2015 Ford Fiesta: complete transmission failure

Filed Apr 27, 2026 · Electrical, Suspension · CA

I was driving on the highway, and my car started shaking. All of the sudden I couldn't push on the gas anymore, and out of the blue a notification popped up on my screen that said "transmission failure, service immediately" and the car fully stopped working. I was forced to coast to the side of the highway, where I ended up in an incredibly dangerous spot. I had to call the cops, have them come so I wouldn't get hit (it was fully night time), and had to wait for a tow truck to come tow me and my car off the side of the highway.

Filed Aug 14, 2025 · Transmission · 199,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that after the battery was replaced, the message "Transmission Malfunction Service Now" message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the RPMs fluctuated, and the engine revved abnormally. Whenever the contact attempted to depress the brake pedal, the engine jerked, and the transmission failed to shift as intended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. Upon investigation, the contact related the failure to the Customer Satisfaction Program: 14M02 (Transmission Control Module); however, the VIN was not included. The failure persisted, and the vehicle remained at the residence unrepaired. The contact had parked the vehicle out of safety concerns. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 199,000.

Filed Aug 13, 2025 · Transmission · 125,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start, and upon jumpstarting the vehicle, the message "Transmission Failure - Service Now" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the VIN was included in an unknown recall, and the contact was referred to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the recall had expired. The dealer replaced the TCM at the contact's expense. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jul 22, 2025 · Engine · AL

In 2020, Documents were subpoened proving that Ford falsified doors and used a dangerous faulty transmission in Ford Fiesta and Focus Moodels from 2011-2015. There were so many lawsuits, they settled through arbitration. The judicial system only required an extended waranty- no recall or redesign. These vehicles are dangerous, and when transmission overheats, the cars stop in the middle of the road. Many will not go in Reverse. Ford is recouping their arbitration settlement money by continuing to sell these cars on the Used Car Market with the same DPS6 Transmissions which they knew were faulty and dangerous, and falsified documents about, with Clean Car Faxes, often low mileage- because heat starts transmission failure, and that is not fair. The pledge does not say...."WitH liberty and justice for ALL WHO CAN AFFORD IT!" I HAVE AMOST BEEN REAR-ENDED TWICE, because car stops when Trans gets hot. One driver of a 4'4 truck, speeding around a blind spot, swerved into oncoming lane, rolled down his window, pointed a pistol at me, cursing because I ALMOST made HIM WRECK! although my safety flashers were on. There are no shoulders on these rural roads. This car is DANGEROUS! WHY WAS FORD ALLOWED TO GET AWAY WITH THIS? Falsification of documents about a cars safety is fraud. There are tens of thousands with Clean Car Faxes still being sold unfairly to unknowing victims with modest incomes who TRUST CAR FAX DOCUMENTATION.

Filed Jul 21, 2025 · Transmission · 79,000 miles · WA

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle failed to properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the local O'Reilly's and was diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not eligible for Customer Satisfaction Program: 14M02 (Extended Warranty Coverage for TCM) related to the failure. The failure mileage was 79,000.

Filed Oct 2, 2023 · Transmission · 73,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would hesitate as the transmission warning light would intermittently appear on the instrument panel. The vehicle was initially taken to the dealer where the battery was replaced but the failure persisted. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle would fail to start up after multiple attempts as both oil and transmission fluid had begun to leak from the vehicle. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed back to the dealer where they diagnosed the vehicle with a heating system failure. The contact inquired about the fluid leakage and was informed that no fluid leaks were found. The contact was forced to take the vehicle back to the dealer for a third time as the failure persisted and the dealer confirmed the transmission fluid leak and other transmission failures. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000.

Filed Aug 21, 2019 · Suspension, Transmission · 66,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford fiesta. The contact stated that the transmission failed when he purchased the vehicle. While driving and depressing the accelerator pedal, it took awhile for the vehicle to accelerate. Also, when driving around a curve, the vehicle hesitated to move forward and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken numerous times to reynolds ford of norman (825 n interstate dr, norman, ok, 73069, (877) 672-2681) where an unknown update was completed. The vehicle was able to drive normally for a day; however, the failure recurred and worsened. In addition, while accelerating from a stop, the vehicle failed to accelerate and hesitated to move forward. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that the struts were replaced at 20,000 miles. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.

Filed Nov 5, 2018 · Transmission · 16,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford fiesta. The contact stated that the transmission failed to properly engage when shifting gears and upon applying the accelerator pedal. The previous owner indicated that the transmission failure was intermittent and worsened once the contact obtained ownership. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who stated that further diagnostic testing was needed. Two dealers were contacted: casa ford (5815 montana ave, el paso, tx 79925, (915) 779-2272) and camelback ford (1330 e camelback rd, phoenix, az 85014, (602) 635-7551), but the failure could not be diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle continued to lose power, the transmission failed to engage, and the vehicle would accelerate suddenly. The vehicle was deemed unsafe to drive and remained parked several times due to the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 16,000.

Filed Aug 15, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 7 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford fiesta. While driving 5 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to allan vigil ford lincoln (6790 mt zion blvd, morrow, ga 30260) where the clutch was replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled and all the instrument panel lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was repaired, but failed to accelerate once again. The vehicle was taken to courtesy ford (1636 dogwood dr se, conyers, ga 30013) where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter and throttle failed and needed to be replaced, and there was a leak in the fuel injection valve. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and stated that the contact should keep the receipts in case of a recall. No assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 7.

Filed Nov 12, 2015 · Transmission · 18,000 miles · TX

Car lunges forward while stopped at intersections. While on a highway in traffic rpms remained high after the transmission failed to downshift for approximately a mile. While attempting to accelerate the transmission doesn't shift up and just doesn't go. Rolls backwards down hills while trying to go forward and makes a clicking sound. Car has a really bad shutter when rounding curves and turning corners and occasionally follows with the car not accelerating. Has been to ford to be checked once already and was told it had nothing wrong with it and has a second appointment next week. I've only owned the car for 9 months and have put less than 10,000 miles on it. Sometimes the car feels like it will stall out while trying to shift up. When the car is parked can hear clicking in transmission as it rocks excessively on level ground. Car also appears to have no power when pulling into traffic from a stop and has almost been involved in several accidents because of this.