The Lemon IndexAll cars · Ford Fiesta · 2016
2016 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 (AM-S6) | 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 / 32 / 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 29,200 and 85,000 miles. Median 57,200, from 117 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission & drivetrain | 65,000 | 40,000–95,000 | 72 |
| Engine | 51,000 | 23,500–112,000 | 19 |
| Electrical | 55,500 | 45,800–124,800 | 14 |
| Speed control | 25,000 | 20,800–55,500 | 9 |
| Fuel or ev drive system | 57,200 | 45,800–67,700 | 8 |
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 | 45% |
| Engine | 29% |
| Electrical | 16% |
| Fuel or ev drive system | 15% |
| Speed control | 13% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 178 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 15 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Timing belt failure | 2026 | – |
| Closed | Timing belt failure | 2025 | 2026 |
Manufacturer communications 110
Ford filed 110 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Dps6 - no start and/or transmission engagement or loss of power with dtcs u0100, u0101, u1013,…
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- Clunk noise shifting from 1st to 2nd gear
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2019 | 31 | 20 | 63,502 | 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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