Ford Fiesta Complaints

3,175 consumer complaints on file.

#11774353October 29, 2026
VISIBILITY/WIPER, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Car has an open recall and we can't get the parts needed for a dealership to correct the problem, it keeps coming back with, Manufacturer Recall Number25SA9 NHTSA Recall Number25v695 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete, remedy not yet available. How long is this going to take?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11773703October 26, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
I drive a smaller car. The new blue light headlighting is dangerous for oncoming vehicles, especially small cars. The new trucks shine the lighting directly into my vehicle blinding me! Who allowed these to be equipment. They are way to bright for city and local driving.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11773706October 26, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Vehicle turned off on highway, jerks while shifting, and transmission hot light turns on
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11772736October 21, 2026
ENGINE
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 sudden and severe loss of engine power, dropping speed drastically on a public roadway. This sudden loss of throttle response and speed placed me and surrounding traffic at a severe risk of a rear-end collision. This exact mechanical failure mode—where the oil pump drive belt degrades, strips its teeth, and clogs the oil pickup screen—is identical to the defect described in Ford Safety Recall 23S64 (NHTSA Campaign 23V905000). However, because my vehicle is a manual transmission model, Ford has excluded my VIN from the active safety recall. This manual configuration shares the identical defective 'wet belt' component design and poses the exact same 'unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety' currently under active NHTSA evaluation. I am requesting that the NHTSA force Ford to expand Safety Recall 23S64 to include manual transmission 1.0L models to ensure consumer safety and vehicle remediation.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11771967October 18, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The powershift transmission (PCM, CVT and clutch) 5 times while I owned it I no longer own the vehicle since it happened a 6th time and was undriveable It would stop in the middle of the road after going a few feet Ford repaired it 5 times with an extended warranty on these specific parts The failure first appeared less than one year after I purchased it new
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11770495October 12, 2026
ENGINE
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 NOT drive the car. The closest dealer is 21 miles away. I am worried that the engine will fail. This is my only transportation.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11769214October 6, 2026
ENGINE
My transmission is going out I call ford they tell me there's no recalls on my transmission but I paid for a vin recall check and there is a recall on my transmission
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11766969September 25, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My granddaughter and I were driving the car around 50mph. When suddenly we smelled burning. The car wouldnt go when I pressed the gas pedal. We smelled the loudest weird smell. So I immediately pulled into the closest car clinic. The breaks were blue and almost on fire. No warning or anything. Turns out, It was the abs control module. It totally failed and caused the breaks to lock up completely. Which almost caught fire. The break pads were blue. We were terrified. After getting Calipers, break pads, and rotars repaired costing $712. I still have to pay another $1000 when I get paid in a week. To get the abs control Module repaired. Because the car isn’t drivable without that repair. I just wish Ford would pay for the repair. Being that they made most of the 2019 Ford Fiesta SE with the wrong fluids. Which causes the breaks to lock up and the abs control module to fail/die. But they denied it. Which is so unfair. Because We could’ve died. And it’s an expensive repair. At no fault of my own. I will upload the other invoices for the back breaks, rotars, pads, calipers and abs control model as soon as I get it paid and repaired. . Thank you
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11767047September 25, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Due to distorted camera image, that has been in our ford fiesta 2019 car for few years now, my daughter-in-law got to a parking accident that is going to insurance now. We have been contacting multiple times ford service to complete the recall. It is unfair that this kind of issue is not fixed and causing safety concerns.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11766293September 23, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was suppose to get a 2nd letter about the recall for the rear view camera to be fixed yet I never got the letter I got the 1st one but not the 2nd one I have been to the dealership they said to me it would be this month but now talking about not till December yet I heard from other ppl has gotten their fix why is it taking so long for me to get my letter
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11766063September 22, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owned a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, there was an abnormal burning odor on the interior of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with ABS control modular failure. The contact was informed that during the production of the vehicle, the manufacturer used brake fluid which caused the brake pads to swell and corrode. The contact was informed that the front and rear brake pads and rotors had seized. The contact was informed that the failure was a fire risk. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The contact agreed to a voluntary buy back. The failure mileage was approximately 65,400.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11764942September 17, 2026
BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to perform the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were still unavailable.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11762980September 9, 2026
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle and closing the front driver’s side door, the door failed to latch properly. While driving 70 MPH, the front driver’s side door opened. The contact secured the door with a bungee cord and continued driving. A dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V246000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). Additionally, the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V331000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The manufacturer, Ford Motor Company, was notified of the failure by phone, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11762109September 4, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE
Check engine light illuminated. Dealer retrieved DTC P0457 for an EVAP leak. Dealer performed EVAP diagnostic testing and determined that the canister purge valve was leaking. Purge valve was replaced at owner expense. After replacement, EVAP leak verification passed and DTC was resolved. I am reporting the failure because Ford has previously identified canister purge valve failures on other Ford vehicles and I believe similar failures may be occurring on Ford Fiesta vehicles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11761832September 3, 2026
BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11761045August 31, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Back up camera not working properly
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11760035August 27, 2026
BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to perform the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while reversing at an undisclosed speed, the rearview camera was inoperative. The failure occurred on several occasions. No warning lights illuminated. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the recall remedy was unavailable; however, the contact was informed that the vehicle could be repaired at the owner's expense. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11758479August 21, 2026
BACK OVER PREVENTION
See attached document for complaint
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11758235August 20, 2026
ENGINE
Ford has had a long known issue with 2011-2015-FIESTA ( Cuautitlan ) they issued a Customer Satisfaction Program that ended June 2025. I purchased the car July 2026 used w/o none issues. Checked VIN for recall and Maryland Inspected. Driving it one week and the check engine light comes on. Apparently the TCM recognized a change in driving pattern but FORD will not honor the replacement. How is it not a safety issue with the vehicle can decide not to engage risking a collision? I am willing to pay for the labor of the part but would like the part covered as it should.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11755306August 6, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The backup camera has been malfunctioning for over 5 years. There has been a recall for over 2 years for this issue. The camera image on the dash will flicker, be inverted or not display at all with an error stating "Camera Unavailable". This does not happen every time, but does happen approximately 75% of the time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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