Complaint 2079204
2014 FORD FIESTA • POWER TRAIN • incident Apr 1, 2025
- Complaint ID
- 2079204
- Make
- FORD
- Model
- FIESTA
- Model Year
- 2014
- Component
- POWER TRAIN
- Incident Date
- Apr 1, 2025
- Date Received
- Apr 1, 2025
- Data As Of
- Sep 1, 2026
Complaint Summary
POWER TRAIN
Owner Narrative
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the RPM increased quickly to over 7,000 RPM; however, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the failure persisted. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the Transmission Control Module (TCM), resulting in damages to the clutch. The contact was informed that the transmission and clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 59,000.
Owner-submitted narrative on file with NHTSA. Complaint narratives are self-reported and have not been verified.