2019 Ford Fiesta Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 12%of 106 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the brakes of the 2019 Ford Fiesta, 12% of the 106 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“On monday december 2, 2019 on my way to work I was going straight on the street with heavy traffic and seen that there was needed to be a stop up front so I slowly stepped on the brakes and nothing was happening and then I pressed on the brakes firmly and the pedal went nearly to the floor and I got into a accident due to the fact that the brakes failed”
NHTSA complaint #11286770, filed 2019-12, 2,670 miles“While driving car it started to not want to go over 20mph then all together stopped. Couldn't even roll it to side of the road. Had it towed to dealer and they said the brakes locked up on it because there is something other than brake fluid in the brake lines.”
NHTSA complaint #11355302, filed 2020-09, 17,000 miles“My clutch slave cylinder failed with approximately 64000 mi on the vehicle. This is a hydraulic system sharing the same reservoir as the brakes. The clutch pedal stuck to the floor leaving me unable to change gear while driving on the highway. Had to pull off on the side of the road and manually pull up the clutch with my hand. After that it functioned seemingly fine. I took the car to a local garage who diagnosed the issue and said it was fairly common on these cars. …”
NHTSA complaint #11612879, filed 2024-09“ABS Module failure. I had to leave the break lines direct, losing my ABS. I had to replace the brake pump because of that too. The car was only 80k ish.”
NHTSA complaint #11699544, filed 2025-11“Upon stopping when applying the brakes they locked up. There were no warning lights on. It was diagnosed by an independent auto repair shop, not drivable I had it towed to the Ford Dealership. The ABS module, and calipers have failed. I learned there was a recall on these parts but do not apply to my specific vin #. The ABS module is on national back order, likely a month out. I have paid for the part. The service dept quoted new rotors calipers/hose and pads I think this vehicle may need to be added to the recall since it is the exact same failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11622915, filed 2024-10Related recalls
- 19V629000Aug 28, 2019Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Fiesta vehicles. The brake calipers may have been manufactured with the incorrect assembly fluid, which…Covers: Ford Fiesta 2019
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2019 Ford Fiesta
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Ford Fiesta
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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