Ford / Fiesta
Each year is counted over the same span: complaints received up to two calendar years after its model year. A year is compared only when that span is over and it holds at least 50 complaints. Median of the comparable years: 171.
| Model year | All complaints | First three years | Most reported system | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 730 | 127 | Powertrain | |
| 2012 | 617 | 171 | Powertrain | |
| 2013 | 668 | 309 | Powertrain | most complaints |
| 2014 | 504 | 188 | Powertrain | |
| 2015 | 259 | 55 | Powertrain | fewest complaints |
| 2016 | 179 | 28 | Powertrain | not compared |
| 2017 | 75 | 21 | Powertrain | not compared |
| 2018 | 35 | 12 | Powertrain | not compared |
| 2019 | 105 | 14 | Driver Assistance | not compared |
Powertrain is the largest group in 5 of the 5 compared years.
A model year gets its own page when four sources cover it, it holds at least 50 complaints, and it either compares with the other years of its generation or shows one system in 40% or more of the complaints that name a component. The rest are listed here with their figures.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Bulletins | Combined MPG | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 730 | 3 | 3 | 85 | 31–33 | yes |
| 2012 | 617 | 3 | 3 | 86 | 32 | yes |
| 2013 | 668 | 3 | 3 | 89 | 32 | yes |
| 2014 | 504 | 7 | 3 | 109 | 29–35 | yes |
| 2015 | 259 | 4 | 3 | 94 | 29–35 | yes |
| 2016 | 179 | 0 | 2 | 110 | 29–35 | yes |
| 2017 | 75 | 0 | 2 | 93 | 29–35 | listed here |
| 2018 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 55 | 29–31 | listed here |
| 2019 | 105 | 3 | 0 | 41 | 28–31 | listed here |
| System | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 1,498 | 51% | 40,614 mi |
| Engine | 545 | 19% | 47,000 mi |
| Body & Structure | 409 | 14% | 45,000 mi |
| Electrical System | 339 | 12% | 58,000 mi |
| Accelerator & Cruise Control | 198 | 7% | 28,000 mi |
Shares are over complaints that name a component; a complaint naming several systems is counted under each.
Owner report Vehicle turned off on highway, jerks while shifting, and transmission hot light turns on
Owner report The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repairs; however the issue persisted. After the repairs, while mother was driving on the highway, the vehicle stalled. The clutch became inoperable. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not further diagnosed or repaired. The m…
Owner report I am reporting a severe safety defect regarding a sudden loss of motive power caused by the internal oil pump drive 'wet belt' system on my 2016 Ford Fiesta SE 1.0L EcoBoost (Manual Transmission). While driving, the vehicle's engine oil pressure warning light illuminated. Shortly thereafter, the vehicle suffered a sudd…
Owner report The "Engine Oil Pressure Low, Stop Safely" warning appeared on the information screen as the car was starting up. The car is available for inspection, but I have not taken it to a Ford dealership or a mechanic for inspection. Google just said that it is a severe "wet timing belt degradation" issue and that I should…
Owner report I have been made aware of this issue in writing by Ford in October 2025. I took my car in for the service to Ford in Palatka, Florida. I was advised that needed parts had not been authorized by the Ford. I was advised that the needed parts are in stock, but to get the problem fixed I would have to pay out of pocket. Th…
Owner report I WAS TOLD WAY BACK WHEN THAT DOOR LATCHES HAD A DEFECT. THAT THERE WAS A RECALL. COLONIAL FORD OF DANBURY CT AVOIDED DOING THE COMPLETE RECALLS. SUCH IS SO THAT I PAID OUT OF POCKET A TRANSMISSION REBUILD AND TOOK FORD 2 YEARS TO REEMBURSE ME THE COST. BUT THE DOOR LATCH RECALL WAS STILL IN EFFECT. IT TURNS OUT THAT …
| Campaign | Component | Filed | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V331000 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2020-06-08 | 2,147,323 |
| 25V695000 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 2025-10-13 | 1,448,655 |
| 15V246000 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2015-04-24 | 456,440 |
| 20V177000 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2020-03-23 | 288,110 |
| 17V209000 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2017-03-27 | 208,584 |
Whether a recall has been done on a specific car depends on its VIN; check it at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
| Action | Component | Opened | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA26004 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 2026-07-31 | Timing Belt Failure |
Ford issued 762 service bulletins covering these model years, most often about power train.
A bulletin tells dealers how to fix a known condition. It is not a recall and not a defect finding. Most bulletins cover several model years at once, so a bulletin listed here may not be specific to one year. The number of bulletins tracks how long and how widely a model was sold, so it is not a measure of reliability.
| Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-25 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Customer Satisfaction Program 26L02 Certain 2014-2021 Model Year Various Vehicles 1.0L Fox Classic Engine Timing Belt and Oil Pump Belt Interval Change |
| 2026-04-29 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Harvest Program 25H05 – Supplement #1 Certain 2011-2021 Model Year Vehicles Software Verification Harvest Program |
| 2026-03-25 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Replacement If Required After Dealer Evaluation |
| 2026-02-24 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated wired keypad, the access… |
| 2025-12-02 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Special Field Action 25L02 Certain 2017-2024 Model Year California Emissions-Certified Vehicles Transmission Control Assembly Reimbursement |
| 2025-11-26 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | This article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit various SYNC performance related concerns including but not limited to: Display operation concerns Na… |
| 2025-11-19 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | This is a proactive investigation program by Ford Motor Company to inspect a limited number of affected vehicles that are customer-owned. Ford is voluntarily conducting this program to evaluate the software currently installed on one or m… |
| 2025-11-12 | POWER TRAIN | Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. Pinpoint test HK in the Powertrain Contro… |
| 2024-10-10 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions. … |
| 2024-08-08 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Certain 2014-2015 Model Year Fiesta, 2014-2016 Model Year Fusion, MKZ and 2014-2016 Model Year Transit Connect Vehicles Not Covered in Safety Recall: 20S15 or 23S36 Door Latch Replacement and Inspection |
Complaint counts are not failure rates. A model that sells more cars draws more complaints, and owners file more after news coverage or a recall. That is why years are compared only with other years of the same generation, over the same span, and never with other models.
This page summarises public records; it is not a mechanical inspection.