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Chart based on 111 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2019 Ford Fiesta 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 197hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
14000 mi
Sounds like a bad bearing, ticking sound changes with vehicle speed. Does not change with engine speed, does not change with clutch in/out, does not change with in gear/out of gear, does not change with brakes applied. Dealer called Ford tech support several times, Ford said it's a normal noise. I'm now waiting for my transmission or RH halfshaft carrier bearing to grenade itself, then hope for warranty support.
before 99000 miles, it was diagnosed as a worn out, jittery 1st, and 2nd gear clutch. It met Ford standards and was replaced free of charge at the local dealership
25420 mi
clutch was worn out, needed to be replaced under warranty
32400 mi
program problem, recalled.
6600 mi
The transmission hesitates on acceleration. Feels like you are loosing power. Ford rest and updated the software, but the problem has returned!
7000 mi
Trarns hesitates and shudders on starting away from a.stop. The trans seems to have a design problem. It is now subject to a recall. They reprogrammed the computer to try to correct the issue
16000 mi
This car has a dual clutch transmission. We bought it new and it never shifted correctly. Sometimes it shifted correctly but then next time it shifted the transmission up and down so quickly that the car seemed to be running out of gas. We took it in to correct this problem twice, under warranty, but it wasn't repaired. We were considering using Michigan's lemon law on this car. Then the message center posted "transmission error, Service immediately. Our local dealer replaced the transmission control module, and the clutches. Now it seems to be shifting correctly. They did it under the warranty.
37000 mi
US $1500
Transmission broke
25000 mi
Software update to address rough shifting.
31000 mi
Clutch replacement to address major shuddering problems with transmission.
36000 mi
Transmission had recurrence of shuddering problem. Clutches replaced again (second time last three months).
Gear syncros were bad, ford recommended replacing entire transmission.
9000 mi
CV joint was damaged, axle was replaced.
10000 mi
Replace clutch master cylinder
14500 mi
Squeaking clutch pedal, can't be fixed
17000 mi
Squeaking clutch pedal never fixed.
25000 mi
US $13
Replaced the transaxle reverse switch.
57000 mi
oil leak from transaxle. replaced a seal.
67000 mi
US $1400
failing input shaft bearing (a known issue with this transmission) shed metal into transmission. Even though car was out of powertrain warranty period Ford agreed to pay 2/3rds cost of transmission replacement. Part took a week to arrive, dealer installed quickly.
22000 mi
Left front axle seal failed. I noticed it while changing the oil the previous week.
12000 mi
very slight knocking sound diagnosed as flywheel issue
Manual stick shift. Pops out of gear in reverse and first gear. Popping noise in rear of car. Sounds like a spring stretching and going back.
42000 mi
Recall on transmission, rebuilt parts of transmission.
42500 mi
Intermittent problem and cannot find the problem
43700 mi
Intermittent problem and cannot find the problem
45000 mi
Intermittent problem and cannot find the problem
51000 mi
Had to replace the entire transmission.
12000 mi
Very loud grinding noise at any speed above 30, typical of a failing wheel bearing. Replaced driver's-side wheel bearing... Noise still present. Replaced entire driver's side half-shaft, which fixed the problem
Vehicle developed a shudder when starting from a stop and in low gears. Dealer updated firmware on Transmission Control Module.
30000 mi
A seal had broken in the transmission causing fluids to mix. This was causing shuddering when starting off from a light and jolting acceleration.
50000 mi
The 2013 Fiesta is prone to a shuddering and power loss problem that Ford has yet to recall. I was having this problem, the dealer reprogrammed the ecu. The TSB has already been applied earlier and nothing has helped for long.
78800 mi
worn bearing in a transmission had to be replaced. Also shuddering at low speeds still occurs, Ford still unwilling to do anything about it.
94000 mi
clutch replaced, caused by shuddering of the faulty transmission. Also ecm flashed. Shuddering is gone. For good? Hope so.
Sometimes difficult to get into reverse and sometimes pops out of gear. Gearbox was removed and some grease/gunk cleaned. No fault could be found. Update: probably just a feature of the gearbox.
Shuddering under acceleration, hesitation, poor acceleration and improper gear selection. Software was updated, issue not resolved.
43000 mi
Shuddering under acceleration, hesitation, poor acceleration and improper gear selection. Clutch replaced. Profuse shaking. Previous clutch replacement made car unusable. Clutch had to be replaced, again as the installed unit was badly deffective.
57000 mi
Transmission shudders on acceleration, makes grinding sounds. As with all previous attempts to mitigate this issue it was not successful. The dealer is offering no further solutions and has refused to replace the transmission.
80000 mi
The car began making a terrible ratcheting sound and moving sluggishly. The computer said the transmission needed to be serviced. It was towed to the Ford dealer and the computer was replaced.
55700 mi
oil leak in transmission, slight clutch shudder.
replaced input shaft seal and clutch assy.
performed trans relearns , reprogrammed pcm
The input shaft was bad. The seals and barrings were almost broke causing transmission fluid to leak. Also had to replace clutch disc because of the leakage from transmission.
Throwout bearing squeal started day after car was purchased. After throwout bearing was replaced, squeal returned next day. Was told to wait until redesigned throwout bearing/slave cylinder assembly was available before replacing again.
8890 mi
US $2200
Throwout bearing replaced with redesigned part. During repair, unusual wear found on clutch and flywheel. Clutch, pressure plate and flywheel also replaced, but at my cost.
17773 mi
US $500
When throwout bearing was replaced by dealer, one of the CV axles was damaged, a differential seal was ruptured, and the carrier bearing shield was not reinstalled. Both CV axles, both differential seals, and the shield were replaced.
114000 mi
US $150
Shifter was making a squeaking noise. When the car was not driven for a few days, it would become difficult to shift gears. The shifter was replaced, but this did not fix the problem. The shift cable assembly was replaced a couple of weeks later, and this stopped the squeaking and made the shifting much easier.
128000 mi
US $10
When the transmission was hot, it was difficult to shift gears. Disassembled the shift linkage and lubricated the spindle with synthetic lithium grease.
47800 mi
Air had entered manual clutch system, causing clutch point to travel and, as a result, making gear engagement difficult (often requiring multiple clutch depression attempts).
33000 mi
Engine wouldn't disengage on first clutch depression. Air leak into transmission fluid system was the problem; temporarily fixed by flushing the transmission fluid. Problem traced to defective slave cylinder; replaced.
37000 mi
Was hearing intermittent high-pitched metallic squealing from the front wheels, along with a fainter metallic jangling. Turned out to be a split axle boot, leaking grease and admitting grime. Dealer recommended replacing; covered by warranty
10000 mi
Grind shifting gears. Harsh engagement into drive and shudder on accel. Slide shifts and more. Dealership rebuilt the transmission on one visit, reset computer on another and the last visit I was told that there is nothing more they can do.
Dealer found leak in transmission during oil change. Dealer removed transmission and replaced a seal and a few nuts/bolts.
33000 mi
Transmission had a shudder and slipped when going into 2nd gear. Dealer ended up resetting computer in car to fix issue. Car now is relearning shifting points.
15000 mi
Shudder in transmission still occurring. Dealer removed transmission and rebuilt. They replaced a few leaking seals and fixed a gear in the transmission.
60000 mi
Transmission shuttered between 1st and 2nd as well as 2nd to 3rd. This is the third time issue has happened.
61000 mi
Dealer ordered parts to fix shutter in transmission. clutches replaced and transmission rebuilt.
70500 mi
Transmission shuttering and trouble going. From gear to gear. Parts received to fix previous shuttering. Took 2 days to replace clutch and associated parts. In working order now.
79500 mi
Transmission shudders and slips between multiple gears. Also transmission does not lock in occasionally almost producing a stall when pulling out into traffic. Not repaired as want a different resolution than what dealer is offering.
82000 mi
Transmission shudder never resolved. Ford would only replace parts, not the whole thing, so problem kept returning. Warranty about to end, traded car.
42000 mi
Recall on powershift (automatic) transmission
15500 mi
Transmission didn't shift the way it was supposed to, to a point where it wanted to take off in 3rd, dealer replaced clutch and reprogrammed computer.
15500 mi
Transmission problem came back 1 month later, we traded it in for a new model.
car shudders intermittently after highway run and when stuck in heavy traffic
44640 mi
car stumbles at lower speeds after highway run
70060 mi
Newer updated clutch installed
24000 mi
Transmission still acts up
36000 mi
Replaced transmission clutch and seal as per customer satisfaction alert
39000 mi
Rough shifting; reprogrammed but needs clutch for auto trans
39000 mi
replaced clutch on auto-manual trans
40000 mi
Replace module & reprogram.
40200 mi
Same trouble with the clutch pack and program.
40300 mi
Replaced the clutch pack.
44000 mi
Clutch chatter....dealer said the trans was working as designed!!!!!
49000 mi
Replace clutch and re-program, as usual. Should be good for another 6 months. About how long the clutch lasts.
2000 mi
Was making a clacking noise at certain speeds. New car was pulled off lot to compare. Dealer said all of the Fiesta's do that. No repairs made.
70000 mi
Transmission was loud, jerky, stumbling.
78000 mi
3rd time for the crappy transmission. Ended up fighting with the dealer and traded out for a 2013 Hyundai Sonata with 35,000 miles!
51300 mi
trans shifted funny
54300 mi
US $3000
would shift poorly
1000 mi
Full transmission replacement after experiencing rough acceleration, rough shifting, grumbling noises, diminished power to engine.
25000 mi
The clutch pack was leaking so I had it replaced - it was covered under warranty. Was told that this was a common problem with the Fiesta.
13000 mi
Flywheel failed. I was sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic when the engine light and the "limp home" light came on. The Fiesta did make it the additional 50 miles to the dealer. Still hesitates, bursts, tach jumps around, stutters, etc. After the flywheel repair, the car made grinding noises in reverse. It also would shift through all four gears before I got to 30 mph. Returned to the dealer and left the vehicle for several additional days. They said it was a computer prob.
21700 mi
Car hesitates and lacks power.
10900 mi
Reflashed transmission, noises remain.
11300 mi
The automatic trans. had new grinding and clattering noises. Dealer thought needed repair, but Ford central said (without hearing noises) that "those noises are normal."Weren't there first 10,000, so at my insistence, they authorized repair.
15000 mi
Finally, after much insistence on my part to Ford-- with backup from the dealer that abnormal noises could be heard, the automatic clutch module (of the auto transmission) was replaced and the transmission functioned well without noise.
138700 mi
US $265
Transmission would flip flop between 1st and 2nd in stop and go traffic. ECM and TCM were reprogrammed and problem was solved.
347000 mi
US $600
Removed powershift transmission and replaced dual clutch pack. It took a month to get the part from Ford.
354800 mi
Front end vibration between 55 and 75 mph, only when accelerating. Replaced left half shaft/CV joint. Rides beautifully once again.
555000 mi
US $600
Clutch lost friction, replaced entire transmission with a used one because it was cheaper and easier to get at the time than just a clutch. The last clutch I ordered took a month to get from Ford.
605000 mi
US $200
The last throw out bearing I put in has had a steady whine to it but after 60,000 miles it hasn't changed pitch so we'll wait and see.
740000 mi
US $170
Carrier bearing on right side driveshaft (original) was developing a slight vibration above 50mph. Replaced driveshaft and vibration dissappeared
753000 mi
US $900
Clutch began slipping when hot. Pulled transmission and replaced DCT's clutch unit.
Transmission halted/stuttered going between neutral and first gear and between first and second gear. Ford dealer performed transmission computer update and replaced clutch assembly and clutch slave. Fix was performed at no cost due to it being some sort of manufacturing problem.
70000 mi
Transmission control module was fried as a result of the battery dying. This is a known issue to Ford, and the transmission control module is covered under an extended warranty. So the dealer replaced the module for free.
Eratic shifting. No reverse. Replaced computer modual and clutch assembly. Had to return to have clutch realigned. Was supplied with a u drive at no charge. Warranty extended.
49000 mi
Would occasionally get engine malfunction light. Dealer found TSB for this issue.
72300 mi
US $1000
Loud grinding noise from transmission. Dealer state broken washer allowing gears to rub together, replaced output shaft assembly. An accident might have caused this, as car was hit at rf wheel nine months earlier.
94000 mi
Replaced clutch pack under warranty. I believe it was related to earlier transmission repair as symptoms (vibration at idle) occurred immediately after repair.
116000 mi
US $2250
Replaced clutch pack. Replaced under warranty in May 2016, but started exhibiting shuddering and slipping within a year. Unfortunately, Ford extended warranty would not pay for a second time since car passed 100,000 miles. We will see if this repair holds up throughout the year. $2000. Edit: Noticed car had vibration, dealer said it may need to break in. I waited a few months and problem seemed to get worse (or I became more sensitive and annoyed). Took back to dealer to fix. Info in April trip record.
83000 mi
US $360
Driver's side axle seal needed to be repaired.
14920 mi
update to transmission controller
29000 mi
Not exactly sure, but heard the problem was a common one among the '11 Fiestas.
1000 mi
Transmission breakdown. Had to replace but Ford has no replacements -- took weeks to get new transmission. Brand new car!
12000 mi
Involved Ford customer service in transmission problem. They offloaded problem to dealer. Service Manager said he couldn't hear noise but transmission tech said he could - service manager won. No Repair authorized - transmission still noisy
18200 mi
Loud grinding from axle. Traced to improperly installed carrier bearing.
42000 mi
Transmission seals on input shaft to dual clutch failed. New seals along with new clutches were ordered from Ford. They are currently on back-order, and we are awaiting for them to arrive before car can be repaired. Car is still drivable.
46000 mi
Ford sent out the back ordered 3rd generation clutch-pack needed to repair my leaking input/output shaft leak.
59000 mi
Output shaft #1 and corresponding gearset were replaced. metallic noises from transmission were getting louder and metal was found in gear oil. With the earlier clutchpack replaced, about $4000 in repairs have been covered under warranty.
the work order was left open waiting for an expected transmission recall
12000 mi
Tranmission leaked fluid, resulting in poor performance. The shop had to try 3 times to correct the leak.
9000 mi
The car would not go forward, only would move in reverse. The transmission ground wire did not make a good ground. There is a TSB on this item, but the TSB is only after failure.
57000 mi
Automatic Transmission would not engage to drive car forward after driver 30 high speed miles and stopping. Once placed in park it would not come out of park until engine was turned off and waited 15 minutes. Fix: reprogram transmission.
58000 mi
After driving over 35 miles at highway speeds and stopping car would not go forward or reverse, it was as if car was in neutral. Once car was in park you could not take it out of park. Shut car off, wait ten minutes and then car would go.
2000 mi
Automatic Transmission somtimes does not shift into gear for a long time after accelerator is pressed. VERY DANGEROUS! Sometimes it rapidly alternates trying two different gears but can't or won't pick one.
25000 mi
Problem with transmission not shifting correctly. Had reported problem multiple times but, was told it was supposed to work that way. Received letter from Ford of extended warranty for known transmission problem. Then they fixed it.
39000 mi
US $150
Not shifting correctly
4300 mi
The automated-manual transmission continues to behave erratically. Ford, again, said it works as designed. They did nothing to help me.
24180 mi
C $475
Transmission was replaced in June under extended warranty. Driver side noise started immediately thereafter.
50700 mi
Car fell into neutral. Couldn't shift. Then stuck in park until it cooled. Three separate trips to dealer. Nearly 30 days in the shop. All covered by warranty. I was provided a rental.
65200 mi
Transmission shudder and rear main seal seeping oil. Ford Field Service Action No. 14M01 is a warranty extension for this exact issue. Local dealer replaced the clutch, seals and fluid. $1989 parts and labor, all covered by warranty.
103000 mi
Diagnosis of transmission slipping, as evidence by the shuttering and grinding that occurs at take offs after the car has been warmed up. It was happening basically the entire 3 years I owned the car, but got steadily worse over time. I hear it's a common problem with these cars, and I had decided to live with it until it got this bad. I did not get it repaired. I'm trading it in.
38000 mi
Transmission rebuilt (clutches and associated wearable parts). Transmission connections (spline/bearings) to front-wheel drive system replaced. Front, driver CV joint replaced.
38000 mi
Transmission completely replaced.
48000 mi
US $279
Dual automatic clutch repair
2170 mi
Recall transmission work
59000 mi
Fiesta was subject to a recall for bucking and hesitation in the transmission. Software was reprogrammed to see if that resolved the problem. Since then I've noticed a significant improvement.
28000 mi
Ford paid for repairs transmission was failing at 27000 miles
1000 mi
Evaluated by dealer in Sept and again in Oct for harshness in Transmission, inconclusive.
27000 mi
Leakage of engine oil into transmission. Clutches had to be replaced but there were no parts available. Got the clutches replaced but the car just isn't the same.
27500 mi
The transmission was doing a strange sound. Dealer stated they needed 5 days to repair it.
30000 mi
The car jerked when shifting gears. The gears it shifted to wheren't always the correct ones. Car's performance suffered because of this.
25000 mi
Would only rev after second gear and wouldn't go into reverse, had towed to dealership, replaced transmission control module (TCM), solved problem - car also shifts much smoother now. Fixed under warranty.
58800 mi
Car wouldn't accelerate after taking an off ramp. After putting car in park and turning off it wouldn't restart or let the gear-shifter out of park. Dealer diagnosed it as a faulty shift module and replaced it free of charge.
31000 mi
Not shifting properly. Jerky acceleration. Would not engage reverse. Service light illuminated. Dealer attempted reprogram of transmission control module. Control module required replacement.
64000 mi
Transmission control unit, car stopped running, transmision locked in park
16000 mi
At slow speeds car has STARTED to act like it doesn't know what gear it should be in (6 speed Auto). Dealer reset transmission computer, when this did not solve problem replacement clutches ordered.
17000 mi
Jerky acceleration at slow speeds. Replaced dual clutch in 6sp auto and reset transmission computer. Covered under Ford's extension to warranty. Behaves correctly after work.
23699 mi
US $165
Double clutch 6 speed automatic. Started shuddering again at slow speed, worse when AC on. Got call back that they are replacing clutch (2nd time for this car) under warranty. 1 year left on the extended transmission warranty. Parts ordered.
15000 mi
Grinding and jerking when changing gears especially from 1-2, 2-3
15000 mi
Repeat attempt to fix the grinding/jerking whilst changing gear. Mechanic claims that's normal for this model. Nothing replaced.
138200 mi
Transmission failure. Covered by a warranty extension from ford.
45000 mi
I thought I heard a small rattling noise from the engine/trans when driving around real slow at 1,500 rpm. Dealer did an inspection, found nothing.
33645 mi
US $815
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$11.64
BE8Z-6379-AB NEW FORD BOLT - HEX.HEAD
$5.64
BE8Z-6375-C NEW FORD PLATE ASY - CONVERTER DRIVE
$69.54
XT-11-QDC NEW FORD FLUID - TRANSMISSION
$71.22
W520102-S442 NEW FORD NUT - FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM BELLHOUSING, FOUND TSB 12.4.6 APPLIES, REPLACE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY AND SEALS PER TSB, REINSTALLED TRANSMISSION, REPROGRAMMED AND RELEARNED TRANSMISSION, REPLACED FLYWHEEL AND CKP SENSOR DUE TO DAMAGE
34745 mi
Car is not accelerating appropriately. I press on the gas and the car doesn't move
40000 mi
Car still not accelerating and stopping properly. Cannot drive vehicle on highway safely. Dealer (DaveSinclairLincoln south Lindbergh st Louis mo) says here is nothing wrong with the vehicle.
I noticed an oil leak on my garage floor and took it in, apparently, there was a torn CV joint boot.
Throwout bearing was making chirping noise. Dealer inspected and determine slave cylinder was defective.
24000 mi
Transmission making a mild gear whine noise at certain loads and RPMs. Dealer inspected and concluded noise was normal to design and operation. (I only had it inspected due to previous transmission repair.)
30000 mi
Throwout bearing was squealing on cold start with clutch pressed in.
40200 mi
Warranty repair of leaking transmission end cap seal. Axle seals found to be damp from fluid, replaced at same time under warranty.
115000 mi
US $1000
Broken shifter cable and damaged shift linkages. Dealership's ineptitude made trip as long as it was.
15000 mi
Manual trans. became hard to shift from 3rd to 4th gear, like it was blocked. Dealer opened trans, found a synchronizer on brass sleeve missing. Replaced 3-4 shift fork, 3-4 synchronizer assembly and 17 different related parts. Again wouldn't shift from 3rd to 4th like last service call. Shop said 3-4 adjuster not snapped in place completely. Snapped in place to fix.
