2013 Ford Fiesta Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 110about this part
- Share
- 16%of 668 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,650miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 110 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Ford Fiesta, 16% of the 668 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,650 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Purge valve caused fuel tank to be sucked in 3/4 of an inch. While driving I have surging and when stopped the idle is erratic and bounces between 1000 to 2000 RPM. Causes code p0300 to come and go and also p0497 to come and go. Extremely hard for dealerships to find the problem. I have video and picture proof of issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11187092, filed 2019-03, 121,500 miles“I am bringing this car in for the fifth time now for different reasons. Main problem is shuddering, jolting, and hesitating. I almost got in an accident on february 3rd from the car hesitating when placing foot on gas pedal. I have to replace clutch for second time, and I only have had the car for 6 months. ....updated 04/08/15”
NHTSA complaint #10682502, filed 2015-02, 19,137 miles“Vehicle is dangerous. I have experienced loss of power with no response to the gas pedal. Car jerks violently while driving making it very difficult to steer and maintain. I have not driven car in months because it is a safety hazard. I have taken car to dealer 4 times and each time they are fixing the transmission, but it does the same thing right after getting the car back. Avoid this vehicle do not buy.”
NHTSA complaint #11003547, filed 2017-07, 67,000 miles“I have less than 15 thousand miles and my catalytic converter needs to be fixed. I took it in and now they have to order the part today. I have had engine leak, a bad transmission, a recall on emission, bad tranny they extended warranty. What next. I barely road the car. They need to be ashamed of themselves for selling . The car still jerks even though they adjusted the tranny.”
NHTSA complaint #10701777, filed 2015-03, 14,659 miles“Was at a complete stop. Went to step on gas to turn right and the car would not go above 7 MPH for about 8 seconds, then it shifted hard into second gear and sped down the street. I completed 4 more turns around the block of my housing track and at all 4 it did the same thing until I reached my driveway and had it towed to a dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10547486, filed 2013-10, 4,523 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10148720Oct 4, 2018Some 2011-2014 Fiesta and 2012-2014 Focus vehicles equipped with a DPS6 transmission may experience a fluid leak between the engine and transmission. Be aware that the engine oil…
- 10140309Jan 26, 2018Some 2011-2017 Fiesta vehicles may exhibit a lack of heat resulting from a frozen blower motor. This may be caused by snow entering through the cowl panel grille and prior screen…
- 10095175Jan 23, 20172013-2016 fiesta, escape, transit connect and 2013 fusion vehicles with a 1.6l gasoline turbocharged direct injection (gtdi) engine may exhibit an engine oil level reading that…
- 10095154Jan 10, 2017To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored fluorescent engine oil dye is available. Workshop manual (wsm), section 303-00 has been…
- 10109070Sep 21, 2016The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to…
- 10056210May 8, 2014Ford: engine noises (whirring, buzz or saw) is heard after a cold start between 950-1200 rpm from timing belt cover.
- 10056135May 8, 2014Ford: after a cold start, the timing belt cover is emitting a whirring, buzz or saw type noise from engine. Model 2012-2014 fiesta.
- 10052838Aug 1, 2013Ford: some vehicles may experience a hood cable buzz noise like an exhaust type of noise, from drivers side exterior bulkhead during light/medium acceleration after coasting in…
- 10052833Aug 1, 2013Ford: some vehicles, experiencing, no start, crank, intermittent start, hard start or noise during start and/or various automatic transmissions concerns such as driving or…
- 10053416May 1, 2013Ford: engine noise like a buzz or saw, occurring with a range of 950rpm and 1200rpm on some vehicles, and can be pinpointed back to timing belt tensioner, if stethoscope is used…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 10 | 10% |
| 2018 | 6 | 17% |
| 2017 | 19 | 26% |
| 2016 | 34 | 19% |
| 2015 | 69 | 27% |
| 2014 | 84 | 17% |
| 2013 | 110 | 16% |
| 2012 | 68 | 11% |
| 2011 | 108 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2013 Ford Fiesta
391 complaintsOther or unknown
93 complaintsBody and structure
78 complaintsElectrical system
62 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 27, 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