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Expensive Ford Fiesta repairs by problem area
Engine (22%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (43%)
Brakes and Traction Control (13%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (4%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 23 repairs.
Ford Fiesta repair cost distribution
$2500+ (21%)
$1000 - $2499 (79%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2015 Ford Fiesta 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 197hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 87000 mi US $650 |
HVAC control panel that selected heat/vent/deforst was replaced. |
| 87000 mi US $3000 |
front rotors, pads & (1) brake caliper replaced ABS valve body replaced |
2014 Ford Fiesta 4dr Sedan
120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 37000 mi US $1500 |
Transmission broke |
| 38000 mi US $400 |
Battery cables bad corrosion caused ecm to throw code. Dealership blamed the battery saying it was leaking acid. |
2014 Ford Fiesta 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 197hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 67000 mi US $437 |
replaced wheel axle bearing |
| 73000 mi US $744 |
pads, rotors and calipers replaced |
| 75000 mi US $270 |
tie rod end was replaced |
| 79000 mi US $1725 |
steering column was clunking and was replaced |
| 93760 mi US $381 |
replaced brake pads and rotors |
| US $168 | Left rear caliper slider had become jammed causing uneven rotor wear. Replaced both rear rotors and pads, lubed sliders. Not covered under warranty. Dealer blames new formula road brine state is using. "we see a lot of this since the change" |
| 67000 mi US $1400 |
failing input shaft bearing (a known issue with this transmission) shed metal into transmission. Even though car was out of powertrain warranty period Ford agreed to pay 2/3rds cost of transmission replacement. Part took a week to arrive, dealer installed quickly. |
2014 Ford Fiesta 4dr Hatch
120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD
| 101500 mi US $100 |
Replaced clutch pack. Water pump replaced. |
| 129000 mi US $147 |
Replaced broken serpentine belt |
| 154000 mi US $1100 |
Clutch pack replaced |
2012 Ford Fiesta 4dr Sedan
120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| 62000 mi US $1300 |
rear shock absorber leaking Front engine seal leaking water pump leaking |
2012 Ford Fiesta 4dr Sedan
120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 670 mi US $200 |
Throwout bearing squeal started day after car was purchased. After throwout bearing was replaced, squeal returned next day. Was told to wait until redesigned throwout bearing/slave cylinder assembly was available before replacing again. Left front brake caliper seized after repair of throwout bearing. |
| 6820 mi US $500 |
Tire pressure monitoring system module failed. Module replaced by dealer. |
| 8890 mi US $2200 |
Throwout bearing replaced with redesigned part. During repair, unusual wear found on clutch and flywheel. Clutch, pressure plate and flywheel also replaced, but at my cost. |
| 17773 mi US $500 |
One of the slides on the right front caliper was not properly lubricated at factory. Relubricated slides and installed new slide seals on both sides. Also replaced front rotors, pads, and clips on both sides. When throwout bearing was replaced by dealer, one of the CV axles was damaged, a differential seal was ruptured, and the carrier bearing shield was not reinstalled. Both CV axles, both differential seals, and the shield were replaced. |
| 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. Since purchased new, the vehicle had clunking noise from front passenger side when temperature went below 15 F. Dealer determined that right front strut was defective. Both struts were replaced. |
| 63000 mi US $110 |
Had a clunking noise from trunk area when driving over bumps in road. Purchased new rear shocks. Left rear shock was found to be leaking oil when removed from vehicle. |
| 68000 mi US $150 |
Blower motor seized because of ice in the ventilation system. Blower motor resistor burned up and was replaced. |
| 114000 mi US $150 |
Shifter was making a squeaking noise. When the car was not driven for a few days, it would become difficult to shift gears. The shifter was replaced, but this did not fix the problem. The shift cable assembly was replaced a couple of weeks later, and this stopped the squeaking and made the shifting much easier. 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. |
| 125000 mi US $600 |
During the annual inspection, the mechanic noticed that the rear shocks were leaking. The shocks were replaced with new aftermarket shocks. |
2011 Ford Fiesta
Engine not specified
| 8000 mi US $3500 |
Problems with powershift auto transmission. Clutch system had to be replaced completly, but the problem is still there. The motor fan stop working |
2011 Ford Fiesta 4dr Sedan
120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| 138700 mi US $265 |
Transmission would flip flop between 1st and 2nd in stop and go traffic. ECM and TCM were reprogrammed and problem was solved. |
| 234700 mi US $1296 |
Electric power assist motor quit requiring replacement and reflash of main computer. |
| 304000 mi US $115 |
Replaced noisy fuel pump. |
| 347000 mi US $600 |
Removed powershift transmission and replaced dual clutch pack. It took a month to get the part from Ford. |
| 555000 mi US $600 |
Clutch lost friction, replaced entire transmission with a used one because it was cheaper and easier to get at the time than just a clutch. The last clutch I ordered took a month to get from Ford. |
| 605000 mi US $200 |
The last throw out bearing I put in has had a steady whine to it but after 60,000 miles it hasn't changed pitch so we'll wait and see. |
| 698000 mi US $311 |
Lost power to fuel pump. Body control module failed. Part not in stock and was shipped overnight. |
| 740000 mi US $170 |
Carrier bearing on right side driveshaft (original) was developing a slight vibration above 50mph. Replaced driveshaft and vibration dissappeared |
| 753000 mi US $900 |
Clutch began slipping when hot. Pulled transmission and replaced DCT's clutch unit. |
| 758000 mi US $225 |
Worn front struts. Replaced both struts and mounts. |
| 54300 mi US $3000 |
would shift poorly |
2011 Ford Fiesta 4dr Sedan
120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 75000 mi US $200 |
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. |
2011 Ford Fiesta 4dr Hatch
120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| 102300 mi US $1000 |
Loud grinding noise from transmission. Dealer state broken washer allowing gears to rub together, replaced output shaft assembly. An accident might have caused this, as car was hit at rf wheel nine months earlier. |
| 116000 mi US $2250 |
Rear right window would not roll up reliably, window track/guide replaced. $250. Replaced clutch pack. Replaced under warranty in May 2016, but started exhibiting shuddering and slipping within a year. Unfortunately, Ford extended warranty would not pay for a second time since car passed 100,000 miles. We will see if this repair holds up throughout the year. $2000. Edit: Noticed car had vibration, dealer said it may need to break in. I waited a few months and problem seemed to get worse (or I became more sensitive and annoyed). Took back to dealer to fix. Info in April trip record. |
| 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. |
| 65000 mi US $130 |
No crank on attempted start. [battery] |
| 111000 mi US $1100 |
Overheating Front brake pads and rotors in need of replacement |
| 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 US $1100 |
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. |
2011 Ford Fiesta 4dr Hatch
120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 115000 mi US $1000 |
Broken shifter cable and damaged shift linkages. Dealership's ineptitude made trip as long as it was. |
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