2016 Ford Fiesta problems
Owners have filed 253 complaints about the 2016 Ford Fiesta with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 40.7% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of engine at 13%.
Complaints253
Crashes18
Fires2
Injuries18
Deaths3
What owners report breaking
Power train 40.7% · 103
Engine 13.0% · 33
Electrical system 10.3% · 26
Unknown or other 8.7% · 22
Fuel/propulsion system 4.3% · 11
Vehicle speed control 4.3% · 11
Structure 3.2% · 8
Steering 2.8% · 7
Severity
Of those complaints, 18 describe a crash, 2 describe a fire, 18 report an injury and 3 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 8 model years of the Ford Fiesta in this data, 2016 draws comparatively few complaints; 2011 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 69 in the last three years against 97 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 53,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000. Power train · reported at 128,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and attempting to drive, the transmission failed to shift properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. Power train · reported at 40,000 miles
It seems the clutch is bypassing when stopped at a stoplight or sign. You can pull out but you have to let the clutch pedal all the way up and then push it in again. If you set too long it will try to inch forward. The car only had 46,000 miles when it started. I have talked to other people and obviously Ford has a problem and doesnât want to fix it. Power train
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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