Ford Fiesta Complaints (2016)

179 consumer complaints on file.

#11532963July 18, 2023
ENGINE
I turned my car on July, 14, 2023 , I put my foot on the break to put in reverse, and when I put it in reverse it would not reverse and my brakes locked up and my car would start to roll forward while I was in reverse gear . My car drives forward but will not go in reverse and my engine light is not own. I took it two different shops , both with the same diagnois's , said it is my transmission and to contact Ford dealership directly for any possible recalls.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11531670July 11, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Transmision suddenly started making a grinding noise.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11529717June 30, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
I was in Michigan and my car, which had been in great shape, unexpectedly failed to start after sitting for two days. After jump-starting the battery, the maintenance light turned on and my display showed a transmission malfunction. So while I traveled in my car to Columbus, unaware of the potential danger that my car could catch fire and explode because it couldn't shift beyond third gear, I stopped at AutoZone for an inspection where the man informed me about a specific error code called P0606. The car dealership, Holmes Motors, was well aware of the issues with my car because we had informed them about another defective Ford Fiesta they had in stock. However, they made a deliberate decision not to reveal any of this important information to me or my family. I’ve been had problems when my car failed to start after refueling last year. One of the two main issues I've encountered with Them. Firstly, they advised me that they had repaired my vehicle; that was not the case. Secondly, they never upheld the warranty and argued that my recurring issue was not eligible for coverage, after they just worked on it. The other Ford Fiesta that we saw coincidentally ended up being my ex-roommate's car, and it still had the same problems. At AACMO in Columbus, They confirmed that my dual clutch assembly transmission had malfunctioned and overwhelmed my TCM. This exact same incident was also mentioned in the lawsuit filed against Ford, and from numerous people who faced the same issue. I’m stuck in Ohio with insufficient funds for repairs or a replacement, which means I have no way home and zero source of income to sustain myself. It sucks that the entire burden of repairs falls on us while these companies neglect to accept any accountability for their faults. Has not been brought to the manufacture yet. If there is any other actions to help assist in my situation, please feel welcome to contact me. Thank you.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11520915May 8, 2023
POWER TRAIN
The battery in the car died which caused the TCM to fail requiring a new replacement. My car was built in May of 2016 which leaves it outside the recall date per this article which forced me to cover all the costs: Customer Satisfaction Program 14M02 https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2022/MC-10226944-0001.pdf Although my car is outside of this window, it failed due to the same DPS6 automatic transmission TCM listed in this recall and I would want to see my car's model year added to this recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11520069May 2, 2023
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that the transmission was not working as designed. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle accelerated abruptly. While changing gears at low speed, the vehicle was shaking and shuddering. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the RPM raised up to 3,000 RPM. While attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle failed to move. Additionally, while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was previously taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that a vapor valve replacement was needed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11519796May 1, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that the ignition switched failed to respond after the key was placed in the ignition. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the key needed to be replaced and a new key was cut. The vehicle had been repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11519706April 30, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Its the third time i find the hud of my car open! I was driving in the city and the speed was under 25 mph when i found out , im just concerned if im driving in a highway and that happens!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11516768April 12, 2023
STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front windshield and the windows became foggy, causing poor visibility of the roadway. The contact opened the rear liftgate door and noticed that the spare tire well was filled with water. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that water was leaking into the rear of the vehicle from the rear liftgate door. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11515277April 3, 2023
POWER TRAIN
It seems the clutch is bypassing when stopped at a stoplight or sign. You can pull out but you have to let the clutch pedal all the way up and then push it in again. If you set too long it will try to inch forward. The car only had 46,000 miles when it started. I have talked to other people and obviously Ford has a problem and doesn’t want to fix it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11508461February 22, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
2016 ford fiesta se has had a transmission/clutch problem. It is doing everything that the recall says it's suppose to cover and Ford is not willing to honor and fix it. It's jerking, shaking, and not accelerating properly.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11503339January 24, 2023
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate upon depression of the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer and had multiple unknown repairs performed under warranty; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. The VIN was not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11499218December 28, 2022
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while opening the passenger’s side front door, she felt excessive play in the door handle. While attempting to close the door, the door failed to latch securely. The contact was able to secure the door using bungie cords. The contact drove the vehicle to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the latching mechanism was defective. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V331000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11497274December 13, 2022
SUSPENSION, ENGINE
New vehicle was sold with 2 manufacturing defects: 1) Defective front left shock absorber with made steering unstable. 2) Leaking value cover gasket with created a fire risk. 3) Both defects where confirmed by a dealer. 4) Vehicle has not been inspected by manufacturer, police, insurance representative or others. 5) No warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of problem were presented prior to first dealer inspection. 6) The dealer who discovered the 2 manufacturing defects within the 3 year warranty period, held the vehicle over the weekend and claimed to have fixed both. However the next time I took it to a service center I was told the value cover gasket was leaking. 7) I eventually returned to the original dealer who sold me the vehicle and they confirmed that the value cover gasket was leaking and apparently was not repaired under warranty as expected. 8) The original dealer repaired the value cover gasket off-premise in local parking lot and over charge me based on previous warranty price.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11496491December 7, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
On Sunday December 4th 2022 my car battery died. I called aaa and they sent out a tow company to jump the battery. I noticed for about a month the car made a "ticking" noise. The noise would sound like a "sighing" when parking the vehicle. The passenger side door latch is broken and will no longer lock my door. My minor daughter used to sit up there but now because the door flys open she can no longer sit there. This is a serious safety hazard and needs to be recalled on Ford Fiesta 2016 as well.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11495778December 2, 2022
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that the transmission control module failed after the battery was replaced. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the TCM needed to be replaced due to error code P0606. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11493704November 15, 2022
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the transmission would rev upon depression of the brake pedal with the power train malfunction indicator light displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle had yet to serviced or diagnosed for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle and was given a case number. The contact was also referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11492042November 3, 2022
POWER TRAIN
In September 2022, my vehicle wouldn’t shift. I took it to Leith Ford in Wendell, NC, who stated it was a faulty Transmission Control Module, and that part is backordered, up to a year! I was told I could park it next to the others who had the same problem. I took the car to my home rather than leaving it at the company for a year, and it stalled out twice while driving. Now it will have to be towed when the part comes in.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11490677October 24, 2022
WHEELS
Two years ago, a Ford Service person said 2 lug nuts needed to be replaced in order to rotate the tires. Later, I learned that this was a safety hazard because I would not have been able to change a flat tire. This time, I was told at the Ford dealer that all 16 needed to be replaced in order to rotate the tires. Also, I had to pay $110. to have this fixed. Once again, I was in danger of having a flat tire and being unable to remove the tire because of faulty lug nuts. This is a serious safety issue and should be recalled by Ford. I should also be reimbursed by Ford for this expense. No one should have to pay for replacing original Ford parts with parts that are still faulty.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11490191October 20, 2022
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the transmission independently shifted into neutral(N). The contact stated that the transmission malfunction service now warning light was illuminated. The contact continued to experience the failure while driving to his residence. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the transmission control module to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,015.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11486336September 26, 2022
SEAT BELTS
THE 2016 FORD FIESTA SEATBELT DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY AND THE SEATBELT HANG TO THE DRIVER SEAT WHILE THE SEATBELT METAL BUCKLE POINTING UP AND THE DRIVER COULD SAT TO IT AND INJURED THE BACK RIBS OF THE DRIVER JUST LIKE HOW I INJURED MY SELF BECAUSE OF LACK OF WARNINGS FROM OWNERS' MANUAL FROM FORD MOTOR THAT THESE SEATBELT PROBLEM SHOULD HAVE BEEN FORSEABLE BY THE MANUFACTURED TO WARNED THE CONSUMERS.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
2
Deaths:
0

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