KnownCarProblems2014 Ford Fiesta Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 504 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Ford Fiesta, most often about the transmission (41% of complaints, typically around 30,000 miles). It is 4th of 11 Fiesta model years by number of complaints and has 7 recalls.
Most common 2014 Ford Fiesta problems
Transmission
208 complaints · 41%Half of these problems showed up before 30,000 miles. Parts named most often: clutch assembly, automatic transmission, driveline, manual transmission.
Whole front end of vehicle shaking when trying to move forward. Bad transmission fluid burning smell. Once moving every time it shifted between gears it would shake the front end of car. After this incident and starting the car the next day it ran fine until it warmed up. When trying to make appointment to have…
Engine light came on in the middle of traffic on span leading to the gw bridge-message stated transmission hot, turn off vehicle for 6 minutes. Second message was "stop or speed-up" I had to navigate the car to the shoulder in rush hour and turn the car off. I called the dealer since it had been serviced a little over…
Engine
92 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 55,500 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system, engine.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fiesta. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the engine rpms increased without warning. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not…
Vehicle stalls randomly and dies at low speeds, Ford will not address it as a part of their recalls, was told I need to pay for all repairs out of pocket, very dangerous to drive on the highway and sporadic occurrences of stalling. Engine and wrench light will randomly come on and off before the vehicle begins…
Other or unspecified
79 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 42,500 miles.
Have had constant issues with the radio unit, now on my 2nd unit. Radio starts making a popping, crackling, thumping loud sound from the speakers, until stops working with no sound. Then these thumping sounds are generated even with the radio off (not playing anything)! Which I presume a short or wiring issue. I'm…
While driving on the freeway during the summer in houston my A/C compressor failed and produced a disturbing odor within the car. It inherently has caused driving during the summer to become very taxing due to the heat even with the windows down and on several occasions I have become dizzy due to the heat. A few days…
Body and structure
54 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 44,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
Passenger door latch failed and car door flew open as I was making a left turn on a street and door latch would no longer work.took my car to Ford and they said my car was not included in the recall even though other 2013 and 2014 Ford Fiesta's have had recalls for the same problem.I sent the recall I found and a…
Rear door flew open while driving. Faulty door latch. My VIN was not one of the 500,000 recalled but it still failed. I had to pay dealer out of pocket to fix. Known safety issue. I should not have to pay for something known to fail in a vehicle known to have the issue. Could have been serious if pet or cargo were in…
Electrical
45 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 38,000 miles. Parts named most often: software, horn.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to ferman Ford located at 24825 US hwy 19 n, clearwater, fl 33763, ([phone], to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission module needed to be…
The car would make a crackaling sound through the speakers for months starting in march of 2018 and on july 5, 2018 the radio , & blue tooth options have now ceased to work
Fuel system
32 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 47,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
The car is having acceleration issue. You need to press heavy on the gas for it to move from stop position or on a slight slope. When driving the car at times will jerk when you try to speed up on the highway to merge lanes. The RPM at times will jump. The issue is a safety concern especially on the highway. Today the…
My vehicle suddenly cut power to the engine while driving down my straight street. No warning lights came on. It refused to start after several attempts to jump it with different vehicles and cables. Had it towed to the dealer who diagnosed a failed fuel pump.
Doors and locks
30 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: doors.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fiesta. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the front passenger and driver's side doors unlocked and would not lock again. In addition, a door ajar warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to berge Ford (located at 460 e auto center dr, mesa, az 85204) where it was determined…
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the rear driver's side door unlatched independently causing the door to open. The vehicle was taken to cutter Ford located at 98-015 kamehameha hwy, aiea, hi 96701, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the door…
Speed control
25 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 21,000 miles.
Car is 2 years old exactly, transmission no longer working, only 20,000 miles on car. Will accelerate on own when coming to a stop sign or red light, will grind, crank and crunch when shifting gears all the while jolting when shifting gears. Have been jolted into a crosswalk when pressing on the breaks due to the car…
When I try to accelerate my car shudders. When I go from the brakes and try the gas pedal my car jerks and has issues accelerating. I have been to the dealership several times for this problem all they do is reprogram. It is good for 2-3 days then goes back to jerking and shuddering. These problems occur most when I'm…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2014 Ford Fiesta recalls
Doors and locks: latch
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.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on july 27, 2020. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20s30.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 fiesta, 2013-2014 fusion, 2015 mustang, 2013-2015 escape and c-max, 2012-2015 focus, 2014-2016 transit connect, 2013-2014 lincoln mkz, and 2015 mkc vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15v-246, 16v-643 or 17v-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. 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.
Doors and locks: latch
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Doors and locks: latch
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.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. The recall began may 1, 2017. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15s16.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2014 ford fiesta, 2013-2014 ford fusion and 2013-2014 lincoln mkz vehicles. 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.
Engine
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Doors and locks: latch
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.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches with an improved part, free of charge. Interim notifications were mailed to owners on june 5, 2015. The recall began on december 18, 2015. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15s16.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) notified the agency on april 23, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2013-2014 ford fusion and lincoln mkz vehicles manufactured july 1, 2012, to may 31, 2013, and 2012-2014 fiesta vehicles manufactured february 1, 2012, to may 31, 2013. On april 30, 2015, ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 119,567 vehicles, including certain model year 2011 ford fiestas manufactured from november 11, 2009, to may 31, 2013 and certain model year 2013 ford fusion and lincoln mkz vehicles manufactured from february 1, 2012, to june 30, 2012. 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.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Fuel system: storage
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Ford has notified the affected owners. Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began on july 14, 2014. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14s12.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 ford fiesta vehicles manufactured october 25, 2013, to february 27, 2014. Due to a manufacturing error, the fuel tank may leak.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Timing belt failure
Summary
On december 18, 2025, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe25020 to investigate instances of timing belt failure in model year (my) 2015-2017 ford fiesta and my 2015-2018 ford focus vehicles manufactured by ford motor company (ford), equipped with a 1.0l engine and manual transmission (subject vehicles). Additionally, my 2018-2021 ford ecosport and my 2016-2018 focus vehicles with a 1.0l engine and automatic transmission were analyzed as peer vehicles because they utilize a wet timing belt comprised of similar material as the timing belt in the subject vehicles. Through the pe, odi investigated a potentialâ failure/degradation of the timing belt that may affect oil pump functio
Timing belt failure
Summary
On december 18, 2025, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe25020 to investigate instances of timing belt failure in model year (my) 2015-2017 ford fiesta and my 2015-2018 ford focus vehicles manufactured by ford motor company (ford), equipped with a 1.0l engine and manual transmission (subject vehicles). Additionally, my 2018-2021 ford ecosport and my 2016-2018 focus vehicles with a 1.0l engine and automatic transmission were analyzed as peer vehicles because they utilize a wet timing belt comprised of similar material as the timing belt in the subject vehicles. Through the pe, odi investigated a potentialâ failure/degradation of the timing belt that may affect oil pump functio
Door latch failures
Summary
In december 2019, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation based on 235 vehicle owner questionnaires (voqs) alleging doors failed to latch when closed, and/or inadvertently opened while driving, on model year (my) 2012-2014 ford fiesta, and 2013-2014 fusion and lincoln mkz. Some voqs reported the failure occurred after the latch had been remedied under a prior recall which involved fracture of the latch pawl spring tab due to thermally induced cyclic fatigue. Other voqs alleged a similar failure in vehicles not previously recalled. A latch with a fractured pawl spring tab typically results in a ?door will not close? Condition, however in certain somewhat rare circu
Questions about the 2014 Ford Fiesta
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford Fiesta?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (208 complaints, typically around 30,000 miles); engine (92 complaints, typically around 55,500 miles); other or unspecified (79 complaints, typically around 42,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2014 Ford Fiesta have?
- 7 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 8, 2020 (doors and locks). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2014 a bad year for the Ford Fiesta?
- It is 4th of 11 Fiesta model years by number of complaints, with 504 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.