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Chart based on 147 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2018 Ford Fiesta 4dr Sedan
120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
2000 mi
Passenger's side dome light stays on after car is started. Took to dealer, and it was confirmed that the dome light stays on. New part has been ordered.
Dead battery at 1236 miles. Some sort of wiring issue with power being constantly drawn from battery even when off. Took about a week for a Ford engineer to diagnose and repair the problem. Came from the factory with the issue.. no Mods or aftermarket parts installed.
26500 mi
US $30
Passenger side HVAC blend door actuator making a ticking noise. Very loud from passenger side when glovebox is open.
Remove glovebox and replace part inside dashboard.
37000 mi
US $25
Blend door actuator failed. Replaced with aftermarket part
HVAC control unit replaced due to malfunctioning "auto" setting. Heat would not come on unless set to MAX. After 2 replacement units HVAC works as it should. No problems since.
13000 mi
AC compressor failed, replaced AC compressor
7000 mi
A/C fan stopped working. Problem was that a wiring harness had melted, taking out other components.
12000 mi
Blend doors never seemed to work right, eventually started audibly clicking every time car was started
13000 mi
Sync update failed. APIM had to be replaced. Required ordering. 3 separate trips to the dealer required to fix finally
2200 mi
Bug in climate control would blow full cold air for any setting other than full heat. Real problem on cool mornings. TSB issued. Dealer reprogrammed climate control. Problem fixed.
It would flash between the trip odometer and the odometer rapidly, then often it would reset the trip odometer. The instrument cluster was replaced solving the issue.
Replaced an actuator motor that controls HVAC airflow (ie vent/defrost/heat)
87000 mi
US $650
HVAC control panel that selected heat/vent/deforst was replaced.
11700 mi
Air flap actuator failed and ejected driver's footwell pipe for hvac on top of pedals. Actuator replaced and pipe reconnected.
19000 mi
HVAC pipe in driver's footwell fell off again. Reattached myself in under 5 minutes.
2000 mi
Vent hose not attached at factory, left loose inside dash. It fell and pinned foot to accelerator. Free repair, 5 minutes.
24000 mi
Blend door actuator fail, unit replaced
49000 mi
Nothing done yet. Blend door actuator has a stripped gear. It will be inexpensive to repair but a real bear to get to. Common failure according to forums.
37000 mi
Perimeter alarm started going off randomly throughout the day and night. Never received a "door ajar" light while driving. Lubricated all latches including the hood latch (hood latch has sensor for alarm), problem stopped. FORScan shows the last 5 alarms were tripped by the hood sensor.
HVAC mode blend door actuator stripped gears out. Replaced with OEM part.
36700 mi
US $25
Blend door motor for the HVAC system broken
6820 mi
Faulty sensor. Check Engine light was on when there was no actual problem.
65100 mi
C $60
Replaced broken Blend Door Actuator.
26000 mi
The climate control module was malfunctioning
25000 mi
Solenoid for a vent door wasn't functioning properly
43000 mi
US $115
Same solenoid preventing a flap from closing that was previously repaired
28000 mi
US $80
Blend door actuator makes a clicking noise when changing mode. I needed to replace the blend door actuator motor underneath dash. Car is under warranty. I did repair myself.
20000 mi
Blend door replacement
3000 mi
my ford touch kept freezing. replaced audio control module.
10000 mi
TSB 14-0021: replace pollen filter & screen assy. to prevent fan motor freezing. it had frozen up once, temporarily, in very cold weather.
26000 mi
diagnosed actuator door not closing Parts arrived ten days after initial diagnosis. Appt. to repair on 11/22, but tech was busy on another repair. Rescheduled for 11/29. Installed new activator door.
30000 mi
intermittent alarms. Dealer could not duplicate.
30060 mi
Intermittent door ajar lamp / perimeter alarm incidents. Dealer determined that the hood latch assembly was defective. Replaced.
31000 mi
Air blend door for A/C unit was stripped, making clicking noises when car started. blend door was replaced under warranty, but in performing that repair, the tech broke the clip for an air bag, which required additional time to order and replace.
26000 mi
US $14
Replaced HVAC blend door actuator.
26000 mi
Occasional slow start issue, dead battery/no start a few weeks ago. Dealer charged battery, but could find no other issue.
Air mixing door gear in the HVAC was broken. The part was cheap, but the labor to get to it and fix was expensive. This is apparently a common problem. So, I wish Ford would have used a slightly more expensive but more reliable part.
31200 mi
air temperature regulator valve behind dash began sticking and "clicking" when temperature changes were set into controls.
27200 mi
Blower motor frozen from water/ice intrusion. They thawed the car and replaced a fuse. A redesigned blower cover was orderd and will be fitted at no charge. This is covered under warranty and a Tech Service Bulletin. First oil change done.
Loud "knocking noise" behind the dash. Replaced faulty mode door actuator. No further issues.
34000 mi
Blend door motor clicked upon adjusting blend doors. Began as intermittent but progressed to continuous. Right front speaker sound became extremely distorted, unable to understand incoming Bluetooth phone calls.
65000 mi
US $137
A/C system was discharged, no cooling. System recharged, leak detection dye installed.
19000 mi
Front passenger stereo speaker is blown
20000 mi
The main speaker (driver) in the right front door had been intermittently buzzing or sounding scratchy, and was happening more often over time. It would have been replaced under warranty but I upgraded to high quality aftermarket speakers.
12000 mi
Air mode control door actuator failed in November. You could bypass the symptoms of the failed part by keeping it set to floor vents or windshield vents. Passenger door speaker voice coil failed. Replaced passenger door speaker.
Loud popping noise in stereo, followed by stereo inop. Sound control module replaced.
19000 mi
Kept making a noise that sounded like it was coming from the top of the radio...apparently there is a plastic gear in that general location that applies to the AC system...
Car often wouldn't start. Dealer replaced battery. I have a suspicion that there is a parasitic draw on the battery... we'll see if it happens again. Driver's side speaker started vibrating and producing poor sound quality. Dealer eplaced the speaker under warranty.
37000 mi
Left front speaker blown, Ford replaced under factory warranty
USB port detached from housing. Dealer inspected, and said they would order the part, apparently almost a month later it still hasn't come in.
68000 mi
US $199
Battery cracked leaked acid and stopped working. Even after providing voltage via jumper wires the on board computers prevented the car from being driven or taken out of park. Had to be towed on a flat bed.
18300 mi
US $20
Steering wheel radio buttons broke. Purchased a replace part from dealer and installed it myself.
Tire pressure monitoring system module failed. Module replaced by dealer.
68000 mi
US $150
Blower motor seized because of ice in the ventilation system. Blower motor resistor burned up and was replaced.
118593 mi
US $80
Fuse box in engine bay was corroded. Removed all fuses and relays and cleaned the parts and the electrical contacts in the fuse box with QD electronic cleaner. Replaced the front relay because of severe corrosion. Added foam filter to bottom of fuse box to prevent further corrosion.
21700 mi
The dealer performed TSB 13-3-19 which is modifying the wiring.
Problems included:
Lack of acceleration
Wrench light on
Was kinda choking when releasing the gas pedal The dealer performed TSB 13-3-19 which is modifying the wiring.
Problems included:
Lack of acceleration
Wrench light on
Was kinda choking when releasing the gas pedal
Everything covered by the warranty
77000 mi
US $350
Fan speed did not work on 2 or below.
95000 mi
US $400
Rear windows wouldn’t go down. Turn signal lever issues.
Traced issues further; battery failure made code pulls impossible. Replaced battery under warranty, no resolution.
64400 mi
US $100
Radio made load static noises and didn't work. Repaired under extended warranty.
61000 mi
US $180
Car demonstrated symptoms of starter problem, but it turned out to be the battery. Replaced battery.
27900 mi
Ford did not allow for winters in Canada. Snow and slush eroded a connector for one of the pedal sensors and the system light (drive train,transmission wrench light) came on and stayed on.
3000 mi
Bluetooth phone calls super noisy for the second part. Appears to be a faulty microphone unit.
Vents would freeze and lock up after 2 hours. Snow/ ice would blow into the cabin.
168020 mi
C $90
Reflash transmission chip after battery died
5000 mi
vehicle was hard to start in cold weather, and would not move when placed into gear. battery replaced and TSB 10-19-6--remove paint beneath ground, reprogram computer
32000 mi
US $200
AC Compressor replaced.
Noticed noise coming from the vehicle. Seemed louder on acceleration and up hills. Tech also heard noise and believed it to be coming from AC Compressor.
5000 mi
Owner noticed problem with starting/transmission; reported to dealer; dealer noted service bulletin on issue; car to dealer, dealer fixed; no charge to owner.
25420 mi
Common fuse issue replacement and new wire used for fuse behind rear passenger seat. There is a TSB out for this issue.
429000 mi
Audio system failed, made screeching noise, replaced.
408000 mi
After almost 3 years of driving 9-12 hour nights / 6 days a week, with the headlights on all night, my alternator finally gave up the ghost.
567000 mi
Starter quit. No warning, just quit. Half a million miles on the original so I'm not complaining. I am however complaining about Ford parts. Not one dealership in this state deems it necessary to keep a starter for a three-year-old car in stock.
635000 mi
US $35
Heater blower motor quit.
680000 mi
US $30
Factory horn quit after heavy rain. Replaced with a four-note horn from a 1971 Cadillac. Right side headlight bulb quit after heavy rain.
705000 mi
Replaced the a/c compressor for the FIRST TIME because it was getting a little noisy. Audio system failed again.
16200 mi
Clock was losing time. It needed a software update. Clock was losing time. Needed software update.
10540 mi
driver side window would intermitenttly not go up but
bounce back down then half way up several times
50220 mi
C $400
Battery had low voltage.Required boost.
When started/running transmission went into "limp mode" with 2 transmission codes held in computer
63240 mi
Malfunction indicator Lamp on(Service Engine Light). Vehicle did not behave different, but noticed increase in fuel consumption. Lamp went out with gas purchase next day. Dealer performed recall for fuse panel by replacing a fuse and cleaning fuse box of salt corrosion.
Gas gauge didn't go to full since car was delivered. Took until January for the dealership to get the OK to fix.
11700 mi
US $3
Car would not start. Used instructions from a known TSB for grounding issues to repair. Charged battery.
18000 mi
Left speaker started distorting strongly; speaker was replaced free of charge.
54500 mi
US $30
fan was not blowing on speed 1 or 2, but ok on 3 and 4. Replaced fan blower resistor with Motorcraft YH-1715 Blower Motor Resistor
113000 mi
SYNC/entertainment cluster only works randomly. I have had the problem for more than a year. I attempted to replace the head unit and it did not resolve the problem, so I sent it back. After connecting an OBDI reader, the problem seems to be connected to problems in the CAN-Bus. I have decided to live with it.
High beam non-functional on one side. Traced to corroded fuse. Replaced fuse.
2480 mi
gas tank sensor had to be replaced. service bulletin was issued but no one from the car dealership notified me. I read about it on this site. Now the gauge goes to the top and the readout on the dash includes another 150 litres.
3100 mi
the sync was not working with my cell phone .. a software update corrected this problem
5580 mi
the icon for 'low tire pressure' was on but all 4 tires were within the required range. Each individual tire had to be reset with some computerized equipment and the the icon went off. Big nuisance!
5000 mi
Starter made "klunk" sound when starting, engine ground needed to be cleaned and lubed for better contact after paint was ground off attachment point. Repaired as per TSB 10-19-6.
45000 mi
US $11
Car was starting harder than normal. Battery terminals need to be cleaned and lubed.
67000 mi
US $200
Blower fan speed had failed from 4 speeds to 2 speeds. Ballast resistor replaced, 4 fan speeds returned.
18000 mi
Starter was faulty, and damaged flywheel. Both starter and flywheel were replaced.
22200 mi
Loss of hill-start assist intermittently while driving was indicated on control cluster. Accompanied with a click noise from relays/fusebox in glove compartment.
10000 mi
Clock loses time - TSB 11-3-21; Updated software. The computer locked up during reflash. Took Ford and the dealer 2 days to get the computer to reboot. Everything works now.
39000 mi
Engine block heater failed
2000 mi
After you start the car, the sync button must be pressed 2 or more time to get it to work.
67000 mi
US $75
Replaced bad cruise control button
6000 mi
Fiesta made loud clicking noises during start-up. After a week of this, it wouldn't allow me to put into "drive" or "reverse." Repaired, per TSB. Several other Fiestas at this dealership already repaired per TSB.
6000 mi
Issue with Push Button ignition, engine sounded like it did not want to crank over on first attempt. Contacts repaired and transmission reflashed. Sync system updated as well.
3200 mi
Fuel gauge is defective and could not be repaired after replacing the fuel sender unit and updating the car's software. A new instrument cluster has been ordered to attempt, yet again, a fix to the problem. The fuel gauge never showed the correct volume of fuel in the gas tank. After replacing the fuel sensor without success at an earlier date, the dealer replaced the entire instrument cluster. Finally and thankfully, this fixed the problem!
11000 mi
air conditioning wouldn't blow out vents (could not replicate), center console USB inoperative (could not replicate), speedometer off 7 mph (could not diagnose, not calibration station)
9000 mi
display always shows 27 avg. mpg no matter how fast/slow car goes. Noticed on long, high speed trip. They reflashed and we'll see if repaired
17000 mi
Could no longer play audiobooks from iPod after updating to latest version of Sync. After seven unsuccessful attempts ended up switching to an iPhone, which works. Update: also works with a Nano.
3000 mi
Tsb 10-19-6 a hard start, no start, intermittent start
no automatic transmission engagement in Drive when shifting from Park to Drive. Clean ground. Reprogram the PCM to the latest calibration using IDS release 69.02 and higher.
12000 mi
Front in door speaker was vibrating at low frequencies
54000 mi
US $100
Driver rear power window failure
72000 mi
US $100
Air Conditioning stopped working when idle. Found secondary radiator fan was not working, replaced radiator fan. No engine overheat light never appeared.
17000 mi
My fuel tank never registered completely Full after a fill up. The fuel tank needed a new sensor. There is a TSB on this issue. The digital clock was losing 2-5 minutes per week. There is a TSB notice on this issue.
18000 mi
US $240
Engine light was on and transmission codes were reported. Turns out it was only the battery that needed to be replaced
Fuel gauge not reading full. The maximum reading on a full tank is 3/4. The service department forwarded a service note from the manufacturer stating the sensor unit is factory defective and that there is no solution at this time!
4340 mi
Fixed fuel guage. A number of attempts were made. Attempt to replace the fuel sender unit in August was disallowed by Ford. In early January, attempted a software update with no success and decided to replace the entire instrument cluster.
30000 mi
Sync module completely replaced because it wouldn't recognize bluetooth, USB after software update. Over 1-month wait to get a new Sync module due to backorder. Missed work because only a M-f/9-5 specialist could perform the repair.
69300 mi
US $500
Key fob no longer unlocked car, needed to be reprogrammed. This was not covered by warranty. Aftermarket number pad that unlocks drivers door no longer worked;repair attempt failed and it continues to be broken.also a faulty sensor.
82000 mi
Windshield wipers consistently failed when driving in the rain - wipers would stop mid-wipe and not restart for several minutes. Took multiple visits to diagnose - had to operate wipers in the dealer's car wash to replicate the problem. Finally diagnosed as a malfunction of the "body control module", which would intermittently stop sending power to the wipers when wet. Dealer replaced wiper motor first, misdiagnosing the problem. Total repairs (motor and junction box) was $1,100, but only the junction box ($650) was required to fix the problem. Key needed to be reprogrammed after full replacement of the body control module, as reported earlier. Only realized key wasn't locking/unlocking doors after driving off the lot.
17200 mi
Gas gauge not registering full at fill up
6000 mi
Speedomer reads 2.5mph fast at 50mph and 4.5 to 5mph fast at actual speed of 70mph. Ford states that the varience meets Ford standards and can not be calibrated.
8000 mi
starter motor replaced to stop oil leak at bottom of bell housing.
6000 mi
Vehicle will not go into Drive or Low. Cleaned grounds, reprogrammed PCM and TCM to latest calibration level per TSB 10-19-6, performed adaptive shift strategies and charged battery.
17000 mi
Fuel gage never reads full. Clock looses 2 minutes a week.
18000 mi
Fuel gage sending unit had to be replaced. Gage would never read full. Clock lost 1.5 minutes per week.
12000 mi
Blower for heat/defrost no longer working. TSB out for poss. of motor shorting out from debris due to no covering. Awaiting shipment of replacement motor...car sits at dealer because no motor available??? Update: now saying mid-March.
12000 mi
US $518
Repair finally made for design flaw on hood cowl causing water to drip onto blower motor for defrosters and heat. Factory warranty just ran out, extended warranty declined stating body part failure. Defrosters and heat work for now.
17000 mi
US $129
Original battery dead and "frozen" according to the store clerk who replaced it at the auto parts store.
38400 mi
Alternator not providing sufficient power to recharge battery, replace. Charging system indicator light on, non-essential accessory systems not functioning. Software for charging system needed to be updated following earlier alternator replacement.
13000 mi
Clock losing time, like a couple minutes a week, that got corrected when I went in for an oil change. I did report it, the tech had not heard of it but did find a service bulletin so its a known problem.
39000 mi
Audio Control module that includes hands free phone and satellite radio had to be replaced due to a defect that causes the system unstoppable popping noises in the speakers & interrupts audio.
16000 mi
Directional pad on left side of steering wheel began to wear out. Replacement sensor ordered and replaced over the following 2 days.
4340 mi
Sync Radio - The radio voice activation and USB port keep freezing up. The only way to clear is to reset. Dealer was to upgrade but claimed it would/could take hours and since a new version is to come out soon(????)I decided to wait.
8060 mi
Sync Radio kept freezing since new. Once reset it would work fine for a time but then freeze again. Seemed to be linked with USB and bluetooth. So far so good
36000 mi
Switch that opens the passenger side window stopped working.
38700 mi
Battery was dead after the car was parked for two weeks as we were out of town. Tested the battery and it had to be replaced.
2177 mi
full wiring harness and 3 computer modules replaced as well as pass side air bag. at 3500 km Check engine light and oil change needed indicated on info center, traction control light on intermittently as well as hill assist light on indicating that hill assist not available all at 3511 km.
35300 mi
Car would not start.
36000 mi
Battery cell broke
1800 mi
Reprogram key fob
44640 mi
C $300
Car wouldn't start - replaced battery
14920 mi
Sync update
28520 mi
TSB for incorrect service-now-light
31620 mi
C $400
OIl change and tires. Clock TSB update
6180 mi
car would not start, towed to dealership, in shop for 11 days, waiting for modem that runs the transmission to be replaced.
15000 mi
Whilst trying to fix gear changing problem, mechanic broke the passenger side power window switch. Then installed it backwards. Took it back the next day for him to do it properly. Passenger side speaker crackled when in use. Fixed on second attempt after dealer "could not hear the problem".
5000 mi
Passenger side rear window would not roll all the way up.
37400 mi
No audio from front passenger speaker after previous dealer repair. Dealer reattached a speaker wire.
56000 mi
US $30
Replaced blower motor resistor.
110000 mi
US $40
Replaced non-working horn
8800 mi
The digital clock was losing about 30 sec a week. Reflash the new software and it is fixed.
Loud noise coming from engine bay, service rep told me to bring in ASAP cause it was timing belt & covered under warranty. Ended being alternator bearing & not covered & would cost $850 plus rental car. Did not get it done at Ford!
82200 mi
US $3
Ford painted all grounds. Car was stalling, lights were glitchy & Service Engine lights would come on & off with different codes. Would have wasted my time going to Ford!
94500 mi
I located & cleaned 4 grounds on car but dont think problem was corrected. Warmer weather has helped. My drivers window switch works properly again, and car only shut down once in July. Will look for additional grounds when I have time.
142900 mi
US $20
Drivers high beam stopped working & new bulb didnt work, checked fuses & entire fuse box was corroded & full of dust. Vacuumed & chipped at fuse box & tried to remove fuses, almost all fuses broke when removing. Problem w/fuse box design.
141000 mi
US $20
Headlight out again, new bulb & of course it was fuses again. Fuse box was dusty but not corroded, fuse came out & new went in after vacuuming & dialectric grease. I have to redesign fuse box!
200000 mi
US $150
Wiring & fuse box on car wouldn't allow vehicle to run, replaced entire fuse box & wire harness from newer vehicle at junk yard.
Car is running great just need to adjust some plugs for ABS & drivers door, Ford changed wire layout between years.
50840 mi
C $35
Blower resistor replaced, low speed on the fan didn't work anymore
83000 mi
US $500
corroded main engine harness from leaking OEM battery
19000 mi
Replaced horn and fixed clock losing time by upgrading firmware.
67800 mi
US $450
Replaced alternator.
29000 mi
Leaking water into passenger compartment
620 mi
One speaker did not sound good. Dealer replaced and now stereo is good.
6200 mi
Bluetooth not working. Sync would not activate.
49200 mi
US $350
Ventilation blower would only work on the higher settings, not lower settings. The blower fan had to be replaced.
52000 mi
US $900
Replaced battery -- it was 6 years old and failed cranking current test
56000 mi
US $150
Ventilation: after parking outside in very cold temperatures, the servo that changes between inside and outside air was damaged and developed a clicking sound, and had to be replaced to fix the sound.
37000 mi
Fan would not blow except on highest setting, replaced fan resistor
15000 mi
Clock was losing 5-10 minutes per week. Technician found TSB related to it and reprogrammed computer.
5000 mi
gas gauge not reading to full detent, new sensor installed whilst car got first oil change.
52700 mi
US $100
A sound speaker was replaced. The $100 represents my deductible from my extended warranty. I was told the repair would have been about $300.
Vehicle wouldnt start at times or wouldnt move when put in drive. Grounds cleaned according to TSB, reprogrammed PCM & clutch adaptive learning routines. Wipers work, then didnt turn off, parked in wrong positions. Switch, motor and wiring repaired, reinstalled.
