As described by owners of the vehicles, the primary, recurrent issues are a. Transmission operation 246 roadside emergencies 254 getting roadside assistance 254 hazard flasher control 255 fuel pump shutoff 255 fuses and relays 256 changing tires 263 wheel lug nut torque 268 jump starting 270 wrecker towing 273 table of contents 2 2011 fiesta fie owners guide, 3rd printing usa fus. Ford will pay millions to fiesta, focus owners over faulty. Ford extends warranty on more focus, fiesta transmissions.
The free press, after a story in may about ford fiesta and focus cars equipped with dps6 transmissions, heard from frustrated owners in almost every state and. Ford focus, fiesta owners describe struggles, fears. Sadly, it wont be the first time that ford has been sued over. Understanding the transmission will help consumers better understand why it behaves the way that it does, which we hope to do. Ford motor company has identified that certain 2011 2016 model year fiestas equipped with the dsp6 powershift automatically shifting manual transmission may have seal failures.
Ford settles classaction suit with fiesta, focus owners. Ford motor company, mentioned transmission problems in the 201120 fiesta and 201220 focus. Year choose year 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 20 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006. Access quick reference guides, a roadside assistance card, a link to your vehicles warranty and supplemental information if available. It also appears on the drivers side of your vehicle, between the windscreen and the dashboard. With the introduction of an allnew ford fiesta, it uncovered its own set of actual and potential transmission problems. Within a month it was back at ford with transmission. Owners of the affected cars reported, shuddering, slipping, bucking, jerking, hesitation while changing gears, premature internal wear, delays in downshifting and, in some cases, sudden or delayed.
In addition to the ford, lincoln, and mercury brands, ford also owns volvo cars in sweden, and a small stake in mazda in japan and aston martin in the uk. Description code fivespeed manual transmission sixspeed automatic transmission 2011 fiesta fie owners guide, 3rd printing usa fus. February 2016 a 2014 fiesta owner in illinois sued ford for concealing issues with the powershift transmission. To see how frequently 2011 ford fiesta problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Based on thousands of real life sales we can give you the most accurate valuation of your vehicle. Ford focus and ford fiesta powershift transmission settlement. Technically, it is a dualclutch transmission more on that later that operates differently than a traditional automatic. Airbags offer greater protection when used with safety belts. The automaker was founded by henry ford and incorporated on june 16, 1903.
The automatic transmission in the ford fiesta 2011present and the ford focus 2012present is not like a traditional transmission found in many cars. Ford fiesta and focus owners are so unhappy with the powershift transmissions in their cars, theyre taking the automaker to court. The same transmission was fitted for the ford fiesta subcompact. Ford fixed recall parts and car still had issues transmission.
If your ford focus or ford fiesta with automatic transmission experiences difficulty shifting gears, accelerating from a stop or decelerating properly, learn more about your options. Fords powershift dual clutch transmission was used in 2010. My 2nd time driving a car with manual transmission 2011 ford fiesta 5mt. Every manual available online found by our community and shared for free.
Warning lights and chimes instrument cluster rear window defroster activating hsa auxiliary input jack manual heating and air conditioning system roadside emergencies. Ford focus, fiesta owners with transmission issues still. Additionally, when your vehicle is in for service or repair, ford motor company, ford of canada, and service and repair. Llc are currently representing ford fiesta owners with claims against ford. Motor company, ford of canada, and service and repair facilities may access or share among them vehicle diagnostic information received through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle. Ford fiesta transmission problems and owner complaints on 2011 2016 model years. Ford will pay millions to fiesta, focus owners over faulty automatic transmissions the blue oval is set to repurchase thousands of affected vehicles following a classaction settlement. Fords fiesta, focus transmission troubles attract nhtsas. Weve listed the most common owner complaints below. Get reliability information for the 2011 ford fiesta from consumer reports, which combines extensive survey data and expert technical knowledge. The powershift transmission is basically a manual transmission controlled electronically by a computer while using a dry clutch rather. Vehicles impacted are the ford fiesta model years 20112016 and the ford focus model years 20122016 equipped with a powershift transmission. Page 163 the gearshift is in p park automatic transmission and in neutral manual transmission the ignition is off the driver and front passenger safety belts are unbuckled 2011 fiesta fie owners guide, 1st printing usa fus consider.
Ford fiesta, focus owners sue over faulty transmissions. Actually, more of an automated manual, the complicated transmission does the clutching and shifting for you, and was touted as being more fuelefficient than a conventional automatic when ford rolled it out on the fiesta in 2011. What you need to know about the settlement for ford powershift owners. In this video i go over a very common cause of transmission problems on the 20112012 fiesta. Owner manuals to download the owner manual, warranty guide or scheduled maintenance guide, select your vehicle information. Use our free online car valuation tool to find out exactly how much your car is worth today. The worst complaints are transmission, accessories interior, and engine problems. Within a month it was back at ford with transmission issues and has continued to have problems despite.
A primer on ownerreported transmission problems and past and pending lawsuits for alleged defects on focus and fiesta models. We had the same issue with our 2011 ford fiestaa few times it started roughclicked three times then. What you need to know about fords powershift transmission. Fiesta owners are having the most trouble with the transmission 51%, interior 7%, and the engine 7%. All 20112016 fiestas and 20122016 focuses are equipped with the faulty powershift transmission except for those fitted with manual gearboxes.
I was just on my way out and a few miles from home i lost power and the transmissionengine systems fault warning light came on and started flashing along with a message engine. Page 166 the parking brake is set the gearshift is in p park automatic transmission and in neutral manual transmission the ignition is off the driver and front passenger safety belts are unbuckled 2011 fiesta fie owners guide, 3rd printing usa fus. With a fivespeed manual transmission, ford expects the. A risky bid for the us car giant, since superminis were an unchartedspace, and fears of not turning a profit were high. Owners of ford focus, fiesta or ecosport vehicles with a powershift transmission who requested. Ford fiesta transmission problems warranty extension to 7. Some customer requests for refunds or replacement vehicles were not appropriately handled by ford when issues with the dps6 powershift transmission escalated in 2015. Print, read or download a pdf or browse an easy, online, clickable version. This type of transmission is often more fuel efficient than a.
Compare prices of all ford fiestas sold on carsguide over the last 6 months. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. My 2nd time driving a car with manual transmission 2011. Amid concerns over the dualclutch automatic transmission in its fiesta and focus sedans and hatchbacks, ford announced plans to extend warranty coverage on key hardware for a wide swath of owners. The lawsuit represents nearly 2 million people who own or formerly owned a. To see how frequently ford fiesta problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.
Ford extends warranties of 560,000 cars over transmission. Unfortunately, the community of fiesta owners here is not nearly so active, and i can only. Find your owner manual, warranty here, and other information here. Ford quietly replacing fiesta transmissions on owner. Fords fiesta, focus transmission troubles attract nhtsas attention, report says. The ford powershift transmission in question is found in 20112016 fiesta and 20122016 focus cars. Ford later subjected the focus to the powershift with the 2012 model year. Have you experienced vehicle vibration, rough or hesistation shifting, stalling or other transmission problems. View and download ford 2011 fiesta owners manual online.
Your 17 character vehicle identification number vin is listed on numerous documents, including your vehicle title, registration, finance statement and insurance documents. The 2011 2016 ford fiesta and the 20122016 focus have a dualclutch. If you are a current or former owner or lessee of a 20112016 ford fiesta or 20122016 ford focus vehicle that was equipped with a powershift transmission and was originally sold or leased in the united states including territories, you may be affected by a nationwide settlement that has been. The consumer protection attorneys of alex simanovsky. Ford focus, fiesta owners deal with transmission repair nightmare.
I have a 2011 fiesta 5speed manual that will squeal when i push the clutch in when i first start it up, and usually it only happens when its damp outrecently rained. Transmissionengine systems fault warning ford fiesta. Additional lawsuits have been filed in the years that followed. Fords transmission problem ford transmission problems. Owners sue ford for its rough dualclutch transmissions in. Ford quietly replacing fiesta transmissions on owner complaints. There are very real safety issues involved when it comes to the powershift transmission in these vehicles. Several members of congress are pushing for a nhtsa investigation into fords handling of customer issues with. Ford fiesta, focus owners from all over america say they are grateful for renewed hope that federal officials may take action on.
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