2013 Ford Fiesta Engine Problems
Owners have filed 110 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2013 Ford Fiesta, 16% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 17,650 miles. The words owners use most often: “take off” (9% of reports).
- 110engine complaints
- 17,650median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 18%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.
- Take off: mentioned in 10 of 110 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 88 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 110 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 1 an injury.
Ford Fiesta engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fiesta | 10 | 10% | 67,000 |
| 2018 Fiesta | 6 | 17% | 20,000 |
| 2017 Fiesta | 19 | 26% | 58,000 |
| 2016 Fiesta | 33 | 19% | 51,000 |
| 2015 Fiesta | 69 | 27% | 50,000 |
| 2014 Fiesta | 84 | 17% | 50,000 |
| 2013 Fiesta | 110 | 16% | 17,650 |
| 2012 Fiesta | 68 | 11% | 39,798 |
| 2011 Fiesta | 108 | 15% | 68,550 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine 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.
My transmission is going out I call ford they tell me there's no recalls on my transmission but I paid for a vin recall check and there is a recall on my transmission
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. The vehicle had failed to start. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to reverse. The transmission warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was not safe to drive. The contact related the failure to Ford Campaign…
Transmission won't move in reverse and goes slow in drive
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Ford Fiestas have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 110 owner complaints about engine for the 2013 Ford Fiesta (16% 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 engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 17,650 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2013 Ford Fiesta?
The most frequent phrase is “take off”, in 10 of 110 complaints.
Other 2013 Ford Fiesta problems
- Power Train problems (391)
- Structure problems (78)
- Electrical System problems (62)
See all 2013 Ford Fiesta problems or engine problems across all Fiesta years.