2019 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 2019 Ford Fiesta problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the 2019 Ford Fiesta, several common problems have been reported:
- Transmission Issues:
- Customers have complained about the car's transmission slipping, leading to poor performance while driving.
- This issue can significantly impact the driving experience and safety of the vehicle.
- Airbag System Malfunction:
- Some owners have reported non-deployment of airbags during collisions, resulting in injuries to occupants.
- Malfunctioning airbags pose a serious safety concern and can compromise the car's ability to protect passengers.
- Sunroof Explosion:
- Instances of the sunroof glass breaking without any impact or incident have been documented.
- While not confirmed to be a widespread issue, it has been raised by multiple customers on unofficial forums.
- Purge Valve Canister Failure:
- Complaints have been made regarding the purge valve canister failing without warning.
- Although not a recurring problem, it has been observed in earlier iterations of the sedan.
- Braking System Malfunction:
- Diminished braking power has been mentioned by some buyers as a problem with the 2019 Ford Fiesta.
- This issue can compromise the car's ability to stop efficiently and poses a safety risk.
These common problems reported by owners of the 2019 Ford Fiesta highlight various safety and performance concerns that can impact the overall driving experience and reliability of the vehicle.
Is a 2019 Ford Fiesta a reliable car?
Reliability 8/10 – There are no major issues reported on the 2019 Ford Fiesta. Avoid models from 2011–2015 since they have expensive problems, while 2016–2019 are reliable choices. Performance 8/10 – Performance is okay from the base engine, while the ST model is very quick for a subcompact car.
Does the 2019 Ford Fiesta have transmission problems?
If you don't routinely and constantly change your fluids at least every 30,000 miles or so, you may find that your 2019 Ford Fiesta transmission will quickly slip.
What is the common problem in Ford Fiesta?
Ford Fiesta common problems include: Worn suspension. Fluid leaks. Corroded or blocked components.
How many miles can a 2019 Ford Fiesta last?
200,000 miles
Motor and Wheels estimates that Ford Fiestas can last up to 200,000 miles with proper maintenance and conscientious use. Most people don't drive their cars past 150,000 miles anyway, so you'll probably have a few thousand miles left on your used Ford Fiesta before it breaks down.
Is a 2019 Ford Fiesta a reliable car?
Reliability 8/10 – There are no major issues reported on the 2019 Ford Fiesta. Avoid models from 2011–2015 since they have expensive problems, while 2016–2019 are reliable choices. Performance 8/10 – Performance is okay from the base engine, while the ST model is very quick for a subcompact car.
Does the 2019 Ford Fiesta have transmission problems?
If you don't routinely and constantly change your fluids at least every 30,000 miles or so, you may find that your 2019 Ford Fiesta transmission will quickly slip.
What is the most common problem with the Ford Fiesta?
Ford Fiesta common problems include: Worn suspension. Fluid leaks. Corroded or blocked components.
Are there any recalls on a Ford Fiesta 2019?
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Fiesta vehicles. The brake calipers may have been manufactured with the incorrect assembly fluid, which can cause the caliper's rubber seals to swell. Tip: Recalls don't affect every vehicle of the same year, make and model.
2019 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
- Air bags problems
- Engine problems
- Service brakes problems
- Electrical system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2019 Ford Fiesta vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2019 Ford Fiesta
The NHTSA has received 38 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2019 Ford Fiesta. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2019 Ford Fiesta vehicles.
2024-09-08
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-06
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 3FADP4DJ1KM
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I’m 99% sure the heated seat shorted out and caught my car on fire causing the car to burn completely to the ground in a total lose.
2024-09-05
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-04
- VIN: 3FADP4GX2KM
- Components: POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: My clutch slave cylinder failed with approximately 64000 mi on the vehicle. This is a hydraulic system sharing the same reservoir as the brakes. The clutch pedal stuck to the floor leaving me unable to change gear while driving on the highway. Had to pull off on the side of the road and manually pull up the clutch with my hand. After that it functioned seemingly fine. I took the car to a local garage who diagnosed the issue and said it was fairly common on these cars. Part has not been replaced yet so it cannot be inspected but it is scheduled to go in to have the transmission dropped and slave cylinder replaced. There were no lamps messages or other warning signs prior to the incident on the highway aside from a slight softening of the clutch feel which occured during the months proceeding the failure. The clutch in this vehicle is notoriously soft to begin with so it did not feel much different. Thank you
2024-08-21
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-21
- VIN: 3FADP4GX2KM
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle displayed an engine overheating warning on the instrument panel. The contact pulled over and waited for the engine to cool down before continuing to drive. The contact stated that the failure was most prominent during warmer weather and became increasingly persistent over time, causing the contact to conclude that the failure was due to the extreme heat this summer. The contact opted to stop driving the vehicle due to the persistent failure. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V209000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and believed that it may be related to the symptoms his vehicle was experiencing. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer nor an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and it was confirmed that neither the vehicle’s model year nor the VIN was included in the recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 9,000.
2024-07-10
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-30
- VIN: 3FADP4BJ2KM
- Components: AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Car accelerates shifting weirdly, airbag light came on after a few days of signing the lease. I believe this is something that needs to be checked out. The RPM jumps up and down while idling. I feel like this car is very new and shouldn’t have engine problems. Has been routinely maintained.
2024-05-30
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-15
- VIN: 3FADP4BJ3KM
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard an abnormal sound emanating from the engine compartment, after which the vehicle lost motive power. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the clutch and observed abnormal wear. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 109,000.
2023-11-09
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-09
- VIN: 3FADP4BJ9KM
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The horn had to be replaced Sept. 22, 2023 because it wasn't working. The horn had to be replaced again Nov. 9, 2023 because it was not working. This is a safety hazard since, without a horn, the driver cannot alert others in case of a problem with this car or get the attention of other drivers who are inattentive and may cause an accident. The second time the dealer replaced the horn, the service representative stated the problem was that the assembly got wet and the new unit had to be re-mounted in a better position. There was no light or indicator that the horn had failed. I only noticed it when locking the car with the fob because it usually beeps if I press the "lock" button twice. If I hadn't noticed that, I would have been surprised and potentially involved in an accident if unable to alert other drivers of a problem.
2023-11-05
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-01
- VIN: 3FADP4EJ3KM
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The incident happened on November 1, 2023, and the complaint is on a 2019 Ford Fiesta with approximately 22,700 miles and still covered under the power train warranty. A family member and I were driving and I started to feel nauseous, and had difficulty thinking clearly. This improved once exiting the vehicle. My family member experienced the same symptoms of nausea and difficulty thinking when driving, and additionally had a headache. This was improved by rolling down the windows. The vehicle was taken to Pearson Ford in Zionsville, Indiana and was found to have a cracked exhaust manifold with exhaust fumes leaking into the cabin. This was deemed a premature part failure of the exhaust manifold, as there was no damage done to the vehicle and the vehicle having low miles, approximately 22,700. The dealer agreed to replace the exhaust manifold under warranty, but had to order the part. Repair is still pending.
2023-10-25
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-01
- VIN: 3FADP4EJ7KM
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The transmission on this vehicle has several issues. It is available for inspection. 1. The transmission gets stuck in park. The dealership was able to reproduce. They replaced shifter mechanism, but issue returned several days later. The only way to prevent this was to disengage the brake lockout, which is a safety issue. 2. The transmission occasionally does not detect that it is in park when turning the car on as displayed on the cluster. This prevents ignition. Some combination of rocking the car or shifting out of park and back into park generally corrects this, but this is a stranding safety issue. 3. Occasionally the transmission will not shift into reverse. Shifting into and out of park and restarting the engine several times generally fixes this, but can be a safety issue when trying to park or make a multi-point turn as it can leave the car blocking traffic. There are no malfunction lights associated with any of these issues.
2023-10-24
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-21
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 3FADP4BJ3KM
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owned a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle was rear-ended by another driver. The damage was on the rear driver's side of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained whiplash and was monitoring his pain. No medical attention was received as on yet. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard, awaiting inspection. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 91,000.
2023-09-13
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-11
- VIN: 3FADP4EJXKM
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: While driving with 54,500 miles on car,owned since new 4 miles on it when bought. Steering went real loose, then went back to normal. Checked rack and pinion did not see any breaks or leaks. Checked steering arms and ball joint all checked out.
2023-09-08
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-28
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 3FADP4BJ8KM
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, an oncoming vehicle crashed into the front of the vehicle. The contact stated that none of the air bags deployed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and then towed to a collision center. The contact stated that his wife suffered a concussion and was severely bruised. Two days later, the injured went to urgent care for medical treatment. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was unknown.
2023-08-05
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-15
- VIN: 3FADP4BJ5KM
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: No warning lamps. Sealed transmission. Transmission stalls as u round a corner, or first take off, and when u come to Complete stop the transmission will jerk or stall with a jerk. It's dangerous because the cars behind me almost rearend me thinking I'm gonna be taking off after I let off the brake and the transmission just sits still. Doesn't even rev up and to get it to rev up to go you have to just about floor the gas pedal and it rares up to about 4rpm before it finally starts taking off. Took to Lucas Oil and they said the transmission is reading fine. But it does it all the time, about each driver go on and has a high rom alot of times before it will shift.
2023-06-14
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-05-28
- VIN: 3FADP4EJ9KM
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that on several occasions while using the key fob to open the door, the horn erroneously activated and headlights began to flash off and on, and the vehicle could not immediately be started. The message “Keyless Entry Not Recognized” was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the Body Control Module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 135,000.
2023-05-25
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-01
- VIN: 3FADP4EJXKM
- Components: POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I have that bad transmission in my fiesta and the car won’t work. Ford said it’s not 2019 fiesta with the issue but it’s a lie. My car won’t drive now.
2023-05-25
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-15
- VIN: 3FADP4EJ8KM
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that during heavy rains, water seeped into the vehicle through the taillights. Upon investigating, the contact stated that he observed what appeared to be water damage, unpleasant odors, mildew, and corrosion. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who informed the contact that there were no recalls open on the VIN. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to contact the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 55,000
2023-04-26
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-14
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 3FADP4BJ1KM
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while at a complete stop at the traffic light, the vehicle inadvertently lunged forward and crashed into the rear of another occupied vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries sustained. A police report was filed. The contact was able to continue driving. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
2023-04-13
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-10
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 3FADP4BJ5KM
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: The contact owned a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, a deer simultaneously jumped in front of the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle crashed into the deer. The front driver’s side air bag deployed; however, the front dash air bag failed to deploy. The contact’s wrist, neck, and shoulder were sore. No medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,800.
2023-01-25
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SEATS,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-01-04
- VIN: 3FADP4EJ9KM
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SEATS,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: This car very bad no body can't buy
2022-12-16
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-11-22
- Number Of Injuries: 4
- VIN: 3FADP4BJ0KM
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Catastrophic Engine Failure due to the manufacturer's recommendation and use of conventional motor oils in the form of Synthetic Blend Motor Oil or Super Premium Motor Oil, a specification WSS-M2C945-B1 , from the 2019 Ford Fiesta Owner Manual. It leaves the driver and occupants stranded in the middle of the road with an inoperable vehicle. Being a small 4 cylinder engine the engine is high revving and produces sludge. Whereas if the manufacturer recommended Full Synthetic oil as the car parts store do as part of the oils usable for that specific model. There would have been no engine failure as occurred with my vehicle on 11/22/2022. No sludge would form in the engine. Because synthetic oil is proven not produce any sludge in an engine. I believe a recall should result in the manufacturer recommending full synthetic in the owner manual and engine oil be replaced by dealer service to full synthetic as well as engine work be done due to damage from conventional oil.
2022-12-05
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-02-02
- VIN: 3FADP4EJ8KM
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact called on behalf of her son who owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated her son informed her that while driving at various speeds, the transmission was shifting hard. There were no warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that while her son attempted to drive from a complete stop, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the half shaft was fractured and needed to be replaced. The half shaft was replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that the rear windshield wipers activated erroneously while attempting to use the front windshield wipers. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000. The contact stated that the vehicle continues to have issues and also has since the purchase. Still no assistance from Ford.
2022-09-08
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-30
- VIN: 3fadp4bjxkm
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Transmission won’t change gears like normal, ford told me it was the way i drive and nothing was wrong it just needed to be reset. later it started to completely go out and not change at all so i took it to another shop and it is the control module (computer?) on the transmission. and did the exact same thing ford did (reset it) and it’s changing out the people said it will mess up again but the part isn’t available so i can’t get it fixed.
2022-07-17
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-09-25
- VIN: 3FADP4GX9KM
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: In SEP-2021, the engine overheating warning light came on. We stopped the car and realized that the coolant level in the overflow reservoir was very low. There was no obvious leak on the ground or on the engine. We purchased coolant and topped off the coolant reservoir to the appropriate level. A couple of weeks later, we noticed again that the coolant level had gone down significantly while there was no sign of coolant whatsoever on the floor of the garage. We dropped off the car at our local Ford dealer on 20-OCT-2022 for a diagnosis. On OCT-22, the service department confirmed that the engine had overheated and that the head gasket had blown and informed us they would contact Ford to discuss the repair. Further feedback from the dealership was that they would need to tear down the engine at Ford's request for further investigation. We received a loaner vehicle from the dealership on 29-OCT-2022. Fast forward to FEB-2022 and the dealer confirmed that they had found no external leaks and the diagnosis had revealed codes P1299 and P0303. Further testing revealed coolant found in cylinder # 3 so the coolant was found to be leaking inside the engine. Engine block was found to be cracked. They also confirmed that Ford Motor Co. had agreed to replace the engine under warranty. The repaired vehicle was finally returned to us on ... 20-JUN-2022, 8 months after it was dropped off at the dealership.
2022-06-17
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-12-08
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 3FADP4EJ6KM
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked at a gas station, the vehicle rolled forward on its own crashing into another vehicle. No one was injured. No police report was filed. The contact drove the vehicle to a repair facility where they repaired the vehicle of cosmetic damages and the radiator was repaired. The dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,000.
2022-03-04
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-20
- VIN: 3fadp4bj1km
- Components: ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: Purge valve canister failed on my 2019 Ford Fiesta. I only mention this, because 2012-2018 Ford Focus models had a recall that was similar, and my Purge Valve Canister went out after 1 year and approximately 60,000 miles.
2021-10-30
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-10-23
- VIN: 3FADP4EJXKM
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The Ford Fiesta was being Flat Towed behind our motorhome. I were using a Brake Buddy that has a battery disconnect. While driving down the road about 30 miles I saw smoke coming out of the car. A wrecker was called and brought to the dealership. Tge dealer said the transmission needed to be replaced.
2019 Ford Fiesta recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 2019 Ford Fiesta.
2019-08-28
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Fiesta vehicles. The brake calipers may have been manufactured with the incorrect assembly fluid, which can cause the caliper's rubber seals to swell.
- Consequence: The swollen seals can cause the brakes to drag, potentially overheating the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush the brake fluid and replace the front brake calipers and brake hoses, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S27.
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