2014 Ford Fiesta Ford Fiesta 2014

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2014 Ford Fiesta repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (27%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (7%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (7%)

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2014 Ford Fiesta transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (7%)

< $100 (82%)

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Chart based on 28 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 Ford Fiesta 4dr Sedan

120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

32400 mi program problem, recalled. 
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). 
60000 mi Another clutch replacement. 
25420 mi clutch was worn out, needed to be replaced under warranty 
37000 mi

US $1500
Transmission broke 
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. 
108000 mi

US $300
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 

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2014 Ford Fiesta 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 197hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

9000 mi CV joint was damaged, axle was replaced. 
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. 
25000 mi

US $13
Replaced the transaxle reverse switch. 
57000 mi oil leak from transaxle. replaced a seal. 
30300 mi Gear syncros were bad, ford recommended replacing entire transmission. 
10000 mi Replace clutch master cylinder 
14500 mi Squeaking clutch pedal, can't be fixed 
17000 mi Squeaking clutch pedal never fixed. 
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 

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2014 Ford Fiesta 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 123hp 1.0L I3 5-speed manual FWD

15000 mi Passenger side axle seal leak 

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2014 Ford Fiesta 4dr Hatch

120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD

10000 mi Update TCM Firmware In accordance with TSB 
57000 mi Failed TCM 
13220 mi Transmission operation was jerky on slow acceleration. TCU was reflash. 
8000 mi A leaking transmission seal caused the clutch plates to become contaminated 
35000 mi Diagnostic testing. Actual repair scheduled for October 2014. 
78000 mi Reprogrammed transmission shift points 
101500 mi

US $100
Replaced clutch pack. 
141500 mi Low speed shudder. Reprogram transmission control. 
149000 mi Transmission shudder 
154000 mi

US $1100
Clutch pack replaced 

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2014 Ford Fiesta 4dr Hatch

120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

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 
40000 mi 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. 

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2014 Ford Fiesta Transmission Problems

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