Excessive transmission clutch shudder during light acceleration. Car will sometimes slip and cause car to abruptly slow down while taking off from traffic light. In emergency situation where car will need to back up transmission will slip forcing car to be unable to reverse.

- Newark, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. While driving approximately 40 mph approaching a traffic light, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and "service transmission" displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle started to decelerate and the contact pulled into a parking lot. The vehicle was restarted and the same indicator and message remained illuminated; however, the vehicle failed to engage in reverse. The vehicle was driven to joe myers Ford (16634 North West freeway, houston, Texas 77040) where it was diagnosed that the transmission control module and clutch actuator motor failed, and oil was leaking from the valve gasket area. The contact also stated that the vehicle was previously repaired for transmission failure in July of 2017. The vehicle was repaired for the recent failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.

- Stafford, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that when returning to the vehicle, an attempt was made to start the vehicle but the vehicle failed to start as all the warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic whom informed the contact that the failure was due to the transmission needing repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure nor was the dealer contacted. The VIN search revealed no recalls associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was 62,000.

- St. Louis, MO, USA

2013 Ford Fiesta. Consumer writes in regards to clutch assembly, drive shaft, transmission repairs and door latch recall issues.

- Farmington, ME, USA

Fsa # 14E08; fsa # 14M01; fsa # 14M02 approx. Mileage at time of first complaint was 1500 miles. Current mileage is 119, xxx January 2018 approximate beginning of complaints is January 2013. Complaints are: -excessive hesitation / shudder / "whiplash-like" feeling when slow and normal acceleration is applied during take off, in all driving conditions. -excessive grinding and occasional clunking noise during slow and normal acceleration after a complete stop. -as of July 2017, occasional grinding with "clanking" noise occurs when slowing down to a complete stop; typically after approximately 30 minutes of highway driving and than at the first stop. -May 2014 to current, red fluid (transmission fluid) found on ground after being parked for more than 12 hours. Fluid seems to be coming from a shaft seal; at time of observation, cv shaft was found to have excessive play ((the service company at the time had the vehicle in the air and I observed the cv shaft rotating more than 1 to 1 1/2 inches (approximately) when no play should have been present; I could also hear the bearings grinding or rubbing.)) -vehicle seems to randomly lose power during first ignition startup. I would start the car, a few seconds later it would have a complete loss of power, I would than restart it, and it would operate as normal. Approximate number of this occurring is no more than 5 times since January 2015. -most recent complaint, October 2017, while accelerating for highway on ramp, vehicle lost complete power for approximately 2 seconds (speed at time of power loss was approx. 57mph). I lost control of steering and vehicle "shifted" or "jumped" to the left. The vehicle made a fast recovery on its own and continued as normal. Weather conditions were not harsh; there was slight rain / mist and above 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

- Saginaw, MI, USA

My traction control off keeps coming on with the check engine light also and my blue tooth on the steering wheel won't work. When the traction control off comes on I loose power in my pedal and acts like it doesn't wanna go.

- South Point, OH, USA

The transmission continues to shudder and shake especially in lower gears. Its causing a unsafe driving experience. I have owned my Ford Fiesta for years now (bought it off the lot brand new). Now I have almost 120,000 miles on the vehicle. I have had the clutch "reset" several times but the problem continues. I have also brought it to the dealership two times when Ford - free of charge decided to replace the clutch and components all together. The last replacement which occurred about a year ago was supposed to be a permanent fix. Unfortunately it is not a fix at all. Its sad to say but I have gotten used to the defect in the car at this point. I have been driving it with moments when the car feels like it wont move !. almost all the passengers in the car always comment on the noise - clanking of the clutch and always the bucking sound. They usually say a comment like "damn you need a new car" or "its junk man". at this point as I get more miles on the car I bought it with the intent of owning the car for many years to come. However, with the power train components being unsafe it makes it hard. I tried to contact Ford customer service of the issue just the other day and I have an open case number. But they refereed me that they are aware of the situation and has placed a 150K mile warranty on the parts. But my argument is what happens after the 150K miles and it does it to the point where it cant move anymore. Or better yet what if it causes an accident from the poor performance of the power train. Attached is what my Ford owners.com for my car states about the extended warranty. VIN: [xxx] fsa title: Transmission clutch shudder / transmission input shaft seal warranty extension field service action number: 14M01 VIN: [xxx] fsa title: Transmission control module extended warranty coverage I just want a fix for this issue information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Winsted, CT, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power, shuddered, hesitated, and jerked while driving various speeds. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to sunrise Ford of fontana (16005 valley blvd, fontana, ca) where it was diagnosed that the vehicle operated as intended. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.

- Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA

The clutch has been replaced three times and car continues to hesitate, bucks, lurches forward, and engine makes buzzing sound feels like it's dragging when driving. Most recently at a stop sign the car accelerated and lurched forward I had two feet on the brake it was difficult to control.

- Wilmington, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. When the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a routine oil change, the technician stated that the transmission warning indicator illuminated. The technician stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a Ford dealer to have the shutter system inspected. After leaving the independent mechanic and driving 35 mph, the contact made a right turn and the vehicle jerked and stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove home. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was serviced per tsb: 14E08 to have the powertrain control module reprogrammed at freeway Ford (9700 lyndale ave S, bloomington, mn 55420 (952) 888-9481). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.

- Minneapolis, MN, USA

Transmission shuddering, shaking. Delayed acceleration and some acceleration on deceleration. Horrible especially between first and second gears. Car jumps and lurches forward on acceleration

- Greenup, KY, USA

Car shakes and shudders when accelerates. At times it jerks and hesitates when stopped. When moving forward sounds like gears grinding, it is automatic. I have taken it 4 times to Ford in cocoa Florida where I bought it and to be repaired and it still making grinding sounds and jerking! I am very cautious to pull out in traffic, afraid for me and my family to be riding in it.

- Titusville, FL, USA

Vehicle is dangerous. I have experienced loss of power with no response to the gas pedal. Car jerks violently while driving making it very difficult to steer and maintain. I have not driven car in months because it is a safety hazard. I have taken car to dealer 4 times and each time they are fixing the transmission, but it does the same thing right after getting the car back. Avoid this vehicle do not buy.

- Oak Lawn, IL, USA

All warning lights come on, headlights go off, and the radio goes off at random times. Also the transmission warning comes on randomly (per the message boards this is a common issue with this model). It's been in the dealership's shop 3 times and they've not been able to duplicate the problems therefore they have not fixed the problems.

- Wichita, KS, USA

Bought this car new on 12/22/2013 and have been having transmission problems from day 3 of owning it. This car is not safe to drive. It grinds, clicks and makes horribly loud noises. It stalls in the middle of turns and I've almost been ran over many times. It jerks and accelerates on its own without me evening telling it to. Now at approximately 54,000 miles it will no longer even start and the light says "transmission malfunction service now." The wrench light and engine light also come on and off, periodically. Ford Motor Company is well aware that they put bad transmissions in all of these new cars and we have been robbed. Is it going to take someone's death before someone does the right thing in this situation?

- West Monroe, LA, USA

I have a 2013 Ford Fiesta SE and my car will not gain speed due to the clutch also the car shutters and shakes a lot taking off, turning or moving from a stop light. This is unsafe because I cannot gain speed enough or go fast enough to get out of someones way or for me to get on the high way. Which can cause an accident and almost has which is very unsafe for me and other drivers on the road. My rpms go up to at least 4 or 5 because my car will not shift and the lose of power is so bad this happens again almost each time I move from a stop light and I take off to go up a hill. It takes me longer to move causing people to almost hit me from behind several times. This has taken place sense I got the car in February of 2017 and it has continued to happen.

- Franklinton, NC, USA

2013 Ford Fiesta - clutch package replaced twice - 20,000miles and again at about 60,000 miles. "transmission failure - service now" message appeared several days after second repair/replacement while driving car on a city side road; going about 35 mph; three people in car; signal went off and on several times, but was able to drive it; took it to a Ford dealer who said there was corrosion and a replacement connector was ordered -"we'll call when it comes in...". several days later in a different location, same message appeared, but stayed on; driving about 35mph on residential area of city; then engine raced but did not shift gears; car shuttered; but did not seem to get power; coasted to side of road and called for help. Car towed to a different dealer.

- Tully, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at 10 mph, the vehicle hesitated until it shifts gear without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with a transmission failure. The contact stated that the transmission was replaced to a hybrid transmission. The clutch was replaced twice along with the transmission computer was reset four times. The failure persisted on several occasions. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was mileage was 9,000.

- Indio, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. While the accelerator pedal was depressed, an abnormal noise was heard from the front of the vehicle. The contact also heard a grinding noise when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000. Updated 05/30/17 the consumer stated the transmission would not shift correctly. There were loose wires on the starter. Updated 12/04/2017

- Mount Vernon, OH, USA

The transmission "jolts" and is not a smooth change of gears especially from a stop and moving up through the gearing to cruising. Its a nasty adventure to get to cruising speed and this is certainly not normal as I have been driving vehicles for over 40 years and this is a Ford problem and after this experience I would not purchase Ford again

- Palmer, AK, USA