2016 Ford Fiesta: complete transmission failure

Filed Dec 21, 2023 · Engine, Transmission · NV

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH the engine began to smoke. The engine light was illuminated at the time of the failure. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed with engine failure. The engine was replaced. The contact then stated that 4 months after while driving the contact was depressing the accelerator and the vehicle would not pass 5 MPH. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The dealer was contacted and stated that next appointment was 2 months wait. The manufacture was not contacted. The failure milage was 86000. VIN tool confirmed no open recalls.

Filed Aug 1, 2022 · Transmission · 73,720 miles · CA

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.

Filed May 9, 2022 · Transmission · 40,000 miles · OH

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.

Filed Feb 21, 2020 · Transmission · 112,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fiesta. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate or shift gears in correct order with the accelerator pedal depressed. While attempting to drive to the residence, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with a transmission failure. The mechanic was unable to repair the vehicle and the vehicle was towed to airport marina ford located at (5880 w centinela ave, los angeles, ca 90045) where it was also diagnosed with a transmission failure. The vehicle was repaired at airport marina ford. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000. *dt

Filed Jul 16, 2019 · Transmission · 45,000 miles · KS

Transmission acting up. When I test drove the car in march 2017 I actually questioned the salesperson because I did not feel it was shifting normally - his response was "no this is the new transmission ford is putting in, the best one there is." unfortunately my problems did not start right away but after about 18 months. The car occasionally would jump or accelerate while I was stopped at a light or stop sign. I would have to slam on the brake to keep from hitting the car in front of me. On several occasions while driving down the highway the car would accelerate like the cruise control was resetting to a higher speed, again had to use the brakes. Other times it would slow down like it was going to stop and then suddenly go. It is at a point now where it sometimes will not shift and I literally feel like I am in low gear for a minute or two even though I am going 60 MPH. I got in it this week and the car would not go into drive. I put it in reverse and it moved, put it back in drive and nothing, put it in reverse again and finally it went into drive. Now it hesitates sometimes when I am at a stop sign and getting ready to resume driving, I have had horns honked at me and gestures made because it takes the car sometimes 2 minutes to go into gear. I have called ford on a few occasions to try and schedule an appointment with a mechanic but once I tell them what the problem is I am told that it is normal and to not worry about it. I am now upside down in a car financially that is out of warranty and I am afraid to drive so am either looking at having a car repossessed in order to get another one or just letting it set and purchasing a good used car until I can afford to fix this one. I certainly cannot sell it to an individual because of all the publicity about the transmissions, no one would purchase it and I would not want to sell my problem to anyone else