2013 Ford Fiesta structure problems
78 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2013 Ford Fiesta — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Top of the driver side door handle broke free from the door. The car has previously been cleared of any recall defects - but a loose door handle may absolutely have something to do with the inner workings of the door/latch and may be a safety issue.”
filed Sep 7, 2025
“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
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle…
SSM 51536 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 4, 2023
Structure problems in other Fiesta years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fiesta | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 Fiesta | 2 | 3% |
| 2016 Fiesta | 8 | 4% |
| 2015 Fiesta | 12 | 5% |
| 2014 Fiesta | 54 | 11% |
| 2012 Fiesta | 128 | 21% |
| 2011 Fiesta | 125 | 17% |
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.