2015 Ford Fiesta problems
The Ford Fiesta is a supermini car that was marketed by Ford from 1976 to 2023 over seven generations. Over the years, the Fiesta has mainly been developed and manufactured by Ford's European operations, and had been positioned below the Escort (later the Focus).
Ford had sold over 15 million Fiestas from 1976 to July 2011, making it one of the best-selling Ford nameplates behind the Escort and the F-Series. It has been manufactured in the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, Mexico, Taiwan, China, India, Thailand, and South Africa.
The Fiesta was discontinued in 2023, after over 22 million units had been made. The final Ford Fiesta rolled off the production line on 7 July 2023.
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Common 2015 Ford Fiesta problems
Based on complaints from owners of the Ford Fiesta 2015, several common problems have been reported. Here is a detailed list of these issues:
- Door Latch Failure:
- The door latches on certain 2015 Ford Fiesta vehicles are prone to breakage with normal use. This can lead to doors not closing properly, potentially opening while the vehicle is in motion, posing safety risks to passengers and other road users. The repair involves replacing the door latches on both sides of the vehicle to ensure proper closure and safety.
- Risk of Engine Cylinder Head Damage:
- Ford Fiestas with the 1.6L GTDI engine are at risk of running low on coolant due to a faulty sensor. If the engine overheats due to low coolant levels, the cylinder head might crack, leading to potential engine damage and safety hazards. Technicians need to inspect the engine for damage and may replace the coolant level sensor or even the cylinder head to resolve the issue and prevent further damage.
- Fuel Pump Failure:
- Fiestas built in mid-2014 are prone to fuel pump failure due to improper manufacturing of internal parts. When the fuel pump fails, it can cause the engine to stall, potentially leading to accidents if the vehicle loses momentum unexpectedly. Technicians can resolve this issue by replacing the faulty fuel pump and ensuring it operates at the correct fuel pressure levels.
These common problems reported by owners of the Ford Fiesta 2015 highlight important safety and performance issues that should be addressed promptly to ensure the vehicle's reliability and safety on the road.
Does the 2015 Ford Fiesta have transmission problems?
As thousands of consumers who have purchased or leased a defective 2011-2015 Ford Fiesta or 2012-2015 Ford Focus have discovered, their transmissions and clutch assembly may contain a defect that causes, among other problems, transmission shuddering, slips, bucking, kicking, jerking, harsh engagement, premature ...
What are the most common problem with a Ford Fiesta?
What are the most common problems with a used Ford Fiesta hatchback?
- Steering column. Some Fiestas built from 15 May 2019 to 17 June 2019 were fitted with steering columns that weren't up to specification, so speak to your Ford dealer to find out if yours is affected. ...
- Rear seatbelt latches. ...
- Brake servo failure.
Is a 2015 Ford Fiesta a reliable car?
How Reliable Is the 2015 Ford Fiesta? The 2015 Fiesta has a poor reliability rating of two out of five from J.D. Power.
What is the engine problem on the Ford Fiesta 2015?
Ford Fiestas with the 1.6L GTDI engine are at risk of running low on coolant due to a faulty sensor. When in good working order, this sensor should let you know when the coolant gets too low. That way, you can stop driving the vehicle until you can get more coolant in the system, protecting the engine from damage.
Is a 2015 Ford Fiesta a reliable car?
How Reliable Is the 2015 Ford Fiesta? The 2015 Fiesta has a poor reliability rating of two out of five from J.D. Power.
Does the 2015 Ford Fiesta have transmission problems?
These transmission defects have resulted in thousands of lawsuits against Ford across the United States. Today, in California alone, there are at least 800 current individual lawsuits against Ford Motor Company for issues with the PowerShift Transmissions on the 2011-2015 Ford Fiesta and 2012-2015 Ford Focus.
What are the most common problem with a Ford Fiesta?
What are the most common problems with a used Ford Fiesta hatchback?
- Steering column. Some Fiestas built from 15 May 2019 to 17 June 2019 were fitted with steering columns that weren't up to specification, so speak to your Ford dealer to find out if yours is affected. ...
- Rear seatbelt latches. ...
- Brake servo failure.
What is the engine problem on the Ford Fiesta 2015?
Ford Fiestas with the 1.6L GTDI engine are at risk of running low on coolant due to a faulty sensor. When in good working order, this sensor should let you know when the coolant gets too low. That way, you can stop driving the vehicle until you can get more coolant in the system, protecting the engine from damage.
2015 Ford Fiesta car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Ford Fiesta problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Power train problems
- Engine problems
- Fuel/propulsion system problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Electrical system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2015 Ford Fiesta vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2015 Ford Fiesta
The NHTSA has received 230 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2015 Ford Fiesta. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2015 Ford Fiesta vehicles.
2024-08-28
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-15
- VIN: 3FADP4BJ2FM
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the RPM increased but the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving, the check engine warning light illuminated and then disappeared. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the transmission control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer but was not yet diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000.
2024-07-16
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-16
- VIN: 3FADP4FJ4FM
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the failure persisted. The “Service Transmission” warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 149,000.
2024-07-01
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-01
- VIN: 3FADP4EJ9FM
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Ford Dealership determined the TCM is the culprit for my transmission issues. The check engine light is illuminated. Car revs up but goes no where. There is an active extension warranty issued by Ford but for some reason my VIN is not included.
2024-06-24
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-24
- VIN: 3FADP4BJ9FM
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and was jerked. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed as a failure with the clutch assembly. The contact was informed that the clutch assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.
2024-05-03
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-03
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and began to lose motive power. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road and the vehicle restarted however, the gear shifter failed to move out of park(P). The contact stated that the vehicle shut off with the “Transmission Malfunction -Service” warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed as a failure with the clutch which needed to be replaced. The dealer stated no failure was found with the transmission, but the contact is concerned the failure is with the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000. The VIN was not available.
2024-05-02
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-29
- VIN: 3FADP4BJ5FM
- Components: POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Transmission control module for a 2015 Ford Fiesta Is admitted by Ford as faulty, and a known issue. This part has had to be replaced several times, And there's no guarantee on durability Or that there won't be future issues. Ford has admitted safety issues include loss of transmission engagement while driving, lack of power and slow or delayed shifting, No start, shuddering, stalling, slipping, ECT.
2024-04-07
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-22
- VIN: 3FADP4CJ2FM
- Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: For as long as I've had my car - 2017 till now - it's had what I term a "hiccup" after receiving gas. The engine would slightly shudder for the first 5-10 minutes after I filled the car with gas. This was not from overfilling the tank as I never max out the tank. I didn't think much about this until a few months ago. A few minutes after filling my car with gas, the engine shuddered severely and the RPM dropped to zero. This caused the engine to die and left me unable to exit from the turn lane. No warning lights appeared on my dash. I turned on the hazard lights and rolled down the window, but eventually all the lights inside the car died. I was stuck in a left turn lane, unable to move. I had to stick my hand out the window to direct other cars to drive around me. I requested a tow via my car insurance company and the drive arrived within ~15 minutes. The tow truck driver was able to restart my car and we towed it to the local Ford Service center. I explained the issue to the service department, but they were unable to replicate the issue and thus did not resolve it. Since then, the same issues has occurred every time I refill the gas tank. Regardless of how much gas is added or how full the tank was after receiving gas. After adding gas, I have begun immediately parking at the gas station to wait out the engine shudders. They do stop after ~10 minutes, but during that time they have caused the engine to die again. In the past weeks, I've also begun to observe a minor engine shudder even when stopped at a red light. I have never observed a warning light. Online research has shown a number of other people experiencing this issue. It seems the likely cause is a faulty fuel vapor purge valve. This valve may be allowing liquid fuel to flow to the engine, causing the engine to shudder and die. I will be taking my car to a different service center in hopes of the issues being resolved and not getting stranded again. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2024-03-16
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-05
- VIN: 3FADP4EJ5FM
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I’ve owned my 2015 Ford Fiesta for about 7 years now. Within the first year, I contacted the Ford dealership explaining noises when driving and my dual clutch shifting gears. I sent them video sound recordings. They said it was typical of this transmission. The car has never felt smooth but “ok enough,” until 18months ago when I reported gears slipping. No error codes were detected but parts of my clutch were replaced. Now, 16,000 miles later I brought my car into ford dealership saying I felt the gears slipping. They diagnosed a few other maintenance pieces like brakes and tires but said nothing was detected with the transmission and clutch. 3 weeks later, I was driving on a highway - lake shore drive in chicago, and my check engine light came on. My car would not change gears or accelerate past the 30mph I had been going. I felt like I was in neutral. I exited, fearing an accident. In stop and go traffic I used my hazard lights because I could not accelerate at each stop sign. I made it to a safe spot to pull over and then realized i could not reverse! I had my car towed to the ford dealer from 3 weeks prior. At this point they could read a few clutch error codes but cannot be certain of the actual cause. In order to do so, they need my consent of a possible $1500 service charge for investigating the issue. Ford costumer service line has said “oh wow, we’re glad your weren’t in an accident. I’m Sorry, your car does not meet criteria for any support from Ford.” Ford has knowingly kept these faulty transmissions on the road and now they are telling me that they will not help look into my vehicle’s transmission and safety issues. This seems unreasonable when the issue is clearly linked to the faulty dual clutch Powershift system. 1.5 million Ford Fiestas may still be registered and driven with Ford offering nothing other than “I’m really glad you dodged an accident and made it off the highway.”
2024-03-13
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-01
- VIN: 3FADP4AJ0FM
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil. The contact was unaware of any warning lights being illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the failure was due to the cylinder head being cracked. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V209000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.
2024-03-05
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-03
- VIN: 3FADP4EE6FM
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: Oil pickup is clogged in sump, preventing proper oiling of engine, in turn effecting air vacuum pump, in turn sporadically effecting brake effectiveness. Brake pedal is suddenly stiff and car does not slow down. Oil warning light on cluster illuminates, but not always.
2024-02-28
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-28
- VIN: 3FADP4BJ6FM
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Continued issues with the fuel delivery system (fuel pump?) Vehicle has stalled out on the highway at high speeds, failed to start, running rough at various time and does not respond to accelerator.
2024-01-13
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-27
- VIN: 3FADP4BE3FM
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Depressed clutch to slow down and turn left. When mostly through the turn shifted into 3rd gear and attempted to accelerate through the end of the turn. There wasn't any acceleration the engine had stopped running. Local shop said that the engine has low compression and will not start.
2023-11-02
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-05-01
- VIN: 3FADP4BJ8FM
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle began to lose forward momentum. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over and stopped the vehicle but did not turn off the vehicle. The contact attempted to shift into reverse(R) but the vehicle only revved while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact attempted to shift into drive (D) and the vehicle revved but did not move forward. The contact turned off the vehicle and had it towed to a dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer and determined that the TCM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired by the dealer under Customer Satisfaction Program: 14M02 Transmission Control Module (Power Train). The vehicle had been repaired. The contact was called by the dealer, prior to retrieving the vehicle, and was informed that the actual failure was the clutch, however the dealer advised that the vehicle was no longer under warranty coverage for Customer Satisfaction Program: 19N08 Transmission Clutch Shudder (Power Train). The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.
2023-10-31
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-20
- VIN: 3FADP4BJ4FM
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle began to jerk, and the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the powertrain control module. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 93,000.
2023-10-17
STEERING,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-17
- VIN: 3FADP4BJ5FM
- Components: STEERING,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to shift into the intended gear. The contact noticed smoke coming from an unknown location of the vehicle and the vehicle started to shake. The contact also stated that the steering wheel became stiff and difficult to operate. The transmission warning light was intermittently illuminated. The contact stated that she received a notification of Customer Satisfaction Program: 14M02. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the TCM and clutch had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided two case numbers and advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.
2023-10-02
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-25
- VIN: 3FADP4BJ8FM
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would hesitate as the transmission warning light would intermittently appear on the instrument panel. The vehicle was initially taken to the dealer where the battery was replaced but the failure persisted. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle would fail to start up after multiple attempts as both oil and transmission fluid had begun to leak from the vehicle. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed back to the dealer where they diagnosed the vehicle with a heating system failure. The contact inquired about the fluid leakage and was informed that no fluid leaks were found. The contact was forced to take the vehicle back to the dealer for a third time as the failure persisted and the dealer confirmed the transmission fluid leak and other transmission failures. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000.
2023-10-02
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-13
- VIN: 3FADP4EJ0FM
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Ford Fiestas such as my vehicle as well as Ford Focus have been shown to have transmission issues and Ford has failed to perform a widespread recall. I bought my vehicle a year and a half ago from a Ford dealership and it has less than 75,000 miles and now has a transmission issue(transmission clutch shudder diagnosed by Ford dealership) that could cause the vehicle to suddenly stop moving or slip gears. No warning lights have come on. While researching this issue I found that a previous lawsuit regarding the failed part on my car did not include my vehicle and many others that have the same issue.
2023-09-18
ENGINE,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-23
- VIN: 3FADP4EJ2FM
- Components: ENGINE,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving at approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle was shuddering, and the vehicle failed to shift into the intended gear. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was an internal failure of the clutch. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
2023-09-13
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-08
- VIN: 3FADP4BJ9FM
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: While driving vehicle, engine began to rev and became unresponsive to gas pedal. After slowing to a stop, vehicle began to respond to gas pedal and transmission began shuttering violently. Took to local mechanic and he won’t work on it because he said it is a “pattern problem “. $250.00 to diagnose the obvious. Someone could be killed when the transmission suddenly stops working like that in freeway traffic.
2023-09-12
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-01
- VIN: 3FADP4CJ6FM
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after several attempts, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where a diagnostic test was performed on the vehicle, but no fault was found. An extensive diagnostic test was then performed which determined that the body control module (BCM) was defective. The BCM was replaced. Despite the repair, the check engine warning light remained illuminated, and the vehicle would stall at various speeds. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.
2023-09-12
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-01
- VIN: 3FADP4CJ6FM
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: ******* DELETE VOQ ******* THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING MARKED FOR DELETION BECAUSE IT IS AN INADVERTENT DUPLICATE OF ODI# 11544083 *DJR ******* DELETE VOQ *******
2023-08-16
WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-20
- VIN: 3FADP4BJ4FM
- Components: WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: I believe that it is the ABS brake system I am bringing it to the ford dealer Thursday. The caliper on the front driver side was not working so I changed it still didn't work fluid go's to the ABS pump but doses not come out of that one. When you use the brakes the front passenger side locks up and slides like it's not going to stop it is really bad when the roads are wet and there were no warning signs. It's going to the dealer Thursday.
2023-06-21
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-28
- VIN: 3FADP4BJXFM
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The Vehicle made a loud noise and jolted, the check engine light came on and the screen said "Transmission fault service immediately." I had the car checked by a local mechanic who advised me to contact Ford customer service since this has been a big issue with the Ford Fiestas. Customer service advised me to take the car to a dealership for testing, there they recommended that I have the entire transmission replaced but said it wouldn't fall under the warranty since it's the clutch that needs replaced. There are numerous customer satisfaction programs for the Ford Fiesta clutch and transmission (Campaign #s 16M02, 19N07, 19N08, & 14M02) but none of them include the VIN number on my vehicle.
2023-06-17
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-31
- VIN: 3FADP4EJ8FM
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: My car has been under recall now for the transmission or chip in the transmission. The car keeps jerking, stalls randomly and sometimes won't work. It's been confirmed by the Palatka FL Ford dealership. I originally took it to the Ford in Ocala FL, but they keep refusing to fix it. Now the Palatka one is saying they can't because they don't have a chip. They're refusing to buy it back or work with me on it. I am the original owner, bought it strait off the lot and it was made in 2015. It's only 8 years old, but I've stalled now multiple times on the highway, in traffic on the way to work, and at gas stations. I want this fixed ASAP, according to the laws they have to work with me on this. I just don't know how to get them to work with me.
2023-06-06
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-06
- Number Of Injuries: 12
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 3FADP4BJ1FM
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle with his foot on the brake pedal and off the accelerator, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated to an undisclosed speed. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a fence, where it stalled, and the contact was unable to restart it. The air bags did not deploy. The transmission warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. A police report was filed. 12 individuals suffered injuries, with 7 being transported to the ER and treated for various injuries. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission as well as the transmission control module. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 150,000.
2015 Ford Fiesta recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 4 recalls for different components of the 2015 Ford Fiesta.
2023-11-17
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Fiesta, 2016 Fusion, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A component inside the door latches may break, which can make it difficult to latch or possibly allow the doors to open while driving.
- Consequence: Vehicle doors opening unexpectedly while driving can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy: Dealers will inspect the door latch date codes and if necessary, replace all four side door latches, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S15. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-177.
2020-03-23
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fiesta, 2014-2016 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
- Consequence: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will replace the side door latches, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S15.
2017-03-27
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Escape, 2014-2015 Fiesta ST, 2013-2014 Fusion and 2013-2015 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 1.6L GTDI engines. If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder head may overheat, crack and leak oil.
- Consequence: If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a coolant level sensor and the supporting hardware and software, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 21, 2017. The recall began on January 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S09.
2015-01-09
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15, 2014. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 11, 2013, to August 29, 2014, 2014-2015 Ford Fiesta vehicles manufactured April 10, 2014, to June 17, 2014 and 2014 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 21, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
- Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S30.
Negative 2015 Ford Fiesta car reviews
Positive 2015 Ford Fiesta car reviews
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It's a small car that can fit up to five passengers, although it's more comfortable for those who are on the thinner side. It's a great car for people who prefer smaller vehicles. I bought it because my wife enjoys driving compact cars.
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I hope you're doing well! I wanted to let you know that I never have a problem. Let me know if there's anything I can do to help.
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Although I only have 25000 miles on my car, I have never had any issues. The only downside is that the trade-in value to dealerships is not great.
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I had this for two months and I absolutely love it! It feels so comfortable to drive and I especially love the rims and seats. The inside is spacious and the front is roomy. The grill and color are also fantastic!
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I am so glad I purchased this for my mom on Mother's Day 2017. Unfortunately, she was hit by a car yesterday and the impact was so strong that the car's passenger side rear tire was separated. Thankfully, God was with her during the impact and the side airbags deployed. Despite being 81 years old and having renewed her driver's license just last year, she is doing okay. I am planning on purchasing another one very soon.
Additional sources
More sources of information about 2015 Ford Fiesta problems:
A Closer Look at the 2015 Ford Fiesta Recalls - VehicleHistory
https://www.vehiclehistory.com/articles/a-closer-look-at-the-2015-ford-fiesta-recalls
Mar 7, 2021 ... Defective Door Latch. The door latches on certain 2015 Ford Fiesta vehicles are prone to breakage with normal use. When they start to fall apart ...
2015 Ford Fiesta Problems | Kelley Blue Book
https://www.kbb.com/ford/fiesta/2015/common-problems/
How reliable is the 2015 Ford Fiesta? See the most common repairs performed and learn if your vehicle is at risk for major repairs in the next 12 months.
2015 Ford Fiesta transmission issue - do I still qualify for the recall ...
https://www.reddit.com/r/Ford/comments/vimj94/2015_ford_fiesta_transmission_issue_do_i_still/
Jun 23, 2022 ... But according to what I've seen, this seems to only be them reprogramming the computer controlled clutch system. The problem though, from the ...
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Feb 22, 2015 ... What is Common Problems/ Issues with New Fiesta ST??? · 1. Creaks and rattles from the interior. · 2. Loose side mirrors with noticeable vibration ...
New to Fiesta ST. Any common issue with the car? | Fiesta ST Forum
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I now own a 2015 Fiesta ST that has really seen most of it's life in the winter and no problems either. Likes: CanadianGuy.
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Are you having problems with your 2015 Ford Fiesta?
Collin Daniel 2024-11-28
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to let you know that I recently purchased a car from Ford, but unfortunately, it seems to have a transmission issue. Although I'm a bit disappointed that they didn't mention it to me before selling it, I'm hoping to get it fixed soon. I've noticed that this seems to be a recurring issue with the automatic vs model since 2011. Have you experienced anything similar?
Efrain Ledner 2024-11-23
Hey there! I just wanted to share my experience with the Ford Fiesta. Unfortunately, I had some trouble with the transmission and had to have it replaced twice in a short period of time. As a result, I decided to sell the car. Interestingly, the person who bought it from me also experienced transmission issues just 6 months later. I hope this information helps you make an informed decision!
Bradly Kutch 2024-11-17
I owned a Ford Fiesta 2015 SE for 5 years and unfortunately, my experience with it was not great. While the gas mileage was decent, I found the plus and minus buttons on the shifter to be a bit problematic. They caused the car to level off the ground about an inch or 2, which made it difficult to shift in sport mode. Additionally, the car did not provide good lumbar support, making it uncomfortable for long drives. Another issue I faced was accidentally pressing the + button while reversing, which caused the car to level off the ground and created a blind spot, especially for someone who is short. It was quite frustrating. Furthermore, the Sync and Bluetooth stopped working at the end of the warranty, which was disappointing. I'm not sure if this was a common issue among other owners, but it did make me question the dealership I got the car from. Unfortunately, I also experienced other defects with the car, such as the ABS light and leaky struts. Overall, my experience with this car was not enjoyable after the first year.
Rodolfo Franecki 2024-10-01
The car has performed well, but I had to replace the passenger seat belt and recently the check engine light came on. However, since the repairs earlier mentioned, the car has been reliable.
Ellsworth Fahey 2024-05-09
I own a 2014 and a 2015 Ford Fiesta. I have made 5 complaints to the NHTSA so far. I would like to share my most recent experience with the 2015, which was pretty unbelievable. I am 100% disabled but work occasionally via the SSA Ticket to Work program, making deliveries using my 2015 Ford Fiesta SE. On 9/11/22 at 4:30 AM, I was delivering a package in Waterford, MI, on the north side of the road. As I backed out of the driveway, now facing east and a busy road, Hiller Rd., I had only just gotten in the car with no seatbelt on and was going to back up and buckle my belt. I switched from reverse to drive, foot still on the brake, and the car took off as if I had stomped on the accelerator, but my foot was still on the brake. I hit the brakes, but the car flew almost to Hiller Rd. The brakes were not working, but the steering worked. I tried to slow down and was on the south side of the road on people's lawns. Going so fast, I went into a ditch, then came up out of the ditch and narrowly avoided mailboxes. The last house before Hiller Rd. on my right was at least 1/5 mile away, and the car was tearing down the road. I tried to slow down in the large lot next door to that house, but it didn't work. They have huge boulders along the edge of the grass, and I not only slammed into a boulder, but they had chopped down trees too and laid them down along the edge of the grass with the boulders. The car went up against gravity onto one of these trees before hitting the boulder. If you can imagine, from hood to bumper and further out each end, I was up on top of a tree, the bumpers dug into it, so the 4 tires were loose on each side, and the front hit the boulder. I hadn't put on my seatbelt yet, and my head slammed into the steering wheel. The airbags didn't deploy again, and my $400 cell phone screen split and cracked. I hit my head so hard that it knocked me out, and I'm not sure how long I was out for. I came to and was on a tree, and I tried to somehow dig the car out with a flashlight and crowbar. The tow driver had to chop up the tree I was on and pull me back from the boulder. I was stuck there for hours.My phone screen shattered and had to be replaced. I also had to pay $125 for a tow and my car got scratched and bumped due to the incident with my Ford Fiesta. I had a scary experience while delivering in a rural area during snowfall. Luckily, I had my seatbelt on and was not hurt. A kind farmer and his girlfriend helped me out of the ditch and noticed my car's basic S-curve. I spent $325 on new brakes and rotors. Overall, it was a stressful experience, but I am grateful for the help I received.Here is another NHTSA complaint in case you experience similar issues. About a year ago, I spent over $1,000 fixing everything on this car, but no one offered any information about recalls. At only 21,000-23,000 miles, I noticed some odd shuddering at low speeds, like shaking, but only when going slower. Then it did other things, seeming like maybe it was when parking or backing up. The car would switch to neutral on its own. Additionally, the car kept starting even after I removed the remote starter. I would find the car running by itself with no key in the ignition. I have a two-year-old battery from Costco under warranty. Last week, coming home, the car lost all power, but luckily I was able to glide into the garage. I spent days checking everything, from terminals to fuses, but the battery should have been 12.5 amps, and it was only 3.5 amps, so it could not be jump-started. I had to tow it to Costco, then Midas. After spending $1,100, I got a ride to pick it up, but when I started the car, the dashboard showed an orange wrench and said,