2015 Ford Fiesta Engine Problems

Which parts fail

• Cooling system
  1

Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  1429%
• 25k–50k
  612%
• 50k–75k
  1020%
• 75k–100k
  1327%
• 100k–150k
  510%
• 150k+
  12%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2015 Ford Fiesta owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that the check engine warning light had illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact replaced the spark plugs; however, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replaced the vacuum pump and hoses. A few weeks later, the check engine warning light returned and the vehicle failed to start up after several attempts. The contact also noticed that coolant needed to be added more frequently to the reservoir. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was discovered that coolant leaked into the cylinders resulting in engine failure. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V209000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) which she linked to the failure. …

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that during cold weather conditions, the check engine and the low oil pressure warning lights illuminated intermittently. The failure had become constant over time. The contact who is a certified mechanic, diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the camshaft had failed due to a camshaft position timing performance bank code. The contact replaced the spark plugs and, while doing so, noticed oil in the thread of cylinder #3 spark plug. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V209000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V209000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. …

The contact's wife owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling or driving below 20 MPH, the vehicle sputtered and then shut off with the battery and check engine warning lights flashing on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the VIN. The contact asked for an estimate for a diagnostic test but was denied service. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The manufacturer then referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.

The contact's father-in-law owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while the owner was driving approximately 45 MPH, the engine misfired. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle was leaking coolant. The owner took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the engine to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V209000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while idled, there was smoke observed coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was turned off and liquid was noticed under the hood of the vehicle. The dealer was called and informed the contact that they would not be able to diagnose the vehicle. The failure occurred a second time and the contact called the dealer, however, they had not been able to bring the vehicle as of yet. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

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.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehicle started to stall. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated she continued driving the vehicle. The contact also stated the RPM would elevate rapidly. The contact took the vehicle to an unknown local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing an unknown hose to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 11,000.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated as the vehicle hesitated upon depression of the accelerator pedal. The contact was able to coast the vehicle home and had her husband inspect the vehicle. Her husband discovered that a low engine compression and that the engine would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed her that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000

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.

The contact's son owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would hesitate and jolt upon depression of the accelerator pedal with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact attempted to reach two local dealers but was unable to speak to a representative. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

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