I cant comment on the vehicle per se, and when you google those codes there is numerous data out there, I will try to find what dealer will work with the trans free of charge for out of warranty. Having said that, good luck.

 

Check carfax for your car. If it has recall - it is dealers' problem. Carcomplaints.com or smth like that also shows recalls.

 

If the dealer doesn't take care of you go to ebay and pick up a "remanufactured" transmission, not "rebuilt". I picked one up a few years ago for $1,200 and it came with a 75,000 mile 3 year warranty. Most places that rebuild will warranty for around a year and 12,000 miles and if they find out you drive for Uber they will consider it "commercial use" and void your warranty. I would remove all Uber/Lyft badging before I took it into the dealer as well just to avoid that conversation.

 

Does it make unusual noise or do you just have check engine lights? did they just read the codes and tell you what sort of service would give them the most money or did you have them change the transmission fluid and clear the codes to see if it came back?

 

Who should I trust?

If this is a Ford Fiesta/Focus it has a faulty dual clutch transmission that shudders all the time. You probably shuddered too hard and blew the clutch. The second code kind of confirms this theory. Ford recalled the transmissions from 2012-2104 for 75,000 miles, then 100,000, then 150,000 miles. I believe now its a lifetime transmission replacement.

To prevent this they offered a readjustment that is REQUIRED after every 50,000 miles. Also since we're are talking about recalls, go get your doors latches replaced, all four door latches were recalled in 2016. And the gas tank CPV in 2018 lol.

Take it to the dealer.

I talk from experience having a 2013, took it for the 50,000 miles and 100,000 miles to get adjusted. Never needed a replacement.

 

First thing first...Check to see if there is a recall for your make and model.

 

I had a 2013 focus and successfully sued Ford in 2015 over that dual clutch issue before they publicly acknowledged the defect and issued the recall.
The law firm that handled it had dozens of these cases against Ford. My attorney was Eric Kaczander at Krohn & Moss at 10 N Dearborn. I would talk to them if you don't get it resolved with dealer

 

Car is Fiesta 2014 bought used on 50k miles now is on 110k. Had warranty only for first 10k miles/1 year from the dealer. Car max recalls shows 5 but nothing with transmission related.
To bmp - before check engine poped I had a message on dash - "transmission too hot wait 5 mins". After waiting and turning it back on check engine came with both codes. I had it in a shop for hour and a half diagnostic and now is in another shop for second opinion. Not sure about going to the dealer cause every time I go they are quoting me unbelievabe numbers like $700 just for a left mirror. The car is drivable but I can feel the gear hesitates before switching the shifts and also needs an extra second or two to start moving from stopped position.

 

I have used this in the past.....Always worked for me. Just be sure you siphon out some old fluid first.

https://www.autozone.com/motor-oil-...e/k-w-products-trans-x-high-mileage-automatic-transmission-treatment/592808_0_0

good luck

 

These dual clutches are sealed systems (manual transmission actuated by a computer). Can't add anything to them without opening the casing.

Car is Fiesta 2014 bought used on 50k miles now is on 110k. Had warranty only for first 10k miles/1 year from the dealer. Car max recalls shows 5 but nothing with transmission related.
To bmp - before check engine poped I had a message on dash - "transmission too hot wait 5 mins". After waiting and turning it back on check engine came with both codes. I had it in a shop for hour and a half diagnostic and now is in another shop for second opinion. Not sure about going to the dealer cause every time I go they are quoting me unbelievabe numbers like $700 just for a left mirror. The car is drivable but I can feel the gear hesitates before switching the shifts and also needs an extra second or two to start moving from stopped position.

So these cars have sealed transmissions and can't be accessed by you. You will either need to take it to your guy to have the fluid changed (part of the problem). But I sense the biggest issue is the computers timing to shift (it's actually a manual). I remember my receipt saying the job was about $150 for the reprogramming (covered by recall). But you're right I don't see a transmission recall for a 2014 Fiesta.

I really truly recommend going to the dealer, having them reprogram the computer and change the fluid. Should not be more than $250 (loosely guessing here) if it's not covered (have them double check with your VIN).

Overall, I think you need to do some more research on your own before you have a shop try to sell you a new trans. And not a surface research. I'm talking hours of reading. It will save you alot of money.

 

Good luck. There's a good trans shop here, but its out here...

 

Too hot? The only Ford in my life had a Cosworth V6 and a separate cooler for transmission. May be your car also has one? Check where the transmission temperature sensor is located. A faulty sensor can easily put transmissions in limp mode. And be sure to change the fluid.

 

 

Read this article from the Detroit Free Press:https://www.freep.com/in-depth/mone...th/money/cars/ford/2019/07/11/ford-focus-fiesta-transmission-defect/1671198001/
If your Fiesta had the same issues as my Focus and the dealer can't help, maybe the lawyer I mentioned above can. He had an assembly line of these suits against ford and knew their attorneys by name. After all, the lawyers were the ones that made the real money on that fiasco. But I saw well over $3K back from Ford on a $6K settlement just before I sold that pile of crap. ;-)

 

Blues how can I claim anything from the dealer after there are not official recalls for my specific model? Even if the model was affected all information online points that Ford extended the warranty to 100k miles, and I am at 110k now.

https://ford.oemdtc.com/1650/14m01-...er-transmission-input-shaft-seal-warranty-extension-2011-2014-ford-fiesta-focus

 

I don't know if anything can be done at 110 K. But at the time I was dealing with it, Roesch Ford claimed Ford insisted I was overreacting, the shimmer was normal and I just wasn't used to the electronic clutch. In the meantime they were settling suit after suit thinking that was cheaper than admitting a defect. I imagine there are a lot of owners that were told the same thing by their dealer and did nothing and are now in the same situation you are. Practice your acting and act like you are one of them. It probably won't help but I would at least ask them to give you a deal on the repair so you don't have to ask Krohn & Moss if there is anything that can be done to rectify Ford's lies of days gone by. I would try anyhow.

 

Thanks for the advice, what is the best way to aproach the dealer - via phone, email or in person? I doubt the sales/service/cashier guy will care about what I have to say.

 

email if possible,,,evidence if needed....

 

Regular mail on a lawyer letterhead

 

Ironically, just got a text from Uber stating I get up to 25% off car repairs through Car Advise. May be worth a shot looking at that if the dealer won't take care of you.

Have you tried to just disconnecting the battery for an hour or so. Will force the computer system to do a "reboot" and reset itself.