Ford Fiesta Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 338 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the Ford Fiesta across 9 model years. The 2011 model year has the most (96). The words owners use most often: “fuse box” (10% of reports).
- 338electrical system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 34%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.
- Fuse box: mentioned in 35 of 338 complaints (10%)
- Low beam: mentioned in 17 of 338 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 246 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 338 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 9 a fire, 3 an injury.
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 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.
Due to distorted camera image, that has been in our ford fiesta 2019 car for few years now, my daughter-in-law got to a parking accident that is going to insurance now. We have been contacting multiple times ford service to complete the recall. It is unfair that this kind of issue is not fixed and…
The backup camera has been malfunctioning for over 5 years. There has been a recall for over 2 years for this issue. The camera image on the dash will flicker, be inverted or not display at all with an error stating "Camera Unavailable". This does not happen every time, but does happen…
Recall remedy unavailable..I am filing a complaint regarding NHTSA Recall Campaign Number 25V695 (Ford Recall 25SA9) for my 2019 Ford Fiesta. The manufacturer has not provided a timely remedy, leaving me with a blank and distorted rearview camera, which severely compromises my rear visibility and…
The A/C vent actuating solenoids under the dash have all failed. They don't allow the cool air to be routed properly. We have had the dealers service center check each time as they would fail, and they found replacement is needed at each visit. The actuators began failing at 6,000 miles, and…
I was driving on the highway, and my car started shaking. All of the sudden I couldn't push on the gas anymore, and out of the blue a notification popped up on my screen that said "transmission failure, service immediately" and the car fully stopped working. I was forced to coast to the side of the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Fiestas have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 338 owner complaints about electrical system for the Ford Fiesta. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford Fiesta electrical system?
No recall currently lists electrical system for this vehicle.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the Ford Fiesta?
The most frequent phrase is “fuse box”, in 35 of 338 complaints, followed by “low beam” (17).
Other Ford Fiesta problems
- Power Train problems (1,498)
- Engine problems (507)
- Structure problems (409)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (197)
- Latches/locks/linkages problems (185)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (135)
- Air Bags problems (102)
See all Ford Fiesta problems.