2012 Ford Fiesta: won't start

Filed Nov 28, 2022 · Transmission · DC

Ford is refusing to honor extension of warranty in attached notice from Ford which extended warranty on (Transmission Control Module) TCM module for 2012 ford fiestas to 10 years and 150,000 miles. Computer check of systems reports by independent mechanic showed TCM failure. Car disengaged from transmission during highway travel, car has trouble shifting, car sometimes will not start but if retry immediately restarts. When first starting car car will not go into gear even though selected on gear shift. Sometimes when shifting failure occurs check transmission light goes on. Problems temporarily fixes if perform transmission reset procedure. Ford will not honor warranty. Repair shops reporting 4 month backlog on replacement TCM. Ford will not provide rental car while waiting for part. Car is dangerous to drive because can lose power on highway and acts like car in neutral

Filed Nov 12, 2022 · Transmission · CO

On 07/04/2022 my car had a no crank no start condition with a limp mode/PCM/TCM light coming on. It got progressively worse and would not shift into gear while driving; it was stuck in neutral. I took it to a Ford service shop and they determined I needed an entire new clutch assembly. Ford did the repair and then said I need a new transmission control unit. That part is on back order for an estimated 44,000 vehicles. Luckily they ended up having one and installed it and my car was repaired. The total bill was $4000 plus $987 for rental and transportation while it was being repaired. People need to be aware of how much of an inconvenience that Ford will not cover all transmission parts when they know the PowerShift transmission is faulty. Ford dealerships will not cover the clutches because it is a wear part. How am i going to have a $4000 repair bill at 79k miles.

Filed Aug 1, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · AZ

While my 16 yr old twin sons were driving on freeway, a loud pop of pressure release from motor occured, and steam blew out from under hood obscurring their visibilty. they were able to pull over safely and call me. Upon arrival, after confirming they were ok, I checked under hood to see that the intake manifold had built up to much pressure for the PCV hose and the recirculating hose that connects to top of valve cover. Oil had sprayed out everywhere and car will not start. Ive lost compression in 2 cylinders now from the fast overheat. My childrens safety was severily compromised by this chain reaction of a failed PCV valve. Ive since found out of recalls.This is whats stated for my 2015 Ford Focus, but happened to my 2012 Ford Fiesta Oct 22,2018 Manufacturer Recall Number18S32 the federal safety agency Recall Number18V735 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete Summary ON YOUR VEHICLE, THE PCM SOFTWARE MAY NOT ADEQUATELY DETECT A STUCK-OPEN CANISTER PURGE VALVE (CPV) WITHIN THE FUEL VAPOR SYSTEM. IF THE CPV MALFUNCTIONS AND STICKS OPEN, IT CAN LEAD TO EXCESSIVE VACUUM IN THE FUEL VAPOR SYSTEM, POTENTIALLY DEFORMING THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK. THIS CAN CAUSE THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH CERTAIN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) INACCURATE OR ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE INDICATION INACCURATE DISTANCE TO EMPTY (DTE) ENGINE STALL AND/OR OTHER DRIVABILITY CONCERNS RELATED TO STUCK OPEN CPV Safety Risk THIS MAY RESULT IN AN ENGINE STALL WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT WARNING OR WITHOUT THE ABILITY TO RESTART, AND CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. I now have 2 auto loans im upside down on for recalls that I cant even get my car to Ford because I cant afford the tow. I pay over $500 monthly for lemons.

Filed Feb 11, 2021 · Transmission · 113,000 miles · AZ

Transmission fails to operate properly it will not shift into gear and will not start the vehicle without manually shifting through the gears to start the vehicle while driving the computer display reads wait 5 min the transmission is is hot.

Filed Aug 3, 2017 · Electrical, Transmission · 58,000 miles · TX

I purchased the vehicle pre-owned, 55,000 miles. The car drove fine for 3 weeks and after that would shudder when speeding up. Now just three days ago, onjuly 1, 2017, my vehicle would not start at all. The alternator still has power and we have checked relays and fuses and jumped the battery but the car still will not start at all. I turn the key and it makes a clicking noise in my instrument panel and the needles on the panel start flickering. I was able to start it once but the vehicle showed that there was an engine malfunction to service now.

Filed Jun 16, 2017 · Electrical, Transmission · 79,255 miles · TX

Lost power while driving, problem occurred 4 times in the span of driving 10 miles, struggled to get home. Occurred while on freeway, at red light, and high speed or slow speed did not matter. Car would ding the alert sound, several warning lights would flash, and I would be immediately be forced to coast to the side of road each time. Three instances posed serious risk to others as my car lost momentum before safely making it off the road, and other cars had to move around my car. Problem matches the manufacturer communication below from 2015, which means this has been a long term design flaw. This needs to be marked as a safety recall. The federal safety agency id number: 10058725 manufacturer communication number: sb-15b22 summary on certain vehicles, transmission control module (TCM) had developed electrical circuit failures, resulting in an intermittent transmission engagement loss while driving or a lack of power or no start and software needs to be replaced

Filed Nov 10, 2016 · Transmission · FL

My wife and I have consistently had issues dealing with the transmission of our 2012 ford fiesta se. The transmission fails to properly accelerate on a regular basis. Specifically switching between 1 and 2 gear which is very important when it comes to accelerating. Also, decelerating has been an issue with the gears not wanting to properly shift down. This is affecting my ability to stop the car. The car was taken to the dealership on 11-9-16 where the transmission control module had a recall and was supposed to be reprogrammed/replaced. The car is still continuously failing to shift properly and is almost as if the car is going to stall. Lastly, there has been multiple occasions where the car would not crank/turn over. I have read many instances of other ford fiestas users cars not starting properly either.

Filed Sep 12, 2016 · Transmission · VA

The vehicle has been in the shop 4 x since purchase for either the clutch or transmission, it has been in repair more than in my driveway and I am getting nowhere with ford or the repair center. This car has stalled in traffic,won't start,drifted backwards. This happens on city as well as highways. Im in fear of losing my life in this car or hurting someone else. I believe the desler that sold me this car knew about the defects.

Filed Jul 3, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · VA

Driver side doors lock. Passenger doors do not. Car won't start. Battery is good. Fuel is good.

Filed Feb 14, 2016 · Transmission · 65,000 miles · VA

Many ford fiesta and ford focus drivers are experiencing issues with transmissions. Ford claims this is a problem with the 'transmission control module (TCM)' and is telling its various dealers and service representatives to tell customers it's 'normal' for loss of transmission engagement while driving. I received a "software update program 15b22" notice from ford in august 2015 and I first took my fiesta to the ford dealership on sept. 22, 2015. I was told my vehicle did not register as 'severe' and they did not replace the TCM. On jan. 19, 2016, my car would not start. Finally after several tries, the car started, and a "transmission malfunction service now" notice appeared. As I began to drive it, I noticed it sounded like it wouldn't change gears (nearing explosion sound) and I had a hard time stopping at a light. It was taken to the same dealership where I was told the TCM had failed and they replaced it. On feb. 14, 2016, my car wouldn't start again and I thought it was the battery this time. Took it to a car parts store and it was. But when the battery was replaced, it wouldn't start again. After another try it started only to flash the "transmission malfunction service now" message reappeared. Once again when I tried to drive it, I nearly ran out into the path of an oncoming tractor trailer. In less than a month, the TCM on my 2012 ford fiesta (less than 5 years old) has supposedly failed, causing my vehicle to lose transmission engagement. Twice now my vehicle had a hard time catching the brake when this has happened and my fiesta nearly ran out into the path of an oncoming tractor trailer in the latter instance. This is a safety issue that needs to be corrected by replacing all transmissions in the vehicles, not just this supposed TCM.

Filed Dec 9, 2015 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · SC

I purchased a 2012 ford fiesta new from a local dealership in march 2012. I always had problems with shuddering and was told that the car was just going to run that way. In march of 2015 my car started stalling and shuddering in low gear while in motion or when stopped. I took it to my local dealership, was told that it was a mass airflow sensor problem and it should be corrected. Before making it home it did the same day and then started showing a transmission malfunction service now message. I returned to the dealership, still driveable just with an error message. 30 days later I called to check on my car and was told it was not drive-able, the speedometer was not working, all the check engine lights were on and they could not drive it off the lot. After fighting to get my car fixed back to its original state, I paid more money for a ABS module that they stated was wrong as well as the transmission control module. Went to pick up the vehicle in september, car would not crank and had to be jumped to leave the dealership. Was told my battery was dead. After driving the car since september with continued shuddering, I awoke this morning december 9, 2015 to another transmission malfunction service now light and poor driving ability. Not sure if taking it to the dealership is going to do any good. If this is a repeated problem, and the transmission is giving multiple issues for everyone, this needs to be corrected. The value of the car is not even close to the pay off left on the vehicle, so I may have to just deal with the car sitting and not even being drive-able.

Filed Sep 25, 2014 · Electrical · 1,200 miles · NY

Have had car towed to dealer once and jumped twice since spring of this year. I was told I don't use it enough! I go out about every other day. What if I went on vacation for a month? Would I not be able to depend on my car when I returned? Today, the light is on again! I was driving it on sunday, today is thursday! Once it wouldn't start after I stopped at a stop sign. Luckily I was in a mall parking lot on the way to a very busy highway. Have had fords all my life..would hate to stop now!! Please look into this.I didn't write down the dates. The dealer would have them along with the company that does the free towing for 3 years.