2014 Ford Fiesta Engine Problems
Owners have filed 84 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2014 Ford Fiesta, 17% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 50,000 miles.
- 84engine complaints
- 50,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 31%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 65 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 84 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 3 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 (1)
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Escape, 2014-2015 Fiesta ST, 2013-2014 Fusion and 2013-2015 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 1.6L GTDI engines. If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder head may overheat, crack and leak oil.
Risk: If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a coolant level sensor and the supporting hardware and software, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 21, 2017. The recall began on January 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S09.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The "Engine Oil Pressure Low, Stop Safely" warning appeared on the information screen as the car was starting up. The car is available for inspection, but I have not taken it to a Ford dealership or a mechanic for inspection. Google just said that it is a severe "wet timing belt degradation" issue…
Ford and ford dealearship is not willing to provide or service 15B22 recalls.
Overheating issue still occurred on Cylinder 2, previous recall did not assist in repairing the problem due to poor cooling design from factory. Refer to Recall 17S09 (17V209000) from April 21, 2017.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2014 Ford Fiestas have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 84 owner complaints about engine for the 2014 Ford Fiesta (17% of the 503 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 2014 Ford Fiesta engine?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 50,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
Other 2014 Ford Fiesta problems
- Power Train problems (208)
- Structure problems (54)
See all 2014 Ford Fiesta problems or engine problems across all Fiesta years.