2013 Ford Fiesta problems
Owners have filed 917 complaints about the 2013 Ford Fiesta with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 42.9% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of engine at 11.9%.
Complaints917
Crashes19
Fires10
Injuries14
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Power train 42.9% · 393
Engine 11.9% · 109
Unknown or other 9.9% · 91
Structure 8.5% · 78
Electrical system 6.8% · 62
Latches/locks/linkages 5.1% · 47
Vehicle speed control 4.7% · 43
Fuel/propulsion system 1.5% · 14
Severity
Of those complaints, 19 describe a crash, 10 describe a fire and 14 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 8 model years of the Ford Fiesta in this data, 2013 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2011 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 41 in the last three years against 54 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 30,105 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated the transmission failed. While, at a complete stop the transmission jerked violently, causing the vehicle to engage acceleration slowly and shake. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure. The dealer replaced the transmission twice. However, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 5,000. Power train · reported at 5,000 miles
Vehicle shudder shakes and fails to accelerate when pedal is depressed, typically in first or second gear (6 speed auto transmission). Transmission control unit has been reprogrammed several times, clutch was replaced, control unit reprogrammed again. Issues continue. Vehicle loses acceleration in intersections and poses a risk for rear-end collisions, cannot smoothly accelerate which could cause issues. Power train · reported at 25,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. While in the drive position, the gear switched to reverse independently. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the shifter electronic sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 91,000. The vin was unavailable. Power train · reported at 91,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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