2013 Ford Fiesta engine problems
109 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2013 Ford Fiesta — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. The vehicle had failed to start. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to reverse. The transmission warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was not safe to drive. The contact related the failure to Ford Campaign…”
filed Nov 5, 2024
“Cars transmission went out at 64000 miles car started jerking then showed a message to use brake stop safely I pulled over and then said transmission hot give a few minutes then after a few minutes it said transmission ready then I tried to drive it and it did the same thing all over again. When I…”
filed Jul 10, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Certain 2011-2013 Model Year Fiesta Vehicles Operated in the USA Corrosion States Battery Junction Box Clean and Seal In some of the affected vehicles, the position of the Battery Junction Box (BJB) in the engine…
22N11 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 13, 2023
Engine problems in other Fiesta years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fiesta | 10 | 11% |
| 2018 Fiesta | 6 | 17% |
| 2017 Fiesta | 18 | 25% |
| 2016 Fiesta | 33 | 19% |
| 2015 Fiesta | 69 | 27% |
| 2014 Fiesta | 83 | 17% |
| 2012 Fiesta | 68 | 11% |
| 2011 Fiesta | 107 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Ford Fiesta
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.