Ford Fiesta sudden acceleration problems

Filed Jan 29, 2025 · Transmission · 37,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate above 20 MPH. The contact stated that the transmission warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that when the gear shifter was shifted into drive, the vehicle quickly lunged forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission control module failure. The contact was informed that the transmission control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact referenced an unknown recall however, the contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000.

Filed Dec 31, 2023 · Airbags · IN · crash

12/4/2023 while attempting to pull into a parking spot in a parking garage car suddenly accelerated forward at a very fast rate, just prior to acceleration felt like it shuddered. Afraid that it would keep going and go over edge so I pulled to the right while trying to brake and hit a concrete barrier. Terrifying! October 23, 2019 another couple had this happen in another parking garage downtown Indianapolis and they were killed. Car went over the edge. Must have been on my mind! Have owned this car since 02/23/2022, no problems whatsoever, checked out in September of this 2023, all maintenance up to date. Weather was dry and floor pads were not in way (bringing this up because I was asked this by a friend). Been driving 50+ years and never had a car do this. Hit the front drivers side of the car, air bags did NOT deploy, but the insurance company totaled my car. The Capitol Police happened to be in the garage at the time making rounds and were on the scene in seconds from when it happened. Luckily that morning I decided to park on the upper level of the garage and no one else had their car damaged and nobody was hurt including myself. Just prior to trying to turn into the parking space the car had been traveling uphill to the 5th floor - going very slow. A lot of people walking and other cars around trying to park. Don't know if this has anything to do with it but on Tuesday, December 19th, another employee had the same thing happen in the same garage. Her car was a different make and model and was not damaged hardly at all but her airbags deployed! The only thing in common is same garage and there has been extensive construction going on in the garage for months now. Not trying to get anything out of this but this could have had far more serious consequences if this had happened at one of the half dozen intersections I went through that morning before arriving in the garage. Lucky no one was hurt or killed. Apparently this happens a lot!

Filed Apr 28, 2023 · Transmission · 69,000 miles · KS

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. Additionally, the vehicle made abnormal growling sounds as the transmission was shifting hard and was slipping between gears. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the transmission had slipped while at a complete stop, causing the vehicle to lunge forward. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was test-driven and diagnosed with transmission failure. The mechanic diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that he would be charged a repair fee. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they would not assist as an unknown class-action lawsuit related to the failure had not reached a settlement. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.

Filed Apr 26, 2023 · Engine, Transmission · 70,000 miles · TX · crash

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while at a complete stop at the traffic light, the vehicle inadvertently lunged forward and crashed into the rear of another occupied vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries sustained. A police report was filed. The contact was able to continue driving. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Filed Jun 16, 2022 · CA · crash · 2 injuries

This happened back in NOV. 2016. I seen the the recall from Ford on 2.9 million cars. Although my make and model is not specifically named in the recall, it is exactly what happened to me. I went to eat at a diner and pulled in to the parking space. I put the car in park, and took my foot off the brake. When I did so, my car jumped forward on to the sidewalk and crashed into the building. This caused both myself and my mother who was 82 at the time to be thrown forward toward the dash and front windshield. It was necessary to call the EMS, Fire, and Ambulance to inspect the structure and tend to me and my mom.There was not any lights or warning when this happened. It was my first time experiencing this from the car. We had the car taken to the Body shop to repair the damages, however there was never a mechanical checks done on the vehicle (we would not have suspected the need to do that).

Filed Jun 3, 2021 · Transmission · 34,000 miles · AL

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while depressing the brakes at various speeds, the vehicle lunged forward before coming to a complete stop. The vehicle was diagnosed and nor repaired. There was no warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 34,000. Consumer stated vehicle is still experiencing the same problems at random times. The car has 4 engine cylinders.

Filed Feb 14, 2020 · Transmission · 96,396 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fiesta. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped, the vehicle lunged forward with the brake pedal depressed. The check engine light illuminated while the failure occurred. The contact regained control of the vehicle and cycle the ignition off and back on. The vehicle was restarted and shuddered uncontrollably. The contact drove the vehicle to lake shore ford (244 melton rd, burns harbor, in 46304) where the transmission control module was replaced. The clutch assembly also needed to be replaced but was not covered under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but, offered no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 96,396.

Filed Jul 30, 2019 · Transmission · 57,747 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fiesta. While driving various speeds, the vehicle jerked, lunged forward, and hesitated when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact noticed an abnormal burning odor coming from the front driver and passenger side. The contact had to release the accelerator pedal in order for the vehicle to resume normal operation. The vehicle was taken to vance ford lincoln (510 n main st, miami, ok 74354, (800) 725-4431) where it was diagnosed that the driveline needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 57,747.

Filed Jul 25, 2019 · Transmission · 33,000 miles · FL

A month after purchase when pushing on the gas the car would not move sometimes while other times it would accelerate on its own. Was taken back to wayne akers ford where we purchased and told that it was a transmission issue that could not be fixed until the transmission was completely non functioning. Have continued to have issues since. Then I brought it to al packer ford west and was told that there was nothing they could do as the sudden acceleration or no acceleration was a known issue with the transmission that they could not do anything about. I was informed that the warranty was extended for the issues but I would have to wait until the transmission met ford's definition of defect or defunct. My 17yr old son drives this car and it is not safe.

Filed Jul 25, 2019 · Acceleration, Brakes · 39,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fiesta. While depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle continued to lunge forward without warning. At times, while applying pressure to the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would stall and then slowly pick up speed. There were no warning indicators illuminated during the failures. The contact also stated that the vehicle shifted into neutral while in drive, which caused the vehicle to overheat without warning. The vehicle was taken to galpin ford (1000 sandretto dr, prescott, az 86305, (877) 826-2935) where it was diagnosed with a faulty transmission. Since owning the vehicle, the contact had the transmission control module replaced twice. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and provided the repair cost. The failure mileage was 39,000.