In early 2013, I took my car to my dealer because of transmission concerns, they told me it was normal for my transmission. December 2013, my car would balk, did not want to proceed when I pressed on the gas pedal. Took it back to my dealer. They found the problem with my transmission. They stated they did not have the part. I explained I was getting ready to go out of town. The service advisor stated, it would not be safe for me to drive my car. I ended up leaving my car there & rented a car for 2 weeks. Less than a year later, same thing. They replaced the part. After that visit, there was a terrible racket coming from underneath my car. Less than a year later, had to have the part replaced again. I complained about the noise. They told me it was wind noise from coming from a heat shield. I moved to another state, my car could hardly go up a hill. Took it to a ford dealer. I needed that part replaced again & needed bearings & other parts replaced in my transmission. The noise was still there & they found another problem with the internal parts of my transmission. They had to completely rebuild my transmission.
2012 Ford Fiesta transmission complaints
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Transmission balks on acceleration. When entering expressway on ramps the transmission slips and causes trouble merging with the up to speed traffic. From a stop it often operates flawlessly but sometimes will not accelerate without surges forward and backward. This unpredictability is dangerous. I will not let my wife or daughter drive this car. It is downright dangerous.
Transmission does not engage or disengage when it's supposed to. Slow to start from a complete stop; hard to accelerate for passing; late to stop because downshifting is late.
The vehicle has a transmission shudder and does not shift gear properly as it accelerates. This causes the vehicle to be subject to unexpected conditions of lack of response which may cause safety issues.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fiesta. While the vehicle was at a complete stop, the contact applied pressure to the accelerator pedal and the vehicle stalled. While driving various speeds, the transmission shifted into neutral and the transmission malfunction warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fiesta. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shuddered, hesitated to accelerate, jerked, and vibrated. The vehicle was taken to waxahachie ford(2401 north interstate 35, waxahachie, tx). The dealer reprogrammed the power train software and the clutch was replaced, but the failures continued. The contact indicated that the vehicle was serviced for the same failures more than ten times. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 51,000.
We bought our 2012 ford fiesta about a 2 years ago. Since then we have taken it to 2 mechanics and the problems persist. The transmission shudders and lurches forward at random. The car has major issues accelerating and has almost gotten us in many accidents. The car seems like it gets stuck in a lower gear and will not move out of it even as your foot is pressed all the way down.
The transmission slips, lags, does not shift at times, will stay in a gear too low or too high. Ongoing since I purchased it. Have taken to dealer numerous times for repair.
Fiesta does not shift correctly. Shudders at stop lights and hesitates when accelerating. Pull out in traffic and car may or may not go. Have had at shop multiple times for this. Ford has provided software updates and replace clutch several times. Last oil change, I asked for software update because it still shudders and hesitates. Told out of warranty. It would cost me 150 to diagnose and repair would be my responsibility. Cant afford this. Lost work due to service repairs. Not safe to depend on.
My 2012 ford fiesta's transmission has been shuttering, slipping in and out of gear, and stalling on hills or in intersections on busy highways or city streets. I've taken it to the dealership numerous times and I get the same response, (there is nothing wrong sir) is what they tell me. I love the car, love the fuel economy, but every time I drive it it makes me worry about breaking down in the middle of busy traffic and leaving me stranded, with no other way to get to work. I feel like if ford would do a recall to replace these faulty transmissions, then there would be a world of difference on the way that car makes me feel while driving.
Clutch has been replaced every two years on car since it was bought new in 2012. Car will start shuddering and have trouble shifting when trying to get up to speed, happens when car is in motion. Ford only has replaced with same parts has not fixed problem as car is on fourth clutch, and I expect shuddering to start happening again next year, when the two years with current clutch is up. Will notice it happening once or twice and then it becomes more frequent. Then you have to deal with the dealer having the parts in stock and being without a car for two days while it is getting repaired. First clutch replaced in june 2014, has been every other june since then.
I have a 2012 ford fiesta which has had nothing but problems over the course of the time I've had the car. On the thursday before the memorial day weekend I put the car into reverse and the car wouldn't stop. We were going very slow and thank goodness didn't hit anything. We hit a curb behind us that stopped the car. I shifted into drive and it moved forward. We took it into the dealership that next morning and they replaced the brake master cylinder and the clutch. I've done multiple warranty claims & I've had ongoing trans/clutch issues that finally resulted with as replacement last month. Now the car is no longer jerking and slipping but it's slower with decreased gas mileage. I've had a sync issue/ radio electrical issue and took it in multiple times, it's still not fixed. Recently the radio/sync completely fails but it's intermittent. Now I'm being told that because the sync/radio issue is intermittent, I have to wait until it's not working completely to take it in. In the last 6 weeks the car has been in twice for brake issues, (I took it back twice in the same day + trans replacement) then again two weeks later. I'm on the third time to the dealership over the sync system in the last year, that is still not fixed.
" takata recall " tansmission light keeps lighting on , A/C does not work car shift by its self dtcs,po7a5 transfiction element b stuck dp56 pids found friction element b binding caused by shift fork assy
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fiesta. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shuddered and hesitated. On one occasion, the engine rpms suddenly revved very high before the engine stalled and the shifter remained stuck in the park position. The vehicle was towed to beaman ford (1717 tennessee 46, dickson, tn) where it was diagnosed that the transmission control module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 133,000.
When at a complete stop the car shakes. When pressing on the gas from a complete stop the car shudders and stalls. When driving at a slow place (under 30 MPH) the car will vibrate briefly.
My car shudders a lot when stopping especially on the highway or merging off the highway' also happens in city or suburbs if going over 40 MPH; , gear slips when stationery before hitting gas to move car, speed slows down or hesitates when hitting gas pedal, took to dealership many times and nothing ever got fixed. Ford sent a letter stating that I would get double the warranty on the transmission and I will receive a letter stating this, but will not confirm anymore. Problems occured after I purchased this fiesta in june 2012 but did not know that it was not working properly until the recall came out and I took it in for the first time. I was told that I was "too late" to get anything to fix it or have it taken back by ford because I had waited a year. I didn't even know that the car was working poorly! It was brand new and I thought this was the way it was okay to drive because the problems were not as noticable. It got much worse as time passed. I have repair invoices but I need to fine them. I want my complaint filed now so that I am not forgotten. I had a lemon lawyer contact me named trott, who told me that if I accepted a claim he would put in for me, it would be the best deal I would get in terms of attonement. He said he got $8k and took $3k for his work. I received a check for $5k. I asked mr.trott if I should get the car repair with this money. He said people are keeping the money and getting rid of their cars. I kept my car because I cannot afford to buy another one regardless of the $5k I received. I do not use my car very much now because I do not like that it shudders when I use the brakes and that it slows down when I hit the gas pedal. I will upload the documentation you ask for when I locate it.
My 2012 ford fiesta will randomly lose power and not engage to shift. This happens so randomly, on side streets, major roads, from stop, while mocing, anytime. This problem is getting progressively worst. I try to avoid highways if possible due to the fact that this occur once on a highway and it almost cause a major accident. I definitely don't feel safe driving this vehicle any longer.
This car has been a disaster from day one. The transmission issues that ford is aware of have almost caused numerous accidents. The car bucks and carries on all the time. While stopped for a red light you push on gas and it doesn't move them all the sudden it darts into traffic. About 6 months ago low beams stopped working and nobody knows why. Then 2 weeks ago all the sudden car overheats and within 2 minutes dies causing $2000 worth of damage. Im told these are common and im lucky it didn't catch on fire. What's next. Fyi, the lights still don't work which causes a safety hazard. Why is this car not recalled??
Takata recall, problems with transmission do no shift as it supposed, bad noise between shifting
Car stalls it has the dual clutch system ford mechanic said they just keep fixing them they are not working properly now no more warranty can't by a new car and I have a car that will die out going up hills or on freeway on city streets. I live and travel in and out of san francisco quiet a bit. It sputters and shakes and then will just die out. Did this during rush hour in silicon valley bye 101 I was almost hit 3 times and the policeman as well trying to get me and car to safety ford doesn't answer back
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. **tr consumer stated I have had the car 5 years and the clutches in transmission has went out 2 times and then now is going out again. I think its wrong that they can't fix it right. Updated 11/1/18
I bought a 2012 ford fiesta .I made a clutch that went out took it to the shop .the half fix it now I'm out of warrantery I will never by a ford again .....
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford fiesta. While driving at an unknown speed, the transmission would hesitate and an abnormal rumbling sound was heard when the gears shifted. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to sun rise ford (9435 us-1, fort pierce, fl 34982) where it was diagnosed that the clutch needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 125,800.
When starting to accelerate, there is no power. The transmission then kicks back and it goes flying over 4000 rpms before it will shift. While driving, it will randomly give a slight kick and lose power, despite not increasing or decreasing pressure on the gas pedal. There was a class action lawsuit regarding this, I then got it "fixed" under warranty (total replacement of the clutch assembly) but the problem still persists. I have contacted the dealership I bought it from, and they will not return my calls or emails. I contacted ford and they will not take any responsibility either. I bought this car only a year ago and the kbb value has already dropped to less than what I still owe, presumably in part due to the lawsuit. I am at a loss for what to do now. Not only am I financially hurting because of the constant trips to the shop and the loss of value, meaning I will never get out from under this car, but I am legitimately concerned for my safety and my life, and ford doesn't care. I do not want to continue to drive this death trap but as it's worth far less than what I owe, I can't get another vehicle because my funds are wrapped up in this one.
Having transmission issues and heard that these models have been known to have issues. Has issues going into reverse
Rear driver side door will not latch shut,,, flew open while driving......
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.
Transmission control module (TCM) failed and needed to be replaced. Vehicle was stationary when problem was detected.
We have a 2012 ford fiesta. When we are driving the car ti shakes when it goes to change gears, it is an automatic. We've taken it to the dealership many times. The dealership used to tell us it was the mass air flow sensor. They have cleaned it and replaced it. The car continued to have the issue. I took the car into the dealership and told them to check the clutch assembly. They did and replaced the clutch assembly saying that was the problem. The car drove decent for about a month then we went back to the problem of losing power in the middle of an intersection and then accelerating too fast after the loss of power. Now the car will rev up when in park and continues to have the shuttering problem. The dealership seems to not know what is going on.
I purchased this car from a used dealer in jan. 2016 not knowing that there was an issue with the transmission (they won't even take it back). This car cuts off in traffic it has been in the shop more than I have had it and now the dealer is refusing to work on it. I have on several occasions tried to trade it but because of the transmission issue no one will trade it. I have tried to get ford to buy it back and they won't I do not feel safe driving this car they knew there was/is an issue and they are refusing to repair. I am left to pay for a car that I can drive for fear of it cutting off in traffic and causing a serious accident and hurting or killing me or someone else. Ford cooperation is sending me to ford dealers that want to sell me new cars I can't afford I am disabled with a limited amount of income. Please anything you can do to help me will be greatly appreciated I have the service tickets for every time it has been in for repair. This is my second complaint to your organization and I have not received a response I complained when I first got the car.
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