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Ford Fiesta repairs by problem area

Engine (21%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (25%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (6%)

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Ford Fiesta body repair cost distribution

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$100 - $499 (3%)

< $100 (97%)

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2018 Ford Fiesta 4dr Sedan

120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

2000 mi After purchasing the vehicle new and driving it home, noticed that the spare tire well had about a gallon of water in it. The well cover was also wet. Sponged out the water and dried out the cover. Checked the trunk lid, rear window, and wheel wells for leaks but found none. Apparently, the dealer spilled water in the trunk during the detailing of the vehicle but cannot confirm this. The cover warped and the carpet is delaminating from the fiber board. Dealer has ordered a new cover. 

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2015 Ford Fiesta 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 197hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

49000 mi Not yet repaired. Driver's side mirror rattle developed about 3K miles ago. Irritating but not worth the effort to fix -- yet. 

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2015 Ford Fiesta 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 180hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

22940 mi Loose wiring harness in roof causing rattle. 
35960 mi Sunroof continued to squeak, dealer cleaned and lubricated weather stripping. 

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2015 Ford Fiesta 4dr Hatch

120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

25800 mi Plastic chrome flaking 

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2014 Ford Fiesta 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 197hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

36500 mi Rattle from dash 
2480 mi Foot vent extension needed to be reattached as it came loose. 

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2014 Ford Fiesta 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 123hp 1.0L I3 5-speed manual FWD

12000 mi Rain gutter trim on roof peeled away from body. Replaced body trim on roof.  
3000 mi Paint on underside of rear spoiler was damaged, probably during installation at factory or port of entry. 
34000 mi Plastic chrome trim on drink holder in center console peeling off. 

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2014 Ford Fiesta 4dr Hatch

120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

4700 mi Driver's seat was squeaking. 
8000 mi Window is rattling, center console is squeaking. 
16000 mi Dashboard HVAC vent rattling. Center console rattling. The dealer claims to have fixed it by replacing some parts, but both rattles still persist. 

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2013 Ford Fiesta 4dr Sedan

120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

33500 mi Pawl spring tab broke on side door latch, covered by a recall 

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2013 Ford Fiesta 4dr Sedan

120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

13100 mi Rattle in door panel and dash. Update: initial repair unsuccessful, later fixed by taping something. 

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2013 Ford Fiesta 4dr Hatch

120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

12000 mi Recall reprogramming of transmission, replace window seals, replaced back hatch door cover that warped in the sun. Replaced plastic dip on window trim that bubbled. Has to go back for latch replacement. Recall 
19500 mi Mirror scratched 
26000 mi Driver's side door mirror vibrates and disrupts visibility. They replaced the mirror assembly, it didn't fix the problem. They refused to do anything else stating that it didn't prevent operating the vehicle and replacing the door was unreasonable. Parcel shelf bracket broke. Dealer refused to fix it on warranty. 

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2012 Ford Fiesta 4dr Sedan

120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

118593 mi

US $80
When replacing shift cables on a previous repair, noticed that the frame bracket that straddles the exhaust was severely rusted. Purchased new bracket, primed and painted it with Rustoleum, and installed it. 

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2012 Ford Fiesta 4dr Hatch

120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

20460 mi There was a crack formed on the left side mirror. Took it back to the dealer and got checked. Next week I was told that it's under warranty, so I took it back and got it fixed. 
22300 mi Plastic Clip on Tonneau cover came off and needed to be reattached. 

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2011 Ford Fiesta

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2011 Ford Fiesta 4dr Sedan

120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

4000 mi Both rear pass door moldings were falling off.  The seat was burnt while they had it. 
23000 mi Inside rubber door seal was peeling from rear driver door near window. Repaired under warranty by dealer. Seal failed again at same spot within a week and dealer glued it down on return trip. That seems to have done the trick. 
12000 mi

US $10
Weather stripping came loose on RR door. New weather gasket installed. Weather stripping came loose on LR door, Parts ordered. 
13000 mi Dealer replaced LR door weather stripping, came loose next day. Restuck weather stripping- still holding. 
15396 mi Re-Secure rear bumper cover (loose bolts) 
18870 mi Left Front Wheel: Adjust and re-install clips in splash shield assembly. (missing bolts) Front Bumper Assembly: Re-seat and secure front grill. (missing bolts) 
34680 mi Headlight housing burning on left headlight. Unit replaced under warranty 
21700 mi Rear window seal falling off. 
30900 mi Vibration/rubbing noise near front vent window. 
40000 mi Vibration never fixed. Twice they stuffed some double-sided tape into the crack and told me there was nothing else they could do. I ended up folding a piece of paper over several times and stuffing it in. Worked but looked ridiculous. 
20080 mi Drivers side mirror has a minor jitter or vibration from the glass itself. Noticeable over rough or uneven road surfaces. 
14980 mi Drivers side mirror has a minor jitter or vibration from the glass itself. Noticeable over rough or uneven road surfaces. 
10800 mi Rear door weatherstripping needed new adhesive application. Covered under TSB. 

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2011 Ford Fiesta 4dr Sedan

120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

35000 mi Door insulation on both front doors became detached in places; was replaced. 
17700 mi

US $35
Slight wind noise from rear driver side door. Door seal was replaced under warranty. 
5200 mi driver's side rear passenger window weatherstripping needed glue 
18300 mi Rear door window seals again flapping. New TSB. Warranty repair; no cost. 

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2011 Ford Fiesta 4dr Hatch

120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

36000 mi Drivers side reflector loose 
15000 mi loose fabric trim under passenger dash 
4000 mi Thumping noise in rear of vehicle while driving over uneven pavement at low speed. 
1860 mi the vinyl strip about the drivers side window was peeling on delivery .. I have been to the shop 3 times to have it repaired and each time there has been a problem with the part and it has had to be returned...not repaired as of today 
2480 mi the covers for the 12 volt plug-ins on the console did not stay closed. Both front and back. The total plug-ins were replaced not just the lids. The console was damaged by the repair person. Outcome pending. 
3100 mi the rear shelf panel on the right side of the cargo area was split. the piece along with the trim was replaced 
16300 mi Weatherstrips peeling off from both rear doors 
2800 mi Rattle in interior drivers door handle at highway speeds, goes away if you grip handle. Dealer verified noises and removed door trim panel and applied felt tape to area behind handle and switches. Road tested and noises are gone. 
2000 mi Door edge trim peeling off. 
25000 mi No water had leaked, but the weatherstripping on the rear passenger door was coming loose. 
28800 mi

US $60
Both rear doors weather stripping was coming off. 
32860 mi Broken piece of trim in liftgate hinge. 
43400 mi Replaced driver leather seat cover upper portion. 
5500 mi 2" of seal around left rear door came loose. Dealer replaced entire upper door seal under warranty. 2" of seal around left rear door came loose. Dealer replaced entire upper door seal under warranty. 
23699 mi

US $165
Trim at bottom of rear passenger side widow is coming loose at the front. Causing vinyl strip on door to bunch up at bottom. Replaced the trim piece. Did nothing about the bunching vinyl. 
12000 mi Fuse panel near driver's right foot not clipped properly, so panel would periodically detach from the center console. mechanic said a clip was missing, fixed easily. 
59000 mi Rubber lining around the rear driver-side window began to pull away from its setting; dealer needed to replace the rubber lining. 
4500 mi air leak in moonroof, replaced seal 
8000 mi water leak, interior musty and moldy 
10000 mi replace head liner and carpet ordered new seat cushions 
21000 mi weather strip on both rear windows coming off 
22400 mi strip still coming loose 
24000 mi weather strips on rear windows coming loose, finally glued it myself 
26000 mi Damage from water leak never fully repaired. 
9000 mi Rattling noise coming from passenger side dash. Dealer said it was coming from the mounts of the coolant tank. Adjustments made and noise has mostly gone away. May need to be revisited. 
16000 mi Weatherstrip on both rear doors began falling off again. Dealer ordered replacement parts and work was completed over the next 2 days. 
5000 mi

US $10
Center cap for alloy wheel fell off and lost. I purhcased a new one and installed ($10) - not covered by Warr. 

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2011 Ford Fiesta 4dr Hatch

120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

15000 mi Weatherstripping along leading edge of rear windows on both sides of car tearing and coming loose. TSB 11-2-17 addressed problem, weatherstripping replaced. 
7000 mi weather stripping came off on driver side rear door 
22940 mi Door seal loose and repaired under warranty 
19980 mi

C $79
Replaced weather stripping around door. 
45000 mi water in hatch area. missing body plug installed 
65000 mi

US $350
Rear hatch seal developed leak. Carpet on right rear foot well was over an inch deep after a moderate rainstorm. Interior carpet removed and dried seal replaced. Ford customer service paid all but extended warranty deductable. 
19800 mi Passenger door gasket failed. New gaskets installed. 

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