2013 Ford Fiesta: engine failure

Filed Aug 19, 2024 · Transmission · 132,000 miles · KY

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was shuddering. The contact stated that previously it was difficult to shift out of park(P). Additionally, the contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The message "Turn Vehicle Off - Transmission Overheating" and "Transmission Malfunction - Service Now" were temporarily displayed. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the clutch pads had seized and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 132,000.

Filed Nov 19, 2021 · Body · 110,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle would not accelerate. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated that as he restarted the vehicle and switched gears to drive, the vehicle would not move. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brake calipers had seized onto the rotors. The contact stated that the brake calipers, brake pads, brake lines, and the rotors were replaced; however, the failure reoccurred intermittently while driving. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the ABS assembly needed to be replaced. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that he would be responsible for the cost of the repair since the VIN was not included in a recall related to the failure. The contact also stated that the front passenger’s door inadvertently opened while driving. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V331000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The manufacturer was notified of the failures and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

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.

Filed Nov 19, 2018 · Brakes · 117,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fiesta. On several occasions, the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to release when the contact's foot was removed from the brake pedal and seized. The vehicle was taken to b.j. Mauer motor company (located at 327 alwine rd, boswell, pa 15531, (800) 322-1924) where it was diagnosed that the brake hose and brake calipers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000. *tt consumer stated hydraulic control unit, master cylinder was replaced. Rotors, calipers and hoses changed to trouble shoot.

Filed Oct 5, 2018 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · IN

There are issues with both the radio and the message screen on the dashboard. The radio problems are indeed a safety issues. I purchased this car in february of this year. At first, the radio would just intermittenly go out and would come back on after a short period of time. However, as time went on, extremely loud static would burst from the speakers every time the radio went out, whether or not keys were in the ignitiod. This has happened while driving - which is a terrifying distraction when you least expect it. The radio has been out for weeks now - it has come back once or twice, but always quickly goes back out, with that loud static blast. Beyond that loud blast...there has also been instances where the static simply continues - again this has happened while traveling and it's so distracting it really could cause an accident - I feel lucky that hasn't happened. I also have a few videos of this happening and would be happy to share. In addition to the radio, random messages are displayed on the display screen, I.e driver/passenger door open while not actually open. The "critical engine failure" message has displayed more than once when nothing was actually wrong - again, a terrifying distraction when traveling (especially on the highway as I have been when that message appears.) from what I have seen online, this is an insanely common problem with 2013 ford fiestas. An estimate to replace the radio came in at $280 without labor - that's really insane for a problem that is clearly a design/system flaw specific to this make and model, not simply the vehicle I specifically own. I do have a couple of pictures of the message display (unfortunately not the critical engine failure message) but again, I have multiple videos of the radio issue that I'm happy to provide (also the date below is random - it's happened many times on different occaisions)

Filed May 24, 2015 · 67,000 miles · FL

On friday may 22nd 2015 at approx 4pm I took my family out for dinner and when we got to the restaurant the passanger door would not close, and it hasn't since then. I learned by researching on line that this is an effective recall. It has happened to me previously on the rear passanger door as well which is the door where my daughter child seat is, same story we went ourtfor dinner, got to the place and the door would not work. It is very frustating because when you buy a new car you expect not to have any issues for a long time. I bought this car with 700 miles on it, at 18k I had a blown engine that was replaced by the dealer (what an inconvenience), then I had the rear passanger door latch broken, right after my warranty miles (dealership wanted almost $500 for the replacement) so I got that fixed some where else. Now at 67k the other door. Being my only car I have, it makes things very complicated, to arrange moving the family every time this car breaks down its a mission impossible. If mr. Henry ford was alive his would be ashamed of what these people are doing with his brand. How it is possible that a car manufacturer that has existed for over 100 years cannot make things right the first time and we as consumers have to pay the consequences. They should be mandated to replace the entire car by now, not only repair the faulty equipment besides they don't know what customer service is. I wished I would've stay with my vw jetta which I owned for almost three years and never had issues, customer service was amazing, but I wanted to support the us industry, I was wrong, I had the same issues with chevrolet. From this point on I won't by american cars anymore unless you can buy and return it for the full amount and no questions asked.

Filed Mar 30, 2013 · Engine · 3,600 miles · AZ

While driving on the freeway my vehicle got very shaky and uncontrollable to drive, the check engine light came on and we noticed a burning smell and smoke coming from under the hood area. After being able to pull off freeway and check car we noticed a huge trail and puddle of oil coming from my car. Turned car into ford dealership and was told that it was a oil leak from my engine oil cooler and resulted in a shattered piston in my engine from it being starved of oil. Was told by ford I needed a new engine, but received a "remanufactured" engine long block from ford. After almost 3 weeks I got the car back and that same day the car started to shudder and shake badly, everytime I start the car the car would crank over and take 5-10 seconds to actually catch and start. It would not accelerate, exhibits grinding scraping thumping noises from under the hood while driving low speeds. Trying to accelerate from a stop, forget it, the car gets stuck but revs high even though the speed wont change. Almost got into an accident due to not being able to accelerate like a car should. Told ford and now sending car back again, but was given a tsb that these are "normal" characteristics. Im sorry but there is nothing normal about that and this car is a death trap!!