2013 Ford Fiesta Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 62about this part
- Share
- 9%of 668 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 62 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 Ford Fiesta, 9% of the 668 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The car has an issue with the PCM. It has a recall that was never fixed, but a code pops up regarding that issue when I self diagnose the car. Also, my transmission is acting up and a wrench light pops up saying engine malfunction. Service now. The transmission shudders too when accelerating and now the car drives slow constantly.”
NHTSA complaint #11360170, filed 2020-09, 79,100 miles“The car slips and suddenly goes off while in motion and all the dashboard lights come up so it has to be left for few minutes and it will start all over again. I got a real notice from a dealership which I took to them and they called me back that it was fixed but to my surprise the problem was still there. I sent several emails to them but got no response back from them.”
NHTSA complaint #11032878, filed 2017-10, 87,000 miles“Vehicle was parked while we ate dinner. When we started it, headlights would not come on. Drove home using high beams. Upon inspection discovered headlight relay was corroded. Research yielded a recall in atlantic canada for the same issue (19s28) but Ford USA does not recognize the issue. When we took our vehicle to the dealership, the tech said he'd seen the issue before. Resolved by replacing the battery junction box at great expense.”
NHTSA complaint #11316983, filed 2020-03, 108,000 miles“It was giving a roaring noice and the radio dont work and alot of buuum noice wether it was park in the garage or parking lot it is like a fire work when you lite it. Ford send me a notice of the recall,but becouse I move I cant find the notice of the recall”
NHTSA complaint #11139552, filed 2018-10, 1 miles“My traction control off keeps coming on with the check engine light also and my blue tooth on the steering wheel won't work . When the traction control off comes on I loose power in my pedal and acts like it doesn't wanna go.”
NHTSA complaint #11048433, filed 2017-11, 147 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10079010May 27, 2016Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p081c unable to clear
- 10204985Apr 7, 201649 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - March 2016
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 11 | 10% |
| 2018 | 6 | 17% |
| 2017 | 7 | 9% |
| 2016 | 26 | 15% |
| 2015 | 20 | 8% |
| 2014 | 45 | 9% |
| 2013 | 62 | 9% |
| 2012 | 66 | 11% |
| 2011 | 96 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2013 Ford Fiesta
391 complaintsEngine
110 complaintsOther or unknown
93 complaintsBody and structure
78 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
47 complaintsVehicle speed control
43 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsElectronic stability control
13 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsSuspension
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Ford Fiesta
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology