The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving 35-45 MPH, she heard abnormal sounds coming from the front end of the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that while attempting to shift the gear shifter from one gear to another, the gear shifter was difficult to operate. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three times where it was diagnosed with transmission failure and that the transmission control module (TCM) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired each time; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The contact referenced Ford Service Campaign Number: 14M02; however, the dealer and the manufacturer informed the contact that they could not provide vehicle rental assistance as the Service Campaign had expired. The manufacturer opened a case and referred the contact to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 73,720.
2016 Ford Fiesta transmission complaints
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The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH and accelerating, there was an abnormally loud grinding sound while the transmission was shifting gears. The contact stated that the transmission was also grinding gears while decelerating. The contact stated that the failure had gone from intermittent to constant. The contact stated that the check transmission light was illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer who diagnosed that the power train control module (PCM) needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle started jerking forward. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving and eventually, the vehicle independently started to drive normally without a failure. The contact stated he experienced the failure for a second time and the vehicle shifted independently into neutral(N). The contact stated that the check engine, the battery, and coolant warning lights were illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic but after parking the vehicle the vehicle failed to restart. The independent mechanic stated that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was replaced; however, the check engine and transmission error service now warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that he continued to experience the failure and the vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the transmission module to be replaced. The vehicle was being serviced. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
Transmission control module failed and driving is unsafe as lurching pick up in traffic and complete failure of transmission. No reverse or forward gear.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and attempting to drive, the transmission failed to shift properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that after refueling her vehicle, the vehicle failed to start-up without warning. The contact also stated that the vehicle would hesitate without warning upon depression of the accelerator pedal while the engine revved. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer where she was informed that the PCM (Powertrain Control Module) was defective and needed to be replaced. The contact was then informed that parts were placed on back order as the vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact was then referred to the federal safety agency. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Driving at highway speeds and transmission goes into neutral unexpectedly. Loses power steering at this time also. This also occurs now at any speed. With this occurring there is a high probability of an accident that can lead to serious injury including death. Ford has known of this issue with these vehicles and will not recall them and fix the problems. The government needs to take this matter up and force Ford to fix the unsafe vehicles.
Defected transmissions were installed on these cars. Ford recalled the least number with the least loss, but they kept the rest with their defected transmissions which cost more money than the car’s value. Ford sold their cars with defected transmissions and they knew it!
Transmission shutters and shifts late sometimes during acceleration from a stop. Lawsuit settled with Ford states 2016's are covered but dealership says its only up to 2015, which is the date of manufacturer on my vehicle. Vin check also does not show recall, but clearly states in lawsuit 2011 to 2016 are affected.
The contact owns a 2016 FORD Fiesta. The contact stated that the vehicle's transmission would suddenly slip while driving at various speeds. The contact would have to release some pressure on the acceleration pedal till the transmission realigns itself. The failure could occur several times in one day. The failure's occurrence had become more frequent. The vehicle's locking system for the hood had began to illuminate as open and or it had been tampered with, however, this had self- corrected since then. There had been several other electrical on and off failures, however, the transmission slipping had been the most present and frequently increasing of all they had experienced. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who confirmed the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact confirmed their VIN was not included. The contact called the manufacturer who had opened a case regarding the matter. The contract was instructed to report their issue with the federal safety agency and to have the dealer diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle had not been officially been diagnosed by the dealer. The contact contacted the dealer who confirmed the VIN was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. Consumer had their car evaluated by Ford and needs to add a couple more things that makes the car be safe to drive on the road.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that the transmission would suddenly slip while driving at various speeds. The contact would let up off the accelerator pedal until the transmission realigned itself. The failure recurred several times per day. The failure had become more frequent. The hood ajar warning light would illuminate inadvertently. There were several other unknown electrical failures experienced. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who confirmed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The contact called the manufacturer and a case was opened. The contract was instructed to report the failure to the federal safety agency and to have the dealer diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the vehicle would shudder with a grinding noise coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the clutch was faulty and needed to be replaced. The clutch was replaced but the failure reoccurred. The contact indicated that a second clutch replacement was performed however, recently the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 76,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the "Service Transmission Now" message appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission control module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer who confirmed the diagnostic results. The dealer informed the contact that the parts for the repair were on backorder. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist because the vehicle was out of warranty. The manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency to file a complaint. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact’s son stated that the vehicle was unable to shift into reverse. The contact stated no warning lights was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, diagnosed, and an unknown sensor was replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that they were unable to assist. The failure mileage was unavailable.
There is a problem with certain module of the transmission, whenever you change/replace the battery, once you start the car again, it shows a system alert telling you " damaged transmission, immediate maintenance required". The car starts to act weird, it is not capable to switch gears and the transmission is not working properly overall. I've tried to approach the car dealer which is an official representative/branch of Ford and they are charging for the programming of the module whenever this happens( twice already). I strongly believe that we as a Ford owner shouldn't have to pay for something that is an error from the manufacturer.
Transmission is slipping
My 2016 vehicle was not on a recall list and I have not (never) missed a ford maintainence service or oil change etc. On this car. 85,000 miles - now my transmission is going bad, jumps out of gear, won't start sometimes, won't back up in reverse and in forward stutters and jerks. It is scary and the local ford dealer said it will cost about $2000.00 depending on that they find. I don't have that kind of money to spend and my extended service warranty just expired. Why wasn't my can recalled like many of the similar. Its electronic? I have no safe vehicle and I am at a terrible loss as to what to do. I like the car but this is going to kill me. Paris mcneny
While driving on the highway my cars throttle body stopped functioning. Having to try and pull over I got stuck in the middle of traffic. I shut the car off and started it again and everything seemed fine. During the same trip home I got stuck on a small two lane bridge twice for the same reason. After getting off the bridge it happened a fourth time on the highway again doing 70mph.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fiesta. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall upon depression of the accelerator without warning. The contact had taken the vehicle to two separate independent mechanics who both stated that the dual clutch system had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact called perry ford of national city (2050 national city blvd, national city, ca 91950) where he was informed that the vehicle was not under recall. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The vehicle had was not repaired. The failure mileage was 87,000.
It was extremely difficult to engage into 1st and 2nd gear; the clutch just felt lose and it jerks
I bought my 2016 ford fiesta with 31k miles on it. At the time I didn't research too deeply into the transmission issues these models have. Since my car hit about 45k miles I've experienced shuttering, jumping, clicking, and rough shifting or complete lack of shifting in the transmission while driving safely and normally. I've experienced my car dying randomly because the TCM is faulty and uses all the car's power even when the car isn't on. During a period my car was having lots of trouble turning over the engine to start. Had a bunch of vacuums and wiring replaced and this helped a bit with the car starting. Now it's at 67k miles and I'm completely scared to drive it. It never feels reliable given the faulty TCM, I've had to buy an extra portable car jump starter just so I can make sure I'll be able to drive home, and now I just want ford to buy it back. It's overall a faulty car that is foreshadowing a future of replacing something related to the transmission every 5k miles which is ridiculous and completely unaffordable. Please remedy this catastrophic issue ford!
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would not properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. During the failure, the check engine warning light illuminated and the transmission malfunction message displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. An unknown dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure however, no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 57,000.
Transmission malfunction service now
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fiesta. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The then abruptly accelerated at a high rate of speed while jerking. The cause of the failures were not yet determined. The manufacturer and the local dealer sunrise ford located at 5435 us-1, fort pierce, fl 34982 were notified of the failures but, no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 52,000.
While driving to a traffic light before coming to a complete stop my car seemed to rev up after the shifting down then engine gets high when releasing brake and going about 15 MPH before coming to the next traffic light then the check engine light appears and is steady as I'm driving to work there is a "hard shift" while going about 15-20 MPH in city driving.. I was told verbally by a mechanic that my model car has had these types of issues such as:"automatic clutch" not performing properly in the past and my vehicle is out of warranty and not on the recall list
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fiesta. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. After recharging the battery and starting the vehicle, the message transmission malfunction was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer sutton ford located at 21315 central ave, matteson, il 60443. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
The clutch pedal gets stuck about an inch off the floor after being depressed at seemingly random times usually in the warmer weather months. This has caused me to lose the ability to change gears and loss of ability to accelerate. It does not come out of this position until I physically pull the pedal off the floor. I have had incidents where I have been stuck in the middle of an intersection unable to move where I have almost been hit by oncoming traffic. This is not an uncommon issue and is noted in many fiesta st forums.
I tried to start my car to get to work and it made some funny noises and would not start. After about the fifth time it started and immediately a transmission service now warning came up.
When putting the car into reverse out of a parking space or going from drive to reverse the car will jerk and/or not move. Tapping the gas doesn't help. Also when turning around corners when pushing down on the accelerator the car will not accelerate until the wheel is entirely straightened.
On friday june 19th my son and I were exiting a parking lot of a shopping center. As we were making a right hand turn. The drivetrain in my 2016 ford fiesta went out. Leaving us stuck in traffic and nearly getting rear ended. Some other motorist helped us push the car back into the shopping center. I called my ford dealership and explained the issue. I was told that my v.I.n. Number was not part of the 100,000 mile extended warranty program. Because it came from a different plant. I called ford customer care, and was told the same thing. Now, I may have to come up with $3,500 to $4,000 to get the transmission fixed.
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