2015 Ford Fiesta transmission & drivetrain problems

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What owners say

1. Filed May 28, 202620,000 miAZTowedTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repairs; however the issue persisted. After the repairs, while mother was driving on the highway, the vehicle stalled. The clutch became inoperable. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not further diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11740709 · source
2. Filed Apr 27, 2026WAEngineSteeringTransmission & Drivetrain

   I was driving for couple hours then my oil light came on check engine light came on. Vehicle started to shake very badly. I had to pull over and see what happened. I started the vehicle up again and the oil light and check engine light are still on. I know that these vehicles have the wet belt system on the automatics. But they don't have one for the manual transmission. There should be a recall for these just like the automatics.

   NHTSA complaint #11734102 · source
3. Filed Feb 28, 2026CATransmission & Drivetrain

   Transmission going out with car having only 71,000 miles on it .a know fact that Ford knew when I bought this car new .and going out when on freeways or just about anywhere could me in danger

   NHTSA complaint #11721112 · source
4. Filed Sep 11, 2025140,000 miFLTowedTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start as expected. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the Transmission Control Module. The contact was informed that the TCM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was…

   NHTSA complaint #11686615 · source
5. Filed Aug 14, 2025199,000 miFLTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that after the battery was replaced, the message "Transmission Malfunction Service Now" message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the RPMs fluctuated, and the engine revved abnormally. Whenever the contact attempted to depress the brake pedal, the engine jerked, and the transmission failed to shift as intended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an…

   NHTSA complaint #11680738 · source
6. Filed Aug 13, 2025AZTransmission & Drivetrain

   Malfunction of automatic transmission module.reverse not engaging.slipping of gears while operating.diagonisis confirmed at peoria ford peoria az on 8/25.4 weeks after warranty expired!!!!!!!!!! Check engine light at time of malfunction.very dangerous situation not able to control auto !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

   NHTSA complaint #11680511 · source
7. Filed Aug 13, 2025125,000 miOHTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start, and upon jumpstarting the vehicle, the message "Transmission Failure - Service Now" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the VIN was included in an unknown recall, and the contact was referred to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the recall had expired. The dealer…

   NHTSA complaint #11680379 · source
8. Filed Aug 7, 202545,000 miCATransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine jerked while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the "Engine Malfunction Service Now" message was displayed on the instrument panel at start up. The vehicle was taken to dealer where the contact was provided an estimate for the repair. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the vehicle was included in Customer Satisfaction Program: 14M02…

   NHTSA complaint #11679056 · source
9. Filed Jul 23, 2025120,000 miKSTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. In addition, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to the shoulder of the road and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was restarted, and after several attempts, the vehicle started. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The dealer was made…

   NHTSA complaint #11675654 · source
10. Filed Jul 21, 2025TXTransmission & Drivetrain

    The transmission control module (TCM) on my 2015 Ford Fiesta was failing at 81,000 miles. It was difficult to accelerate the car even at low speeds (25-30 mph) and my check engine light was on. I took my vehicle to the nearest Ford Dealership (Big Star Ford in Manvel, TX) who assessed my vehicle and determined the TCM needed to be replaced. They replaced the part but told me it was not under the 14M02 warranty. My check engine light did come on once back in May and the car…

    NHTSA complaint #11675178 · source
11. Filed Jul 21, 202579,000 miWATransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle failed to properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to the local O'Reilly's and was diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not eligible for…

    NHTSA complaint #11675002 · source
12. Filed Nov 7, 2024MATransmission & Drivetrain

    Clutch and actuators diagnosed as needing to be replaced. This was a recall / campaign from ford . I did not own the vehicle when recall was sent out in 2019. The new clutch has not been installed and now needs to be . Also, Very low mileage on this vehicle . Ford should stand by its product and replace the recall free of charge .

    NHTSA complaint #11624111 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology