2014 Ford Fiesta electrical system problems
45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2014 Ford Fiesta — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle has experienced ongoing failures with the DPS6 PowerShift transmission system. Symptoms included slipping between gears, failure to engage 6th gear, jerky shifting, and bucking during acceleration. A transmission warning light appeared multiple times. These issues occurred daily and…”
filed May 8, 2025
“2014 Ford Fiesta manual sedan exhibiting recurring, dangerous hood latch malfunction (recently noticed) where hood unlatches while driving/parked & experiencing sudden power loss when AC is used (fuse removed to prevent this dangerous condition). Potential safety hazards: obstructed vision, hood…”
filed Mar 26, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated…
SSM 54601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 24, 2026This is a proactive investigation program by Ford Motor Company to inspect a limited number of affected vehicles that are customer-owned. Ford is voluntarily conducting this program to evaluate the software currently…
25H05 · Other · issued Nov 19, 2025
Electrical System problems in other Fiesta years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fiesta | 9 | 9% |
| 2018 Fiesta | 6 | 17% |
| 2017 Fiesta | 7 | 10% |
| 2016 Fiesta | 26 | 15% |
| 2015 Fiesta | 19 | 7% |
| 2013 Fiesta | 62 | 9% |
| 2012 Fiesta | 66 | 11% |
| 2011 Fiesta | 96 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 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.