2013 Ford Fiesta: transmission slipping

Filed Aug 26, 2025 · Transmission · LA

PowerShift dual-clutch transmission, slipping, bucking, and shuddering during acceleration. Subject of a class-action lawsuit.

Filed Dec 9, 2023 · Electrical, Transmission · MO

we broke down in hopskinville kentucky at a gas station. had problems with going into drive and reverse. not wanting to shift. got it going on highway. wouldnt shift into gears lost of power. engine roars loudly and has difficulty shifting to higher gears when we attempt to accelerate. It feels like gears ears slipping or catching when speeding up or slowing down.Unpredictable shifting Trouble shifting into higher gear Trouble downshifting Getting stuck in the same gear. yes it has cause it would not shift and be stuck in the road.. took it to lovegreens in kirksville MO back at home. been nothing but issues and problems. they have lied to us and the ford customer service. they never ran a test on my vehicle they told ford that they havent done a test cause i was trying to get a loaner vehicle,. it has not been inspected. none of the lights came on until we experence the breakdown in kentucky. made it to athens alabama then had it trailered back to kirksville mo due to it almost causins a wreck. lovegreens said they have fixed the recall of the tcm but it was never fixed. i asked ford if i can get a diagnostic test if i can take it to another dealership for the recall... they would not honor it due to lovegreens claiming they fixed the tcm. 2 weeks later i went to pick the vehicle up it was stuck in first gear and it would not shift out of 1st gear. put it in L and then back to drive still would not shift gears. i decided to park it and i havent drove it since.

Filed Oct 31, 2023 · Transmission · 147,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the transmission seemed to have slipped out of gear, and the vehicle decelerated to 10 MPH. As the contact depressed the accelerator, the vehicle was bucking into gear. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated and there was an indicator flashing that the transmission had overheated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the TCM needed to be replaced. Additionally, the TCM failure caused damages to the transmission and the transmission needed to be repaired. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact drove the vehicle from the dealer to her residence; however, while driving, the vehicle stalled and was towed to the residence. The contact researched online and related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 14M02 Automatic Transmission Control Module (Power Train). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000.

Filed Oct 17, 2023 · Transmission · 37,000 miles · WV

The contact’s daughter owns a 2014 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact then stated that that while the accelerator pedal was depressed the vehicle hesitated. No warning lights was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be duplicated; however, the technician found that the clutch was slipping, and the clutch and shift forks failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000.

Filed Jan 15, 2023 · Transmission · WA

I purchased the vehicles from Duffy's Auto in Auburn Washington. After the first week of signing the paperwork I noticed a problem with the transmission that was significant. I brought it into the dealership and spoke to Tim Duffy owner of Duffy's Auto. He took it in and went for a test drive and said to me quote "your transmission is shot". "I hope you got the power train warranty on your loan". I replied yes it was strongly suggested by your sales representative. I paid $1,250 for this warranty. It was suggested by Tim Duffy that I continue to drive the vehicle until the check engine light comes on which triggered a response of why do we have to wait till it completely breaks down? He said it would make it easier on the dealership to get a transmission if he had the codes. My car continues to have issues when coming to a complete stop and starting again it's like a shake rattle and roll. At one time going up a hill and it slipped out of gear is all I can figure. I noticed on consumer complaints that this vehicle is infamous for transmission issues for this year and model. I now have a car that is worth virtually nothing with the transmission having issues and a dealership unwilling to fix it. I need help. I am a consumer who is a caregiver and needs a reliable transportation and I had high hopes for this vehicle to provide that. However after the first week of noticing the problem I have reported it to several individuals at Duffy's Auto in Auburn Washington. They are attempting to resolve some issues but I have a feeling come tomorrow when I turn the car in that nothing's going to be done and I need to know legally where I can start a process of obtaining a lawyer. Thank you for your time and listening to my concerns and complaint. I just want to car that runs good. If you need to reach me please call 253‑340‑9071. Sincerely, Brock Foltz

Filed Jun 22, 2020 · Transmission · 73,900 miles · KY

The vehicle doesn't even have 74k on it and the transmission is slipping. You accelerate and it like the whole car shimmies and it just doesn't want to go. Then when ur driving it when switching from 1st gear to 2and you have to watch it because it acts like it doesn't want to kick over. Sometimes it reaches a little over 4k if you have to slow a bit so it will kick to 2nd. Also when you accelerate and go into a turn, it feels like the wheels are trying to go but the whole car shimmies and now a metallic clanging from time to time. The vehicle gets regular oil changes and had a tune up on may 30th 2020.

Filed May 20, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · VA

There is a recall on this call and I have called the sheheey ford and they do not have the records on the car the electric system is not working and the engine is slipping.

Filed Sep 12, 2019 · 37,500 miles · OH

The transmission slips or shutters then it looses power while driving

Filed Aug 14, 2019 · Transmission · 13,000 miles · KY

The transmission feels like it is slipping. It makes a grinding noise as well

Filed Jul 29, 2019 · Electrical, Transmission · 101,000 miles · NY

Dps6 transmission slipping into neutral & not going back into gear on at least 4 occasions starting from when I purchased the pre-owned car, january 2019. Total loss of power, had to coast to side of road.

Filed Jul 28, 2019 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · VA

The transmission shifts unevenly in lower gears and causes the car to shudder with slowed acceleration, this happens every use. Sometimes, the car will not accelerate and it slips into neutral while driving, upon pressing the gas pedal the engine revs but the car will not move. This can happen at anytime without warning. The only way to correct this is to put the car in park and restart the engine. I brought this to the attention of a local ford dealership, they performed maintenance to the transmission, but this did not remedy the problem.

Filed Jul 24, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 80,000 miles · AZ

Transmission constantly slips. Transmission surges and stalls daily. The transmission actually completely went out 2 days after purchase and was replaced - the transmission never worked properly. This car was in for service on 4 occasions and left service with the same or worse symptoms. Earnhardt ford in chandler, az stated it was fixed each time and pretended they did not feel the slips, surges and stalls when test drove with me after service each time. I was told there was nothing more they were going to do. **I do not have service dates with me at this time - the date in "when did this happen" is a guesstimate of the time around servicing.