Ford Fiesta Transmission Problems Continue
Calls continue to ring through to the 1-800-LEMON-LAW hotline regarding Ford Fiesta transmission problems. Similar to the issue with the Ford Focus, the Fiesta contains an ecoboost transmission which is designed to improve fuel economy. Sadly, the downside to these transmissions is jumping, lunging, and lurching.
Being that this is essentially a manual transmission with computer modifications, Ford has come up with several software upgrades and other solutions. But unfortunately this has not prevented Ford drivers from returning to the dealer time and time again for repairs. Ford has also extended warranties for many Fiesta drivers.
One of our Ford Fiesta clients was featured with 1-800-LEMON-LAW Founding Partner Bob Silverman in a recent Morning Call Watchdog column about the Ford Fiesta transmission problems. As you will read, this problem is a rampant one and even if the dealer says the vehicle is “operating to normal specifications,” that does not mean it is operating correctly.
If your Ford Fiesta transmission problems are causing you to return to a Ford-authorized dealer numerous times for unsuccessful repairs, it’s time to look into your rights under State Lemon Laws and Federal Warranty Statutes. Click here to find a firm in your state who may be able to help.
March 9th, 2016 at 6:04 am
I have had an on going problem with my Ford Fiesta from the very beginning and they told me it was normal at first
March 14th, 2016 at 1:11 pm
@Fran: What state are you from? Visit https://www.lemonlaw.com/lemon-law-firm.html to find a lemon law lawyer in your state.
April 6th, 2016 at 10:23 pm
I have had my Fiesta repaired going on 4 times, the first problem started just after 5000 miles I have had the car for 2 years now with 22,707 miles going in for the 4th time for the same problem. I contacted Ford customer service and a Lemon Law attorney but I am not sure what to expect…we shall see I do not want this Fiesta the transmission is horrible
April 17th, 2016 at 12:41 pm
we purchased our Ford Fiesta 2014 on 1/2015 and now 6 months later….it needed a new clutch and transmission module, I don’t like that the lemon law has to have 3 or 4 repairs on the same thing to do something!! and if they can help…..:(
April 22nd, 2016 at 2:21 pm
@L: I am hoping you opened a claim with the lemon law firm and submitted your documents so they can begin.
April 25th, 2016 at 10:32 am
@Lori: We also look at days out of service as well. How many days has it been and are they recorded properly on the invoices?
August 8th, 2017 at 7:26 am
Anyone know if Canada has a similar/equivalent lemon law by which one can pursue retribution from Ford for selling us these lemons/Fiestas?
April 14th, 2018 at 11:43 am
I bought my New 2016 Ford Fiesta in Tennessee. At 10,800 miles the TCM (transmission control module went out). At 16,002 miles the TCM went out again. I drove it approx. 18 miles and it went out again (16,2020 miles). I purchased the extended warranty at the time of purchase as well so I am covered up to 60K miles. My car has never been wrecked and I have kept the seats covered so the car still looks and smells new.
It is at the dealer awaiting its third TCM transplant. Clean retail value is $11,945 as noted from my bank.
September 5th, 2018 at 7:19 pm
The Ford fiesta , 2012 , had three complaints on transmission, til Ford would install the new module for it, it coulda left me stranded or killed me and my son primary on the car he’s driving it and I hardly get to see him or call each other, I pray his pedals and breaks are okay on it, I pray for him to be safe , that it doesn’t catch on fire, if I had my way, I’d turn in the car and never buy a Ford again, they did nothing to help us or the lemon law, never heard from anyone infact Ford refuses to help and avoids me and hangs up on me , I think they have caller ID , or pretend they are so busy , or pretend they have a day off. Ford sucks !!!!
October 20th, 2018 at 9:30 pm
we bought a new 2014 Fiesta. The transmission and TCM were having problems since we bought the car. Went to Ford to do a recall at least 3 x and my transmission went out. My car doesn’t work and they don’t wanna pay for
the repairs. How do I sue the FORD?
December 30th, 2018 at 2:59 pm
I’ve tried to star it on, but did not do anything. The engine was dead.