2013 Ford Fiesta engine problems

Filed Oct 6, 2026 · Engine · IN

My transmission is going out I call ford they tell me there's no recalls on my transmission but I paid for a vin recall check and there is a recall on my transmission

Filed Nov 5, 2024 · Body, Engine · 60,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. The vehicle had failed to start. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to reverse. The transmission warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was not safe to drive. The contact related the failure to Ford Campaign Number: 14M02. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission clutch, the TCM, and the doors needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Filed Sep 30, 2024 · Engine, Transmission · MO

Transmission won't move in reverse and goes slow in drive

Filed Jul 10, 2024 · Engine, Transmission · WV

Cars transmission went out at 64000 miles car started jerking then showed a message to use brake stop safely I pulled over and then said transmission hot give a few minutes then after a few minutes it said transmission ready then I tried to drive it and it did the same thing all over again. When I got it home I found out the reverse is out

Filed May 24, 2024 · Engine, Transmission · 101,000 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on three occasions, the vehicle jerked, lost motive power, and failed to accelerate above 25 MPH. The check engine, oil, and ECM warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and restarted. The vehicle was taken to the residence. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where the failure could not be replicated. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the failure persisted. The check engine and ECM warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the Transmission Malfunction message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the residence. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.

Filed Oct 3, 2022 · Engine, Transmission · 158,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the RPM increased with the engine revving; however, the vehicle failed to respond. Additionally, the vehicle also failed to reverse as needed. The contact stated that the vehicle also failed to exceed 10 MPH while driving. No warning light was illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to contact the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 158,000.

Filed May 16, 2021 · Engine, Transmission · 144,000 miles · TX

Purchased used on march 2021 dealership somehow made it drive perfect until I drove it for 2 days. Then noticed engine shifting issues, loss of transmission engagement while driving, no-start, or a lack of power. Idles very rough in parked position- spitting and sputtering. Vehicle stalling, losing power while driving, rpms at 4 while on highway @ 65-70 MPH as if it never changed out of 2nd or 3rd gear. Called ford and had the TCM updated april 2021 at gabriel ford dealership,livingston texas.the update did not help and I was told that I needed to “drive it like I stole it” but that makes the power-train issues worse. Ford dealership pointed me to the federal safety agency to write a complaint. As of may 15, 2021 it doesn't matter if its on highway, local in town, low MPH or 65 MPH the transmission continues to jerk, lose power, sputter, after updating the check engine warning light never came on when transmission issues happened. Vehicle jerking. After driving about 20 miles with rpms at 4 stopping at a light then trying to accelerate the vehicle sputtered and would not gain acceleration, very slow to gain acceleration. Loss of acceleration power will cut out & car will buck & sputter, also makes a grinding or noise then stopped. It's almost caused accidents with my children in the car!. Rpm revs up really high but the speed doesn’t change. At a red light my car began acting funny when the light turned green the car was hesitant to go it was having trouble shifting and accelerating the check engine light never came on. This vehicle power train transmission is faulty and very dangerous. Highway or street driving, in traffic, presenting a dangerous driving hazard. Current mileage @144,000

Filed May 4, 2021 · Engine · 120,000 miles · KY

Vehicle randomly stalls in traffic while accelerating on the interstate. Turning off vehicle for a few minutes and turning it back on usually temporarily fixes the issue. This has nearly caused an accident with an eighteen wheeler.

Filed Oct 23, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 61,000 miles · PA

While driving the vehicle all power was lost and the car was not controlable. The engine malfunction lilght did come on. I did have the car towed and is apparently a know wiring issue related to service bulletin tsb-131115.

Filed Sep 1, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · 54,000 miles · CA

6/18/20 car seized up as if hand brake were on. Loud grinding, shaking, barely move on acceleration. Ford dealer said nothing wrong. 6/20/20. Returned to ford with same complaint but worse. Repaired transmission leak. 8/11/20 towed to aaa recommended mechanic. Said problem was brakes. Made repair. 8/31/20 same symptoms but much worse. Towed to same mechanic. Do not have response yet. Researched symptoms on motorbisquit, carcomplaints, ford corporate website. All say 2013 fiesta transmission is a lemon. My car is dangerous to drive.