I drive a 2011 Ford Fiesta and the transmission kept hesitating when I was changing gears. I saw a whole lot of web searches from google of other owner had the same problem. These models gotta be on recall if the transmissions are always going to break. But they're not under the list for a transmission problem.

- Elmendorf, TX, USA

Hi, I own a 2011 Ford Fiesta that gets stuck in 4 inches of snow at busy intersections causing a crash hazard. The early 2011 Ford Fiestas were made with traction control that you can never shut off. You can't get power to the wheels and you block the intersection until multiple people exit their vehicles and push you out of the intersection. It is a definite safety hazard. I called Ford and they told me to call the Ford dealership where I bought the car. The Ford dealer told me there was nothing available to help. I have a car with only 25,000 miles on it that is dangerous to drive in the winter.

- Blackstone, MA, USA

In January 2014 I was unable to accelerate past 55 mph. The seemed the car would go into neutral. The engine would rev but wouldn't shift into gear. I would have to coast to the sign of the road, put it into park, and then start again. The dealership replaced a module and reset the computer, but it happened again about 5 miles from the dealership. The computer was reset again. The same thing happened 2 weeks later, but this time I couldn't get it into gear. It was towed to the dealership. Approx. 2 weeks later the vehicle sounded like an air horn was going off when I tried to accelerate. The dealership pulled the transmission and said a major part of the transmission had broken and it was more cost effective to replace the engine. That was 3 weeks ago. The dealership is waiting for the new transmission from Ford.

- Lakeside, OH, USA

While driving at normal speeds ranging from <25 mph to highway speed (65 mph), grinding and rattling sounds may be heard from the 2011 Ford Fiesta dual clutch automatic transmission. This behavior has continued with no solution since the middle of 2013. Accompanying these noises is light vibration while driving and instances of transmission slippage under acceleration leading to delayed acceleration in instances where power is needed.

- Liberty Township, OH, USA

From a stop position at stop sign, stop light, etc. When pressing on the gas pedal to accelerate the car shudders hard and shakes then it catches and speeds up. I bought it used with 24000 miles on it. Really upsetting when trying to cross traffic and it starts to stall and shudder.

- Vincennes, IN, USA

Engine mil turned on after car was started, driving was fine at speeds under 45mph. Once over 45mph the vehicle started to shake violently. The engine code indicated that it was the natural vacuum leak detection (nvld) service kit, that had failed or a fuse in the fuse box. The vehicle was turned into a dealership and the part replaced, the engine mil turned back on before I claimed the vehicle and has been sitting with the dealer for 4 days, as they have no idea how to fix the car. This sensor failing is a known issue on this vehicle as there is a technical service bulletin dated Feb 13, 2013, this replaced a previous bulletin dated May 21, 2011. This sensor failing is dangerous and has been an issue since 2011. And it seems that there is no real fix, at least with my vehicle. The wording in the tsb states "some 2011 Fiesta vehicles may exhibit a malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) U029F set in the powertrain control module (PCM) and/or a no crank condition with no communication with the PCM." This leads me to believe that the engine could fail at anytime with this code, creating a hazardous condition especially if traveling on the freeway when the mil comes on and the part fails. This is a wide spread issue based on the abundance of forums and internet posts discussing this exact engine code, and the various symptoms associated with it.

- Canton, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the transmission needed to be rebuilt. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

- Fountain Hills, AZ, USA

With 1" of snow on the ground the vehicle stopped. The advance-trac control shut down the engine just because the wheels started to spin. This caused a large traffic tie up and a snow plow had to help get the car rolling again. There is no way to disable this traction control like in other Ford automobiles.

- Goffstown, NH, USA

The traction control on my 2011 Fiesta is a death trap. There is no option on my specific car to disable the system. In mild snow or slush, the vehicle loses all power to the wheels as soon as tcs engages. I got stuck at the bottom of my driveway. Today, 2/14/14 I was nearly killed when the car got stuck in 4" of snow & was partially in the lane of a busy roadway (I was attempting to turn into the parking lot to my place of employment). My fiance' & our 8 yr old son (who is a factor 9 hemophiliac) were screaming and scared to death as the car was helpless to move away from oncoming traffic. This is an issue that later year 2011, 2012, & 2013 models have the option to turn off this function however there is no way to add this feature to my car. If I or my family are injured due to this issue I will sue Ford & NHTSA for allowing this vehicle to be sold with this kind of safety problem.

- Levittown , PA, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. While the vehicle was parked when the rpms increased and it began to roll backwards. The driver had to jump into the vehicle and apply the brakes in order to stop the vehicle from moving; however, the vehicle crashed into a porch post. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle inspected. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000.

- Neosho, MO, USA

In parking lot, turned car on and into reverse, car would not go anywhere, tried drive and couldn't go anywhere even with increased acceleration. Turned off car and back on again, again same type of things happened. Took me 4 times to turn off car and back on again before I was able to go into reverse to get out of the parking spot. My "sync" didn't say anything was wrong.

- Lake Forest, CA, USA

In parking lot, started car, placed car in drive and nothing happened, accelerated and couldn't go anywhere. Turned off car and started again, again same thing happened. Turned off car again and restarted, finally car was able to go into drive and accelerate.

- Lake Forest, CA, USA

Driving in traffic normal speed about 40-45 mph, vehicle stopped accelerating completely. Normal commute & almost got rear ended since the car started to decelerate quickly. Once we were able to pull off to the side of the road we tried switching the gears and restarting the car. After this, the car would not restart at all. Taken the car to Ford multiple times and they have ran all sorts of diagnostics and we find ourselves at the dealership at least every 2-3 months with issues. Ford corporate did nothing but provide extended warranty. What would they have done if we were actually rear ended & severely hurt because of the faulty car? unfortunately an extended warranty does not correct he problem & this vehicle is still jeopardizing my family's safety and we'll being.

- North Lauderdale , FL, USA

Took vehicle in for oil change around 30K miles, tech called me back to show me oil leak. Further investigation found oil leaking from head gasket and crank shaft caps. Everything replaced under warranty. 10K-15K miles later same issue happens again. Everything fixed under warranty again. Few thousand miles later my wife backs out of driveway and there is a puddle of oil under the car again. I got rid of the car before failure again and warranty is expired. Car always handled well, great gas mileage. Terrible acceleration and quirky transmission.

- Bethalto, IL, USA

Driving on the freeway going normal speeds the "transmission failure" message popped up on my dash and the car started viscously jerking. The car had trouble stopping as if the brakes couldn't function properly cause the transmission was out. My car would fiercely jerk forward when I was coming to a stop that I then noticed I had to stop further back than normal in fear of the car jerking forward to hard and hitting the car in front of me. When I finally parked and was ready to go to a well lit area the car started up perfectly normal and the transmission failure message was gone. Took it to Ford and they couldn't understand the severity of the issue due to the fact that the car basically "fixed itself." I then asked them if it is going to take someone getting into an accident for them to recall the transmission on this car and they only told me "there's nothing they can do about it". they saw an issue and told me it would be approx. 3 thousand dollars to fix the car is only 2 years old. Ford also told me the car isn't safe for me to drive on the road. Yet they don't see that as a reason to not recall the cars to get it fixed since I'm positive my car isn't the only one that has done this. I guess myself almost getting into and accident and causing injury to myself and others is not a good enough reason for them.

- Fontana, CA, USA

When driving the car, the transmission makes bad noises when it is shifting. It jerks, grinds, and shifts erratically. I have taken the car to the dealership multiple times and have been told that although it is a real issue, it is normal. I have been to Ford dealerships at least three times and have been told that it is normal.

- Austin, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that the clutch would not engaged properly and caused the vehicle to stall while driving 15 mph. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer to have the clutch replaced but the repair did not remedy the issue. The failure mileage was 72,500.

- Mineral Bluff , GA, USA

My car's transmission is likely going out. Was driving up my driveway and was stuck for 15 minutes with the car half in the driveway and half on street. Tried reverse, forward...but nothing. Car has been sitting since 12/20. I did a vehicle health report thru my sync and it claims everything is "good" but yet the engine light is on! no sure where to turn or what to do next. Extremely discouraged and disappointed. Thought Ford finally had their act together!

- Blaine, MN, USA

Vehicle has the all too common "leaky seals" at the clutches on the tranny. Had contacted Ford prior-was told that the shuddering and rough shift was normal. Little did I know it was failing. The seals have failed, caused oil/fluid to get onto the clutches. Ford pulled tranny apart, twice, put back together and car shutters so bad they refuse to return it to me. Claim "too unsafe to return to you". Ford then instructed dealer to "order new replacement parts (3rd time) and replace-the replacement parts used must have been defective." Before parts arrived, Ford cancelled order. Informed me "there is no repair available for this issue. There is Fiesta and Focus's held up at dealerships all over the country. We can put you in a rental for 6 to 8 weeks and hopefully in that time Ford will figure out a way to fix this issue." I asked Ford why they don't replace the transmission with a new one, was told "no, the new ones have the same defect and they too will fail as well. Ford has had my car since mid October 2013.....currently no fix avail......lemon law vehicle!

- Tracy, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while traveling at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that first and third gear had failed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 29,000.

- Williamsport, PA, USA