2011 Ford Fiesta: shudder or vibration when accelerating

Filed Nov 29, 2023 · Transmission · 56,000 miles · IA

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 did not assist. The failure mileage was 56,000.

Filed Jan 3, 2023 · Acceleration, Transmission · VA

My 2011 Ford Fiesta shudders, has sudden or Delayed Acceleration,delays in downshift, difficulty stopping/braking,it hesitates when changing gears.also has harsh engagement.I purchased from a private owner in 2021. I have contacted Ford Motor Company Headquarters. I have taken it to my local Ford Dealership,told them what it does, they would not drive it so they could see what it does and how dangerous it can be at times. All they said was "oh it's the TCM and we got them back ordered for 6 mths" But if I want to pay for and order the part and just leave my car setting at the Ford Dealership until the part comes in I can do that. Then pay God only knows how much for them to put the part on. This is the only vehicle I have right now. I told them that. They said "oh we can't give ya no loaner car for that long. And the longer you drive it like that the more it's gonna tear up other parts of your car. And The Ford Motor Company said Oh you missed the deadline for the buy back program or any compensation for your carI Ford has failed to meet the standards required by The Federal Motor Safety Commission and yhey refuse to acknowledge me or help me in any way. All the other 2011 Ford Fiesta cars with the Dual Shift Clutch Transmission were fixed or bought back or the owners were compensated. I am in the same unsafe predicament as those consumers were. I'm not asking for a brand new vehicle Or thousands of dollars. I just want my car fixed and something to drive to work and to the grocery store while they fix it. Or another car of equal value to what my car is supposed to be. Thank you in advance for anything you can help me with.

Filed Nov 7, 2022 · Transmission · RI

My car would lose power while driving. Also, my 2011 Ford Fiesta would jump out of gear to hit the car in front of me when stopped at a light. Shuddering noises and when it lost power I would get locked out of the car. My safety and that of a passenger was at risk! I parked the car afraid to drive it and had it towed to a Ford Dealership. I was told a clutch module was recalled but, they didn't know if it was the problem.. As of today November 7, 2022 since last Wednesday the 3rd of November I have not heard back. I have anxiety waiting and I am afraid of my own car. I feel this car was a danger to drive as there were no warning lights and I did manage to stop at auto zone and 10 different codes came up all referring to the clutch and my ck engine light did not come on. I am a senior and I wish to sue the Ford company for this dangerous problem and safety issue. I could have been killed or have rear ended the car in front of me and the power loss was dangerous as well.

Filed Oct 3, 2022 · Transmission · FL

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered while accelerating. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle with a dual clutch assembly failure that needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed him that there were no recalls on the vehicle; and referred him to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Mar 25, 2021 · Engine, Transmission · 127,797 miles · TX

My vehicle began to feel like driving a boat. It was shuddering and driving roughly. My vehicle was repaired by a recall that I believe reprogrammed the TCM, 14m02tsb 16-0129 was done yesterday. Although I can feel some improvement in the 35 mi drive home, it still shudders and feels the same. This did not fix the problem. My boyfriend researched through various service bulletins and found 14m01. He then jacked up the car, removed the tire to get a better look and saw the leak. It does not leak enough to leave noticeable marks on driveway but is leaking. When I called, I was told that my vehicle was no longer covered as I am just outside of this warranty since I have slightly over 127797 miles and this ended at 100,000 or 10 years. My car is a 2011. If I had been aware of this problem, it would have been fixed during that time. Since there was no code or warning and no visible evidence of the leakage, I was unaware. The dealer who reprogrammed the TCM was unaware, there are no codes relating to this issue on the car. They only code I now have is an oxygen sensor or something code that showed up after they reprogrammed the TCM. I believe ford should extend this warranty for these effected cars, there are many with this problem, we have researched through the complaints. I want ford to cover the costs of parts, labor and any costs related to the repair of this problem that they were fully aware of. I know they say the 2 bulletins are not related but I feel that they are.

Filed Nov 15, 2020 · Transmission · 87,000 miles · MI

I had it towed to the ford dealership in southgate,they said that ford motor told them to reset the software in the car,they did and got it running again.they also told me that there was a clutch problem and that was causing the engine light to be on. What they didn't tell me was that the federal safety agency and ford motor had a recall to fix the transmission clutch shudder/transmission input shaft seal which has a warranty extension for free,they told me it would cost me over $2000 dollars to have fix. The field service action number is 14m01 and the fsa tittle is transmission control module extended warranty coverage. I bought this car in january 2018. I don't understand the federal safety agency and ford motor co. Have had over 600 complaints about the transmission shudder/clutch/seal. Tell me does someone have to be seriouly hurt or killed for the problem in the 2011 ford fiesta to be addressed and fixed for free by ford motor company?

Filed Oct 25, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · 87,000 miles · MI

About the middle of last year I noticed the problem while driving,so I stopped driving it. About two months ago I tried to start my car and the vehicle shut down completely for the second time and I had it towed to the ford dealership in southgate,they said that ford motor told them to reset the software in the car,they did and got it running again.they also told me that there was a clutch problem and that was causing the engine light to be on. What they didn't tell me was that the federal safety agency and ford motor had a recall to fix the transmission clutch shudder/transmission input shaft seal which has a warranty extension for free,they told me it would cost me over $2000 dollars to have fix. The field service action number is 14m01 and the fsa tittle is transmission control module extended warranty coverage. I bought this car in january 2018 from dick genthe chevrolet and have not been able to drive it safely since the middle of 2019. Until now,I tried to get them to take the car back,and they would not. I would like for ford motor company and their dealership to fix my car for free or give me a 2018 in it's place with a minimum payment of 158.12 which is what I'm still paying for the 2011 ford fiesta. Thank you for your time in addressing this safety issue. I would like to feel safe in my car when I'm driving.

Filed Sep 14, 2020 · Acceleration, Steering · 41,000 miles · TX

I was heading out in reverse the car felt slow when I pressed the gas it took a while to accelerate. When I came to a stop the wheel felt stiff and shaky. I pressed the gas pedal to turn, but it wouldn't go. It felt like the gas was suffocating it wasn't moving and the wheel felt stiff and hard to turn it took a awhile to move. I got scared and drove back home. I took it to ford left it there to get checked. I asked about the transmission because the light had turned on. I was told they reset the module and that they sent me an estimate to my email if I wanted to do the repairs that they recommended. I asked if it was ok to drive the car they said yes, that I would feel it shudder, but that it was ok to go. I have been driving it to work, but it still takes a while when I press the gas.

Filed Sep 7, 2020 · Transmission · 57,790 miles · AK

On 04/01/2016, my car was shuddering when I was drving as 10 MPH, RPM not working correctly and gears shifting incorrectly. I brought my car into cal worthington ford alaska. Their diagnosis- see15b22, reprogrammed PCM and TCM. Performed shift drum and clutch relearn, cleared codes- ok.

Filed Sep 7, 2020 · Transmission · 62,387 miles · AK

On 10/10/16, my car was shuddering once it hit 10 MPH and when shifting from d to p. I brought it into cal worthington alaska and they tested trans operation and found trans clutch shudder, checked oasis for 15b22 , tsb 16-0109, pp test n, checked for dtc's in the TCM none found, reflashed PCM/TCM, performed adaptive clutch learn, test drove vehicle recorded shudder event and uploaded data to ford, aquired the rvc code rpfhfpc8nry5f ordered clutch. Tsb 16-0109 performed, 160198b 0.6 raised vehicle and removed trans assembly, inspected for trans leaks none found. Replaced clutch, throw/out bearing, and the small snap/ring. Performed clutch adaptive learn again, test drove finding operation normal.

Filed Aug 4, 2020 · Transmission · 67,660 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle shuddered and failed to accelerate without warning. The vehicle was taken to borgman ford mazda (3150 28th st sw, grandville, mi 49418) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 67,660.

Filed Feb 19, 2020 · Transmission · 80,788 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the transmission shifted into neutral independently. In addition, while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle shuddered while the RPM revved up without a response from the vehicle. The contact mentioned that while at a stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to kowalski ford 33450 lake rd, avon lake, oh 44012 where it was diagnosed that the transmission, the dry clutch, the shift lever, transmission control module, and power train control module needed to be repaired or replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed back to kowalski ford 33450 lake rd, avon lake, oh 44012. The vehicle was not diagnosed a second time. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,788.