2014 Ford Fiesta Problems

Brand new OEM ford clutch slave cylinder failed while in traffic. Part number DG9Z-7A564-B fell apart during test drive after it was newly installed. Lost ability to use the clutch pedal and could not pull the car out of gear while in traffic. Component was not inspected by manufacturer yet, there were no warning lights on the dash when it occurred. Was able to get the car back home and noticed brake fluid pouring out from inside the bell housing of the transmission where the slave cylinder is housed.

Transmission was supposedly rebuilt back July 26, 3021. Now transmission has had a new dual clutch replaced but other concerns are still there jerkiness on accelerations. In 2021 the transmission was not fully rebuild as per recall. Only clutch assembly was done and not the back end. Which now could be the problem. Second, colonial Ford sated transmission rebuilt has lifetime warranty which a lie. Colonial Ford doesn’t offer lifetime. The service advisors lie about this all the time. Now the car jerks on acceleration after clutch replacement. Dealer and Ford still take no responsibility over the product! The car has 145,000 miles still under the 150,000 mile warranty isssue by you!

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. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.

Ford and ford dealearship is not willing to provide or service 15B22 recalls.

I WAS TOLD WAY BACK WHEN THAT DOOR LATCHES HAD A DEFECT. THAT THERE WAS A RECALL. COLONIAL FORD OF DANBURY CT AVOIDED DOING THE COMPLETE RECALLS. SUCH IS SO THAT I PAID OUT OF POCKET A TRANSMISSION REBUILD AND TOOK FORD 2 YEARS TO REEMBURSE ME THE COST. BUT THE DOOR LATCH RECALL WAS STILL IN EFFECT. IT TURNS OUT THAT IM GETTING A DOOR OPEN WARNING ON DASH WHILE DOORS ARE CLOSED. THIS WAS A DEFECT RECALL GOING BACK 5-6 YEARS BUT WAS NEVER REPLACED. NOW DEALER TELLS ME MY CAR WAS'NT PART OF THE RECALL.

The door latch on one of the doors has a broken piece inside of it that won't allow the door to close, no dealer has checked it out yet, my safety is a concern because any of the doors could break as well and open while I'm driving

The vehicle has experienced ongoing failures with the DPS6 PowerShift transmission system. Symptoms included slipping between gears, failure to engage 6th gear, jerky shifting, and bucking during acceleration. A transmission warning light appeared multiple times. These issues occurred daily and worsened over time. Eventually, the vehicle became unsafe to drive—it would over-rev, buck violently, and lose power during traffic conditions. A retired Ford Senior Master Technician confirmed the issue is consistent with a faulty Transmission Control Module (TCM), which is covered under Ford’s Customer Satisfaction Program (CSP) 14M02. Despite this, the dealership refused to replace the TCM. Instead, they replaced a speed sensor and returned it to me. The vehicle broke down again within minutes and had to be returned. The dealership has now suggested dropping the transmission for further inspection at a cost of $2,500, rather than honoring CSP 14M02. They also encouraged me to trade in the vehicle instead of repairing it. The TCM failure has not been resolved, and the vehicle remains unsafe to drive.

2014 Ford Fiesta manual sedan exhibiting recurring, dangerous hood latch malfunction (recently noticed) where hood unlatches while driving/parked & experiencing sudden power loss when AC is used (fuse removed to prevent this dangerous condition). Potential safety hazards: obstructed vision, hood detachment, engine tampering, sudden loss of control. Ford Service Advisor admitted hood latch "should" be a recall, yet dealership attempts to charge $350-$500 ($250 diagnostic) for repair instead of initiating recall. This raises concerns Ford prioritizes profit over safety, esp. since Fiesta is discontinued. Other issues include previous brake pad lock-up requiring costly ABS Hydraulic Control Unit repair & door latch recall 20S15 ("door may unlatch while driving"). Multiple recurring issues suggest vehicle may be a lemon overall. Request immediate NHTSA investigation into hood latch defect & electrical/AC power loss issue. Urge recall consideration. I will gladly allow my vehicle to be studied in a NHTSA lab to aid investigation. Concern heightened by Ford's discontinuation of model.

I own a 2014 Ford Fiesta. On June 23, 2025, I brought my car to McCarthy Ford in Chicago due to a check engine light and other concerns. I told them I didn’t know what was wrong and paid for a diagnosis on my car. They fixed the hood and only mentioned the issue with my catalytic converter, which I could not afford to repair at the time. However, they never mentioned or inspected the Transmission Control Module (TCM) even though my car was eligible for extended coverage under Customer Satisfaction Program 14M02, which expired a week later on June 30th, 2025. Shortly after that visit, I relocated to Phoenix, AZ, and the vehicle began showing clear TCM failure symptoms: loss of acceleration, inability to reverse, and the wrench warning light. Ford corporate told me only the original servicing dealership could escalate the case for goodwill repair, but despite multiple attempts to contact them, I have received no response. While the converter was noted, that is an emissions issue. My current problem is a known, unrelated transmission defect that has now left my car unsafe to drive. The failure occurred just days after the TCM warranty expired, and Ford’s system never flagged it during my visit. This is a serious safety issue that deserves further investigation, as it puts drivers at risk of stalling or losing control in traffic. I am requesting that NHTSA take action and require Ford to provide repairs or accountability for affected owners.

The vehicle has experienced ongoing failures with the DPS6 PowerShift transmission system. Symptoms included slipping between gears, failure to engage 6th gear, jerky shifting, and bucking during acceleration. A transmission warning light appeared multiple times. These issues occurred daily and worsened over time. Eventually, the vehicle became unsafe to drive—it would over-rev, buck violently, and lose power during traffic conditions. A retired Ford Senior Master Technician confirmed the issue is consistent with a faulty Transmission Control Module (TCM), which is covered under Ford’s Customer Satisfaction Program (CSP) 14M02. Despite this, the dealership refused to replace the TCM. Instead, they replaced a speed sensor and returned it to me. The vehicle broke down again within minutes and had to be returned. The dealership has now suggested dropping the transmission for further inspection at a cost of $2,500, rather than honoring CSP 14M02. They also encouraged me to trade in the vehicle instead of repairing it. The TCM failure has not been resolved, and the vehicle remains unsafe to drive.

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. The contact's son was able to restart the vehicle; however, the failure persisted upon making a left turn. The vehicle restarted with a 30 seconds delay. The contact's son was able to continue driving. However, the failure reoccurred the next day while coming to a complete stop. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that fuel rail and fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was able to restart and was towed to the contact's residence. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V005000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V402000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 36,999.

THROTTLE SENSOR. THROTTLE BODY AND THROTTLE BOX. EVEN AFTER REPLACING THIS. IT'S SAYING MECHANICAL FAILURE. AND AFTER CHECKING IT'S STILL SAYS THROTTLE SENSOR. *TR

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while he was cleaning the vehicle and attempting to close the front and rear passenger’s side doors, the doors failed to latch securely. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V246000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The dealer was made aware of the failure but stated that the recall had expired in 2020. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fiesta. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V331000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The contact stated that the hood and door lights were inadvertently illuminated. Additionally, the key fob was not recognized while placed in the ignition switch. The failures were intermittent. The dealer was made aware of the failures and informed the contact that she had to pay out of pocket for the fob key replacement. Lilliston Ford Inc (833 N Delsea Dr, Vineland, NJ 08360) and Carman Ford (193 S Dupont Hwy, New Castle, DE 19720) were also made aware of the failures and informed the contact to schedule an appointment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.

I was involved in a hit and run accident where I ended up hitting a large wooden pole and wall . My seat belt failed also my steering wheel airbag did not deploy even though I hit the pole and wall head on . All my other airbags deployed but it didn't stop my chest from impacting.the steering wheel and my right knee from smashing into the dashboard. The car was inspected by law enforcement and by my insurance company geico. Geico still has the car because it was a total loss.

Son was in an accident last night and all but the drivers steering wheel airbag deployed causing him to hit his head on the steering wheel.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, and the contact became aware that the braking system had overheated. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the ABS module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was opened. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.

2014 Ford Fiesta manual sedan exhibiting recurring, dangerous hood latch malfunction (recently noticed) where hood unlatches while driving/parked & experiencing sudden power loss when AC is used (fuse removed to prevent this dangerous condition). Potential safety hazards: obstructed vision, hood detachment, engine tampering, sudden loss of control. Ford Service Advisor admitted hood latch "should" be a recall, yet dealership attempts to charge $350-$500 ($250 diagnostic) for repair instead of initiating recall. This raises concerns Ford prioritizes profit over safety, esp. since Fiesta is discontinued. Other issues include previous brake pad lock-up requiring costly ABS Hydraulic Control Unit repair & door latch recall 20S15 ("door may unlatch while driving"). Multiple recurring issues suggest vehicle may be a lemon overall. Request immediate NHTSA investigation into hood latch defect & electrical/AC power loss issue. Urge recall consideration. I will gladly allow my vehicle to be studied in a NHTSA lab to aid investigation. Concern heightened by Ford's discontinuation of model.

ELECTRIC STEERING ASSIST SPONTANEOUSLY FAILS WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. STEERING FAULT MESSAGE DISPLAYS ON DASH SCREEN. VEHICLE BECOMES DIFFICULT TO STEER UNTIL ENGINE IS TURNED OFF AND TURNED ON AGAIN. *TR

CAR HAS APPROX 35K MILES. CAR DROVE FINE TO LOCATION. UPON STARTING CAR TO LEAVE LOCATION, THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING. SHUTTING OFF IGNITION AND RESTARTING RESOLVED THE ISSUE, HOWEVER, LEAVES CONCERNS REGARDING THE RELIABILITY OF THE POWER STEERING AS NO IMMEDIATE CAUSE COULD BE DETERMINED BY MECHANIC.

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. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.

The contact owns 2014 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced jerking, lunging, and a hard deceleration without depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated that the failure occurred without warning. The wrench and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The Service Engine Soon and Hill Start Assist not available messages were displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with a failed clutch. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.

Ford lug nuts swelled up so much that nobody could get tires off. Had to go to dealer and pay $250 to get those off and replaced. I was lucky that I was just trying to rotate the tires vice having to replace a flat.

The contact owned a 2014 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle caught fire from underneath the hood. The contact was able to safely exit the vehicle but suffered a left knee injury while exiting the vehicle. No medical attention was received. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. The contact was unaware if there was a police or fire department report. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and had not yet been deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer transferred the contact to file a complaint with NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 47,700.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that the front passenger’s side axle exhibited a loud noise while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that the front passenger’s side axle was replaced three times however, the repair failed to fix the failure. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the front axle was replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the aftermarket part on the vehicle was causing the passenger’s side front axle failure. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

IT JUST STARTED RUNNING RUFF MY FAN WENT OUT FIRST THEN MY RADIO NOW THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPIN AND FEELS LIKE BREAKS ARE GRINDING

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD FIESTA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS NO SEAL ON THE REAR WINDSHIELD, WHICH CAUSED WATER TO ENTER THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAL FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000.

MOISTURE CAN ENTER THE HVAC SYSTEM AND FREEZE DURING COLD TEMP CAUSING THE BLOWER MOTOR TO FREEZE, LEAVING IT INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OVERNIGHT ON A COLD NIGHT. WINDOWS WILL NOT DEFROST DURING COLD TEMPS RESULTING IN A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

Seat Belt retractor/pretensioner failed and was causing the passenger seatbelt light to go off. Had to repair due to automatic failing of inspection for this issue and the major safety issue this poses. Auto shop charged me $784.82 for today's repair and over $300 (don't remember exact amount, if claim moves forward I will contact them for another copy of that invoice) for a different repair on the seatbelt. I called Ford and they told me their 5 Year/60K warranty on the car expired. I told them that under Federal Code 49 USC Subsection 30120 the manufacturer is required to repair such safety, they told me they couldn't help me and to go away, despite the clear language of this code. Therefore, I am filing this complaint against the Fiesta/ Ford Motor Company (not sure who exactly, I haven't done this before) to request reimbursement under federal law for defective safety equipment. Do not have both bills. The most recent bill will be uploaded. If this claim can move forward, please let me know and I will henceforth retrieve the earlier invoice for the failed attempt at the independent auto repair shop for evaluation and possible compensation.

I was involved in a hit and run accident where I ended up hitting a large wooden pole and wall . My seat belt failed also my steering wheel airbag did not deploy even though I hit the pole and wall head on . All my other airbags deployed but it didn't stop my chest from impacting.the steering wheel and my right knee from smashing into the dashboard. The car was inspected by law enforcement and by my insurance company geico. Geico still has the car because it was a total loss.

PURCHASED 2014 FORD FIESTA AND HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT NOISE AND HANDLING ISSUES WITH THE HANKOOK OPTIMO TIRES ON MY FIESTA - CAR HAS APPROX. 50,000 MILES ON THE CAR - AND DEFINITELY HAVING A DRIVE AND SAFETY ISSUE WITH THESE TIRES

I WROTE A LETTER TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY REGARDING THE OPTIMO H426 TIRE MANUFACTURED BY HANKOOK ON MY NEW 2014 FORD FIESTA THAT WAS PURCHASED IN JANUARY 2014. I FELT THAT IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN UNDER WARRANTY SINCE THE BUBBLE WAS LOCATED ON THE SIDE WALL OF THE TIRE AND NOT ON THE TREAD. I RECEIVED A RESPONSE THAT WAS UNSATISFACTORY AND THEY WOULDN'T REIMBURSE ME FOR THE COST OF A NEW REPLACEMENT TIRE ($156.67). MY DAD WAS DRIVING IN ANOTHER TOWN AND NOTICED ANOTHER CAR ALSO HAD A BUBBLE ON THE SIDE WALL OF THE TIRE SO I DECIDED TO LET YOU KNOW; POSSIBLY SEE IF THIS IS UNDER INVESTIGATION OR NOT. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY ON THE ROAD, ETC. AND WITH THIS DEFECTIVE TIRE HAD BLOWN; I WOULD HAVE HAD MORE PROBLEMS. *TR

None of the recalls were ever done to my vehicle. Mailing problems didn’t receive notification in mail. Door handle fell off and window handles coming off. Tag light glitching and in car press light doing the same. Crack plastic parts of car cracked years ago. Strange engine leak. Door panels coming off and panel around gear broke a year after I got the car. I sent complaint two years ago. I have not heard from anyone.

I HAVE THREE OR MORE RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE WENT A COUPLE YEARS AGO TO HAVE THEM REPAIRED I WAS TOLD I HAD PAID 120 JUST FOR THEM TO LOOK AT THE CAR SO I DIDN'T HAVE THEM REPAIRED I WENT TO YOUR SYSTEM AND SAW THAT IT WAS REPORTED THAT ALL MY RECALLS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED AND THAT'S A FALSE STATEMENT NONE OF MY RECALLS HAVE BEEN REPAIRMAN ON LASHES HAVE FALLEN OFF MY INSIDE WITH MY GAUGES IT IS COMING APART MY PHONE AREAS DON'T WORK ANYMORE MY AXLE OR STUDS IN THINGS HAVE BEEN MESSED UP THAT MESSED UP MY LIGHTS IN THE INSIDE OF THE CAR KEEPS FLICKERING.NOW MY ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME ON IT WON'T GO OFF THE CAR HAS 214,000+ MILES ON IT AND I DON'T WANT TO BREAK APART I JUST PAID IT OFF.I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE SERPENTINE BELT TWICE THE RUBBER AROUND THE INSULATION OF THE DOORS IS COMING OFF THE AREAS WHERE YOU CAN SEE YOUR RADIO IN SPEEDOMETER AND FOGGED UP. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME I COULDN'T GET THE EGGS AND RADIO FREE FOR SIX MONTHS I HAVE THE SENSOR BUT THEY SAID THEY CAN ACTIVATE IT IN A STANDARD MODEL THE TIRE EXPLODED THREE WEEKS AFTER HAVING THE CAR I REPORTED THE RUBBING SOUND WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT THE CAR AND THEY TOLD ME THAT'S WHAT NEW CARS SOUND LIKE AND THEN WANTS TO TIRE EXPLODED THE FORD DEALERSHIP I TOOK IT TO SEND IT TO THE CORPORATION THEY CLAIM THEY SAID IT WAS ROUTE HAS IT BUT I DIDN'T HIT ANYTHING.THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPAIRED AFTER SIX MONTHS AND NOW IS ACTING UP AGAIN.