3.9
definitely annoying- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 31,912 miles
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The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. While driving various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate and made a whining noise that was coming from either the transmission or the engine. No warning indicators were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to vic bailey Ford (501 E daniel morgan ave, spartanburg, SC 29302, (864) 585-5600) where it was diagnosed that a faulty clutch assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 10,735.
- Spartanburg, SC, USA
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. While driving approximately 60 mph on the highway, the vehicle did not accelerate to move into a faster lane. On several occasions, the vehicle accelerated on its own. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the clutch assembly was replaced, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 22,000.
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