Ford Fiesta transmission problems warranty extension to 7 years/100,000 miles - 2011 to 2016 Fiesta

What's the Problem?

Ford Motor Company has identified that certain 2011 to 2016 model year Fiesta's equipped with the DSP6 PowerShift automatically shifting manual transmission may have seal failures that contaminate the dual-plate dry clutch, causing a "shuddering" effect on take-off (or other driveability/transmission issues). Based upon the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) and corresponding OASIS report, a vehicle may be covered by a factory warranty extension. The original powertrain warranty for the transmission is 5 years/60,000 miles The warranty extension moves coverage on the seals, dry clutch and TCM reprogramming out to 7 years/100,000 miles.

How do I know if I have an affected vehicle? 

You may have received a letter from Ford Motor Company regarding a transmission warranty extension. Sometimes people move, and forwarding addresses expire. To protect yourself, visit your authorized Ford dealer and show them your Vehicle Registration. They can check their Ford OASIS system and see if your vehicle is included. If your vehicle is included and/or you have been having repeated repair attempt visits to the authorized Ford dealer, as a California consumer you may be entitled to financial compensation, or a buyback (repurchase) under The California Lemon Law. In California, attorneys fees are not paid by you, they are paid by the auto manufacturer, allowing you to hire an attorney without charge. Arbitration is not required in California. Owners of vehicles that receive the 7 year/100,000 mile warranty extension can utilize the California Lemon Law during this period as well as the original new vehicle "bumper-to-bumper" and "powertrain" warranties.

Ford Fiesta transmission problems and owner complaints on 2011 to 2016 model years. With the introduction of an all-new Ford Fiesta, it uncovered its own set of actual and potential transmission problems. This website provides information to California consumers that can be used to alleviate the problems they may be experiencing with their 2011 to 2016 Fiesta, and/or legal remedies available to them under the California lemon law.

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These owner problems and complaints may include:  

On the newer Ford Fiesta, PowerShift automatic transmission problems (this is actually an electronically shifting/ controlled dry clutch gearbox) have been found to occur. These transmissions are known to have an internal seal(s) that leak oil from the gearbox case onto the shifting clutches, thus causing transmission operational problems, as well as transmission "tear-downs" and major internal parts replacements.

Among the transmission problems reported by Fiesta owners includes:

•         "CHECK ENGINE" warning light and transmission operational problems.
 

•         Harsh shifting of transmission, or other transmission shifting complaints/problems.
 

•         Loss of power on initial take-off from a stop or from low speeds.
 

•         The feeling of the transmission "slipping".
 

•         Harsh or delayed engagement of transmission
 

•         "Jerking" or "shuddering" upon take-off from a stop.
 

•         Transmission oil leaks.
 

•         Repeated re-programming (re-learning) of transmission by Ford dealers to "correct" the issue.
 

•         Rebuilding or replacement of transmissions for these problems.
 

•         Replacing leaking transmission seals due to contamination of shifting clutches by leaking oil.
 

•         Car owners are routinely being told "this is normal operating characteristic for this transmission" by the Ford service departments to complaints of the transmissions operation.

Ford Motor Company, and its authorized Ford dealers are aware of the various problem(s) of certain VIN # 2011 to 2016 model-year Ford Fiestas.  Many dealers are performing "software updates" to the engine and transmission systems on the 2011 to 2016 models in an attempt to correct the transmission issues.

Here is what some dealers are doing in an attempt to correct the issues with these vehicles:

•         "Clearing" DTC's (Diagnostic Trouble Codes)
 

•         Replacement of TCM (Transmission Control Module)
 

•         Updating software to the engine and/or transmission computer
 

•         Contacting Ford Technical Support HOTLINE.
 

•         Performing TSB's (Technical Service Bulletins) or NHTSA mandated Safety Recalls.
 

•         Contacting/referencing Ford "Oasis" online shop information system, and following "Oasis" topics repairs.
 

Yes, you can do something about this, whether the vehicle is currently fixed or not!

If you own or lease a 2011 to 2016 Ford Fiesta (whether the issue(s) are fixed or not), you live in California, and you have had 2 or more clutch replacements in the automatic transmission under factory warranty at the ford dealer, we encourage you to call our law firm, or use the convenient free online case evaluation form below.

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