2014 Ford Fiesta: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jul 14, 2025 · Acceleration · IL

I own a 2014 Ford Fiesta. On June 23, 2025, I brought my car to McCarthy Ford in Chicago due to a check engine light and other concerns. I told them I didn’t know what was wrong and paid for a diagnosis on my car. They fixed the hood and only mentioned the issue with my catalytic converter, which I could not afford to repair at the time. However, they never mentioned or inspected the Transmission Control Module (TCM) even though my car was eligible for extended coverage under Customer Satisfaction Program 14M02, which expired a week later on June 30th, 2025. Shortly after that visit, I relocated to Phoenix, AZ, and the vehicle began showing clear TCM failure symptoms: loss of acceleration, inability to reverse, and the wrench warning light. Ford corporate told me only the original servicing dealership could escalate the case for goodwill repair, but despite multiple attempts to contact them, I have received no response. While the converter was noted, that is an emissions issue. My current problem is a known, unrelated transmission defect that has now left my car unsafe to drive. The failure occurred just days after the TCM warranty expired, and Ford’s system never flagged it during my visit. This is a serious safety issue that deserves further investigation, as it puts drivers at risk of stalling or losing control in traffic. I am requesting that the federal safety agency take action and require Ford to provide repairs or accountability for affected owners.

Filed Oct 24, 2023 · Transmission · 122,000 miles · CO

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. Several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that he waited for several minutes to restart the vehicle after which the warning lights turned off; however, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a transmission specialist where the contact was informed that the vehicle was included in Customer Satisfaction Program: 14M01 and 14M02 and advised to take the vehicle to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed, and that the transmission and the transmission control module 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 included in the Customer Satisfaction Program: 14M02 but not included in Customer Satisfaction Program: 14M01. The contact was then provided a case number and referred to the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.

Filed Oct 5, 2023 · Transmission · TX

I was driving on the highway on October 3 and suddenly my vehicle stalled on me. When I pressed the gas pedal, the vehicle no longer moved. I had the vehicle towed to my house and had a mechanic do a diagnostics. The mechanics thinks the issue could be the computer or the transmission not communicating with the computer. The vehicle can no longer shift gear and it can not crank as well. It is very dangerous for a vehicle to stall in the middle of highway like this. The 18 wheeler behind me barely missed me and it could have been a fatality if I was hit in the rear. Thanks god I managed to pull to the center median and had a friend come help towe the vehicle to my house.

Filed Feb 14, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · 36,999 miles · NJ

The contact's son owns a 2014 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced an engine cooling system failure and was repaired. The contact later became aware that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 17V209000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) that he related to the failure. The contact stated while his son was was at a complete stop at the traffic light, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart with a 15 seconds delay. Upon making a right turn, the failure reoccurred. The contact's son was able to restart the vehicle; however, the failure persisted upon making a left turn. The vehicle restarted with a 30 seconds delay. The contact's son was able to continue driving. However, the failure reoccurred the next day while coming to a complete stop. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that fuel rail and fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was able to restart and was towed to the contact's residence. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number:Â 15V005000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and the federal safety agency Campaign Number:Â 14V402000Â (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 36,999.

Filed Feb 7, 2023 · Transmission · WV

My 2014 ford fiesta has a manuel clutch that has malfunctioned since I purchased the car new in september, 2013. The problem began when there was approximately 20,000 miles on the vehicle. The car would sometimes stall out and other times it would not properly go into gear. I would have to shut down the engine to get it into gear. I called the ford dealership and they informed me to bring the vehicle into the dealership. They said they found nothing wrong. The clutch has continued to malfunction occasionally up until the last 6 months. Now it has become dangerous. The car will not go into gear properly most of the time. While running, the clutch will keep pulling even though it is pushed all the way down to the floor of the car. I was in a line of traffic and almost hit the vehicle in front of me because it kept pulling. I had to shut the car off and restart it to stop the pulling. There are no warnings of any kind prior to the failure or during the failure. This is putting my life and others at risk. I only have 94,000 miles on it and it is too dangerous to continue to drive. There should have been a recall on this problem by ford. It is available for inspection. I have not had it repaired as of now.

Filed Jan 25, 2023 · Acceleration · MA

I am writing to request Autofair Ford of Haverhill immediately repurchase the 2014 Ford Fiesta Titanium I purchased from them in 2019. I am requesting to be refunded the full purchase price plus all additional costs for registration, warranties and expenses associated with the 2014 Ford Fiesta Titanium that was sold to me. This vehicle, has since August 2022, been at Jannell Ford in Hanover Massachusetts, with a transmission defect that is unable to be repaired. As you will see from the enclosed documentation Ford apparently knew the transmission was defective and prone to serious safety concerns when they sold the cars originally and resold them through their dealerships. Additionally, Ford has allegedly (per news articles in the Detroit Free Press) instructed its dealerships to stall and delay resolving issues with the customers who purchased Fiestas and Focuses. My experience with Jannell Ford of Hanover and Autofair Ford of Haverhill can only be categorized as a concerted effort to delay and stall, by the dealerships not returning phone calls, not doing what they said they would, not providing information when asked repeatedly and most especially by not informing me that no repair would fix a known and documented defective transmission that came with the car. Since my Fiesta is a resale in 2019 and there have been tens of thousands of complaints made to the Ford Corporation regarding the unsafe and mal-functioning transmissions, Autofair Ford of Haverhill, I believe, had an obligation not to have sold me a car that has been so thoroughly documented to be defective and a safety hazard to car occupants and other drivers on the road. I originally bought the car from Autofair Ford of Haverhill because of the reviews from customers. I am requesting your assistance in resolving this matter as soon as possible.

Filed Jul 22, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · 3,000 miles · TX

The transmission on this ford fiesta was defective from the day it was built. Ford has been sued and must take care of the billions of customers who bought these vehicles. The engine is not equipt to handle this transmission and eventually blows the engine, before all that happens the transmission stalls, and leaves you on the side of the road. I have been treated horribly by the dealer who sold me the car. They know this is a lemon and yet they continued to sell this car. Look at the vargas vs ford transmission case

Filed Mar 16, 2020 · Transmission · 137,164 miles · WV

We bought the car february, 2016. As we drove the car more, we began to notice shuttering and chattering. An ase certified mechanic test drove our car. He said it had a bad torque converter shutter that gets worse the more you drive the car. When in sport mode, when you shift from 1st, it skips 2nd, and goes straight to 3rd. There was loud clattering noise while driving. The transmission slipped when gearing down and trying to accelerate, especially uphill. March 1, 2016, the transmission was worked on at ramey ford, princeton, wv. May 31, 2016, the transmission was worked on at ramey ford, princeton, wv. May 9, 2017, the transmission was worked on at mountaineer automotive, beckley, wv. November 28, 2017, the transmission was worked on at mountaineer automotive, beckley, wv. March 3, 2020, I took the car to my mechanic at act auto, beckley, wv because the car had been making a whining sound that continued to get louder. I was told that the front pump of the transmission needed replaced. My wife and I are afraid to drive, for fear that the car will stall out or cause us to have an accident.

Filed Dec 22, 2019 · Fuel system · 49,000 miles · IA

While driving at approximately 65 MPH, the car stalled. The car would not start again retiring towing to repair shop. The repair shop said the fuel pump was bad. Other vins for this year/make/model were recalled for this exact issue. I was told my VIN was not included in the recall. I believe it should have been included. I had to pay to repair an issue that should have been covered by the recall.

Filed Dec 14, 2019 · Fuel system, Transmission · 48,372 miles · UT

Vehicle displayed inaccurate fuel info (mpg, miles til empty) and would stall after fueling; dealership noted that defective canister purge valve was the cause

Filed Oct 21, 2019 · Engine · 72,000 miles · MO

While driving the temperature was at the highest level without any warning from the sensors. I turned around and went home and let it sit for a few days. Car would not start. Towed it to the dealership and they said the coolant leaked into the cylinder head and I would need a new engine. I have read other accounts where car stalled or caught on fire. This has had more attention in the uk and ford is doing something about it without issuing a recall but not doing here in the us.

Filed Sep 18, 2019 · Engine · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fiesta. The contact stated that the coolant system on the engine failed several times. Also, while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle began to lose power and stalled without warning. On another occasion, while exiting the highway, the engine completely failed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. When the failure initially occurred, the contact took the vehicle to bob davidson ford lincoln (1845 e joppa rd, baltimore, md 21234, 410‑661‑6400) where it was diagnosed that the head gasket was defective and a new engine was needed. The contact purchased a used engine and performed the repair on his own. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered no assistance. The contact was also informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired for the most recent failure. The failure mileage was unknown.