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51 problems related to automatic transmission control module have been reported for the 2011 Ford Fiesta. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Ford Fiesta based on all problems reported for the 2011 Fiesta.
My vehicle began to feel like driving a boat. It was shuddering and driving roughly. My vehicle was repaired by a recall that I believe reprogrammed the tcm, 14m02tsb 16-0129 was done yesterday. Although I can feel some improvement in the 35 mi drive home, it still shudders and feels the same. This did not fix the problem. My boyfriend researched through various service bulletins and found 14m01. He then jacked up the car, removed the tire to get a better look and saw the leak. It does not leak enough to leave noticeable marks on driveway but is leaking. When I called, I was told that my vehicle was no longer covered as I am just outside of this warranty since I have slightly over 127797 miles and this ended at 100,000 or 10 years. My car is a 2011. If I had been aware of this problem, it would have been fixed during that time. Since there was no code or warning and no visible evidence of the leakage, I was unaware. The dealer who reprogrammed the tcm was unaware, there are no codes relating to this issue on the car. They only code I now have is an oxygen sensor or something code that showed up after they reprogrammed the tcm. I believe Ford should extend this warranty for these effected cars, there are many with this problem, we have researched through the complaints. I want Ford to cover the costs of parts, labor and any costs related to the repair of this problem that they were fully aware of. I know they say the 2 bulletins are not related but I feel that they are.
2011 Ford Fiesta transmission problems with 92 complaints from Fiesta owners. The worst complaints are jerking/shuddering/hesitation when accelerating, transmission failed, and leaking. Recalls & Safety Issues. This is a record of safety issues for vehicles of this year, make, model and trim. If you are a vehicle owner, search for recalls by your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). 2011 Ford Fiesta transmission repair cost distribution. $2500+ (3%) $1000 - $2499 (4%) $500 - $999 (8%) $100 - $499 (12%).
I have had the tcm on this vehicle replaced twice after transmission malfunction light suddenly came on. It came on a third time and the issue still causes transmission malfunction indicator to illuminate, however this time it is my dual clutch. Same symptoms in the vehicle every time. With no warning, the vehicle will suddenly lose power, fail to change gears, shutter forward after stopping, come to a complete stop in the middle of driving. Two days ago driving uphill, my vehicle, with no warning at all, started going in reverse, down the hill. I am in the middle of a class action suit with Ford that is taking forever to settle. I have tried to get Ford to replace my clutch, but they claim it is not part of the extended warranty like the tcm is now, even though it causes the same issues with the vehicle. I can pay to have it fixed myself, but it can go out at any given time again, with no warning. Ford does not believe these issues are safety issues. They are. These cars do these things suddenly. As I am reaching out to Ford about this, they do however inform me that there is a recall on my door latches. They consider this a safety issue, but not the transmission? unbelievable.
About the middle of last year I noticed the problem while driving,so I stopped driving it. About two months ago I tried to start my car and the vehicle shut down completely for the second time and I had it towed to the Ford dealership in southgate,they said that Ford motor told them to reset the software in the car,they did and got it running again. They also told me that there was a clutch problem and that was causing the engine light to be on. What they didn't tell me was that NHTSA and Ford motor had a recall to fix the transmission clutch shudder/transmission input shaft seal which has a warranty extension for free,they told me it would cost me over $2000 dollars to have fix. The field service action number is 14m01 and the fsa tittle is transmission control module extended warranty coverage. I bought this car in January 2018 from dick genthe Chevrolet and have not been able to drive it safely since the middle of 2019. Until now,I tried to get them to take the car back,and they would not. I would like for Ford motor company and their dealership to fix my car for free or give me a 2018 in it's place with a minimum payment of 158. 12 which is what I'm still paying for the 2011 Ford Fiesta. Thank you for your time in addressing this safety issue. I would like to feel safe in my car when I'm driving.
The vehicle was in motion on a highway and the engine light appear, and at the same time the the transmission control module failed. I took the car to the Ford dealership in bronx and they told I have a clutch problem, plus transmission control module problem. They told me they dont cover the recall, according the warranty department because the damage is internal. But the recall for Ford Fiesta 2011 existing because of transportation fail. Can you tell me for sure why they don't approve and if is a company mistake they should buy your car or to replace it?.
Tl the contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that ever since the vehicle was purchased on April 5, 2010, she noticed that it did not engage in gear at times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that there was a failure with the transmission control module. The vehicle was taken to john kennedy Ford (1650 the fairway, jenkintown, PA 19046) where it was diagnosed that the clutch failed and shift loaders were needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.
When I purchased my vehicle new I had several problems with the transmission. After several trips to joe cotton Ford in carol stream, IL there was no remedy besides removing the cables from the battery to reset the vehicle's computer. On September of this year I received a letter from Ford motor CO. To advise that they need to do a software update due to a tcm circuit failure. I took my vehicle to friendly Ford 333 e irving park, roselle, IL, on Monday November 11, 2019, so they can rectify the problem. Prior to taking my vehicle to the dealership I removed the battery cables. Apparently the dealership was not able to install the new software. The service advisor advised me that the card code reader was not able to identify the error message and they had to charge me. My vehicle was at the dealership for several days and they loaned me a car while it was in service. I was charged $199. 00 for them to look at the problem and since they could not update the software I had to pay the bill. I called Ford motor CO. For assistance and the agent told me that there was little they can do since the dealership is a franchise. This is unjust that I was charged for something I was advised that would be free of charge. I hope to be reimbursed.
While driving on highway the transmission bucks and shudders at times ! the tcm has been replaced twice and reprogrammed 3 times! same with transmissions clutch! car doesn't get enough acceleration going up hill either. This does this every time I drive ! it's having a hard time finding what gear to go in !.
Transmission not working. Took to dealer said extended to tcm would be covered but not malfunctioning. Clutch and internal assembly is failing. Class action lawsuit and dealer suggested me to call Ford. This is riduculous. Car has actually been parked for 3 months because we were afraid to drive. Afaid I will be in an accident if I drive this car and I will hold Ford fully responsible if this happens. I am considering looking for an attorney.
Tl � the contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving 45 mph he noticed that the rpm on his manual vehicle went all the way up but his vehicle had not shifted gears. No warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated it had exhibited the same symptoms as an unknown recall. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer (tim grody Ford (6211 beach blvd, buena park, CA 90621) who diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the pcm module was fractured and it was repaired but, the vehicle still experienced the failure. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that he should take the vehicle to another dealer. The failure mileage was 88587. Jc.
My 2011 Ford Fiesta with only 94k on it has a automatic transmission failure and starting issues. There are recalls on where Ford extended the tcm warranty to 10 years 150,000 miles which I believe may have lead to the failure of my transmission. The Ford dealership in ankeny iowa says they will not do anything for me to fix this problem. .
I was at the rocky mountain national park when my car wouldn't start. I have a aaa membership so they came and jumped my car. We drove a couple miles bought a new battery but it was was not shifting properly . We called our Ford dealership in wisconsin that we always go to and they told us the transmission control module will prevent car from starting , drain your battery , and not allow car to shift properly. The drive down the mountain was very scary the car would not shift right and jerked the car violently. The drive on the highway was not much better, we had semi's almost hit us. Flashing lights at us because we could not speed up. We called around no one had the part we needed. With it being the weekend some Ford service shops weren't even open. We were told not to shut car off because it might not start again so we drove all night long for 26 hours home at 50 mph because we could not go any faster. The speed limit was 75 mph and several times we had cars get right on our bumper and switching lanes at the last second. Finally my husband put our hazard lights on so other drivers would realize we were unable to go fast. It was a scary and nerve racking experience. The Ford Fiesta has a really bad transmission that has broken on us before and Ford keeps extending the warranty but that doesn't give us peace of mind when traveling. I have to worry every time I travel that this car will break down. In fact I have rented cars 3 times to travel because I don't trust my Ford. This vacation I decided it was a waste of money to rent a car for a week and I took my Ford and it let my family down for the last time. This car should be recalled because it is not safe. You have to make sure that you have a lot of room to pull out at intersections because it shifts so slowly and does not take off like most cars. Please help get this unsafe car off the road. Thanks.
2011 Ford Fiesta Transmission Fluid Check
5 times repaired for some of the same thing. Clutch replaced 3 out of 5, shaft seals replaced, reprogrammed several times pcm/tcm, pp test shudder, performed several adaptive learn strategies. In summary we have a lemon. If my son needed to get out of the way in a hurry, and couldn't due to the faulty parts on his car. He could be killed or injured real bad. Then there would be a big law suit.
Ive taken my car to the dealership around 4 times for the same problem. The fourth being the worst. The car will shudder, shake, over rev, low power when taking off and lack of powersteering and brakes. Its had its tcm reprogrammed to no avail! clutch has been replaced to no avail. Third time it stared again and had to get the car reprogrammed again. The last time the car would not drive over 30 mph without shaking shuddering and trying to find the right gear. Couple of times the car stopped while driving!! dealership replaced the tcm . On about the fourth time in. My wife drives our kids to school in this car and I have not confidence in its ability to sustain and deliver my family safely to their destinatation. Im currently making payments and have also tried to talk to Ford about a buy back or replacement and they said I don't meet or qualify for the California lemon law. They had pulled my records at the dealership to verify the car status. All actions that the car displayed and others have encountered have happened when pulling away to accelerate. A couple of my complaints on the service record was not recorded. I think the first and the last ones were however.
On 10/10/16, my car was shuddering once it hit 10 mph and when shifting from d to p. I brought it into cal worthington alaska and they tested trans operation and found trans clutch shudder, checked oasis for 15b22 , TSB 16-0109, pp test n, checked for dtc's in the tcm none found, reflashed pcm/tcm, performed adaptive clutch learn, test drove vehicle recorded shudder event and uploaded data to Ford, aquired the rvc code rpfhfpc8nry5f ordered clutch. TSB 16-0109 performed, 160198b 0. 6 raised vehicle and removed trans assembly, inspected for trans leaks none found. Replaced clutch, throw/out bearing, and the small snap/ring. Performed clutch adaptive learn again, test drove finding operation normal.
Our 2011 Ford Fiesta started experiencing problems while driving. It was not shifting properly and running really jagged at times. Also the check engine/transmission light came on. On Wednesday September 14, 2016 I took in the car to our local Ford dealer colley Ford in glendora,CA. They told me it was probably the transmission control module that had to be programmed. I called the next day and they told me it needed a new transmission control module and they would have to order one. We went in on sept 26, 2016 and they said they had not received the part yet. Its been almost two weeks and we have not had the car because Ford hasn't delivered the part to the dealership.
The transmission will stop engaging while driving the motor rpms go up and you loose power to the wheels causing traffic to run into the back or run over you . Getting onto the highway merged into traffic got up to speed than all of the sudden motro reved up and lost speed rapidly almost got run over by tractor trailer had to pull off onto shoulder of the highway ,then thr call would not go over 30 mph this has happened 3 times . The first time Ford said it was the timing of motor . This has happened twice after that . I cant even drive be cause im afraid of killing me and my family. This transmission has a definite and they wont acknowledge . They did send me a recall for the tcm but they told me it had nothing to do with the transmission issue I have not driven the car due to safety and fear of hurting myself or someone else.
Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle was slipping into neutral independently. In addition, while driving 35 mph, the vehicle was jerking while the rpm was extremely rising. The contact mentioned that while at a stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to kowalski Ford 33450 lake rd, avon lake, OH 44012 where it was diagnosed that the transmission and dry clutch needed to be replaced, the shift lever needed to be repaired, transmission control module and power train control module needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted the next day. The vehicle was towed to kowalski Ford 33450 lake rd, avon lake, OH 44012 where the contact informed the them of the failure while driving however, the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,788. Ak.
My car had the transmission control module reprogrammed on 06/06/16 and is having the same issue as we speak 8/24/16. The car jerks, doesn't accelerate properly and is doing what it wants, very unsafe as it doesn't want to shift and jolts when it does. It's almost like its stuck in gear. This car has been nothing but problems and I'm irritated that this was repaired 2 months ago and the problem clearly isn't fixed. I'm pregnant and am very dissapointed that Ford can allow a problem like this to continue without proper resolution and safety for its customers.
I have been dealing with transmission issues since I bought the vehicle. The first time it happened I was doing 50 mph and it shifted out of gear. This was quite disturbing. I took it in to Ford and they told me it just needed the program updated. Then during the winter it wouldn't go into gear at all, not forward, reverse or anything. Once again I took it in and they said it was the programming. They programed it again. So back in Feb it happened again, and I did then receive a letter stating there was some issues, so I was given a 100,000 mile warranty on fixing the issue. Well I told them to replace the tcm, but once again they love to reprogram. So my oldest son is in need of a vehicle and he was driving it up in madison wisconsin on the most crazy freeway and it decided to lose the power doing more than 50 mph. My son was so stressed and was almost hit by a semi. I have had it with the reprogramming. I have emails and calls put into Ford and I am not asking for anything but a fix or to trade in and start over. They don't want to do anything for us at all. I guess they want someone to die first before they fix anything.
On 04/01/2016, my car was shuddering when I was drving as 10 mph, rpm not working correctly and gears shifting incorrectly. I brought my car into cal worthington Ford alaska. Their diagnosis- see15b22, reprogrammed pcm and tcm. Performed shift drum and clutch relearn, cleared codes- ok.
Transmission control module recall: after having the 'tcm' software updated in September, the transmission malfunction light still comes on when my car will not switch gears. One day driving down the interstate, my car was going 65 mph and was not switching gears. After having it towed to the nearest Ford dealership, my car was worked on and the transmission control module was finally replaced. Less than a week later, my car would not accelerate or switch gears while driving up a hill. My car began to move backwards since it would not accelerate. My car was rolling backwards down a hill into oncoming traffic. The Ford dealership does not seem to be concerned and assured me the software needed to be updated again after it was updated less than a week ago. This is something that I find to be dangerous if the car will not switch gears. The first time the car was taken to a Ford dealership, I was told that the transmission control module part itself was on backorder and could not be replaced for at least a year. Three months later when it was towed to a different Ford dealership, they had one readily available and it was replaced within two days and the software updated accompanied the service event. Less than a week later my car is in limp mode and will barely accelerate to get me safely off the road. This issue is much bigger than it seems and Ford does not seem to have the urgency to fix a dangerous issue for their customers. Upon calling Ford to have my vehicle looked at, it was about a 5 day wait and they could not provide me with a rental or loaner car.
I have a 2011 Ford Fiesta, my vehicle has a number of recalls out. (Ford recall number 15s16, field service action number 14m01 and 14m02). I had contacted the dealer November of 2015, they told me that they would contact me when parts were available. I have heard nothing for a year now. There are two recalls out having to do with the transmission. ( transmission clutch shudder/transmission input shaft seal warranty extension and transmission control module extended warranty coverage). I have had my father who is a mechanic tell me that is why my transmission is going out. I have three children and the car is barely shifting correctly and I feel is unsafe to drive but being my only form of transportation I am forced to do so. I need something done, I feel that I shouldn't have to pay for a new transmission when if the recalls were preformed in a timely manner I would not have any issues at all. Please help me resolve this issue. I am already paying so much on this car and getting no where with what I own due to all my payment going to interest. I cannot go without a vehicle. Please help!.
Vehicle wont go into gear. Engine starts fine, but transmission will not engage. Backed out of garage, put car into drive, and nothing. Car will not engage in r or d. Had it towed to dealer. Transmission control module replaced but car still not running correctly, per dealer. Dealer says car needs a new transmission. Ford says I'm 1450 miles and 60 days over the 60k/5 yr warranty so no assistance with paying for repairs. I've seem no indication from all these posts that a transmission replacement has fixed the vehicle.
This is an update to a previous complaint with my car. Previously the car gave out in the hills of a sf. The car said it had a problem with the transmission and would not give any propulsion risking going backward on a hill. The dealer updated the software. They said this was the fix. They said after 1000 miles it should fix itself. Since then the car has been running much more sluggish. It forces itself on accelerating. It jerks much more excessively when I take off the gas. It jerks much more when I brake and I hear the metal grinding and clanking together. It was a really bad software update. 1000 passed and we ran into another problem. I had the car parked in the house. Tried to turn car back on and would not turn on. I heard clicking noise as if the battery was dead. I had dome lights on for a few minutes but nothing excessive. Shouldn't die out like that. Tried several times to turn it on and nothing. Started to call roadside assistance for backup. I then removed the car charger I had plugged in and tried again. The car sputtered on and starting giving me notifications. A service and check engine light. Also the display said that there was a 'transmission malfunction' and to service it now. The engine was really forcing itself as I heard it. Rpm was high even going slow. Car still sputters on after a few tries. Checked the codes through obd2. Car was throwing p0606. Said that it was ecm/pcm processor problem. I have no idea what is wrong with this car. I feel like its completely falling apart all around. Horrible car with too many issues!!!! this car needs a massive recall on it!!! it is unequivocally unsafe and unfit for the road!.
After purchasing this vehicle in 2012, I experienced shaking while shifting, shuttering noises and idling in low gears. Several months after purchase, I contacted the dealership and I was told that oil was leaking onto my clutch. Covered under warranty, they replaced the flexplate and seals and reinstalled the transmission. I continued to experience shuttering, shaking and troublesome shifting but was reassured by the dealership that this experience was normal for this vehicle and its transmission and I need not be concerned. This week, while using cruise control at about 60 mph on a busy highway during rush hour, I heard what sounded like metal parts breaking under my left foot following by grinding noises. I pulled the car to the side of the highway safely but had to apply the e-brake because the car rolled forward in park and refused to accelerate in drive. I also saw messages on the computer monitor that read 'hillside start assist' and 'transmission ok. ' I called roadside assistance and after leaking what appeared to be oil all over the bed of the tow truck, the car has been taken to a Ford dealership. I have not yet received a diagnosis for the problem. The service adviser told me that he believes the issue is the traction control module. It should also be noted that two months ago, this same service adviser completed a tcm update following a letter I received from Ford this year to have this update applied. Ford motor company and all of their affiliated dealerships have endangered the lives and well-being of their customers and are providing misleading information about their vehicles.
The transmission is very sluggish between shifts of first and second gear. The car also doesn't always downshift when the brakes are applied. Had a recall notice from Ford for a software update to the tcm. Took in for service. No change. Dealer says it's just the way that transmissions works. Current situation is dangerous.
After being in park at a gas station, I go into drive and start to go when the cars shudders, screeches, halts, and then loses power. I was able to start the car again, but when I pressed the gas there is no power. I try to put the car in park, and though the gear is in park an alert comes up telling me to put the car in park. Car will not go into park. Keeps rolling. Have to use my emergency break to stop the car. Paid out of pocket to have the car towed to the nearest Ford dealership. They said they were 'pretty sure' it was the transmission control module. 5 days after bring it to them I call and find out that they have reprogrammed the transmission control module and something with the clutch. The problem is still not fixed. I haven't even been able to talk to the mechanic personally, but the lady at the service desk said 'it's really thrown him for a loop. It definitely seems to be something with your transmission, but diagnostics says nothing is wrong with the car'. This is going to kill someone. Period. It could've killed my boyfriend, my friend, my unborn baby and myself. I'm am furious with Ford. I have read hundreds of complaints from other people have the same problem with the same car. How has this not been recalled???.
While driving from denver to longmont CO (8/14/15) on hwy 76 the vehicle would not respond when I needed to accelerate then the engine cut off. I was able to restart and put in neutral to navigate traffic to get to side of the road. The car died. It could not be restarted. While waiting for tow truck I was able to start car again and tried to drive, it would not respond to accelerator and then died. Car was towed to longmont repair shop. The mechanic there reached out to Ford and was told they were aware of those issues but part was on 6 month backorder. Car was then picked up by Ford of longmont. They said that it wasn't the tcm and replaced 3 smaller parts. Six days later I was driving on diagonal highway in boulder CO and the car refused to accelerate and the died. Car was towed to Ford of longmont again. I was told by the service department that Ford requires that when replacing the tcm they must first repair minor part and return to customer as 'fixed' and wait for subsequent part failure before replacing the tcm. Ford of longmont replaced the part on 8/20/15.
Driving on interstate 75 in the middle lane at 70 mph my tcm malfunctioned, I knew this because of the customer satisfaction program 14m02 that I received in February 2015. My car abruptly had no power. I feared for my life because I had semi trucks and vehicles coming up behind me at very high speed and I had no power to my vehicle. I had to coast over one lane as safely as possible to the shoulder to safety. I am very thankful me or my family was not in a serious accident. The park and drive symbols on the dash were flashing between p and d and the engine light kept flashing. I turned off my car and called my brother. He said to see if it starts. It did after several tries. I then turned on my hazards and drove to the next exit which was within 200 ft. I got off the highway and took the back roads home. I got within 4 blocks of my home and it did it again, lost power. Let it sit a minute and turned it on again, and pulled into my residence. The next morning I drove the side streets to the dealer but made a stop. Came back out to my car and the vehicle would not start. Called the dealer and they sent a tow truck but I had to wait 1 hour for the truck to arrive. This is a very dangerous situation with the tcm. A very serious problem is since it's not a recall you do not have the option to have it fixed before you're put into a dangerous situation. You have to wait until you have problems before Ford's will fix the tcm. Ford did replace the malfunctioning tcm on my car. A recall needs to replace the customer satisfaction program 14m02, this is a very dangerous and life threatening problem.
In Feb. Of 2015 I received a letter from Ford motor CO. About the transmission control module. The 'notice' said my car may experience intermittent symptoms of lose of power while driving,no-start,or a lack of power, among a few other things. When I called a Ford dealer. . . I was basically treated like a stupid old woman and when I ask what I should do, I was told drive it until it happens!. Well, it happened! 5 months later my car stalled, the motor kept running, the car just would not go, I was lucky I had time to get to the side of the road before I was rear-ended. Ford did 'fix' my car. Today, 3 months later, my car stalled on a very busy high, 18 wheeler right behind me and once again I was able to quickly turn into a parking lot. Now they have my car and it will take 3 months, that's right 3 months to 'fix' it! I'm very happy to be alive to report this. I'm very happy I get to see my family again. Thanks Ford for almost taking my life twice!!!! why is this not a recall!!!!!!! let's not forget about the people I could've died with today. I'm so mad. How can Ford get away with this. Who will die today, tonight or tomorrow because of this? better pray it's not your family member or mine!.
There were two incidents where car lost all power while travelling at 35 and 50 mph, the check engine light came on, the transmission dashboard indicator flashed from p to d back and forth. When restarting and idling, the engine shuddered. After the first incident (5/29), Ford dealership reprogrammed the transmission control module. After the second incident (6/13), two weeks later, the dealership replaced the clutch and the transmission control module (tcm).
2011 Ford Fiesta Transmission Control Module
While parked with the vehicle running (about 30 minutes in 87 degree weather with the ac on), the transmission felt like it tried to go into drive and rocked forward slightly. I looked at the dash and the check engine light came on. I tested the vehicle and it seemed road worthy enough to try and get home. When driving home and stopped at a stop light, the car's display for park, neutral, reverse, drive, started quickly flashing between drive and park. I could not accelerate the vehicle while this was going on. I placed the vehicle in park, and then met fairly heavy resistance putting it back into drive. After a few seconds of flashing between drive and park, it stopped and I was able to drive again. The same thing happened a few minutes later while I was about to turn into the Ford dealership. This time I tried turning off the vehicle to see if that would remedy the issue. I was unable to start the vehicle for a minute or two after because it was acting as if I was in drive (or the fast park / drive flutter) and trying to start it. It's been two days, yet I haven't heard back from the dealership on what this problem is. I did receive a recall notice that spells out the exact symptoms that I had, yet the mechanic has twice said it is very unlikely that the recall part, the tcm or transmission control module (which is back ordered six weeks), is the actual problem.
Issues with car weak performance, car shuddering, grinding noises in engine, stalling when brake is pressed while in drive gear, car lunging forward and not wanting to engage, not wanting to go after a complete stop, not engaging in reverse, and engine light coming on randomly. Almost rear ended by a car behind me came to a screeching stop because of the hesitation to engage in first gear. Took the car to a Ford dealer and was told that I would have to pay a diagnosis fee. Because if it did not test at a certain level of performance the dealer would not pay for the testing or repair. I stated I had a customer satisfaction program 12mo1 letter for the clutch assembly and they said it did not matter. I left the dealer very upset and dissatisfied. Drove the car and the symptoms worsened. I got into my car one day and the car would not engage in reverse. Luckily on was parked on an incline and coasted out of the parking spot. Drove the car to the dealer and they did not have the new clutch assembly in stock. I then asked for a rental until the car was repaired because I felt it was very unsafe to drive my daughter in with the problems it was having, I was told no. So I was forced to drive this car with these problems for a week until the Ford dealer received the new clutch assembly. This car is a very dangerous vehicle to have on the road not only for those driving the vehicle but also for those car that drive behind these cars. Ford absolutely knows they have a major issue with the dual clutch system. Regular clutches are controlled hydraulically but these dual clutches are control electronically by the tcm which has a customer satisfaction program 14m01 that Ford has sent out. Between the leaking transmissions seal corrupting the clutch and the tcm failing that controls the clutch that is a double jeopardy situation. This is a very dangerous car to have on the roads.
Vehicle suddenly began to alternately surge and experience loss of power while driving, slipping badly between gears. Service engine light came on. From a stop, the vehicle nearly stalled when accelerator was depressed. Ford dealership stated engine code indicated a bad clutch actuator. This is a cvt automatic transmission and there are several tsbs on this transmission for a variety of problems with the tcm/pcm, clutch plates, clutch actuators, and seals. Ford has extended the warranty for these transmissions but is apparently only fixing the obvious problem at time of breakdown instead of replacing all known defective parts. The driving characteristics when one of these parts fail is dangerous, causing the car to shudder, jerk, experience loss of power when shifting, or experiencing sudden throttle surges. All know problem parts should be replaced. A recall is in order.
While driving, vehicle shudders and hesitates when accelerating. Lurches forward at times when stopped. Bucks while shifting (transmission is their powershift automatic). One time the transmission completely disengaged while driving on the parkway during a snowstorm, leaving in a very dangerous position. Had to turn the car off and on several times to get transmission to 'reset'. At times, when releasing brake from stationary position, car would shudder even before applying the throttle. Transmission control module has been changed out twice in the last 15 months of purchasing the car from the dealer as 'certified pre-owned'. Last tcm change, the car had same issues as soon as I left service department. Called service adviser as soon as I got home and he said I had to drive the vehicle 1000-12000 miles for the transmission to 'get used to the way I drive'. Needless to say, after 2000 miles, there has been no change in condition. Taking vehicle back for the 5th time for continued problems. I have recently inquired about a class action law suit against Ford motor company being filed in CA regarding these same issues from other Ford Fiesta owners.
Other Power Train related problems of the 2011 Ford Fiesta
| Power Train problems | |
| Automatic Transmission Control Module problems | 51 |
| Vehicle Shudder problems | |
| Transmission Not Go Into Gear problems | 14 |
| Transmission Shudder problems | |
| Transmission Noise problems | 12 |
| Clutch Pedal/linkage problems | |
| Noises During Shifting problems | 11 |
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Transmission Failure problems | 7 |
| Transmission Gear Slipping problems | |
| Transmission Not Engage problems | 5 |
| 12903 km US $3500 | Problems with powershift auto transmission. Clutch system had to be replaced completly, but the problem is still there. |
| 57000 km | Clutch assembly needed to be replaced, uneven, intermittient shifting (auto) for a few months. (diagnostics 1 day, repair 1 day) |
2011 Ford Fiesta 4dr Sedan
88 kilowatts 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| 25852 km | trans shifted funny |
| 87597 km US $3000 | would shift poorly |
| 112877 km | Transmission was loud, jerky, stumbling. |
| 125806 km | 3rd time for the crappy transmission. Ended up fighting with the dealer and traded out for a 2013 Hyundai Sonata with 35,000 miles! |
| 62903 km | Rough shifting; reprogrammed but needs clutch for auto trans |
| 62903 km | replaced clutch on auto-manual trans |
| 64516 km | Replace module & reprogram. |
| 64816 km | Same trouble with the clutch pack and program. |
| 65016 km | Replaced the clutch pack. |
| 70968 km | Clutch chatter....dealer said the trans was working as designed!!!!! |
| 79032 km | Replace clutch and re-program, as usual. Should be good for another 6 months. About how long the clutch lasts. |
| 3226 km | Was making a clacking noise at certain speeds. New car was pulled off lot to compare. Dealer said all of the Fiesta's do that. No repairs made. |
| 40323 km | The clutch pack was leaking so I had it replaced - it was covered under warranty. Was told that this was a common problem with the Fiesta. |
| 48000 km | Replacement of dual clutch |
| 63000 km | Transmission shudder again |
| 64000 km | car shudders intermittently after highway run and when stuck in heavy traffic |
| 72000 km | car stumbles at lower speeds after highway run |
| 113000 km | Newer updated clutch installed |
| 17529 km | Reflashed transmission, noises remain. |
| 18242 km | The automatic trans. had new grinding and clattering noises. Dealer thought needed repair, but Ford central said (without hearing noises) that 'those noises are normal.'Weren't there first 10,000, so at my insistence, they authorized repair. |
| 24194 km | Finally, after much insistence on my part to Ford-- with backup from the dealer that abnormal noises could be heard, the automatic clutch module (of the auto transmission) was replaced and the transmission functioned well without noise. |
| 20968 km | Flywheel failed. I was sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic when the engine light and the 'limp home' light came on. The Fiesta did make it the additional 50 miles to the dealer. Still hesitates, bursts, tach jumps around, stutters, etc. After the flywheel repair, the car made grinding noises in reverse. It also would shift through all four gears before I got to 30 mph. Returned to the dealer and left the vehicle for several additional days. They said it was a computer prob. |
| 35006 km | Car hesitates and lacks power. |
| 58065 km | Replaced transmission clutch and seal as per customer satisfaction alert |
| 38710 km | Transmission still acts up |
| 223613 km US $265 | Transmission would flip flop between 1st and 2nd in stop and go traffic. ECM and TCM were reprogrammed and problem was solved. |
| 559677 km US $600 | Removed powershift transmission and replaced dual clutch pack. It took a month to get the part from Ford. |
| 572277 km | Front end vibration between 55 and 75 mph, only when accelerating. Replaced left half shaft/CV joint. Rides beautifully once again. |
| 895132 km US $600 | Clutch lost friction, replaced entire transmission with a used one because it was cheaper and easier to get at the time than just a clutch. The last clutch I ordered took a month to get from Ford. |
| 975806 km US $200 | The last throw out bearing I put in has had a steady whine to it but after 60,000 miles it hasn't changed pitch so we'll wait and see. |
| 1193548 km US $170 | Carrier bearing on right side driveshaft (original) was developing a slight vibration above 50mph. Replaced driveshaft and vibration dissappeared |
| 1214516 km US $900 | Clutch began slipping when hot. Pulled transmission and replaced DCT's clutch unit. |
| 1613 km | Full transmission replacement after experiencing rough acceleration, rough shifting, grumbling noises, diminished power to engine. |
2011 Ford Fiesta 4dr Sedan
88 kilowatts 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 59677 km | Transmission fluid leak. |
| 75294 km | Oil leak |
| 126994 km US $500 | Leaks in both output shafts where they leave the transaxle. |
| 93548 km US $300 | Seal on shifter |
| 203226 km US $780 | Slave cylinder failed. Replaced clutch because it was very inexpensive to buy and both could be replaced at the same time. |
2011 Ford Fiesta 4dr Hatch
88 kilowatts 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| 24194 km | Grinding and jerking when changing gears especially from 1-2, 2-3 |
| 24194 km | Repeat attempt to fix the grinding/jerking whilst changing gear. Mechanic claims that's normal for this model. Nothing replaced. |
| 103226 km | Transmission control unit, car stopped running, transmision locked in park |
| 25806 km | At slow speeds car has STARTED to act like it doesn't know what gear it should be in (6 speed Auto). Dealer reset transmission computer, when this did not solve problem replacement clutches ordered. |
| 27419 km | Jerky acceleration at slow speeds. Replaced dual clutch in 6sp auto and reset transmission computer. Covered under Ford's extension to warranty. Behaves correctly after work. |
| 38224 km US $165 | Double clutch 6 speed automatic. Started shuddering again at slow speed, worse when AC on. Got call back that they are replacing clutch (2nd time for this car) under warranty. 1 year left on the extended transmission warranty. Parts ordered. |
| 43548 km | Leakage of engine oil into transmission. Clutches had to be replaced but there were no parts available. Got the clutches replaced but the car just isn't the same. |
| 44348 km | The transmission was doing a strange sound. Dealer stated they needed 5 days to repair it. |
| 48387 km | The car jerked when shifting gears. The gears it shifted to wheren't always the correct ones. Car's performance suffered because of this. |
| 3500 km | Recall transmission work |
| 77419 km US $279 | Dual automatic clutch repair |
| 96998 km | Transmission halted/stuttered going between neutral and first gear and between first and second gear. Ford dealer performed transmission computer update and replaced clutch assembly and clutch slave. Fix was performed at no cost due to it being some sort of manufacturing problem. |
| 112903 km | Transmission control module was fried as a result of the battery dying. This is a known issue to Ford, and the transmission control module is covered under an extended warranty. So the dealer replaced the module for free. |
| 45161 km | Ford paid for repairs transmission was failing at 27000 miles |
| 133871 km US $360 | Driver's side axle seal needed to be repaired. |
| 81832 km | Car fell into neutral. Couldn't shift. Then stuck in park until it cooled. Three separate trips to dealer. Nearly 30 days in the shop. All covered by warranty. I was provided a rental. |
| 105065 km | Transmission shudder and rear main seal seeping oil. Ford Field Service Action No. 14M01 is a warranty extension for this exact issue. Local dealer replaced the clutch, seals and fluid. $1989 parts and labor, all covered by warranty. |
| 166129 km | Diagnosis of transmission slipping, as evidence by the shuttering and grinding that occurs at take offs after the car has been warmed up. It was happening basically the entire 3 years I owned the car, but got steadily worse over time. I hear it's a common problem with these cars, and I had decided to live with it until it got this bad. I did not get it repaired. I'm trading it in. |
| 72581 km | I thought I heard a small rattling noise from the engine/trans when driving around real slow at 1,500 rpm. Dealer did an inspection, found nothing. |
| 40323 km | Would only rev after second gear and wouldn't go into reverse, had towed to dealership, replaced transmission control module (TCM), solved problem - car also shifts much smoother now. Fixed under warranty. |
| 94848 km | Car wouldn't accelerate after taking an off ramp. After putting car in park and turning off it wouldn't restart or let the gear-shifter out of park. Dealer diagnosed it as a faulty shift module and replaced it free of charge. |
| 39000 km C $475 | Transmission was replaced in June under extended warranty. Driver side noise started immediately thereafter. |
| 61290 km | Transmission rebuilt (clutches and associated wearable parts). Transmission connections (spline/bearings) to front-wheel drive system replaced. Front, driver CV joint replaced. |
| 61290 km | Transmission completely replaced. |
| 54266 km US $815 | BE8Z-6C315-A NEW FORD SENSOR - CRANKSHAFT POSITION - $11.64 BE8Z-6379-AB NEW FORD BOLT - HEX.HEAD $5.64 BE8Z-6375-C NEW FORD PLATE ASY - CONVERTER DRIVE $69.54 XT-11-QDC NEW FORD FLUID - TRANSMISSION $71.22 W520102-S442 NEW FORD NUT - FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM BELLHOUSING, FOUND TSB 12.4.6 APPLIES, REPLACE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY AND SEALS PER TSB, REINSTALLED TRANSMISSION, REPROGRAMMED AND RELEARNED TRANSMISSION, REPLACED FLYWHEEL AND CKP SENSOR DUE TO DAMAGE |
| 55966 km | Car is not accelerating appropriately. I press on the gas and the car doesn't move |
| 64516 km | Car still not accelerating and stopping properly. Cannot drive vehicle on highway safely. Dealer (DaveSinclairLincoln south Lindbergh st Louis mo) says here is nothing wrong with the vehicle. |
| 24100 km | update to transmission controller |
| 50000 km | Not shifting properly. Jerky acceleration. Would not engage reverse. Service light illuminated. Dealer attempted reprogram of transmission control module. Control module required replacement. |
| 3226 km | Automatic Transmission somtimes does not shift into gear for a long time after accelerator is pressed. VERY DANGEROUS! Sometimes it rapidly alternates trying two different gears but can't or won't pick one. |
| 40323 km | Problem with transmission not shifting correctly. Had reported problem multiple times but, was told it was supposed to work that way. Received letter from Ford of extended warranty for known transmission problem. Then they fixed it. |
| 62903 km US $150 | Not shifting correctly |
| 6952 km | The automated-manual transmission continues to behave erratically. Ford, again, said it works as designed. They did nothing to help me. |
| 1613 km | Transmission breakdown. Had to replace but Ford has no replacements -- took weeks to get new transmission. Brand new car! |
| 19355 km | Involved Ford customer service in transmission problem. They offloaded problem to dealer. Service Manager said he couldn't hear noise but transmission tech said he could - service manager won. No Repair authorized - transmission still noisy |
| 15000 km | still having an issue with a hesitant first gear |
| 16000 km | the work order was left open waiting for an expected transmission recall |
| 29332 km | Loud grinding from axle. Traced to improperly installed carrier bearing. |
| 14516 km | The car would not go forward, only would move in reverse. The transmission ground wire did not make a good ground. There is a TSB on this item, but the TSB is only after failure. |
| 91935 km | Automatic Transmission would not engage to drive car forward after driver 30 high speed miles and stopping. Once placed in park it would not come out of park until engine was turned off and waited 15 minutes. Fix: reprogram transmission. |
| 93548 km | After driving over 35 miles at highway speeds and stopping car would not go forward or reverse, it was as if car was in neutral. Once car was in park you could not take it out of park. Shut car off, wait ten minutes and then car would go. |
| 91000 km | 2nd gear occasional chatter / shudder. Unresolved. |
| 67742 km | Transmission seals on input shaft to dual clutch failed. New seals along with new clutches were ordered from Ford. They are currently on back-order, and we are awaiting for them to arrive before car can be repaired. Car is still drivable. |
| 74194 km | Ford sent out the back ordered 3rd generation clutch-pack needed to repair my leaking input/output shaft leak. |
| 95161 km | Output shaft #1 and corresponding gearset were replaced. metallic noises from transmission were getting louder and metal was found in gear oil. With the earlier clutchpack replaced, about $4000 in repairs have been covered under warranty. |
| 46774 km | Not exactly sure, but heard the problem was a common one among the '11 Fiestas. |
| 98387 km | Adjustment to rid transmission of shuddering |
| 1613 km | Evaluated by dealer in Sept and again in Oct for harshness in Transmission, inconclusive. |
| 222881 km | Transmission failure. Covered by a warranty extension from ford. |
| 95161 km | Fiesta was subject to a recall for bucking and hesitation in the transmission. Software was reprogrammed to see if that resolved the problem. Since then I've noticed a significant improvement. |
| 79032 km | Would occasionally get engine malfunction light. Dealer found TSB for this issue. |
| 143535 km US $1000 | Loud grinding noise from transmission. Dealer state broken washer allowing gears to rub together, replaced output shaft assembly. An accident might have caused this, as car was hit at rf wheel nine months earlier. |
| 151613 km | Replaced clutch pack under warranty. I believe it was related to earlier transmission repair as symptoms (vibration at idle) occurred immediately after repair. |
| 187097 km US $2250 | Replaced clutch pack. Replaced under warranty in May 2016, but started exhibiting shuddering and slipping within a year. Unfortunately, Ford extended warranty would not pay for a second time since car passed 100,000 miles. We will see if this repair holds up throughout the year. $2000. Edit: Noticed car had vibration, dealer said it may need to break in. I waited a few months and problem seemed to get worse (or I became more sensitive and annoyed). Took back to dealer to fix. Info in April trip record. |
| 90000 km | Eratic shifting. No reverse. Replaced computer modual and clutch assembly. Had to return to have clutch realigned. Was supplied with a u drive at no charge. Warranty extended. |
| 22581 km | The car had issues with changing gears |
| 1613 km | bad,hard shifting |
| 58065 km | Poor shifting. Replace seal & clutch pack, reflash TCM & PCM |
| 19355 km | Tranmission leaked fluid, resulting in poor performance. The shop had to try 3 times to correct the leak. |
2011 Ford Fiesta 4dr Hatch
88 kilowatts 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 64839 km | Warranty repair of leaking transmission end cap seal. Axle seals found to be damp from fluid, replaced at same time under warranty. |
| 74194 km | Manual Transmission Shifter was sticking. |
| 27794 km | Throwout bearing was making chirping noise. Dealer inspected and determine slave cylinder was defective. |
| 38710 km | Transmission making a mild gear whine noise at certain loads and RPMs. Dealer inspected and concluded noise was normal to design and operation. (I only had it inspected due to previous transmission repair.) |
| 48387 km | Throwout bearing was squealing on cold start with clutch pressed in. |
| 24194 km | Manual trans. became hard to shift from 3rd to 4th gear, like it was blocked. Dealer opened trans, found a synchronizer on brass sleeve missing. Replaced 3-4 shift fork, 3-4 synchronizer assembly and 17 different related parts. Again wouldn't shift from 3rd to 4th like last service call. Shop said 3-4 adjuster not snapped in place completely. Snapped in place to fix. |
| 185484 km US $1000 | Broken shifter cable and damaged shift linkages. Dealership's ineptitude made trip as long as it was. |
| 25806 km | Broken left front halfshaft |
| 11077 km | I noticed an oil leak on my garage floor and took it in, apparently, there was a torn CV joint boot. |