pedestrian. The mechanic concluded problem with transmission- dual clutch b. After doing research I find out about Ford recalls as a result of all the lawsuits and complaints on transmissions for this very vehicle. I then brought car to Ford and was told that the recall didn't apply to my specific issue and would require upwards of $4000 to fix either by replacing specific pieces within the transmission or installing a new transmission. They also classified the vehicle as "unsafe to drive" the bottom line is Ford knew the transmission was faulty when they manufactured the car. Whether it's electrical or mechanical they're splitting hairs at this point. It's a failure with their transmission period. I've read many complaints concerning the issue I'm facing, and consumers shouldn't have to dish out thousands of dollars to correct anything that involves the transmission. It's unacceptable that a car I've own for 4 months is sitting in my garage and deemed "unsafe" any issues concerning the transmission should be included in the existing recall and Ford should take ownership and pay for any repairs.

We broke down in hopskinville kentucky at a gas station. Had problems with going into drive and reverse. Not wanting to shift. Got it going on highway. Wouldnt shift into gears lost of power. Engine roars loudly and has difficulty shifting to higher gears when we attempt to accelerate. It feels like gears ears slipping or catching when speeding up or slowing down. Unpredictable shifting trouble shifting into higher gear trouble downshifting getting stuck in the same gear. Yes it has cause it would not shift and be stuck in the road. . Took it to lovegreens in kirksville mo back at home. Been nothing but issues and problems. They have lied to us and the Ford customer service. They never ran a test on my vehicle they told Ford that they havent done a test cause I was trying to get a loaner vehicle,. It has not been inspected. None of the lights came on until we experence the breakdown in kentucky. Made it to athens alabama then had it trailered back to kirksville mo due to it almost causins a wreck. Lovegreens said they have fixed the recall of the tcm but it was never fixed. I asked Ford if I can get a diagnostic test if I can take it to another dealership for the recall. . . They would not honor it due to lovegreens claiming they fixed the tcm. 2 weeks later I went to pick the vehicle up it was stuck in first gear and it would not shift out of 1st gear. Put it in l and then back to drive still would not shift gears. I decided to park it and I havent drove it since.

The vehicle made a loud noise and jolted, the check engine light came on and the screen said "transmission fault service immediately. " I had the car checked by a local mechanic who advised me to contact Ford customer service since this has been a big issue with the Ford Fiestas. Customer service advised me to take the car to a dealership for testing, there they recommended that I have the entire transmission replaced but said it wouldn't fall under the warranty since it's the clutch that needs replaced. There are numerous customer satisfaction programs for the Ford Fiesta clutch and transmission (campaign #s 16m02, 19n07, 19n08, & 14m02) but none of them include the VIN number on my vehicle.