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Chart based on 128 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2019 Ford Fiesta 4dr Hatch
9100 mi
Recurrent oil leak from camshaft cover. New sealant.
Took 3 visits to main dealer before they found the cause of the oil leak - initially misdiagnosed it as crankshaft oil seal leak - removed gearbox to replace oil seal and damaged a mounting which had to be replaced.
Bracket supporting muffler had broken on one side and needed to be replaced.
77000 mi
Coolant level sensor indicated "low" by illuminating "Check Drivetrain" light on dash. Topped off coolant and was OK.
32000 mi
Low on coolant
15440 mi
check engine light
17760 mi
CEL P219a. Nothing was done. They told me to go back to the dealer once the light came back up again.
36580 mi
Cel: p219a Faulty fuel injector
2000 mi
Bent heat shield was hitting RF brake backing plate on sharp right turns. Dealer returned heat shield to correct position.
23000 mi
US $469
replaced damaged emmissions evaporator. Evaporator is in a very exposed and vulnerable position underneath the trunk floor.
8500 mi
US $290
Had to replace belt tensioner.
50000 mi
US $140
Coolant level was dropping. Dealer pressure checked cooling system and detected no leaks. Coolant level was maxed in fluid reservoir by the dealer to help provide a buffer if the level dropped again.
35000 mi
MIL with code P007B, dealer diagnosed and replaced Intercooler Outlet Temperature sensor, code recurred. Dealer checked wiring harness, on advice of Corporate tech hotline they replaced ECM, problem solved. (car ran fine entire time)
Engine pinging at throttle tip in around 2k RPM. No repairs were made. 2nd Trip for Engine Pinging at light throttle 2k RPM. No repairs made. Dealer cannot duplicate and also showed FORD documentation that slight pinging will occur with 1.0 Ecoboost motor. B.S.
8700 mi
Engine is still pinging under light throttle
19000 mi
Engine pinging at throttle tip in at 2100 RPM
84000 mi
US $75
This entry is related to the previous water pump repair. I have determined that there is another leak possibly from a different location or component. Update 02/22: later went away on its own.
39000 mi
A stud for connecting the flex pipe to the exhaust broke. The other stud held the exhaust together and there were no leaks. It happened at 37,000miles and the dealer would not warranty it. I drilled out the stud and replaced the stud myself
56000 mi
Head gasket failed. Whole engine and turbo replaced under warranty. Still in shop. Warranty coverage was amazing. A whole new engine and turbocharger installed free of cost.
Overall, very happy with Ford Fiesta SFO.
Key would not turn, had car towed. Told key was worn out, key replaced.
84000 mi
Coolant levels are low. This has happened for a couple years, the coolant level goes down slowly over time, more than usual. The dealer has seen and acknowledged this issue, but can find no leak. So, they gave me some antifreeze and sent me home.
Vehicle has had slow loss of coolant since purchased new. Took vehicle to two different dealers and neither could find the leak. I put car on jack stands and found that water pump was leaking. Dealer confirmed and replaced water pump. Vehicle had slow loss of coolant since purchased new. Took vehicle to two different dealers and neither could find the leak. I put car on jack stands and found that water pump was leaking. Dealer confirmed and replaced water pump.
46700 mi
US $600
Cooling system had slow leak since vehicle was purchased new. In February 2014, the water pump was replaced. In October 2014, water pump started leaking again. Water pump was replaced again in February 2015.
114000 mi
US $150
Whenever the weather was cold and damp, it was very difficult to fill the gas tank without the fuel pump shutting off prematurely. The fresh air line assembly was replaced and this seems to have fixed the problem.
115000 mi
US $250
Water pump had slow leak. Replaced water pump, thermostat, radiator hoses, heater hoses, oil cooler hoses, and serpentine belt. Belt was worn, rest preventive.
123000 mi
US $100
Cooling fan on radiator started making a load growling noise. Replaced radiator fan assembly.
Gasket between the engine and transaxle was weeping oil, not enough to leave drops on the driveway, but enough that I noticed. Ford refused to fix the problem.
61000 mi
US $600
Radiator fan failed to spin
58500 mi
Odd noise in electrical motor for radiator fan
73100 mi
Replaced gas pedal, no resolution. TCM/PCM still showing codes, but not reproducible at shop. Emissions warranty runs out at 80k miles, will likely not get item PCM replaced under warranty.
Felt like the engine was missing slightly but only with cruise control. Throttle became non-responsive only once for about a minute at highway speed. Replaced throttle body motor.
447000 mi
US $60
Discover pinhole leak in coolant recovery tank. Engine still ran normal temperature. No warning of a problem. Closer look revealed spider cracks. Replaced tank and topped off coolant.
161000 mi
New catalytic converter and both O2 sensors due to repeated emissions codes for the past three months, light was annoying. Sensors 37.99 ea off RockAuto, used cat $100 off ebay. Found first oil leak at front main seal. 1 very small drop of oil.
478000 mi
US $85
Excessive vibrations coming from radiator cooling fan. Easy fix, just don't wait until it comes apart and ruins your radiator, then it gets expensive!
698000 mi
US $311
Lost power to fuel pump. Body control module failed. Part not in stock and was shipped overnight.
763000 mi
US $42
Camshaft position sensor was throwing a code. Noticed fuel mileage wasn't as good as it had been.
13000 mi
US $64
Grinding of gears when I accelerated. Car hesitates. clicks in and out of gears when I am at the lower speeds.
34000 mi
US $45
Routine car maintenance but mechanic discovered that oil drain plug was stripped. Only ford dealers have worked on this car so it was done by a ford mechanic.
2000 mi
Much lower mileage than advertised (25 mpg with careful driving, mix, mostly city). Was told mileage would improve by around 2000 miles. Now more than 2000 has improved, 26-28 in heavy city traffic, 35 mpg overall mix of city and hwy.
5000 mi
Car would not move forward while transmission in Drive. Car was able to move in reverse.
22000 mi
stuttering acceleration especially at low speeds (bad fuel mapping?) said to be on dealer notice of issues; fixed(?!) by reprogramming main computer
49000 mi
US $700
Drive belt was cracking
22000 mi
Code PU29F -- vacuum leak detection module failed. New part installed under warranty.
they replaced bad sensor and re-programed the computer...problem solved.
3000 mi
Love car but powershift trans. sometimes makes noise when shifting and shifts roughly at low speeds. Second reflash per TSB. Low speeds rough shift largely gone but some grind or chatter noise at shifts still evident, mostly when air is on.
4000 mi
The dealer stated the new radiator did not come with a cap on a tube so they used my old one. It blew off, car overheated again.
4000 mi
Car often failed to start or the throttle would not respond. The car was never fixed we had to sue Ford for the Lemon Law and won! This car is terrible and we hope no one buys this car!
Replace Serpentine Belt (only). This vehicle does not have a serpentine belt tensioner
115000 mi
US $1500
New PCM needed in order to clear smog; also needed to buy and reprogram new keys
117000 mi
US $600
Multiple overheats, losing coolant; mechanic replaced the freeze plug and valve cover. Parts were approx $300 and labor was approx $300. I am still losing coolant, but haven't identified the source of the leak.
37000 mi
Engine would shut off while driving due to system computer software glitch. Update: software update failed, replaced PCM.
39000 mi
Car would shut off while driving due to software problem. Initially unsuccessful. Turns out that the new PCM wasn't properly installed.
62900 mi
Turning the key in the ignition produced no effect (car wouldn't turn on, engine wouldn't turn over).
11000 mi
Replaced engine block heater. TSB. Some Fiesta's have had failures, so Ford is replacing all of them. If a failure occurs, causes loss of coolant.
46700 mi
Service engine now light. Still not fixed. I think it was caused by replacing steering shaft or transmision removal. Been in several times, replaced parts twice. Still not fixed.
56800 mi
Check engine light went on, went off a few days later. Hasn't been on since.
Ignition switch was eating keys and near failure. Replaced.
68200 mi
Clutch replacement 2nd time. repaired no charge. Courtesy car supplied
121000 mi
US $300
After replacing clutch pack in December, car had noticeable vibration even at idle, which wasn't there before. Original repair was for shuddering/slipping clutch, car drove fine otherwise. Dealer replaced motor mount at my cost, and replaced clutch pack again under repair warranty. My opinion is some mechanics are not following procedure for these repairs. Hard to believe the clutch was causing vibration, it shifted fine. In any case, after second attempt to repair it's working excellent again.
95000 mi
Replaced the coolant fan motor. Replaced the throttle body. These two repairs would have been $600 without the 5/100 powertrain warranty.
111000 mi
US $1100
Overheating
90000 mi
US $38
The previous oil change, whoever put in the drain plug (it was Speedee Oil Change in Redwood City) stripped it and put some sort of caulking to seal a leak. This different shop needed an air wrench to remove it, and then put in a new plug. The plug was $38... for $5 part, but that's OK - I couldn't remove the damned thing.
46000 mi
Water pump was wobbling a little, they said the water pump shaft was not straight. Water pump pulley was out of round, replaced with new one.
4000 mi
Engine RPM rhythmically goes up and down 200 RPM when under load between 40 and 50 mph on occasion. Not a serious problem and rare. Updated software per TSB that did not quite match the symptoms. Did not fix the problem.
10000 mi
Check engine light came on - TSB: 10-24-10 Replaced NVLD module assembly
34000 mi
CEL came on and would not clear. They were not able to find the cause. Shop cleared it but it came back on within a few blocks. I cleared it myself with an UltraGauge the next day and it has not come back.
37000 mi
The car has on 3 separate occasions, had difficulty fueling up. It will take anywhere from .1 to .3 gallons until fuel runs up the filler neck and shuts off the pump lever. It will repeat this for the entire fill up. Parts are on order.
83000 mi
US $400
Fuel fill system has failed for the 3rd time. $400 is what it would cost to have the dealership replace the parts out of warranty
9880 mi
Check Engine light (MIL) lit up after start. Called local Ford dealer immediately, scheduled to see shop 2 days after. Light still light on trip to shop. Shop pulled code, check EVAP, order fuel filler neck. Await parts arrival. Evap Cannister installed. No further problems
18000 mi
computer module gave false
27000 mi
Check engine light came on. Repair covered by TSB.
18000 mi
PCM/TCM update
18200 mi
Cylinder misfire observed during test drive after update. Replaced coil pack, but misfire returned. Reprogrammed module.
8000 mi
Check engine light came on and stayed on. Smoke test revealed leak in EVAP system. Easy-fill capless system taken apart, cleaned, and reassembled. Code removed.
28000 mi
Car would not start and towed to local Ford dealer. car started for them the next morning. they ran tests and found nothing wrong. re-cleaned grounds per TSB( had been done once already)and found one ground they missed the first time.
2000 mi
4 times auto trans didn't engage in drive or low. 3 times motor started rough,ran ragged,wouldn't accelerate. One time attempts to start motor discharged battery. Dealer cleaned motor ground connection; reprogramed PCM & TCM per TSB 10-19-6
3300 mi
Dealer change oil and filter 1500 miles ago. Oil filter came loose.
67000 mi
US $75
Fixed exhaust leak
3100 mi
first gear had been jerky for the beginning . I complained many times but nothing was done. I threatened legal action and after a couple of test drives and an adjustment to the transmission software it is running perfectly.
5580 mi
when I put my Fiesta in 'downhill assist' it went into neutral, engine roared and then leaped forward. The motor was racing but it was like being in neutral with your foot on the gas. The software was updated. The gas gauge was also reset.
1000 mi
All of the fluid leaked out of the transmission without any kind of notice from check engine lite or vehicle health report. Car made loud noise going uphill and after parked in garage noticed a large puddle of fluids on floor. Replaced transmission.
1000 mi
MPG was getting worse, starting harder during very cold weather. Early build auto and I heard there was a problem with a TSB and early builds. I took it in for reflash which was done along with cleaning of the grounds car runs great now
10000 mi
Car exhibited "hard" start & "klunk" noise prior to starting since the weather got cold. Was made aware of a TSB re: this issue and had appt. on 12/8/10 for repair. Car ended up being towed because it wouldn't go into "D."
The grounding wire for the engine was too short & had to be replaced, indeed for all models produced around this time. The short wire caused the engine to stumble when starting the vehicle. The dealership replaced the wire & updated the PCM
2000 mi
Starter Bendix was over-lubricated: appeared to be an oil leak when grease melted & dripped from engine bellhousing. Disassembled, cleaned, reassembled.
3000 mi
Check engine light came on at 2,525 miles. Took to dealer who said the code for the alert was gross evaporation from unknown source. Thought perhaps some fuel evaporated in tank. No repairs, just cleared light.
1000 mi
Reprogram PCM and TCM per TSB
49000 mi
US $100
TSB which reprogrammed the shifting pattern of the automated manual tranmission
65544 mi
US $100
Car was idling bad would die at stop. Throttle Body was sticking, replaced Throttle body. Throttle body found to be sticking, replaced.
7000 mi
Initially, car cranked / would not start. Once started, auto transmission would not engage reverse. Entered reverse after repeated attempts, once underway it did not shift properly, could not drive over 30mph. Towed. Dealer applied TSB.
13300 mi
Brief intermittent Check Engine Light observed a few days before routine service. Dealer service mechanic identified self-test fault P013A, replaced Heated Exhaust Gas O2 (HEGO) sensor. No other symptoms. No cost.
78000 mi
US $100
Fuel vapor leak detection system sensor failed. Impacts ability to pass emissions inspection. Dealer has replacement part on backorder, managed to get existing sensor to work briefly to pass inspection, still waiting for part to be available.
76500 mi
US $250
Part finally came in for fuel vapor leak detection system. Installed quickly, no problem since.
6700 mi
Very small amount of oil dripping from bell housing. Dealer states lubricant from starter motor is the cause and has ordered new starter motor.
check engine light came on and then went off. took to dealer to make sure no problems existed.
9000 mi
dealership indicated the code they saw when diagnosed would not fix according to the procedure set in place; they called the Ford hotline and were told to "overlay the wiring harness."
14000 mi
service engine light was displayed on dash. took to dealer was advised needed to order part. tsb 11-8-6 repair performed.
37820 mi
replace pcm, fuel canister vap
89900 mi
C $600
replace water pump and drive belt
10230 mi
No response to push button start. Caused by a faulty emissions module in the gas filler neck. The emissions fault wouldn't let it start. The car was towed and when the new module was put in, away it went. No response to push button start
13000 mi
Had several instances of Check Engine light coming on. Took into dealer and it was a "throttle body error" Replaced several electrical connectors and a tube under a Technical Service Bulletin so there was no charge.
24180 mi
C $475
Check Engine light was on. Service determined it was an O2 sensor. Parts were ordered and replaced.
1800 mi
Erratic and dangerous gear shifts again. Sudden surge/stall due to transmission being in unsuitable gear. Unexpected gear change - hunting. Reflash didn't help.
9000 mi
ongoing transmission shifting noise problem. They reflashed (again) and are now calling in Ford tech person.
33300 mi
Took car to dealership for check engine light, found the NVLD (natural vacuum leak detection) sensor faulty and replaced per TSB. Problem fixed under warranty.
The grounding wire was too short. When the car was started at the dealership a second time, the engine stumbled and the 'check engine' light appeared and remained solid. As it turns out, a longer grounding wire resolved the problem.
30500 mi
Radiator leaked
36000 mi
US $65
Push button start timed out cranking engine. Engine sounded horrible while cranking. Dealer found nothing wrong.
1000 mi
This is a known issue with Ford's new 6-speed "manually" shifted automatic transmission. The shifting was horrendous and unsafe to drive. The car would lurch and shift erratically. The flash update to the software has mostly addressed it.
8800 mi
There was an update to the stock software that improved transmission performance and feel.
US $75
Check engine light for evaporative emissions system. TSB. Dealer charged $75 for diagnosis and attempted to screw me by requiring that I pay to replace fuel lines before they'd replace module for free. After resetting light twice it has not returned.
4500 mi
transmission, updated software, still shifts weird, with noises
37680 mi
C $57
Oxygen sensor.
39020 mi
Catalytic converter.
6200 mi
Module that runs the transmission was remanufactured to create a sealed unit. Stops working due to road dust getting into the unit.
Fiesta has misfire, changed spark plugs but no change. Faulty code P0420, pending codes P0054 & P0300.
131000 mi
US $50
Bad throttle body, replaced with used throttle body from junk yard & corrected all issues. I also changed MAP sensor (new) with no affect on car. I had P0068 & P0300 code.
165700 mi
US $100
Bad O2 sensor & trying to find the right one was a challenge. Was getting bad mileage before service engine light came on. 35 MPG. Will change this weekend.
200000 mi
US $150
Rear engine mount (torque arm) broke & damage exhaust header with cat. converter, replaced full exhaust (used) from engine to tail pipe & made new motor mount.
216000 mi
US $300
Head gasket blew, installed a newer motor from junk yard with 47k on it, 3 days later same thing happened.
216000 mi
US $25
Blew head gasket on newer motor, think its Fords fuse box
33700 mi
Radiator losing fluid. Small of antifreeze in car. Update: temporary issue, cleared up on its own.
26300 mi
Tiny leak in water pump detected by dealer during annual service. Replaced under warranty.
41500 mi
US $450
Engine control module sensor failed, causing Check Engine to come on. Car continued to operate normally but the module had to be replaced. The CE came on when a service station did a checkup on the car, it is possible they caused it.
42700 mi
Dealer found a subtle water pump leak I had not noticed, and replaced the water pump without charge. No symptoms I had noticed (not even a noise).
I'm not sure what warranty covered this.
26040 mi
$400
Dirty throttle body. Car stalled at idle.
Cleansing and reprogramming
14860 mi
some issue with the oxygen sensor or something? According to the Tech, it was a known issue and replaced without question.
16700 mi
Evaporation canister replaced under warranty
24180 mi
Was losing coolant, found leak and fixed.
4000 mi
Oxygen sensor replaced
9300 mi
Replace valve cover gasket and tighten to stop small oil leak
