All cars · Ford Fiesta · 2015
2015 Ford Fiesta. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 4
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0L 3-cyl turbo | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 31 / 41 / 35 | Regular | $1,800 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Auto (AM6) | FWD | 27 / 36 / 30 | Regular | $2,100 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 27 / 35 / 30 | Regular | $2,100 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 26 / 34 / 29 | Regular | $2,150 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 20,000 and 80,500 miles. Median 49,200, from 178 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission & drivetrain | 59,000 | 20,000–90,000 | 75 |
| Engine | 50,000 | 17,000–81,000 | 45 |
| Fuel or ev drive system | 60,000 | 30,000–72,000 | 31 |
| Electrical | 40,500 | 3,900–112,000 | 10 |
| Airbags | 72,500 | 23,500–86,000 | 10 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Transmission & drivetrain | 38% |
| Engine | 32% |
| Fuel or ev drive system | 18% |
| Electrical | 6% |
| Speed control | 6% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 258 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 26 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 4
23V775000 Nov 2023 Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
Defect. 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.
Risk. 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.
20V177000 Mar 2020 Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
Defect. 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.
Risk. 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.
17V209000 Mar 2017 Engine And Engine Cooling / Engine
Defect. 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.
Risk. 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.
15V005000 Jan 2015 Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
Defect. 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 M
Risk. 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.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Timing belt failure | 2026 | – |
| Closed | Timing belt failure | 2025 | 2026 |
| Closed | Door latch failures | 2019 | 2022 |
Manufacturer communications 94
Ford filed 94 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Transmission fluid leakage and excessive transmission
- 2011-2015 fiesta and 2012-2015 focus may show concerns of loss of transmission engagement…
- 2014-2015 fiesta will exhibit an inoperative oil change now indicator message *cn
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Fiesta 5 HB FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| Ford Fiesta 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
Nearby model years
| Year | Lemon Index | Complaints | Sold | Top system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 397 | 307 | 56,775 | Transmission & drivetrain |
| 2013 | 452 | 390 | 71,073 | Transmission & drivetrain |
| 2014 | 335 | 245 | 63,192 | Transmission & drivetrain |
| 2015 | 133 | 84 | 64,458 | Transmission & drivetrain |
| 2016 | 102 | 55 | 48,807 | Transmission & drivetrain |
| 2017 | 63 | 31 | 46,249 | Transmission & drivetrain |
| 2018 | 27 | 14 | 51,730 | Transmission & drivetrain |
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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