Ford Fiesta Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Ford Fiesta across 9 model years. The 2015 model year has the most (41). The words owners use most often: “purge valve” (8% of reports).
- 135fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 36%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.
- Purge valve: mentioned in 11 of 135 complaints (8%)
- Put gas: mentioned in 9 of 135 complaints (7%)
- Throttle body: mentioned in 8 of 135 complaints (6%)
- Shuts off: mentioned in 7 of 135 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 106 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 135 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury.
Ford Fiesta fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fiesta | 3 | 3% | — |
| 2018 Fiesta | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2017 Fiesta | 12 | 16% | 57,150 |
| 2016 Fiesta | 11 | 6% | 57,165 |
| 2015 Fiesta | 41 | 16% | 60,000 |
| 2014 Fiesta | 30 | 6% | 47,000 |
| 2013 Fiesta | 14 | 2% | 30,663 |
| 2012 Fiesta | 8 | 1% | 100,000 |
| 2011 Fiesta | 15 | 2% | 79,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion 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.
Check engine light illuminated. Dealer retrieved DTC P0457 for an EVAP leak. Dealer performed EVAP diagnostic testing and determined that the canister purge valve was leaking. Purge valve was replaced at owner expense. After replacement, EVAP leak verification passed and DTC was resolved. I am…
Car sputters everytime I put gas in it. Sometimes shuts off. Itâs every time I put gas. Iâm not filling up the gas tank because I notice if I do fill it up. It gives me more problems .. occurring problem
The brakes stick and then when i hit the gas its sluggish and just takes off full force. Causing 50% gas loss. The breaks are getting stuck. Calipers sticking. This is a fire hazard
I have this car since 2019 with 8000 miles and this is the 3rd time the code came up for the evap system to be repaired. P0456. The first time it was replaced was at mileage 47084 at winner Ford dealership. On June 11th 2021. The second time it was replaced was at Winter Ford dealership on March…
Car accelerates shifting weirdly, airbag light came on after a few days of signing the lease. I believe this is something that needs to be checked out. The RPM jumps up and down while idling. I feel like this car is very new and shouldnât have engine problems. Has been routinely maintained.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Fiestas have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 135 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion 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 fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Ford Fiesta?
The most frequent phrase is “purge valve”, in 11 of 135 complaints, followed by “put gas” (9).
Other Ford Fiesta problems
- Power Train problems (1,498)
- Engine problems (507)
- Structure problems (409)
- Electrical System problems (338)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (197)
- Latches/locks/linkages problems (185)
- Air Bags problems (102)
See all Ford Fiesta problems.