2014 Ford Fiesta Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 504 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2014 Ford Fiesta, 2% of the 504 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,750 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving in the highway the car exceeded 60mph and it overheated. When I took it to the mechanic they said that the the head gasket was cracked and leaking fumed into the coolant. I have had trouble with overheating and fixed it with a thermostat replacement and fixing leak of coolant. …”
NHTSA complaint #11457613, filed 2022-03“My wife and I purchased the car new from our local dealership. After owning the car for about a week I noticed that the exhaust tail pipe does not extend out to the outer body line. Matter of fact the tail pipe is located over 20 inches inside the outer body line. Couldn't exhaust gases leak into the trunk and passenger cabin when the vehicle is not moving. I am more concerned in the winter time when the vehicle idles more and the warmer exhaust gases rise because of temperature. I went back to the dealership to see if the other Ford Fiesta had the same exhaust location, and it did. …”
NHTSA complaint #10586700, filed 2014-05“The contact owned a 2014 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speed the contact noticed that the vehicle would become very hot and coming from the engine and interior of the vehicle and temperature gages was going up and down. The contact placed water in the coolant tank to cool down the vehicle. The contact was going to place a coolant sensor on the vehicle but never had the chance to do it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11438566, filed 2021-10, 112,729 miles“The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked, and an abnormal sound was coming from the engine. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated, and unknown messages were displayed. The contact's wife continued driving at slower speeds. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission control module (TCM) and engine control module (ECM) had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11675845, filed 2025-07, 69,000 miles“The contact's son owns a 2014 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced an engine cooling system failure and was repaired. The contact later became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V209000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) that he related to the failure. The contact stated while his son was was at a complete stop at the traffic light, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart with a 15 seconds delay. Upon making a right turn, the failure reoccurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #11507217, filed 2023-02, 36,999 milesRelated recalls
- 17V209000Mar 27, 2017Ford 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…Covers: Ford Fiesta 2014–2015, Transit Connect 2013–2015, Fusion 2013–2014 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10180428Sep 25, 2020Some 2009-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbochargers may exhibit an oil leak from the turbocharger oil supply or return tubes, O-rings or 6.7L pedestal gasket…
- 10148728Oct 15, 20182014-2017 Fiesta, 2015-2018 Focus, 2018-2019 Ecosport vehicles equipped with a 1.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit coolant consumption,white smoke and/or a runs rough condition…
- 10144182Jul 3, 2018This article supersedes TSB 18-2024 to update the model years. Some 2011-2018 Fiesta vehicles may exhibit a lack of heat resulting from a frozen blower motor. This may be caused…
- 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…
- 10055312Mar 1, 2014Ford: some model vehicles manual for powertrain control/emission diagnostic (pc/ed) has been updated regarding improved cooling fan circuit due to a lack of air conditioning, a…
- 10055017Jan 29, 2014Ford: due to snow entering through cowl top area and melting, allowing the water to enter blower motor and when its below freeze overnight, refreezes, causing a lack of heat…
- 10054373Sep 1, 2013Ford: the noise coming from engine, like buzzing or sawing, when rpm range is 950 and 1200 and can be pinpointed, by using a stethoscope, back to timing belt tensioner area and…
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2014 Ford Fiesta
208 complaintsEngine
84 complaintsOther or unknown
81 complaintsBody and structure
54 complaintsElectrical system
45 complaintsFuel system
32 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
30 complaintsVehicle speed control
25 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsElectronic stability control
11 complaintsSteering
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 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.
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