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2015 Ford Fiesta Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
2%of 258 total for the year
Median mileage
83,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2015 Ford Fiesta, 2% of the 258 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,500 miles. 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.

“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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11478243, filed 2022-08, 99,000 miles

“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). …”

NHTSA complaint #11640431, filed 2025-02, 85,000 miles

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #11577079, filed 2024-03, 82,000 miles

“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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11471091, filed 2022-06, 80,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201911%
201745%
201611%
201552%
201482%
201341%
201271%
2011122%

Other parts of the 2015 Ford Fiesta

Transmission and drivetrain
104 complaints
Engine
69 complaints
Fuel system
44 complaints
Other or unknown
36 complaints
Electrical system
19 complaints
Air bags
14 complaints
Vehicle speed control
13 complaints
Body and structure
12 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 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