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2013 Ford Fiesta repairs by problem area

Engine (15%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (35%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (4%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (15%)

Chart based on 48 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2013 Ford Fiesta.

2013 Ford Fiesta repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (3%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (79%)

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Chart based on 38 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Ford Fiesta 4dr Sedan

120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

Ford Fiesta in Illinois, United States
Aug 2013 - Jun 2018
Jul 2015

33500 mi
Pawl spring tab broke on side door latch, covered by a recall 
Ford Fiesta in Kentucky, United States
Aug 2013 - Apr 2019
Dec 2014

30000 mi
A seal had broken in the transmission causing fluids to mix. This was causing shuddering when starting off from a light and jolting acceleration. 
Sep 2015

50000 mi
The 2013 Fiesta is prone to a shuddering and power loss problem that Ford has yet to recall. I was having this problem, the dealer reprogrammed the ecu. The TSB has already been applied earlier and nothing has helped for long. 
Jan 2016

35500 mi
worn bearing in a transmission had to be replaced. Also shuddering at low speeds still occurs, Ford still unwilling to do anything about it. 
May 2017

94000 mi
clutch replaced, caused by shuddering of the faulty transmission. Also ecm flashed. Shuddering is gone. For good? Hope so. Door locks replaced on recall. Rear passenger door would not latch. Had to use a ratchet strap to keep it shut. 
Ford Fiesta in Maryland, United States
Aug 2013 - Dec 2014
Mar 2014

4000 mi
grinding sound when accelerating 
Ford Fiesta in Arizona, United States
Aug 2016 - Jul 2018
Oct 2016

42200 mi
Vehicle developed a shudder when starting from a stop and in low gears. Dealer updated firmware on Transmission Control Module. 
Ford Fiesta in Iowa, United States
Jan 2016 - May 2017
May 2017

77000 mi
Sensor failure 
Ford Fiesta in Georgia, United States
Aug 2013 - Jul 2017
Jul 2017

31000 mi

US $487
Right blend door motor needed replacing an A/C related part 
Ford Fiesta in South Dakota, United States
Dec 2013 - Sep 2016
Feb 2014

3400 mi
Vent fan quit because of ice buildup. They replaced the fan and fixed the problem so it shouldn't come back. 
Jan 2016

20000 mi
Front passenger speaker needed replacing. 
Ford Fiesta in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2014 - Jun 2018
Oct 2014

11160 mi
Headlight seal gone 
Jan 2015 Heat Blower Motor frozen 
Jun 2017

24180 mi

C $350
Check Engine Light/Warning - TSB recommended wiring change, completed. 

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2013 Ford Fiesta 4dr Sedan

120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Fiesta in Oregon, United States
Aug 2013 - Feb 2015
Nov 2013

13100 mi
Rattle in door panel and dash. Update: initial repair unsuccessful, later fixed by taping something. 
Ford Fiesta in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2015 - Mar 2017
Dec 2015

8060 mi
replaced bearing in front end under warranty 

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2013 Ford Fiesta 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 123hp 1.0L I3 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Fiesta in Great Britain
Aug 2014 - Jun 2018
Oct 2014

17800 mi
Alternator/water pump belt spontaneously shredded 
Feb 2015

22000 mi
Misfiring. Called out breakdown service who found a loose connection to cam shaft sensor and refitted it. 
Jun 2016

27000 mi
Sometimes difficult to get into reverse and sometimes pops out of gear. Gearbox was removed and some grease/gunk cleaned. No fault could be found. Update: probably just a feature of the gearbox. 

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2013 Ford Fiesta 4dr Hatch

120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

Ford Fiesta in Washington, United States
May 2015 - Dec 2017
May 2015

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 
Jul 2016

19500 mi
Recall and reprogram of transmission computer Mirror scratched 
Ford Fiesta in Minnesota, United States
Aug 2013 - Jun 2015
Jun 2014

17000 mi
TSB - Loaner car - 4- 6 hours shop time. CEL from electrical issue. Runs fine now. 
Ford Fiesta in New York, United States
Aug 2013 - Jun 2018
Mar 2015

23000 mi
Leak detection module and harness. FSE14E08 Powertrain ECU reprogram. 
Oct 2017

51000 mi

US $188
Rt. rear shock absorber was leaking. Shock was replaced. After markett part as dealer had none. 
May 2018

55700 mi
oil leak in transmission, slight clutch shudder. replaced input shaft seal and clutch assy. performed trans relearns , reprogrammed pcm 
Ford Fiesta in Arizona, United States
Apr 2014 - Jun 2022
Jul 2014

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. Power steering partial failure resulting in heavy, vauge steering which fights the driver and vibrates. Dealer refuses to service it. 
Sep 2014

29000 mi
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. Catalytic converter failure with total replacement. 
Dec 2014

36000 mi
Shuddering under acceleration, hesitation, poor acceleration and improper gear selection. Software was updated, issue not resolved. 
Mar 2015

43000 mi
Shuddering under acceleration, hesitation, poor acceleration and improper gear selection. Clutch replaced. Profuse shaking. Previous clutch replacement made car unusable. Clutch had to be replaced, again as the installed unit was badly deffective. 
Nov 2015

57000 mi
Transmission shudders on acceleration, makes grinding sounds. As with all previous attempts to mitigate this issue it was not successful. The dealer is offering no further solutions and has refused to replace the transmission. 
Jun 2016

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. 
Sep 2017

80000 mi
The car began making a terrible ratcheting sound and moving sluggishly. The computer said the transmission needed to be serviced. It was towed to the Ford dealer and the computer was replaced. 
Ford Fiesta in Massachusetts, United States
Apr 2016 - Aug 2019
May 2016

45200 mi

US $590
Horn muffled - front right fog light popped out of the housing (not damaged) but not seated properly so light is not illuminating the right area. Horn assembly replaced and light reseated. 
Nov 2017

58000 mi

US $300
Replace filter Replace lugnuts 
Ford Fiesta in New Mexico, United States
Oct 2014 - Jan 2015
Dec 2014

50000 mi
Clutch pack replaced Valve cover leak 
Ford Fiesta in Florida, United States
Nov 2014 - Jun 2018
Jun 2015

9000 mi
Right rear door latch stopped working. Could not close door anymore. 
Oct 2016

18300 mi

US $20
Steering wheel radio buttons broke. Purchased a replace part from dealer and installed it myself. 
Jun 2017

26000 mi

US $200
Changed front tires 

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2013 Ford Fiesta 4dr Hatch

120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Fiesta in California, United States
Dec 2014 - Oct 2018
May 2017

58000 mi

US $140
Battery died. It was about 4 years old. Replaced. 

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2013 Ford Fiesta 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

Ford Fiesta in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2013 - Mar 2016
Jul 2015

11160 mi
The windshield washer hose was disconnected or broken thus could not wash windshilds 

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2012 Ford Fiesta

Engine not specified

Ford Fiesta in Washington, United States
Aug 2012 - Sep 2012
Sep 2012

10000 mi
Grind shifting gears. Harsh engagement into drive and shudder on accel. Slide shifts and more. Dealership rebuilt the transmission on one visit, reset computer on another and the last visit I was told that there is nothing more they can do. 
Ford Fiesta in Philippines
Aug 2012 - Sep 2012
Sep 2012

24800 mi
According to Ford Dealer, it is rack and pinion causing the loud unusual noise coming from under the car. Not yet verified to fix the problem since no parts yet available. 

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2012 Ford Fiesta 4dr Sedan

120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

Ford Fiesta in Arkansas, United States
Mar 2012 - Sep 2013
Sep 2013

32000 mi
A/C blew only hot air. They had to replace a shaft of some sort. 
Ford Fiesta in California, United States
Jul 2016 - Jun 2018
Feb 2018

95000 mi

US $25
Passanger side outer CV boot was ripped. 
Ford Fiesta in Minnesota, United States
Jul 2012 - Jan 2018
Dec 2013

15000 mi
Faulty wiring harness generated false "repair engine" warning. Ford replaced the harness. 
Jan 2017

12200 mi
Strut mount upper, failed. Fixed under extended warranty. 
Aug 2017

61000 mi
Defective clutch pack repaired under warranty 
Jan 2018

62000 mi

US $1300
rear shock absorber leaking Front engine seal leaking water pump leaking 
Ford Fiesta in Maryland, United States
Nov 2011 - Jun 2018
Mar 2015

43000 mi
Recall, dealer updated TCM software to correct grabby dual clutch issues. 
Jun 2016

58000 mi
Dealer disconnected rear windows when replacing door latches as part of the recall. Also broke screw cover plates, and replaces at our request. 
May 2017

68000 mi

US $250
Key would not turn, had car towed. Told key was worn out, key replaced. 
Apr 2018

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. 
Ford Fiesta in Wisconsin, United States
Oct 2014 - Jun 2022
Oct 2016

61000 mi
tcm module failed covered under warranty 
Ford Fiesta in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2011 - Dec 2017
Feb 2015

61000 mi
Cable were smashed. Dealer repaired under warranty 
Dec 2015

78000 mi

US $500
Noise in the breaks. Wheel bearing rotor and pads replaced 
Ford Fiesta in Tennessee, United States
Jan 2013 - Mar 2013
Mar 2013

9000 mi
The input shaft was bad. The seals and barrings were almost broke causing transmission fluid to leak. Also had to replace clutch disc because of the leakage from transmission. 

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2012 Ford Fiesta 4dr Sedan

120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Fiesta in Ohio, United States
Feb 2012 - Jun 2018
May 2017

77000 mi

US $350
Throttle Position Sensor had bad connection. Fan speed did not work on 2 or below. 
Jun 2018

95000 mi

US $400
Rear windows wouldn’t go down. Turn signal lever issues. 
Ford Fiesta in Quebec, Canada
Aug 2013 - Dec 2013
Jul 2013

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 
Ford Fiesta in Ohio, United States
Dec 2016 - Jun 2018
Aug 2017

56500 mi

US $25
Blower resistor replacement 
Ford Fiesta in New Mexico, United States
Aug 2017 - Sep 2018
Jun 2018

77000 mi
Serpentine Belt Replacement 
Ford Fiesta in New York, United States
Nov 2012 - Jun 2018
Feb 2012

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. 
Sep 2012

6820 mi

US $500
Tire pressure monitoring system module failed. Module replaced by dealer. 
Dec 2012

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. 
Jul 2013

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. 
Apr 2014

26239 mi
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. 
Feb 2015

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. 
Nov 2015

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. 
Jan 2016

68000 mi

US $150
Blower motor seized because of ice in the ventilation system. Blower motor resistor burned up and was replaced. 
Sep 2017

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. 
Oct 2017

116000 mi

US $50
Water pump had slow leak. Replaced water pump, thermostat, radiator hoses, heater hoses, oil cooler hoses, and serpentine belt. Belt was worn, rest preventive. The driver's seat lumbar support failed. Driver's seat taken apart. One of the metal supports had completely broken. The entire lumbar support assembly was replaced. 
Nov 2017

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. 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. 
Jan 2018

123000 mi

US $100
Cooling fan on radiator started making a load growling noise. Replaced radiator fan assembly. 
Feb 2018

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. 
Mar 2018

128000 mi

US $10
When the transmission was hot, it was difficult to shift gears. Disassembled the shift linkage and lubricated the spindle with synthetic lithium grease. 
Ford Fiesta in Missouri, United States
Feb 2012 - Jun 2018
Apr 2012 Replaced right speaker module 
Jan 2013 Air had entered manual clutch system, causing clutch point to travel and, as a result, making gear engagement difficult (often requiring multiple clutch depression attempts). 
Dec 2013

33000 mi
Engine wouldn't disengage on first clutch depression. Air leak into transmission fluid system was the problem; temporarily fixed by flushing the transmission fluid. Problem traced to defective slave cylinder; replaced. 
Feb 2014

37000 mi
Was hearing intermittent high-pitched metallic squealing from the front wheels, along with a fainter metallic jangling. Turned out to be a split axle boot, leaking grease and admitting grime. Dealer recommended replacing; covered by warranty 

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2012 Ford Fiesta 4dr Hatch

120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

Ford Fiesta in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2013 - Apr 2015
Oct 2013

29700 mi
Reprogram transmission with newer firmware because of shifting issues. 
Ford Fiesta in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2013 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013

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. 
Ford Fiesta in Louisiana, United States
Apr 2012 - Jul 2014
Jul 2014

4000 mi
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. 
Ford Fiesta in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2012 - Jun 2015
Jan 2014

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. 
Ford Fiesta in Arizona, United States
Jul 2011 - Oct 2015
Oct 2011

3200 mi
Dealer found leak in transmission during oil change. Dealer removed transmission and replaced a seal and a few nuts/bolts. 
Sep 2012

33000 mi
Transmission had a shudder and slipped when going into 2nd gear. Dealer ended up resetting computer in car to fix issue. Car now is relearning shifting points. 
Jan 2013

15000 mi
Shudder in transmission still occurring. Dealer removed transmission and rebuilt. They replaced a few leaking seals and fixed a gear in the transmission. 
Nov 2013

60000 mi
Transmission shuttered between 1st and 2nd as well as 2nd to 3rd. This is the third time issue has happened. 
Dec 2013

61000 mi
Dealer ordered parts to fix shutter in transmission. clutches replaced and transmission rebuilt. Front left wheel bearing found to be bad. Dealer replaced with New parts. 
Oct 2014

70500 mi
Transmission shuttering and trouble going. From gear to gear. Parts received to fix previous shuttering. Took 2 days to replace clutch and associated parts. In working order now. 
Aug 2015

79500 mi
Transmission shudders and slips between multiple gears. Also transmission does not lock in occasionally almost producing a stall when pulling out into traffic. Not repaired as want a different resolution than what dealer is offering. 
Oct 2015

82000 mi
Transmission shudder never resolved. Ford would only replace parts, not the whole thing, so problem kept returning. Warranty about to end, traded car. 
Ford Fiesta in California, United States
Nov 2011 - Jun 2016
Mar 2012

3000 mi
Bluetooth phone calls super noisy for the second part. Appears to be a faulty microphone unit. 
Ford Fiesta in Maine, United States
Sep 2012 - Jul 2018
Jun 2016

52000 mi

US $100
Torn CV boot on left half-axle. Replaced half-axle 
Apr 2017

58000 mi
Transmission control module was faulty. Replaced under warranty. 
Dec 2017

59000 mi
Clutch replaced under warranty 
Ford Fiesta in Illinois, United States
Nov 2011 - Jul 2018
Apr 2014

22300 mi
Plastic Clip on Tonneau cover came off and needed to be reattached. 
May 2018

42000 mi
Recall on powershift (automatic) transmission 
Ford Fiesta in Ohio, United States
Oct 2015 - Aug 2016
Jan 2016

US $100
Radio made load static noises and didn't work. Repaired under extended warranty. 
Ford Fiesta in Nevada, United States
Oct 2011 - Jan 2022
Jan 2018

61000 mi

US $180
Car demonstrated symptoms of starter problem, but it turned out to be the battery. Replaced battery. 
Ford Fiesta in Texas, United States
Apr 2015 - Dec 2016
Apr 2015

52000 mi
TCM upgraded 
Dec 2015

61000 mi

US $600
Radiator fan failed to spin 
Jan 2016

61700 mi
Reflashed TCM Odd noise in electrical motor for radiator fan 
Nov 2016

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. Traced issues further; battery failure made code pulls impossible. Replaced battery under warranty, no resolution. Transmission shift linkage separated, reconnected. 
Ford Fiesta in Quebec, Canada
Feb 2015 - Jul 2015
Jun 2015

15500 mi
Transmission didn't shift the way it was supposed to, to a point where it wanted to take off in 3rd, dealer replaced clutch and reprogrammed computer.  
Jul 2015

15500 mi
Transmission problem came back 1 month later, we traded it in for a new model. 

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2012 Ford Fiesta 4dr Hatch

120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Fiesta in California, United States
Jan 2016 - Feb 2017
Feb 2017

53000 mi

US $350
Leaking rear shocks 
Ford Fiesta in Massachusetts, United States
Feb 2016 - Jun 2016
May 2016

27300 mi
New TCM and transmission rebuild 
Ford Fiesta in New York, United States
Dec 2012 - Mar 2015
Apr 2013

21000 mi
Lower internal seat support in backrest broke. 
Oct 2013

30800 mi
Experienced vibration when turning right. Right side axle shaft replaced under warranty. 
Nov 2014

53000 mi

US $160
Clunking noise when turning. Right lower ball joint bad and was replaced. 
Ford Fiesta in Alberta, Canada
Oct 2013 - Sep 2018
Jan 2014

39600 mi
loud clunking noise under vehicle when temp below -10 C blown driver side speaker stabilizer bar blower motor 
Jun 2014

37200 mi
rear shocks blown, leaking fluid, 4 previous trips missed this, letter of complaint to Ford to get any proper service 
Jul 2014

37200 mi
leaking front seal 
Aug 2014

37700 mi
clutch was slipping, computer was set to learn mode, will assess how it runs now and report back to dealership if issue re occurs 
Dec 2014

40300 mi
Trip a year ago to complain about noise in front end, the struts were finally replaced 
Jan 2016

37040 mi

C $35
blower motor resistor is defective. I have purchased a new one and will install at a later date. 
Nov 2017

55180 mi
door latch replacement, warranty recall 
Jan 2018

60760 mi

C $680
fuel pump replaced 
Ford Fiesta in Virginia, United States
Apr 2012 - Jul 2012
May 2012 Check engine light at 930 miles. Faulty mass air flow sensor. Replaced under warranty. 
Ford Fiesta in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2011 - May 2014
Apr 2012

6280 mi
Replaced fuel filler neck under warranty. 

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2011 Ford Fiesta

Engine not specified

Ford Fiesta in Illinois, United States
Jul 2010 - Jun 2011
Aug 2010

2000 mi
Car does not run smoothly, maybe an electrical problem. 
Ford Fiesta in South Carolina, United States
Mar 2014 - Jun 2015
Dec 2014

66000 mi

US $100
Main computer failed causing battery failure 
Ford Fiesta in Oklahoma, United States
Feb 2011 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011

17000 mi
Two noises. One reminiscent of an ungreased speedometer cable. The other reminiscent of a transmission low on fluid. They said they couldn't hear the noises and found nothing wrong. 
Ford Fiesta in Prince Edward Island, Canada
May 2012 - May 2016
Jul 2012

24180 mi
Was losing coolant, found leak and fixed. Windshield washer tank cracked 
Jan 2013

35340 mi
Clutch assembly needed to be replaced, uneven, intermittient shifting (auto) for a few months. (diagnostics 1 day, repair 1 day) Had looked at due to a rattling in the front end, replaced linking sway bar, noise went away for a few days and returned. strut replaced 
Ford Fiesta in Florida, United States
Aug 2013 - Dec 2013
Aug 2013

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 

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2011 Ford Fiesta 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 69hp 1.4L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Fiesta in India
Nov 2013 - Apr 2015
Nov 2013

11780 mi
Steering was tight and was tend to drag one right side. 

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2011 Ford Fiesta 4dr Sedan

120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

Ford Fiesta in Michigan, United States
Apr 2011 - Apr 2018
Jun 2012

21000 mi
Sync issues 
Jan 2013

13800 mi
trans shifted funny 
Oct 2016

54300 mi

US $3000
would shift poorly 
Ford Fiesta in Ohio, United States
May 2011 - Oct 2011
Aug 2011

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.  Both rear pass door moldings were falling off.  The seat was burnt while they had it. 
Oct 2011

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! 
Ford Fiesta in Wisconsin, United States
Feb 2012 - Dec 2013
Mar 2012

13000 mi
Flywheel failed. I was sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic when the engine light and the "limp home" light came on. The Fiesta did make it the additional 50 miles to the dealer. Still hesitates, bursts, tach jumps around, stutters, etc. After the flywheel repair, the car made grinding noises in reverse. It also would shift through all four gears before I got to 30 mph. Returned to the dealer and left the vehicle for several additional days. They said it was a computer prob. 
Aug 2012

21700 mi
Car hesitates and lacks power. Rear window seal falling off. Vibration/rubbing noise near front vent window. 
Nov 2012

30900 mi
Vibration/rubbing noise near front vent window. 
Dec 2013

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. 
Ford Fiesta in Washington, United States
Dec 2011 - Dec 2016
Nov 2015

70000 mi
Transmission was loud, jerky, stumbling. 
Nov 2016

78000 mi
3rd time for the crappy transmission. Ended up fighting with the dealer and traded out for a 2013 Hyundai Sonata with 35,000 miles! 
Ford Fiesta in New York, United States
Apr 2011 - Feb 2018
Dec 2012

17000 mi
Track for power window out of alignment/binding 
May 2015

39000 mi
Rough shifting; reprogrammed but needs clutch for auto trans 
Jul 2015

39000 mi
replaced clutch on auto-manual trans 
Jan 2016

40000 mi
Replace module & reprogram. 
Apr 2016

40200 mi
Same trouble with the clutch pack and program. 
May 2016

40300 mi
Replaced the clutch pack. 
Apr 2017

44000 mi
Clutch chatter....dealer said the trans was working as designed!!!!! 
Nov 2017

49000 mi
Replace clutch and re-program, as usual. Should be good for another 6 months. About how long the clutch lasts. 
Ford Fiesta in Nebraska, United States
Jul 2011 - Oct 2014
Aug 2011

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. 
Oct 2014

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. 
Ford Fiesta in New York, United States
Nov 2010 - Sep 2011
Jul 2011

10800 mi
Rear door weatherstripping needed new adhesive application. Covered under TSB. 
Ford Fiesta in Washington, United States
May 2011 - Nov 2013
Jul 2011

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. 
Nov 2012

10900 mi
Reflashed transmission, noises remain. 
Jan 2013

11300 mi
The automatic trans. had new grinding and clattering noises. Dealer thought needed repair, but Ford central said (without hearing noises) that "those noises are normal."Weren't there first 10,000, so at my insistence, they authorized repair. 
Jun 2013

15000 mi
Finally, after much insistence on my part to Ford-- with backup from the dealer that abnormal noises could be heard, the automatic clutch module (of the auto transmission) was replaced and the transmission functioned well without noise. 
Ford Fiesta in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2011 - Mar 2018
Jul 2011

11421 mi
Re-Torqued Rear shocks and bolts. Funny sound while driving, did not affect driving performance. 
Sep 2011

15396 mi
Re-Secure rear bumper cover (loose bolts) 
Dec 2011

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) 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) 
Nov 2012

34680 mi
Headlight housing burning on left headlight. Unit replaced under warranty 
Jul 2017

137020 mi

C $350
Vents would freeze and lock up after 2 hours. Snow/ ice would blow into the cabin. 
Mar 2018

168020 mi

C $90
Reflash transmission chip after battery died 
Ford Fiesta in Tennessee, United States
Feb 2012 - Mar 2012
Ford Fiesta in New Mexico, United States
Dec 2011 - Aug 2018
May 2012

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. 
Sep 2012

207000 mi

US $43
Lower Oxygen Sensor began to fail. 
Nov 2012

234700 mi

US $1296
Electric power assist motor quit requiring replacement and reflash of main computer. 
Jan 2013

272300 mi
Audio system failed, made screeching noise, replaced. 
Mar 2013

304000 mi

US $115
Replaced noisy fuel pump. 
Jun 2013

347000 mi

US $600
Removed powershift transmission and replaced dual clutch pack. It took a month to get the part from Ford. 
Jul 2013

354800 mi
Front end vibration between 55 and 75 mph, only when accelerating. Replaced left half shaft/CV joint. Rides beautifully once again. 
Sep 2013

394000 mi

US $85
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. 
Oct 2013

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. 
Dec 2013

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. 
Jan 2014

455200 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. Front struts and rear shocks. Shocks seem to do the job up until 150k depending on the road. Unfortunately they start to show oil leakage at about 50k. Struts are about the same. They seem to start knocking on rough roads at around 150k. Found first oil leak at front main seal. 1 very small drop of oil. 
Feb 2014

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! 
Jul 2014

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. 
Aug 2014

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. 
Nov 2014

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. 
Feb 2015

635000 mi

US $35
Heater blower motor quit. 
Mar 2015

650000 mi
Replaced the front wheel bearings. 
May 2015

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. 
Jun 2015

698000 mi

US $311
Lost power to fuel pump. Body control module failed. Part not in stock and was shipped overnight. 
Jul 2015

705000 mi
Replaced the a/c compressor for the FIRST TIME because it was getting a little noisy. Audio system failed again. 
Sep 2015

740000 mi

US $170
Carrier bearing on right side driveshaft (original) was developing a slight vibration above 50mph. Replaced driveshaft and vibration dissappeared 
Sep 2017

753000 mi

US $900
Clutch began slipping when hot. Pulled transmission and replaced DCT's clutch unit. 
Jan 2018

758000 mi

US $225
Worn front struts. Replaced both struts and mounts. 
May 2018

763000 mi

US $42
Camshaft position sensor was throwing a code. Noticed fuel mileage wasn't as good as it had been. 
Ford Fiesta in New York, United States
May 2011 - Jun 2013
Dec 2012

36000 mi
right front wheel bearing replaced 
Ford Fiesta in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2012 - Feb 2019
Dec 2012

10540 mi
knocking sound at low speed when turning either left or right directions driver side window would intermitenttly not go up but bounce back down then half way up several times 
Jan 2013

30900 mi
Drivers side mirror has a minor jitter or vibration from the glass itself. Noticeable over rough or uneven road surfaces. 
Apr 2013

14980 mi
Drivers side mirror has a minor jitter or vibration from the glass itself. Noticeable over rough or uneven road surfaces. 
Jul 2014

29760 mi
Replacement of dual clutch 
May 2015

39060 mi
Transmission shudder again 
Jun 2015

39680 mi
car shudders intermittently after highway run and when stuck in heavy traffic 
Nov 2015

44640 mi
car stumbles at lower speeds after highway run 
May 2016

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 
Sep 2017

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. 
Apr 2018

70060 mi

C $490
Worn out front brakes Brakes rotors worn and pads very thin.All below spec. 
May 2018

70060 mi
Newer updated clutch installed 
Ford Fiesta in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2013 - Apr 2014
Apr 2014

25420 mi
Common fuse issue replacement and new wire used for fuse behind rear passenger seat. There is a TSB out for this issue. 
Ford Fiesta in Virginia, United States
Feb 2011 - Dec 2013
Aug 2013

25000 mi
The clutch pack was leaking so I had it replaced - it was covered under warranty. Was told that this was a common problem with the Fiesta. 
Ford Fiesta in Arizona, United States
Sep 2010 - Jun 2014
Mar 2011

5600 mi
Rear shocks leaking, ordered parts first trip, replaced shocks second trip. Replaced rear shocks (leaking) 
Sep 2011

12000 mi

US $10
Weather stripping came loose on RR door. New weather gasket installed. Weather stripping came loose on LR door, Parts ordered. 
Nov 2011

13000 mi
Dealer replaced LR door weather stripping, came loose next day. Restuck weather stripping- still holding. 
Mar 2012

17000 mi
Both rear shocks leaking, replaced again. This is the third set of rear shocks this car has had. 
Feb 2013

22200 mi
Replace rear shock absorbers again 
Sep 2013

24000 mi
Rear shock absorbers leaking again. One day over warranty dealer will not fix, says Fiesta not made for dirt roads. Transmission still acts up Car does not steer right (wanders). Dealer says "can't find anything wrong." 
Feb 2014

28000 mi

US $120
Replaced rear shocks with lifetime warrenty 
Ford Fiesta in New Hampshire, United States
Sep 2010 - Nov 2014
Jan 2011

5000 mi
Car would not move forward while transmission in Drive. Car was able to move in reverse.  
Ford Fiesta in Texas, United States
Jun 2010 - Dec 2014
Dec 2010

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 
Jun 2014

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. 
Ford Fiesta in Wisconsin, United States
Aug 2010 - Aug 2012
Nov 2011

16200 mi
Clock was losing time. It needed a software update. Clock was losing time. Needed software update. 
Apr 2012

22000 mi
Code PU29F -- vacuum leak detection module failed. New part installed under warranty. 
Ford Fiesta in Washington, United States
Oct 2010 - Jun 2012
Jan 2011

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. 
Jun 2012

22000 mi
stuttering acceleration especially at low speeds (bad fuel mapping?) said to be on dealer notice of issues; fixed(?!) by reprogramming main computer 
Ford Fiesta in Texas, United States
Dec 2010 - Jun 2012
Jan 2011

2000 mi
Was making a clacking noise at certain speeds. New car was pulled off lot to compare. Dealer said all of the Fiesta's do that. No repairs made. 
Ford Fiesta in Virginia, United States
Sep 2010 - Mar 2016
Dec 2010

2000 mi
Grinding noise when starting, repaired per TSB 
Apr 2015

43500 mi

US $300
AC Recharged due to low refrigerant level. 
Nov 2015

49000 mi

US $700
Drive belt was cracking 
Ford Fiesta in Texas, United States
Jul 2010 - Jun 2015
Jan 2013

22000 mi
check engine light..........ordered fuel evap sensor 
Feb 2013

22700 mi
they replaced bad sensor and re-programed the computer...problem solved. 
Sep 2014

36000 mi
Replaced transmission clutch and seal as per customer satisfaction alert 
Ford Fiesta in Tennessee, United States
- Apr 2011
Apr 2011

1000 mi
Full transmission replacement after experiencing rough acceleration, rough shifting, grumbling noises, diminished power to engine. 
Ford Fiesta in Illinois, United States
Mar 2011 - Apr 2014
Jun 2011

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. 
Dec 2012

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. 

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2011 Ford Fiesta 4dr Sedan

120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Fiesta in North Carolina, United States
Apr 2016 - Oct 2016
Jun 2016

126000 mi

US $780
Slave cylinder failed. Replaced clutch because it was very inexpensive to buy and both could be replaced at the same time. 
Ford Fiesta in Missouri, United States
Jan 2011 - Dec 2015
Jun 2012

18000 mi
Left speaker started distorting strongly; speaker was replaced free of charge. 
Dec 2012

35000 mi
Door insulation on both front doors became detached in places; was replaced. 
Jun 2013

37000 mi
Transmission fluid leak. Engine would shut off while driving due to system computer software glitch. Update: software update failed, replaced PCM. 
Nov 2013

39000 mi
Car would shut off while driving due to software problem. Initially unsuccessful. Turns out that the new PCM wasn't properly installed. 
Feb 2015

62900 mi
Turning the key in the ignition produced no effect (car wouldn't turn on, engine wouldn't turn over). 
Ford Fiesta in Minnesota, United States
Jun 2010 - Aug 2014
Aug 2010

2000 mi
Gas gauge does not go to full. Unable to fix now. 
Jan 2011

11000 mi
Gas gauge didn't go to full since car was delivered. Took until January for the dealership to get the OK to fix. 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. 
Oct 2012

46700 mi
Oil leak Part of the steering shaft was repalced. Made noise when turned. 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. 
Apr 2013

56800 mi
Check engine light went on, went off a few days later. Hasn't been on since. 
Jan 2014

54500 mi

US $100
Front end was rattling. New inner tie rod end and new front struts. Covered under extended warranty with $100 deductible. 
Feb 2014

75000 mi
Strut bearing. 
Mar 2014

77000 mi
Hood prop holder broke. Replaced strut bearing. Took over two months to get the part. 
May 2014

78700 mi

US $500
Leaks in both output shafts where they leave the transaxle. 
Ford Fiesta in Indiana, United States
Jan 2011 - Nov 2017
Aug 2011

17700 mi

US $35
Slight wind noise from rear driver side door. Door seal was replaced under warranty. 
Ford Fiesta in Arizona, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2018
Oct 2011

5200 mi
driver's side rear passenger window weatherstripping needed glue 
May 2013

18300 mi
Rear door window seals again flapping. New TSB. Warranty repair; no cost. 
May 2016

39000 mi
Ford replaced defective door lock modules under a recall program. Rear passenger door lock failed and door wouldn't close. 
Dec 2017

58000 mi

US $300
Seal on shifter 
Ford Fiesta in California, United States
May 2015 - Jul 2022
Oct 2015

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 
Nov 2017

75000 mi

US $200
Replace Serpentine Belt (only). This vehicle does not have a serpentine belt tensioner 
May 2018

81000 mi

US $25
flat tire: Air pressure valve leak repaired. 
Jan 2022

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. 
Mar 2022

115000 mi

US $1500
New PCM needed in order to clear smog; also needed to buy and reprogram new keys 
Jul 2022

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. 
Ford Fiesta in Oregon, United States
Mar 2011 - Jun 2014
Oct 2011

11700 mi

US $3
Car would not start. Used instructions from a known TSB for grounding issues to repair. Charged battery. 

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2011 Ford Fiesta 4dr Hatch

94-horsepower 1.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Fiesta in Greece
Dec 2012 - May 2015
Jan 2013 Control unit for rear parking sensors replaced 

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2011 Ford Fiesta 4dr Hatch

120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

Ford Fiesta in Florida, United States
Jan 2013 - Mar 2013
Mar 2013

36000 mi
Battery cell broke Drivers side reflector loose 
Ford Fiesta in Montana, United States
Dec 2012 - Jan 2018
Jan 2013

50200 mi

US $500
Rear shocks replaced, probably been leaking for 5,000 miles. Front struts replaced, upper plate broken on right front. 
Jan 2017

124000 mi

US $800
Replaced struts & shocks all around 
May 2017

136000 mi

US $200
Ignition switch was eating keys and near failure. Replaced. 
Ford Fiesta in New Jersey, United States
Aug 2012 - Sep 2018
Mar 2013

15000 mi
Grinding and jerking when changing gears especially from 1-2, 2-3 
May 2013

15000 mi
Repeat attempt to fix the grinding/jerking whilst changing gear. Mechanic claims that's normal for this model. Nothing replaced. 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". 
Ford Fiesta in Idaho, United States
Jan 2013 - Oct 2013
Feb 2013

45000 mi
Left rear shock was leaking oil, dealer replaced under warranty. 
Mar 2013

45000 mi
I thought I heard a small rattling noise from the engine/trans when driving around real slow at 1,500 rpm. Dealer did an inspection, found nothing. 
Jun 2013

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. 
Aug 2013

47000 mi

US $439
Was making a slight clunking noise when turning slowly. Dealer said might be electrical, turned out to be the intermediate steering shaft, which there is a tsb for. 
Ford Fiesta in Missouri, United States
Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
Jan 2013

33645 mi

US $815
BE8Z-6C315-A NEW FORD SENSOR - CRANKSHAFT POSITION - $11.64 BE8Z-6379-AB NEW FORD BOLT - HEX.HEAD $5.64 BE8Z-6375-C NEW FORD PLATE ASY - CONVERTER DRIVE $69.54 XT-11-QDC NEW FORD FLUID - TRANSMISSION $71.22 W520102-S442 NEW FORD NUT -  FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM BELLHOUSING, FOUND TSB 12.4.6 APPLIES, REPLACE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY AND SEALS PER TSB, REINSTALLED TRANSMISSION, REPROGRAMMED AND RELEARNED TRANSMISSION, REPLACED FLYWHEEL AND CKP SENSOR DUE TO DAMAGE 
Feb 2013

34745 mi
Car is not accelerating appropriately. I press on the gas and the car doesn't move 
Jun 2013

40000 mi
Car still not accelerating and stopping properly. Cannot drive vehicle on highway safely. Dealer (DaveSinclairLincoln south Lindbergh st Louis mo) says here is nothing wrong with the vehicle. 
Ford Fiesta in Michigan, United States
Oct 2015 - Jun 2022
Feb 2016

37400 mi
Door latch recall fix was performed. We were not able to open the door sometimes in very cold weather. No audio from front passenger speaker after previous dealer repair. Dealer reattached a speaker wire. 
Dec 2016

56000 mi

US $30
Replaced blower motor resistor. 
Mar 2017

60139 mi
Transmission halted/stuttered going between neutral and first gear and between first and second gear. Ford dealer performed transmission computer update and replaced clutch assembly and clutch slave. Fix was performed at no cost due to it being some sort of manufacturing problem. 
Feb 2018

70000 mi
Transmission control module was fried as a result of the battery dying. This is a known issue to Ford, and the transmission control module is covered under an extended warranty. So the dealer replaced the module for free. 
Sep 2021

110000 mi

US $40
Replaced non-working horn 
Jun 2022

119821 mi

US $130
Car had clunking on some bumps and turns. Shop diagnosed and replaced sway bar frame bushings and lower ball joints. Shop diagnosed bad rear shocks. I replaced them. 
Ford Fiesta in Virginia, United States
Nov 2015 - Jun 2016
May 2016

95000 mi
Replaced the coolant fan motor. Replaced the throttle body. These two repairs would have been $600 without the 5/100 powertrain warranty. 
Ford Fiesta in California, United States
Jan 2015 - May 2021
Nov 2015

50700 mi
Car fell into neutral. Couldn't shift. Then stuck in park until it cooled. Three separate trips to dealer. Nearly 30 days in the shop. All covered by warranty. I was provided a rental. 
Jul 2018

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. 
Ford Fiesta in Alabama, United States
May 2016 - May 2016
May 2016

48000 mi

US $279
Dual automatic clutch repair 
Ford Fiesta in Iowa, United States
Mar 2017 - Aug 2022
Sep 2018

65000 mi

US $130
No crank on attempted start. [battery] 
Oct 2021

97000 mi

US $5
High beam non-functional on one side. Traced to corroded fuse. Replaced fuse. 
Aug 2022

111000 mi

US $1100
Overheating Front brake pads and rotors in need of replacement 
Ford Fiesta in Utah, United States
Feb 2012 - Aug 2014
Sep 2012

36000 mi
Switch that opens the passenger side window stopped working. 
Jan 2014

40900 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. 
Ford Fiesta in Florida, United States
Dec 2014 - May 2018
Jan 2015 Transmission shudder and rear main seal seeping oil. Ford Field Service Action No. 14M01 is a warranty extension for this exact issue. Local dealer replaced the clutch, seals and fluid. $1989 parts and labor, all covered by warranty. 
May 2018

103000 mi
Diagnosis of transmission slipping, as evidence by the shuttering and grinding that occurs at take offs after the car has been warmed up. It was happening basically the entire 3 years I owned the car, but got steadily worse over time. I hear it's a common problem with these cars, and I had decided to live with it until it got this bad. I did not get it repaired. I'm trading it in. 
Ford Fiesta in Alberta, Canada
Aug 2014 - Jun 2019
Sep 2014

37820 mi
replace pcm, fuel canister vap 
Mar 2015

44640 mi

C $300
Car wouldn't start - replaced battery 
Nov 2017

85560 mi

C $340
Front brake service, replaced pads and machined rotors 
Mar 2018

89900 mi

C $600
replace water pump and drive belt 
Ford Fiesta in Missouri, United States
Apr 2012 - Mar 2016
Dec 2012

25000 mi
Would only rev after second gear and wouldn't go into reverse, had towed to dealership, replaced transmission control module (TCM), solved problem - car also shifts much smoother now. Fixed under warranty. 
May 2013

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. 
Apr 2014

58800 mi
Car wouldn't accelerate after taking an off ramp. After putting car in park and turning off it wouldn't restart or let the gear-shifter out of park. Dealer diagnosed it as a faulty shift module and replaced it free of charge. 
Ford Fiesta in California, United States
Jul 2013 - Nov 2013
Jun 2013

27000 mi
Leakage of engine oil into transmission. Clutches had to be replaced but there were no parts available. Got the clutches replaced but the car just isn't the same. 
Aug 2013

27500 mi
The transmission was doing a strange sound. Dealer stated they needed 5 days to repair it. 
Nov 2013

30000 mi
The car jerked when shifting gears. The gears it shifted to wheren't always the correct ones. Car's performance suffered because of this. 
Ford Fiesta in Quebec, Canada
Dec 2012 - May 2015
May 2014

37680 mi

C $57
Oxygen sensor. 
Aug 2014

39020 mi
Catalytic converter. 
Ford Fiesta in Georgia, United States
Jan 2014 - Feb 2014
Jan 2014

38000 mi
Transmission rebuilt (clutches and associated wearable parts). Transmission connections (spline/bearings) to front-wheel drive system replaced. Front, driver CV joint replaced. 
Feb 2014

38000 mi
Transmission completely replaced. 
Ford Fiesta in Ohio, United States
Feb 2013 - Sep 2016
Apr 2013

30500 mi
Radiator leaked 
Oct 2013

35300 mi
Car would not start. 
Dec 2013

36000 mi

US $65
Push button start timed out cranking engine. Engine sounded horrible while cranking. Dealer found nothing wrong. 
Ford Fiesta in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2011 - Mar 2013
Jan 2012

15000 mi
loose fabric trim under passenger dash 
Ford Fiesta in British Columbia, Canada
Oct 2010 - May 2013
Dec 2010

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 terrible burning smell coming from the front end but the mechanic could not find the source .. was back 3 times with the problem and it never was fixed ... the smell stills comes once in a while but not very strong 
Jan 2011

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. 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. 
Mar 2011

3100 mi
the rear shelf panel on the right side of the cargo area was split. the piece along with the trim was replaced the sync was not working with my cell phone .. a software update corrected this problem 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. 
Aug 2011

4960 mi
brakes making terrible squealing noise I took my Fiesta back to the dealer and they found that the brakes had never been lubed... they are now and the noise has stopped. 
Oct 2011

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. 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! 
Dec 2012

9300 mi
still having an issue with a hesitant first gear 
May 2013

9920 mi
the work order was left open waiting for an expected transmission recall 
Ford Fiesta in Alabama, United States
Nov 2010 - Jan 2017
Oct 2014

31300 mi
The fibrous heat shield on the bottom of the hood shrunk and fell loose in the rear. It was lying on the motor but still attached in the front. I bought the part and easily replaced it myself. 
Ford Fiesta in California, United States
Nov 2010 - Oct 2019
Apr 2011

2000 mi
After you start the car, the sync button must be pressed 2 or more time to get it to work. Automatic Transmission somtimes does not shift into gear for a long time after accelerator is pressed. VERY DANGEROUS! Sometimes it rapidly alternates trying two different gears but can't or won't pick one. 
Jul 2011

3300 mi
Dealer change oil and filter 1500 miles ago. Oil filter came loose. 
Feb 2012

8000 mi
Play in steering... Replaced Steering Shaft after waiting a week for part. 
Dec 2014

25000 mi
Problem with transmission not shifting correctly. Had reported problem multiple times but, was told it was supposed to work that way. Received letter from Ford of extended warranty for known transmission problem. Then they fixed it. 
Apr 2015

28800 mi

US $60
Both rear doors weather stripping was coming off. 
Dec 2015

39000 mi

US $150
Not shifting correctly 
Aug 2017

67000 mi

US $75
Fixed exhaust leak Replaced bad cruise control button 
Ford Fiesta in New York, United States
Oct 2010 - Sep 2017
Dec 2010

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. 
Apr 2011

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. 
Mar 2013

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. 
Aug 2013

32000 mi

US $80
front brake pads beginning to stick on slides; cleaned and lubed. 
Nov 2014

45000 mi

US $11
Car was starting harder than normal. Battery terminals need to be cleaned and lubed. 
Apr 2017

67000 mi

US $200
Blower fan speed had failed from 4 speeds to 2 speeds. Ballast resistor replaced, 4 fan speeds returned. 
Ford Fiesta in Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 2010 - Mar 2017
Mar 2013

18000 mi
Starter was faulty, and damaged flywheel. Both starter and flywheel were replaced. PCM/TCM update 
Apr 2013

18200 mi
Loud grinding from axle. Traced to improperly installed carrier bearing. Cylinder misfire observed during test drive after update. Replaced coil pack, but misfire returned. Reprogrammed module. 
Oct 2013

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. 
Ford Fiesta in Connecticut, United States
Oct 2010 - Oct 2013
Jun 2011

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. 
Ford Fiesta in British Columbia, Canada
Oct 2010 - May 2014
May 2011

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 
May 2014

56420 mi
2nd gear occasional chatter / shudder. Unresolved. 
Ford Fiesta in Minnesota, United States
Oct 2010 - Jun 2015
Dec 2010

4000 mi
Thumping noise in rear of vehicle while driving over uneven pavement at low speed. 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. 
Mar 2011

10000 mi
Check engine light came on - TSB: 10-24-10 Replaced NVLD module assembly 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. 
Oct 2012

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. 
Dec 2012

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. 
Jan 2013

39000 mi
Engine block heater failed 
Mar 2013

42000 mi
Transmission seals on input shaft to dual clutch failed. New seals along with new clutches were ordered from Ford. They are currently on back-order, and we are awaiting for them to arrive before car can be repaired. Car is still drivable. 
Jun 2013

46000 mi
Ford sent out the back ordered 3rd generation clutch-pack needed to repair my leaking input/output shaft leak. 
Feb 2014

59000 mi
Output shaft #1 and corresponding gearset were replaced. metallic noises from transmission were getting louder and metal was found in gear oil. With the earlier clutchpack replaced, about $4000 in repairs have been covered under warranty. 
Mar 2015

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 
Ford Fiesta in Louisiana, United States
Nov 2010 - Jun 2011
Jan 2011 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 
Ford Fiesta in Michigan, United States
Nov 2010 - Jun 2011
Jan 2011

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.  
Ford Fiesta in Maryland, United States
Jan 2011 - Dec 2012
Mar 2012

29000 mi
Not exactly sure, but heard the problem was a common one among the '11 Fiestas. 
Ford Fiesta in North Carolina, United States
Jan 2011 - Jun 2018
Jan 2013

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. 
Sep 2017

155000 mi
Door Latches Replaced as part of recall. One had failed. 
Ford Fiesta in Alberta, Canada
Jan 2011 - Dec 2015
Mar 2011

2170 mi
Recall transmission work 
Nov 2015

54020 mi

C $500
Leaking strut 
Ford Fiesta in Maryland, United States
Jan 2011 - Apr 2012
Sep 2011

9000 mi
Weatherstrip on passenger rear door began to fall off. Dealer ordered replacement and repair was completed the following week. 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. 
Mar 2012

16000 mi
Weatherstrip on both rear doors began falling off again. Dealer ordered replacement parts and work was completed over the next 2 days. Foam padding above radiator began falling off. Directional pad on left side of steering wheel began to wear out. Replacement sensor ordered and replaced over the following 2 days. 
Ford Fiesta in Florida, United States
Dec 2010 - Feb 2018
Jan 2011

1000 mi
Transmission breakdown. Had to replace but Ford has no replacements -- took weeks to get new transmission. Brand new car! 
Feb 2011

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. 
Sep 2011

9000 mi
ongoing transmission shifting noise problem. They reflashed (again) and are now calling in Ford tech person. drivers seat will not hold its height adjustment - gradually sinks down over several days of driving. 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 
Dec 2011

12000 mi
Involved Ford customer service in transmission problem. They offloaded problem to dealer. Service Manager said he couldn't hear noise but transmission tech said he could - service manager won. No Repair authorized - transmission still noisy 
Ford Fiesta in California, United States
Dec 2010 - Dec 2013
Dec 2012

29000 mi
Clicking in the steering at slow speeds or stopped. Replaced a steering shaft per TSB. 
Ford Fiesta in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2010 - Apr 2013
Jan 2011

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 
Mar 2012

32860 mi
Broken piece of trim in liftgate hinge. 
Dec 2012

43400 mi
Replaced driver leather seat cover upper portion. 
Ford Fiesta in Illinois, United States
Oct 2010 - Mar 2014
Jan 2011

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. 
Jul 2012

12000 mi
Front in door speaker was vibrating at low frequencies 
Jul 2013

16300 mi
Weatherstrips peeling off from both rear doors 
Ford Fiesta in Florida, United States
Oct 2010 - Sep 2012
Jul 2011

7000 mi
Vibration around 2000 RPM. Did not replicate when taken for a test drive. Vibration has since decreased after 2 weeks.  
Ford Fiesta in Missouri, United States
Jun 2010 - Feb 2022
Aug 2010

2000 mi
Driver's side LED parking lamp loose on bottom end. Simple reattachment needed. 
Dec 2010

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." 
Jun 2011

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.  
Jan 2015

38000 mi

US $240
Engine light was on and transmission codes were reported. Turns out it was only the battery that needed to be replaced 
Sep 2017

83000 mi

US $360
Driver's side axle seal needed to be repaired. 
Ford Fiesta in Florida, United States
Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Aug 2010

1000 mi
Reprogram PCM and TCM per TSB 
Ford Fiesta in Texas, United States
Jun 2010 - Oct 2012
Oct 2011

49000 mi

US $100
TSB which reprogrammed the shifting pattern of the automated manual tranmission 
Jan 2012

54000 mi

US $100
Driver rear power window failure 
May 2012

65544 mi

US $100
Car was idling bad would die at stop. Throttle Body was sticking, replaced Throttle body. Clicking noise was heard when changing direction (rotation) of wheel. Steering Column replaced. Steering was making clicking sound, replaced steering column Throttle body found to be sticking, replaced. 
Jun 2012

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. 
Ford Fiesta in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2010 - Mar 2012
Aug 2010 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! 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 
Jan 2011

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. 
Ford Fiesta in California, United States
Jun 2010 - Sep 2013
Aug 2010

2000 mi
Both rear shocks leaked oil. A Ford engineer I talked to said that examination of the first set showed that paint on the shaft had damaged the seal of the shock. Door edge trim peeling off. Starter Bendix was over-lubricated: appeared to be an oil leak when grease melted & dripped from engine bellhousing. Disassembled, cleaned, reassembled. 
Mar 2011

12000 mi
Both rear shock absorbers leaking oil. Shocks replaced for second time. 
Dec 2011

25000 mi
Rear shocks were leaking. 
Ford Fiesta in New York, United States
Jul 2010 - Jun 2013
Mar 2011

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. 
Ford Fiesta in Maryland, United States
Jun 2010 - May 2018
Sep 2010

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. 
Jul 2011

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. 
Sep 2012

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. 
Dec 2015

59000 mi
Fiesta was subject to a recall for bucking and hesitation in the transmission. Software was reprogrammed to see if that resolved the problem. Since then I've noticed a significant improvement. Rubber lining around the rear driver-side window began to pull away from its setting; dealer needed to replace the rubber lining. 
Oct 2016

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. 
Nov 2017

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. 
Ford Fiesta in South Carolina, United States
Jul 2010 - Feb 2015
Mar 2011

7000 mi

US $1
evap issue grounding issue caused intermittant engagement problems, had dealer repair 
Jun 2011

7000 mi
check engine light came on and then went off. took to dealer to make sure no problems existed. 
Sep 2011

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." 
Apr 2012

14000 mi
service engine light was displayed on dash. took to dealer was advised needed to order part. tsb 11-8-6 repair performed. 
Oct 2012

17200 mi
Gas gauge not registering full at fill up 
Jul 2013

25700 mi
front and rear passenger windows not rolling up properly 
Ford Fiesta in Georgia, United States
Jul 2010 - Jun 2017
Aug 2010

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. 
Sep 2010

6700 mi
starter motor replaced to stop oil leak at bottom of bell housing. Very small amount of oil dripping from bell housing. Dealer states lubricant from starter motor is the cause and has ordered new starter motor. 
Jan 2013

81000 mi

US $404
Had to replace catalytic converter. 
Jul 2016

138200 mi
Transmission failure. Covered by a warranty extension from ford. 
Ford Fiesta in Colorado, United States
Sep 2010 - Nov 2013
Nov 2010

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. 
Feb 2011

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. 
Ford Fiesta in Rhode Island, United States
Sep 2010 - Aug 2012
Dec 2011

12000 mi
Tranmission leaked fluid, resulting in poor performance. The shop had to try 3 times to correct the leak. 
Aug 2012

18000 mi
computer module gave false 
Ford Fiesta in Mississippi, United States
Oct 2010 - Jun 2022
Aug 2013

38300 mi
Bent bolt causing steering noise 
Ford Fiesta in Michigan, United States
Sep 2010 - Jul 2013
Jan 2011

9000 mi
The car would not go forward, only would move in reverse. The transmission ground wire did not make a good ground. There is a TSB on this item, but the TSB is only after failure. 
Jun 2011

17000 mi
Fuel gage never reads full. Clock looses 2 minutes a week. 
Jul 2011

18000 mi
Fuel gage sending unit had to be replaced. Gage would never read full. Clock lost 1.5 minutes per week. 
Jan 2012

27000 mi
Check engine light came on. Repair covered by TSB. 
Jun 2013

57000 mi
Automatic Transmission would not engage to drive car forward after driver 30 high speed miles and stopping. Once placed in park it would not come out of park until engine was turned off and waited 15 minutes. Fix: reprogram transmission. 
Jul 2013

58000 mi
After driving over 35 miles at highway speeds and stopping car would not go forward or reverse, it was as if car was in neutral. Once car was in park you could not take it out of park. Shut car off, wait ten minutes and then car would go. 
Ford Fiesta in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2010 - Nov 2010
Oct 2010

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. 
Nov 2010

1000 mi
A cover came loose and was rubbing on the axle. 
Ford Fiesta in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2010 - Jun 2018
Mar 2011

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. 
Aug 2011

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. 
Apr 2012

25000 mi
No water had leaked, but the weatherstripping on the rear passenger door was coming loose. 
Sep 2012

31000 mi
Not shifting properly. Jerky acceleration. Would not engage reverse. Service light illuminated. Dealer attempted reprogram of transmission control module. Control module required replacement. 
May 2013

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. 
Sep 2017

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. 
Mar 2018

76500 mi

US $250
Part finally came in for fuel vapor leak detection system. Installed quickly, no problem since. 
Ford Fiesta in Wisconsin, United States
Sep 2010 - May 2018
Feb 2011

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 
Jan 2014

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. 
Mar 2014

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. 
Feb 2015

17000 mi

US $129
Original battery dead and "frozen" according to the store clerk who replaced it at the auto parts store. 
Jun 2016

19000 mi

US $850
replace upper strut mounts, dry and worn. Replaced original tires with on 19000 miles on them due to dry rot previous week. 
Apr 2017

28000 mi
Ford paid for repairs transmission was failing at 27000 miles 
Ford Fiesta in Georgia, United States
Dec 2014 - Jun 2015
Jun 2015

61000 mi
Adjustment to rid transmission of shuddering 
Ford Fiesta in Ohio, United States
Dec 2010 - May 2011
May 2011

11000 mi
Broken hood stand retaining clip (repaired),  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) 
Ford Fiesta in Illinois, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2015
Mar 2011 Within first 200 miles the stability control and hill assist lights came on. Car feels like its going to stall when lights first come on, then stay on and rides ok. Took 2 visits to confirm defective YAW module to be replaced. 
Apr 2011

2000 mi
The dealer replaced the module within 1 day and the problem has not recurred. 
Sep 2011

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. The hill start & stability lights come on when car is in motion, on flat surface. Would stay on until car was restarted. This was same problem that was occurring when car was first purchased and received major repairs to correct. 
Dec 2012

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. 
Ford Fiesta in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2011 - Sep 2012
Sep 2011

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. 
May 2012

4300 mi
The automated-manual transmission continues to behave erratically. Ford, again, said it works as designed. They did nothing to help me. 
Ford Fiesta in Ontario, Canada
May 2011 - Jul 2014
Aug 2012

14920 mi
update to transmission controller Sync update 
Dec 2013

28520 mi
TSB for incorrect service-now-light 
Jun 2014

31620 mi

C $400
OIl change and tires. Clock TSB update 
Ford Fiesta in Michigan, United States
Jun 2011 - Jan 2012
Aug 2011

8800 mi
I called ahead with the TSB number and what needed to be done. They did not order the parts required, but took care of the other warranty work I needed taken care of. So I had to make a return trip for the rear washer fluid leak fix.  The digital clock was losing about 30 sec a week. Reflash the new software and it is fixed.  There was an update to the stock software that improved transmission performance and feel.  
Ford Fiesta in Arkansas, United States
Apr 2011 - Jul 2011
Jun 2011

5000 mi
Buzzing/grinding noise when accelerating Passenger side rear window would not roll all the way up. 
Jul 2011

5000 mi
Buzzing/grinding noise when accelerating. It is still under investigation by Ford. I was able to get the dealer to buy it back. 
Ford Fiesta in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2011 - May 2020
Mar 2012

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. 
Dec 2012

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 
Oct 2016

24180 mi

C $475
Check Engine light was on. Service determined it was an O2 sensor. Parts were ordered and replaced. Transmission was replaced in June under extended warranty. Driver side noise started immediately thereafter. 
Ford Fiesta in California, United States
Jul 2011 - Jun 2022
May 2013

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. 
Feb 2014

8300 mi
Left passenger window went up very slowly. Dealer replaced the trim at the bottom of the window which was binding. 
Feb 2015

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. 
Nov 2015

16000 mi
At slow speeds car has STARTED to act like it doesn't know what gear it should be in (6 speed Auto). Dealer reset transmission computer, when this did not solve problem replacement clutches ordered. 
Dec 2015

17000 mi
Jerky acceleration at slow speeds. Replaced dual clutch in 6sp auto and reset transmission computer. Covered under Ford's extension to warranty. Behaves correctly after work. 
Jul 2017

23699 mi

US $165
Double clutch 6 speed automatic. Started shuddering again at slow speed, worse when AC on. Got call back that they are replacing clutch (2nd time for this car) under warranty. 1 year left on the extended transmission warranty. Parts ordered. 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. 
Dec 2017

25303 mi

US $439
when brakes 1st applied there was a scraping noise. Recommended specialist examine the breaks and dealer replaced pads and break fluid. After about 4 months the new pads finally settled in. 
Ford Fiesta in California, United States
Dec 2010 - Jun 2015
Jun 2015

64000 mi
Transmission control unit, car stopped running, transmision locked in park 
Ford Fiesta in British Columbia, Canada
Sep 2011 - Dec 2012
Jul 2012

9300 mi
Steering column made noise when turning back and forth and over any bumps in the road. Column was replaced. 
Ford Fiesta in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2010 - Mar 2011
Aug 2010 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. 
Jan 2011 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! 
Ford Fiesta in Alberta, Canada
Aug 2011 - Oct 2011
Oct 2011

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.  
Ford Fiesta in Manitoba, Canada
Mar 2011 - Sep 2018
Nov 2013

36580 mi
Steering shaft as per tsb. New battery. weatherstrip 
Jun 2015

55800 mi
Eratic shifting. No reverse. Replaced computer modual and clutch assembly. Had to return to have clutch realigned. Was supplied with a u drive at no charge. Warranty extended. 
Sep 2017

68200 mi
Clutch replacement 2nd time. repaired no charge. Courtesy car supplied 
Ford Fiesta in Washington, United States
Jun 2011 - Jun 2018
Dec 2013

49000 mi
Would occasionally get engine malfunction light. Dealer found TSB for this issue. 
Sep 2014

64000 mi
Replace worn bushing in steering system that was causing jerking at low speeds. 
Jan 2016

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. 
May 2016

94000 mi
Replaced clutch pack under warranty. I believe it was related to earlier transmission repair as symptoms (vibration at idle) occurred immediately after repair.  
Oct 2016

100700 mi

US $80
Replaced fuel filler door. Door had broken hinge. 
Dec 2017

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. 
Apr 2018

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. 
Ford Fiesta in Michigan, United States
Feb 2011 - Sep 2017
Jul 2011

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. 
Ford Fiesta in Ohio, United States
Mar 2011 - Apr 2014
Apr 2011

1000 mi
bad,hard shifting 
Oct 2011

4500 mi
transmission, updated software, still shifts weird, with noises air leak in moonroof, replaced seal 
Mar 2012

8000 mi
water leak, interior musty and moldy 
Jun 2012

10000 mi
replace head liner and carpet ordered new seat cushions 
Sep 2012

12000 mi
new rear seats 
Sep 2013

21000 mi
weather strip on both rear windows coming off 
Nov 2013

22400 mi
strip still coming loose 
Dec 2013

24000 mi
weather strips on rear windows coming loose, finally glued it myself 
Apr 2014

26000 mi
Damage from water leak never fully repaired. 
Ford Fiesta in Manitoba, Canada
Feb 2011 - Apr 2011
Mar 2011

6180 mi
car would not start, towed to dealership, in shop for 11 days, waiting for modem that runs the transmission to be replaced. 
Apr 2011

6200 mi
Module that runs the transmission was remanufactured to create a sealed unit. Stops working due to road dust getting into the unit. 
Ford Fiesta in Georgia, United States
Mar 2011 - Nov 2011
May 2011

2133 mi
Reprogram key fob  Reprogram key fob 
Ford Fiesta in Washington, United States
Mar 2011 - Dec 2016
Sep 2015

36000 mi
Poor shifting. Replace seal & clutch pack, reflash TCM & PCM 
Ford Fiesta in Florida, United States
Mar 2011 - Apr 2012
Mar 2012

14000 mi
The car had issues with changing gears 

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2011 Ford Fiesta 4dr Hatch

120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Ford Fiesta in British Columbia, Canada
Jul 2012 - Jul 2013
Aug 2012

9300 mi
Replace valve cover gasket and tighten to stop small oil leak 
Ford Fiesta in Ohio, United States
Sep 2010 - Mar 2018
Jun 2012

19000 mi
Replaced horn and fixed clock losing time by upgrading firmware. 
Apr 2017

47000 mi
ABS and traction control lights are on. Dealer diagnosed it as a short in the ABS component and wanted $1900 for repair 
Ford Fiesta in Illinois, United States
Jun 2013 - Jul 2015
Mar 2014

28000 mi
Emission system 
Ford Fiesta in Wisconsin, United States
Sep 2010 - Mar 2011
Dec 2010

4000 mi
Oxygen sensor replaced 
Ford Fiesta in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2010 - Jan 2012
Feb 2011

7000 mi
weather stripping came off on driver side rear door 
Ford Fiesta in Georgia, United States
Jul 2011 - May 2017
Apr 2013

33700 mi
Radiator losing fluid. Small of antifreeze in car. Update: temporary issue, cleared up on its own. 
Ford Fiesta in New York, United States
Sep 2013 - Sep 2015
Jul 2015

67800 mi

US $450
Replaced alternator. 
Ford Fiesta in California, United States
May 2012 - Mar 2015
Feb 2014

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. 
Ford Fiesta in Maine, United States
Sep 2012 - Jun 2022
Mar 2016

115000 mi

US $1000
Broken shifter cable and damaged shift linkages. Dealership's ineptitude made trip as long as it was. 
Jun 2017

131000 mi

US $31
Replaced right tie-rod end 
Ford Fiesta in Michigan, United States
Jan 2012 - Dec 2016
Feb 2012

16700 mi
Evaporation canister replaced under warranty 
May 2013

45000 mi
water in hatch area. missing body plug installed 
Jun 2014

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. 
Dec 2016

111000 mi

US $40
Front end clunking on low speed turning. Diagnose needs new struts. 
Ford Fiesta in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2012 - Sep 2021
Jan 2013 Wheel hub & bearing 
Sep 2013

60000 mi

US $400
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! 
Apr 2014

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! 
Jul 2014

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. 
Dec 2014

108000 mi
Fiesta has misfire, changed spark plugs but no change. Faulty code P0420, pending codes P0054 & P0300. 
Apr 2015

128500 mi

US $350
Had to replace blown shocks in rear again, replaced all shocks, struts & springs. 
May 2015

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. 
Jul 2015

136800 mi
All dash lights for ABS, Traction control & service engine came on P0500. Didnt have chance to make repair or look into 
Aug 2015

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. 
Oct 2015

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! 
Jan 2016

117200 mi

US $60
Inner tie rod was clunking, after 2 weeks of searching we found one. When I went to install I noticed the lock nut was lose, not properly torqued when KOST Tire did alignment. Repair corrected without changing part. keeping part! 
Apr 2016

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. 
Apr 2017

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. 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. 
Jul 2017

212000 mi

US $170
Replaced rotors due to vibration & found out caliper was bad 
Oct 2017

216000 mi

US $300
Head gasket blew, installed a newer motor from junk yard with 47k on it, 3 days later same thing happened. 
Dec 2017

216000 mi

US $25
Blew head gasket on newer motor, think its Fords fuse box 
Ford Fiesta in Ohio, United States
Dec 2011 - Mar 2013
Oct 2012

15000 mi
Clock was losing 5-10 minutes per week. Technician found TSB related to it and reprogrammed computer. 
Dec 2012

15000 mi
Manual trans. became hard to shift from 3rd to 4th gear, like it was blocked. Dealer opened trans, found a synchronizer on brass sleeve missing. Replaced 3-4 shift fork, 3-4 synchronizer assembly and 17 different related parts. Again wouldn't shift from 3rd to 4th like last service call. Shop said 3-4 adjuster not snapped in place completely. Snapped in place to fix. 
Feb 2013

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. 
Ford Fiesta in Michigan, United States
Dec 2010 - Dec 2016
Aug 2013

29000 mi
Leaking water into passenger compartment 
Mar 2014

31000 mi

US $50
Strut was leaking. Strut was replaced by dealer. 
Mar 2016

46000 mi
Manual Transmission Shifter was sticking. 
Ford Fiesta in California, United States
Oct 2010 - Apr 2014
Nov 2010

5000 mi
gas gauge not reading to full detent, new sensor installed whilst car got first oil change. 
Ford Fiesta in Michigan, United States
Aug 2015 - Dec 2017
Oct 2015

40200 mi
Warranty repair of leaking transmission end cap seal. Axle seals found to be damp from fluid, replaced at same time under warranty. 
Ford Fiesta in Ohio, United States
May 2011 - Sep 2014
Jan 2013

18300 mi
Throwout bearing was making chirping noise. Dealer inspected and determine slave cylinder was defective. Rubber window guides were binding on the window preventing it from going up smoothly. 
Aug 2013

24000 mi
Transmission making a mild gear whine noise at certain loads and RPMs. Dealer inspected and concluded noise was normal to design and operation. (I only had it inspected due to previous transmission repair.) Drivers window goes up slow and binds, causing the auto-kickback to stop and open the window when attempting to use the auto-up feature. Dealer cleaned track and lubed window guides. 
Mar 2014

30000 mi
Throwout bearing was squealing on cold start with clutch pressed in. 
Ford Fiesta in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2011 - Jun 2012
Aug 2011

4340 mi
Drivers seat would not remain in elevated position. Seat would slowly drop while driving. 
Sep 2011

6200 mi
Bluetooth not working. Sync would not activate. 
Apr 2012

14860 mi
some issue with the oxygen sensor or something? According to the Tech, it was a known issue and replaced without question. 
Ford Fiesta in British Columbia, Canada
Apr 2011 - Jul 2022
May 2011

620 mi
One speaker did not sound good. Dealer replaced and now stereo is good. 
Sep 2012

13020 mi
Steering Shaft Clunk 
Mar 2014

22940 mi
Door seal loose and repaired under warranty 
Jan 2017

12180 mi

C $79
Replaced weather stripping around door. 
Sep 2020

55800 mi

C $300
Shocks leaking Front disks rusty 
Ford Fiesta in Virginia, United States
Nov 2010 - Aug 2020
Oct 2013

26300 mi
Tiny leak in water pump detected by dealer during annual service. Replaced under warranty. 
Jul 2015

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. 
Oct 2015

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. 
Oct 2016

49200 mi

US $350
Ventilation blower would only work on the higher settings, not lower settings. The blower fan had to be replaced. 
Jun 2017

52000 mi

US $900
Worn gear on rack, replaced whole steering unit (credit given for "core return") Replaced battery -- it was 6 years old and failed cranking current test 
Oct 2017

55000 mi

US $500
Replaced both rear shocks. I didn't detect the problem, but the dealer reported they were "leaking" and needed to be replaced (and were 7 years old). 
Jan 2018

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. 
Ford Fiesta in Michigan, United States
Oct 2010 - Jan 2015
Mar 2012

16000 mi
Broken left front halfshaft 
Ford Fiesta in California, United States
Nov 2010 - Jul 2018
Oct 2017

83000 mi

US $500
corroded main engine harness from leaking OEM battery Cleaned throttle body & replaced O2 sensors 
Ford Fiesta in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2010 - Sep 2011
May 2011

6900 mi
I noticed an oil leak on my garage floor and took it in, apparently, there was a torn CV joint boot. 
Ford Fiesta in Massachusetts, United States
Jun 2010 - Mar 2014
Nov 2010

8000 mi
Bad spark plug wire replaced under warranty 
Jul 2012

37000 mi
Fan would not blow except on highest setting, replaced fan resistor 
Ford Fiesta in Virginia, United States
Oct 2010 - Feb 2012
Oct 2011

18800 mi
left rear passenger door weather strip fell loose 
Ford Fiesta in Chile
Nov 2010 - Mar 2014
Dec 2011

11160 mi
Centered steering wheel. Tilted to the right from factory. Fixed under warranty. 
Aug 2013

26040 mi

$400
Dirty throttle body. Car stalled at idle. Cleansing and reprogramming Busted rear left suspension 
Ford Fiesta in California, United States
Oct 2010 - Feb 2018
Nov 2012

19800 mi
Passenger door gasket failed. New gaskets installed. 
Ford Fiesta in Quebec, Canada
Feb 2014 - Apr 2017
Oct 2015

49280 mi

C $175
Rear shocks were replaced, the one on the drivers side was shot. 
Dec 2015

50840 mi

C $35
Blower resistor replaced, low speed on the fan didn't work anymore 
Sep 2016

60760 mi

C $500
Front left wheel bearing had to be replaced Stabilizer bar links replaced on both sides 

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2011 Ford Fiesta 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Ford Fiesta in Wisconsin, United States
Dec 2010 - Jan 2011
Jan 2011

4000 mi
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.  

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2011 Ford Fiesta 2dr Hatch

120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

Ford Fiesta in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2011 - Jan 2012
Jan 2012

33480 mi

C $250
Had the Traction control light come on and remained on during trip home. The Tech. performed a service bulletin (reflashed computer) which corrected the issue 

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