Transmission Failure Problems of Ford Fiesta

2012 Ford Fiesta dps6 automatic transmission failed as described in Ford customer satisfaction program 14m02 rendering the car unable to maintain speed on an interstate highway, leading to a significant collision risk. This transmission was recently replaced (2 years, 10k miles ago) due to the same issue with the previous transmission. The car displayed a "transmission failed seek service" message or similar on the entertainment console with a wrench icon appearing on the dashboard. This is a known and widely reported issue with these vehicles, Ford has not offered a permanent solution.

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Constituent experienced transmission failure on their 2013 Ford Fiesta. The consumer stated the vehicle was apart of a class action lawsuit, but the consumer was unsatisfied with the settlement.

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Transmission has failed.

My car transmission doesn't work properly, the info screen displays transmission troubles ,I tried to accelerate the car on drive and goes to 10 mph and doesn't change gears. This happens when I first turn the car on, going on a city street, after the car is turn on for more than 10 or 15 minutes then it works better but the message on the info screen still shows transmission failure, or trouble shuts.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving 35 mph the vehicle would not accelerate or shift gears. The contact stated she attempted to drive the vehicle home. However, the vehicle shut down and the contact left the vehicle in a parking lot. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with a transmission failure. The independent mechanic would not repair vehicle because of the transmission failure. The vehicle was towed airport marina Ford (5880 w centinela Ave, los angeles, CA 90045) where it was diagnosed with a transmission failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle currently is at the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated to the contact "a recall would be open by NHTSA once she filed a safety complaint and "they aware of the transmission failure in 2016 Ford Fiesta". The failure mileage was 112000. Lj.

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The car constantly surges forward at dangerous speeds and won't slow down even when slamming on the brakes. This has happened over the years but is happening much more in the past year. This is a very dangerous problem. There were several occasions when I narrowly missed slamming into the car in front of me. I've also been thrust into a busy intersection. You must force Ford to recall and replace these dangerous dps6 transmissions before someone dies. They and you have known about this problem for many years and have been putting more than a million car owners and others at risk. Please do something now! while it has been happening over the years, the most recent near collision was in a busy intersection in chicago on July 8, 2019. Thank you. The transmission failure warning has gone on numerous times over the years and causes the car to slow to 5 mph until the computer is reset.

I was driving on a road, approaching a 4way intersection; the car engine stopped. The screen stated transmission failure. Service immediately. My car restarted and the screen cleared. I proceeded on and within approximately 100 yards the screen repeated the transmission message. I then turned around to return to my home as the dealer was closed. I attempted to contact Ford motor company. But it was Sunday. Monday I again called and was told that I had extended coverage on the transmission, to take it to the dealer. I have had repeated work on this vehicle's transmission since I purchased it in 2015. I have not been charged for these repairs, but the inconvenience and the potential for failure of the vehicle have not been addressed. I had slid through the intersection when the car came to a stop. Luckily there was no oncoming traffic.

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6 spped transmission fails to start up. I have to place the ignition back into the key location on dash to start car. Also, there are exhaust fumes coming into the interior of the car when I use the heater fan,.

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Tl the contact owns a 2012 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that the transmission failed to function properly. While driving various speeds, there was a delay in changing gears and the transmission was slow to engage when driving up a hill. Ramey Ford princeton (498 courthouse rd, princeton, wv 24739, (304) 425-2128) indicated that the vehicle was previously serviced one year ago per an unspecified manufacturer power train/transmission campaign and the clutch assembly was replaced at that time. The dealer diagnosed that the part needed to be replaced again. The vehicle was not included in any power train recalls. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 27,500.

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fiesta. While driving at low speeds or accelerating from a stop, the vehicle violently shuttered and stalled. The service engine and change oil warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and an independent mechanic on separate occasions where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,000.

Transmission module failed for the third time. Lurches, engine revs, no power, fails to go. Ford parts are on backorder for 30 days or more.

Tl the contact owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that the transmission failed when he purchased the vehicle. While driving and depressing the accelerator pedal, it took awhile for the vehicle to accelerate. Also, when driving around a curve, the vehicle hesitated to move forward and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken numerous times to reynolds Ford of norman (825 n interstate dr, norman, ok, 73069, (877) 672-2681) where an unknown update was completed. The vehicle was able to drive normally for a day; however, the failure recurred and worsened. In addition, while accelerating from a stop, the vehicle failed to accelerate and hesitated to move forward. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that the struts were replaced at 20,000 miles. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Ford Fiesta. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled and the transmission failed. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was driven to the contact's home. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 76,700.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. When attempting to accelerate the vehicle, it would either lunge forward and accelerate at high speeds and stall without warning, or fail to accelerate at all. When attempting to stop the vehicle, the engine revved, the vehicle accelerated and lunged forward, and stopped suddenly. The dealer stated that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.

On a cold morning car failed to start and transmission failure came on display. Ford replaced trans module and said my battery was starting to get low. Two weeks later the same thing happened. Car was again towed to dealer who said I needed a new trans module. I informed him this was second module in two weeks and that there must be something else causing the problem. He said there was nothing else. I then found online where Ford has painted the surface where the ground cable from the battery is attached. A youtube video stated the cleaning the surface of paint, applying di-electric grease and re-attaching cable would cure the issue. Have completed this and haven't had an issue since. Ford needs to recall all units to fix this issue.

Car lunges forward while stopped at intersections. While on a highway in traffic rpms remained high after the transmission failed to downshift for approximately a mile. While attempting to accelerate the transmission doesn't shift up and just doesn't go. Rolls backwards down hills while trying to go forward and makes a clicking sound. Car has a really bad shutter when rounding curves and turning corners and occasionally follows with the car not accelerating. Has been to Ford to be checked once already and was told it had nothing wrong with it and has a second appointment next week. I've only owned the car for 9 months and have put less than 10,000 miles on it. Sometimes the car feels like it will stall out while trying to shift up. When the car is parked can hear clicking in transmission as it rocks excessively on level ground. Car also appears to have no power when pulling into traffic from a stop and has almost been involved in several accidents because of this.

There have been multiple instances that my transmission, while in motion, has stuttered, stalled, or been completely unresponsive. In low gears, the transmission sounds as if it is grinding metal cans. When my car stutters or jerks seemingly out of nowhere, my lights and dash will flicker as well. Both my Ford dealership and Ford itself has told me these safety issues are normal and to be expected. Twice I've almost collided with semis on the highway when I was unable to get up to speed properly due to the chugging and stuttering. There are thousands of complaints on this issue. I've already had my clutch and seals replaced once, to no avail. This is the first vehicle I've bought and I'm scared for my safety. Ford and my dealership won't take responsibility for these hazards and insist that I'm not driving my car right. The grinding, stuttering, stalling, and outright transmission failure has been occurring for the full 7 months I've had the car. If maintenance invoices are needed, I do have access to these.

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. While driving at various speeds, the transmission stuttered. The contact stated that the failure previously occurred and the transmission would not shift. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was brought back to the dealer twice for repairs, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. While attempting to start the vehicle, it hesitated to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be repaired. The transmission was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. While driving 5 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to allan vigil Ford Lincoln (6790 mt zion blvd, morrow, GA 30260) where the clutch was replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled and all the instrument panel lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was repaired, but failed to accelerate once again. The vehicle was taken to courtesy Ford (1636 dogwood dr se, conyers, GA 30013) where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter and throttle failed and needed to be replaced, and there was a leak in the fuel injection valve. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and stated that the contact should keep the receipts in case of a recall. No assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 7.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission failed intermittently . The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 8/10/cn the consumer stated the engine light would illuminate and then go out. Also, the vehicle accelerated on its own while the cruise control was activated. Updated 08/20/jb.

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that the transmission failed. The contact mentioned that the shift lever would not shift into first, second or third gear. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the transmission needed to be rebuild. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 15,000. Pm.

Driving on the highway at 65 mph car looses power you cant accelerate it hesitates and wants to shut off at times it does it wont go up hill and when approaching a stop light hesitates and shuts off you start it back up fine and it wont go transmission fails its automatic transmission does it once transmission warms up.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. While driving at approximately 10 mph and accelerating, the vehicle jerk and shook without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the clutch to the transmission failed and needed to be replaced and the rpm needed to be adjusted. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Driving on the freeway going normal speeds the "transmission failure" message popped up on my dash and the car started viscously jerking. The car had trouble stopping as if the brakes couldn't function properly cause the transmission was out. My car would fiercely jerk forward when I was coming to a stop that I then noticed I had to stop further back than normal in fear of the car jerking forward to hard and hitting the car in front of me. When I finally parked and was ready to go to a well lit area the car started up perfectly normal and the transmission failure message was gone. Took it to Ford and they couldn't understand the severity of the issue due to the fact that the car basically "fixed itself. " I then asked them if it is going to take someone getting into an accident for them to recall the transmission on this car and they only told me "there's nothing they can do about it". They saw an issue and told me it would be approx. 3 thousand dollars to fix the car is only 2 years old. Ford also told me the car isn't safe for me to drive on the road. Yet they don't see that as a reason to not recall the cars to get it fixed since I'm positive my car isn't the only one that has done this. I guess myself almost getting into and accident and causing injury to myself and others is not a good enough reason for them.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at 10 mph, the vehicle hesitated until it shifts gear without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with a transmission failure. The contact stated that the transmission was replaced to a hybrid transmission. The clutch was replaced twice along with the transmission computer was reset four times. The failure persisted on several occasions. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was mileage was 9,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated the transmission failed. While, at a complete stop the transmission jerked violently, causing the vehicle to engage acceleration slowly and also jerk, and shake, during acceleration. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure. The dealer replaced the transmission twice. However, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 5,000. Li.

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the vehicle shook and sputtered. The contact also indicated that the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and stalled intermittently on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission was failed and the clutch assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fiesta. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle jerked violently and the transmission malfunction light illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,900.

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while traveling 3 mph the vehicle erroneously accelerated causing another vehicle to crash into the vehicle. The driver and passenger of the contact's vehicle suffered whiplash. The vehicle was able to be driven away from the scene. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was found that the transmission had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the issue. The failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 42,000. Mailed 02/18/lj.

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated the wrench and oil light illuminated simultaneously. According to the owner's manual, that indicated that the engine oil had expired. Upon driving to the dealership, the transmission failed to shift over and the vehicle stalled. There was gas in the vehicle. The dealer reset the light. However, the engine light continued to illuminate. Updated 02/01/lj updated 02/08/12.