Have you found that your Ford Fiesta 1.4 keeps getting stuck in gear when driving? Or does the gear fail to display on your dash? If this sounds familiar, this could be due to a failed Gear + Clutch Actuator.
The Ford Fiesta 1.4 is fitted with an automated manual gearbox which allows the user to interchange between either manual or automatic at the flick of a button, which is not normally the case with any other 5 or 6 speed automatics. As the gearbox operates using sensors and ECU’s, the clutch pedal is not required.
There are three main components that are used within this type of gearbox which includes the clutch actuator assembly, a gear shift actuator assembly and a gearbox ECU. Each actuator is then equipped with position sensors that allow signals to be sent back to the gearbox ECU informing it of what gear the vehicle is in as well as the position of the clutch. The gearbox ECU then uses this information along with the vehicle’s speed and other parameters to calculate which gear is required, when the next gear should change and when to engage / dis-engage the clutch.
Ford Fiesta Common Clutch & Gear Actuator Problems
The most common signs associated with a faulty clutch or gear actuator on a Ford Fiesta 1.4 are listed below:
- Slips Out of Gears
- Gets Stuck In a Gear
- Fails to Select Gears
- P0810, P1607, P1735, P1732, P1600 & P1608 Fault Codes
- Gear Display Light Fails
The list above is just some of the common issues that have been diagnosed in our workshop and is not an extensive list.
If you find any of the above faults with your vehicle, it is more than likely that your clutch or gear actuator has failed, if not both. Main dealers will usually recommend that you replace your whole unit, and can cost in the region of £700 + VAT, but the cost will usually increase as each actuator will need re-coding to the vehicle. This will normally only come with a 12-month warranty.
My Ford Fiesta 1.4 Actuator is Faulty – How Can SINSPEED Help me?
Here at Sinspeed, we have the facilities to fully test and repair the Ford Fiesta Gear and Clutch Actuators. We fully bench test the actuators before repairing them, using only genuine OEM parts to ensure that each and every repaired Ford Fiesta Actuator is to the highest standard and meets and exceeds OE expectations. Not only this, but they will not require re-coding when fitting back to your vehicle and will come with a Lifetime Warranty!
If you have a Ford Fiesta 1.4 with a faulty gear or clutch actuator, then give us a call on 0203 815 9441 for a quote.

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I am havin a gear problem with corrola verso 1.8 gear stack on netural, mode light on, on revers gos forward a bit same problem as everyone.
Hi Abdul
Thanks for the enquiry,
We do have an article dedicated to the Toyota Verso MMT clutch and gear actuator problems as it is very common and one we do offer a repair for. We have sent you an email with full pricing and information.
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Jason
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i’ve a Ford Fiesta 1.4 Semiautomatic car wont start once the key is Turned radio & car Lights all work… no engine turning on…. on dash board there is a Orange or yellow cog with a exclamation mark on it… the error code that comes up is P0810 and u0401 … this problem is not very rear…
Hi Justin
Thanks for the enquiry,
This is very common problem and one we do offer a repair for. We have sent you an email with full pricing and information.
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Jason
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I have a 2006 Fiesta Zetec on which the clutch actuator is not working. it would seem to be the same problem as that outlined by Justin. Can you do anything with it.
Hi Eddie
Thanks for the enquiry,
We have sent you an email with full information and pricing.
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Jason
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My ford fiesta semi automatic clutch actuator has failed, RAA Reman said cannot be repaired, can you do anything please.
Hi Ajay
Thanks for the enquiry,
We’ve got a great success rate with the Ford Fiesta cluster actuator repair service so it’s always worth getting a second opinion. I have sent you an email with full information and pricing.
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Jason
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Hi there i also have the same fault outlined by justin, on my ford fiesta 1.4 semi automatic
kindly quote and instruct me on how to proceed
kind regatrds sam
Hi Sam
Thanks for the enquiry,
I have sent you an email with full information and pricing.
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Jason
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My ford fiesta 2003 semi automatic clutch actuator has failed, RAA Reman said cannot be repaired, can you do anything please.
Hi Mustafa
Thanks for the enquiry,
When a unit is non-repairable we can often offer replacements.
We have sent you an email with full information and pricing.
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Jason
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I have got a ford fiesta 2004, 1.4 semi auto gearbox, selected reverse gear and Engine will not rev up to move car and also seems to be stuck in reverse as the light is illuminated, and on dash 0 displayed in clocks hope you can Help What’s youcausing this problem. Notice my email address has put capital letters in and its all lower case letters thanks
Hi Carl
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I have sent you an email with full information and pricing.
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Jason
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Hi I have ford Fusion 03 plat problem with gearbox Actuator I need to get repair can u help me with this
Hi Jamshaid
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I have sent you an email with full information and pricing.
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Jason
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I have a fiesta 1.4 ( 2003 ). I have problems selecting neutral to start it. When it is started, after a short while an amber light that looks like a cog
with a exclamation mark going through the middle appears on the dash, and it won’t move.
Hi Stephen
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We have sent you an email with full information and pricing.
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Jason
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Hi ive got a 2003 ford fiesta Semi auto and been having problems Starting the car Also when I am driving a amber light Appears like a cog with an exclamation mark in it and the gears disappear on the Dash and it won’t go back into Gear.. are you able to help?
Hi
Thanks for your query,
We have sent you an email with more information.
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Sophie
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