2019 Ford Fiesta engine problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2019 Ford Fiesta — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The brakes stick and then when i hit the gas its sluggish and just takes off full force. Causing 50% gas loss. The breaks are getting stuck. Calipers sticking. This is a fire hazard”
filed Apr 8, 2026
“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. The contact…”
filed Apr 7, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
For 2015-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer concern of an engine oil leak, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 for oil leak inspection and testing methods. Ford has…
SSM 52335 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 6, 2024
Engine problems in other Fiesta years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Fiesta | 6 | 17% |
| 2017 Fiesta | 18 | 25% |
| 2016 Fiesta | 33 | 19% |
| 2015 Fiesta | 69 | 27% |
| 2014 Fiesta | 83 | 17% |
| 2013 Fiesta | 109 | 16% |
| 2012 Fiesta | 68 | 11% |
| 2011 Fiesta | 107 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 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.