2016 Ford Fiesta: shudder or vibration when accelerating

Filed Dec 6, 2024 · Transmission · 71,600 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving 25-30 MPH, the vehicle was shuddering as if it would stall, and the vehicle made an abnormal whining sound. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while driving over a speed bump. The contact had noticed that the failure mostly occurred while driving at low speeds and while the RPMs were low. Additionally, the contact stated that the transmission was slipping while driving and making right turns. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission clutch assembly had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer determined that the failure was related to an undisclosed recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that no assistance could be provided unless the VIN was added to the unknown recall. The failure mileage was approximately 71,600.

Filed Apr 10, 2024 · Engine · 138,000 miles · OK

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH, and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended and the vehicle started shuddering. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway to restart the vehicle, but the failure reoccurred. The messages "Mobilizer Malfunction" and "Engine Service" were displayed on the instrument panel. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.

Filed Oct 19, 2023 · Transmission · MA

The car started to not reverse. Then took several times to start. Started shuddering while driving very slowly and it is extremely dangerous! I have two young children. I have been with out a vehicle for 2 months and its really affecting our lives. Ford charged me $283 to diagnosis it has a faulty clutch. Quoted $4100. I cant afford that since I cant even get to work with out my car. IT SHOULD HAVE A RECALL FOR MY VIN. I HAVE SEEN OTHERS WITH THIS SAME ISSUE. PLEASE take my complaint seriously and please help!!!!!

Filed May 2, 2023 · Acceleration, Engine · 112,000 miles · AZ

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that the transmission was not working as designed. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle accelerated abruptly. While changing gears at low speed, the vehicle was shaking and shuddering. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the RPM raised up to 3,000 RPM. While attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle failed to move. Additionally, while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was previously taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that a vapor valve replacement was needed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.

Filed Aug 15, 2022 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an unknown dealer where the battery was replaced. However, the vehicle was shuddering significantly and the RPM was reeving up while driving. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission control module needed to be replaced. However, the parts were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as the VIN was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Filed Nov 15, 2021 · Transmission · 76,000 miles · TX

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.

Filed Jan 28, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · 64,336 miles · CA

When accelerating after stopping my 2016 fiesta se shudders quite hard moving from 1st to 2nd gear and then also from 2nd to 3rd. I've noticed that the length of time the car shudders is increasing. The shudder is accompanied by a loud rattling sound like if you shook a bunch of screws in a metal container. Sometimes loss of power and high RPM's occur. I will take it back in and this will be the 4th time. The ford dealership tells me that the shudder doesn't harm the transmission. I don 't believe that. Can't even sell the car (I tried) because this car's resale value is zero. Next I'm thinking of pursuing a lemon law resolution.

Filed Oct 31, 2019 · Fuel system · 88,298 miles · ME

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fiesta. The contact stated that the check engine indicator was illuminated. The contact noticed that every time fuel was placed in the tank, the vehicle shuddered. Also, while the vehicle was stationary, it stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the vacuum fuel line was unable to bleed up the fuel tank vacuum. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,298.

Filed Jul 25, 2019 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · PA · crash

Vehicle has random sudden loss of acceleration while in motion, lurches ahead randomly, shudders and shakes when changing gears, causing loss of control in various moving situations. This happens regularly in all driving conditions

Filed May 6, 2017 · Transmission · CA

Car shudders/shakes when I start to drive after a stoplight. Usually happens after the car has been on for a while and the engine is hot. Took car for an oil change and noticed a lot of oil dripping from underneath the car later that day (2 inch diameter spots). Took the car to a mechanic, and they said the shuddering/shaking is caused by an issue with the clutch. I just bought this car new, and did not expect to have an issue already. This is a manufacturer defect.