2013 Ford Fiesta Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2013 Ford Fiesta, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 58,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “engine malfunction” (11% of reports).
- 62electrical system complaints
- 58,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 31%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Engine malfunction: mentioned in 7 of 62 complaints (11%)
- Fuse box: mentioned in 5 of 62 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 50 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 62 complaints, 1 a fire.
Ford Fiesta electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fiesta | 11 | 10% | 93,500 |
| 2018 Fiesta | 6 | 17% | 39,982 |
| 2017 Fiesta | 7 | 9% | 66,500 |
| 2016 Fiesta | 26 | 15% | 55,500 |
| 2015 Fiesta | 19 | 7% | 40,500 |
| 2014 Fiesta | 45 | 9% | 38,000 |
| 2013 Fiesta | 62 | 9% | 58,000 |
| 2012 Fiesta | 66 | 11% | 79,255 |
| 2011 Fiesta | 96 | 13% | 62,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electrical system for the 2013 Ford Fiesta. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Static through speakers - possible cause, alternator, spark plugs, or faulty wiring. Passenger air bag light - comes on and off on its own randomly. Overheats - with fluids all topped off and car parked and running for 5 minutes it will start extremely overheating with visible smoke. Not sure why…
Ford Fiesta 2013 had a transmission malfunction warning pop up and the car aggressively jerked back then wouldnât accelerate past 25 mph. The warning light stayed on. The car a couple miles after the incident wouldnât accelerate at all even though the engine was on. This type of stopping…
I have a 2013 Ford Fiesta that I had financed through a 3rd party just right at a year . The ride was rough to begin with and I began experiencing problems such as a loud shrieking/grinding noise under the hood , which triggered the check engine light . Also pressing the gas and the car not…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Ford Fiestas have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 62 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2013 Ford Fiesta (9% of the 668 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Ford Fiesta electrical system?
No recall currently lists electrical system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 58,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2013 Ford Fiesta?
The most frequent phrase is “engine malfunction”, in 7 of 62 complaints, followed by “fuse box” (5).
Other 2013 Ford Fiesta problems
- Power Train problems (391)
- Engine problems (110)
- Structure problems (78)
See all 2013 Ford Fiesta problems or electrical system problems across all Fiesta years.