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3.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
40,983 miles

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2013 Ford Fiesta transmission problems

transmission problem

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2013 Ford Fiesta Owner Comments

problem #6

Mar 082024

Fiesta

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I have a 2013 Ford Fiesta that I had financed through a 3rd party just right at a year. The ride was rough to begin with and I began experiencing problems such as a loud shrieking/grinding noise under the hood, which triggered the check engine light. Also pressing the gas and the car not accelerating properly which causes jerking, stalling, and etc. I had a mechanic look at it and did minor repairs but this problem is reoccurring. Recently, I was backing out of a parking spot and shifted the car into drive from being in reverse and pressed the gas and it didn't accelerate it just made a loud revving noise and jerked until I proceeded out the parking lot into traffic. The car continued to jerk really ridiculously, and I had to put on emergency lights and pull over into the nearest parking lot. I then had to call someone to trail me home. I recently had it towed to a local transmission shop after it jerked/stalled out really bad on me in heavy traffic again and didn't really want to accelerate to the proper speed. The mechanics at the Transmission shop ran a thorough diagnostic, and other tests and let me know that it's the Transmission Control Module that needs replaced and that it has to go to the dealership. Well I called a Ford Dealership, and the representative said it takes months to get in a new Transmission Control Module and also that even when replaced it really does not fix the problem as per many other similar situations the service representative has dealt with. I have been completely screwed all the way around with this car and I'm not even sure why there isn't a recall on these 2013 Fod Fiesta because they are really dangerous and it's so very inconvenient with all the troubles that come with it.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #5

Jun 192023

Fiesta

  • miles
we broke down in hopskinville kentucky at a gas station. had problems with going into drive and reverse. not wanting to shift. got it going on highway. wouldnt shift into gears lost of power. engine roars loudly and has difficulty shifting to higher gears when we attempt to accelerate. It feels like gears ears slipping or catching when speeding up or slowing down.Unpredictable shifting Trouble shifting into higher gear Trouble downshifting Getting stuck in the same gear. yes it has cause it would not shift and be stuck in the road.. took it to lovegreens in kirksville MO back at home. been nothing but issues and problems. they have lied to us and the ford customer service. they never ran a test on my vehicle they told ford that they havent done a test cause i was trying to get a loaner vehicle, . it has not been inspected. none of the lights came on until we experence the breakdown in kentucky. made it to athens alabama then had it trailered back to kirksville mo due to it almost causins a wreck. lovegreens said they have fixed the recall of the tcm but it was never fixed. i asked ford if i can get a diagnostic test if i can take it to another dealership for the recall... they would not honor it due to lovegreens claiming they fixed the tcm. 2 weeks later i went to pick the vehicle up it was stuck in first gear and it would not shift out of 1st gear. put it in L and then back to drive still would not shift gears. i decided to park it and i havent drove it since.

- Laplata , MO, USA

problem #4

Aug 292022

Fiesta

  • 158,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the RPM increased with the engine revving; however, the vehicle failed to respond. Additionally, the vehicle also failed to reverse as needed. The contact stated that the vehicle also failed to exceed 10 MPH while driving. No warning light was illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 158,000.

- Troy, OH, USA

problem #3

May 172022

Fiesta

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Constituent experienced transmission failure on their 2013 Ford Fiesta. The consumer stated the vehicle was apart of a class action lawsuit, but the consumer was unsatisfied with the settlement.

- Duluth, MN, USA

problem #2

Jul 032020

Fiesta 4-cyl

  • 77,900 miles
At a red light my car began acting funny when the light turned green the car was hesitant to go it was having trouble shifting and accelerating the check engine light came on the next day and the code came back for a clutch sensor I have a dual transmission Ford Fiesta the car wont turn over sometimes and has trouble stopping

- Brandon, FL, USA

problem #1

Aug 132014

Fiesta 4-cyl

  • 10,000 miles
Jerking, shuddering, loss of power on acceleration. Was almost been rear ended because of this. This is a recurring issue. Received recall from Ford for transmission. Took car in to dealership and was told they found no problem or issue with my car. Car continues to be a concern because of the jerking, stuttering and loss of power on acceleration.

- Monroe, MI, USA

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