2012 Ford Fiesta engine complaints

Filed Dec 5, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 1,000 miles · OH

Its rolls backwards, again as previously stated it has definite transmission issues. Sometimes it won't shift very well at all. Hesitating and feels like it will stall at any minute. Hills are the worst, very hard to get up them. Not only does it spit and sputter shifting up but you can also hear the clunking of the transmission when it shifts down.

Filed Jul 17, 2013 · Engine, Tires · 525 miles · VA

Feels like it strains as it shifts, feels like something in the transmission is not right. I am made to feel like its nothing and I know it is. I barely drive it over 25 miles per hour unless I go off the island and ofcourse there have been tire issues, kumho solus tires, tire size 185/60/15. I nearly had a deadly crash with a semi. I have filed a complaint about that also. The sync system seems to mess up alot also and gets worse with time.

Filed May 30, 2013 · Engine, Transmission · 3,000 miles · CT

I purchased my "new" vehicle in august 2012 and very soon there after I heard a rattling noise in the front of the car. The dealership made a date for me to bring the car in. They stated that they were not able to hear the noise but that ford was aware of the problem because other people have had the problem. Close to my second oil change date I brought my vehicle in and asked if they would again try to hear the noise because it drives me crazy. They again stated that they did not hear the noise and that ford is aware there is a problem. On my 10,000 check up I again asked that the service person check out the noise well apparently by this time ford had figured out that there was a shield in the transmission that needs to be sealed. On may 16th I was told the part would be at the service station in a couple of days. Today is the 30th no call and no part and now I am told the end of june. I am moving out of state and need to drive my rattling broken down transmission 2,000 miles in my what was supposed to be a brand new car. August will be a year. It is not fair I still pay my loan for my broken down piece of junk.

Filed Mar 5, 2012 · Acceleration, Electrical · 800 miles · AZ

While driving the vehicle, driver was entering the freeway, the vehicle shifted through all the gears rapidly leaving the vehicle moving at ~40 - 45mph and not speeding up. The acceleration pedal was to the floor and the care didn't increase in speed and was almost rear ended because all other drivers on the road way were moving at ~60mph. The driver then let off the accelerator and pressed down again the vehicle then revved real high then shifted very hard and shook throwing the passengers forward and back causing a whip-lash type of movement among passengers. The vehicle often grinds while shifting and decelerating. Owner took the vehicle to dealership and the service department hours later called to report the vehicle is driving as expected and no issues with the vehicle and that the grinding gears was expected.

Filed Jan 5, 2012 · Acceleration, Engine · 5,000 miles · FL

I recently purchased a brand new ford fiesta 2012, in the first week on using the car I stared to hear a loud sound and shaking movement when the car change speeds, I have taken the car to the dealership I purchased it from. It has been the worse experience with the ford. I just received the same response, the noise is normal and there is no problem on the car, I just failed for the lemon law here in florida to see if it will make any changes. I do not and I will not accept to lose my money and my time for a company that do not respect there costumers shame on you ford.....