Ford Fiesta clutch replacement cost
fitted at an independent garage · manual gearboxes, parts and labour included
- With DMF £580–£990
- Typical time 3–5 h
- ~10% below small-hatch average
A clutch replacement on a Ford Fiesta costs £400–£680 at an independent garage — about 10% below the small-hatchback average, helped by good gearbox access and short labour times. The price depends heavily on which Fiesta you have: petrol manuals are the cheap end, diesels usually need the dual mass flywheel too, and Powershift automatics are a different job entirely. Find your version below.
Fiesta clutch cost by engine and gearbox
Fiesta clutch jobs split into four very different bills depending on the drivetrain — check your engine before comparing quotes:
| Version | Typical job | Independent, fitted |
|---|---|---|
| 1.25 / 1.4 / 1.6 Duratec petrol, manual | Clutch kit; DMF only if juddering | £400–£680 |
| 1.0 EcoBoost petrol, manual | Clutch kit (solid flywheel on most) | £400–£680 |
| 1.5 / 1.6 TDCi diesel, manual | Clutch + DMF recommended together | £580–£990 |
| Powershift automatic (2011–2016) | Clutch pack / actuator — specialist job | £800–£1,500 |
Estimates for independent garages; main dealers typically charge around 50% more. Powershift work is best done by a transmission specialist.
What Fiesta owners actually run into
Clutch judder on petrol manuals is a known Ford issue. The 1.25 and 1.4 Duratec engines have a documented tendency to clutch judder, especially in cold weather, caused by the dual mass flywheel. If your Fiesta shudders pulling away, budget for the clutch-and-DMF job rather than the clutch alone — replacing the clutch against a juddering flywheel usually brings the vibration straight back.
The Powershift automatic is its own story. The DPS6 dual-clutch automatic fitted to 2011–2016 Fiestas became one of Ford’s most notorious gearboxes — shudder, jerky shifts and repeat clutch replacements were common enough to trigger legal action, and some owners went through multiple clutch packs. If you’re buying a used automatic Fiesta of this era, test-drive specifically for launch judder; if you own one, use a Powershift-experienced specialist, not a general garage.
Manual Fiestas are otherwise a cheap clutch. Good access and a light clutch make this one of the least labour-intensive clutch jobs going — which is why the Fiesta sits about 10% under the small-hatch average. On a high-mileage car it’s routine wear, not a red flag.
FAQ
How long does a Fiesta clutch last?
Typically 60,000–100,000 miles on manuals, with town-heavy driving at the short end. Powershift automatic clutch packs of the 2011–2016 era often wore far sooner — a known fault rather than driver error.
Does my Fiesta need the flywheel too?
Petrol manuals: only if there’s judder or the garage measures wear — but judder usually means yes. TDCi diesels: almost always worth doing together, as the DMF works harder and the labour overlaps entirely.
My automatic Fiesta judders — is that the clutch?
On a 2011–2016 Powershift, very likely: launch shudder was the gearbox’s signature fault. It’s a clutch-pack and often actuator/software job for a specialist, priced differently from a manual clutch — get a transmission specialist’s diagnosis before agreeing to anything.