2013 Ford Fiesta Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 391 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2013 Ford Fiesta, 59% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 20,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “grinding noise” (6% of reports).
- 391power train complaints
- 20,000median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 11%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.
- Grinding noise: mentioned in 23 of 391 complaints (6%)
- Take off: mentioned in 22 of 391 complaints (6%)
- Transmission clutch: mentioned in 21 of 391 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 323 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 391 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Ford Fiesta power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fiesta | 21 | 20% | 67,000 |
| 2018 Fiesta | 10 | 29% | 30,067 |
| 2017 Fiesta | 22 | 30% | 69,000 |
| 2016 Fiesta | 101 | 57% | 65,000 |
| 2015 Fiesta | 104 | 40% | 59,000 |
| 2014 Fiesta | 208 | 41% | 30,000 |
| 2013 Fiesta | 391 | 59% | 20,000 |
| 2012 Fiesta | 274 | 44% | 42,000 |
| 2011 Fiesta | 366 | 50% | 56,200 |
| 2002 Fiesta | 1 | 100% | 64,250 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists power train 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.
The vehicle experienced a sudden transmission failure while driving. Before the failure, the car began shuddering and hesitating during acceleration. It then started making loud metal grinding noises from the transmission area and eventually lost the ability to move properly when placed in Drive or…
I was driving down [XXX] . I stopped at a stoplight. When the light turned green I pressed the gas to accelerate when suddenly mid intersection my transmission went out causing me to have no power. Approximately 5 minutes prior to this I did get a message about a transmission malfunction. Due to…
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, there was a loud rattling sound coming from the vehicle and the vehicle experienced a loss of power and decelerated. The vehicle was driven to a nearby service station. After restarting the vehicle and…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Ford Fiestas have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 391 owner complaints about power train for the 2013 Ford Fiesta (59% 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 power train?
No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 20,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2013 Ford Fiesta?
The most frequent phrase is “grinding noise”, in 23 of 391 complaints, followed by “take off” (22).
Other 2013 Ford Fiesta problems
- Engine problems (110)
- Structure problems (78)
- Electrical System problems (62)
See all 2013 Ford Fiesta problems or power train problems across all Fiesta years.