2013 Ford Fiesta Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 93about this part
- Share
- 14%of 668 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,546miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 93 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2013 Ford Fiesta, 14% of the 668 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,546 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 3 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“The car randomly does not start this all began after my transmission programming being updated and now my PCM is failing and sometimes they car excellerates and the engine revs higher than normal. On several occasions this car has left me stranded. Random codes appear and disappear. One time my car turned off and I lost power steering.”
NHTSA complaint #11143008, filed 2018-10, 20 miles“I am getting a loud static popping sound from the radio.. Radio turns off and on .lights inside the dashboard flash on and off. Headlights dim..the noise is very loud and scary. It happens intermitting no special time .. At times makes the noise and the car isn't even on. It has happened when I am driving and at times when I open the car door. I never know when its going to happen”
NHTSA complaint #11219526, filed 2019-06, 86,000 miles“Car shakes and shudders when accelerates. At times it jerks and hesitates when stopped. When moving forward sounds like gears grinding , it is automatic. I have taken it 4 times to Ford in cocoa florida where I bought it and to be repaired and it still making grinding sounds and jerking! I am very cautious to pull out in traffic, afraid for me and my family to be riding in it.”
NHTSA complaint #11006023, filed 2017-07, 13,907 miles“Driver door latch won't close and latch. Vehicle was parked. Called Ford dealer who stated my vehicle does not have a recall. Research indicates there's a problem with my vehicle year, make and model door latches. Please help!”
NHTSA complaint #11172614, filed 2019-01, 78,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 17 | 16% |
| 2018 | 9 | 26% |
| 2017 | 8 | 11% |
| 2016 | 22 | 12% |
| 2015 | 36 | 14% |
| 2014 | 81 | 16% |
| 2013 | 93 | 14% |
| 2012 | 78 | 13% |
| 2011 | 68 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2013 Ford Fiesta
391 complaintsEngine
110 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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