Hatchback · Gas
Ford Fiesta 2015–2019 (6th gen)

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- Price
- $14,180–$21,340
- MPG
- 35
- Strength: Strong running costs
- Watch-out: Poor cargo & utility
- Watch-out: Poor passenger space
How it scores for you10 scores
One of the best-handling subcompacts of its era, sabotaged for most buyers by the infamous PowerShift automatic - manuals and the ST remain gems.
Recalled about half as often as cars of the same model years; 5 of its 7 recalls were serious. About 6% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted -10 points for its wider reputation.
Not yet crash-tested by NHTSA, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.
About $1,850 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 78% of cars we track.
14.9 cu ft of cargo space — among the smallest of the hatchbacks we track.
Very tight rear seat and small hatch even for the class
One of the best-steering subcompacts ever; the 197-hp ST is an all-time hot hatch
Small SYNC screens; MyFord Touch optional and disliked; assists absent
Firm ride, narrow cabin, hard trim; front seats decent
Typical resale value for a hatchback.
No published tow rating; front- or rear-wheel drive only.
Safety & recalls7 recalls
Not yet rated by NHTSA.
7 recalls · 8 common complaint areas across 2015–2019
- Powertrain — 100 complaints (2015)
- Recall — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper (2019)
- Powertrain — 99 complaints (2016)
2019
- RecallService brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper19V629000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Fiesta vehicles. The brake calipers may have been manufactured with the incorrect assembly fluid, which can cause the caliper's rubber seals to swell.
- RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera24V951000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Flex, Fiesta, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image.
- RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera25V695000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image wh
- Complaint clusterBack over prevention27 complaintscomplaints:BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amoun
- Complaint clusterPowertrain21 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. The contact contin
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other11 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Back up camera not working properly
- Complaint clusterElectrical9 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 approximat
- Complaint clusterBrakes9 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES
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
2018
- Complaint clusterPowertrain9 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
Hello, I have zero idea why I am emailing, I may be secretly hoping for...anything. I drive a 2018 Ford Fiesta SE, I have owned it since 2019 as that is when I purchased it used. Over the weekend I experienced transmission issues and an auto shop informed me that I am in need of a transmission r
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other7 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The back up camera quit working. The back seats are taller and it has made it very difficult to see if there are children behind my vehicle. I reported it to the dealership and now I have to pay $200.00 to have them check it.
- Complaint clusterElectrical6 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Purchased vehicle at the end of 2018 and this is the third time I have had to replace the horn. It's not a fuse, it's not wiring, it is the actual horn that either shorts or dies with no notice.
2017
- Complaint clusterPowertrain21 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked and experienced hard shifts from first to second gear and from second to third gear. The contact stated that the RPM were significantly high prior to shifting gear, then decreased before the v
- Complaint clusterEngine11 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
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 repor
- Complaint clusterFuel and propulsion7 complaintscomplaints:FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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 Marc
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other6 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Clutch "A" stuck engaged...loses power and if driven for a while dash lights up saying "transmission is hot wait 5 minutes " In addition to the previous issue, the car will not will not start right away. If you turn the key forward and pull the car down into last gear and back up into park, the car
2016
- Complaint clusterPowertrain99 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
The transmission started slipping in 1st and 2nd gear.
- Complaint clusterElectrical19 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 110,000. It was later discovered that the actual mileage was 190,000.
- Complaint clusterEngine13 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
Vehicle was traveling on an interstate highway when the oil indicator lamp lit, and the car immediately lost power, putting it in danger of being rear-ended. I researched any recalls and found "Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-905", which only covers two different models, the Focus and the Eco Spor
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other12 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Transmision suddenly started making a grinding noise.
- Complaint clusterSteering7 complaintscomplaints:STEERING
While driving car suddenly jerked wheel out of drivers hands and almost pulled the car into a ditch on the right side. Lights on the dash say steering assist unavailable service now. There has been a recall on Ford cards with this EPAS system but somehow this system has still not been fixed and is g
2015
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump15V005000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15, 2014. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall
- RecallEngine and engine cooling: engine17V209000
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
- RecallLatches/locks/linkages: doors: LATCH20V177000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fiesta, 2014-2016 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washingt
- RecallLatches/locks/linkages: doors: LATCH23V775000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Fiesta, 2016 Fusion, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington,
- Complaint clusterPowertrain100 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repairs; however the issue persisted. After the repairs, while mother was driving on the highway, the vehicle stalled. The clutch became inoperable. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not further diagnosed
- Complaint clusterEngine34 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
I have taken the vehicle to 2 auto places both have confirmed it has engine failure. It only has 140,000 miles
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other24 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
the manufacture have fixed the car the recall yesterday.
- Complaint clusterFuel and propulsion17 complaintscomplaints:FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Car sputters everytime I put gas in it. Sometimes shuts off. It’s every time I put gas. I’m not filling up the gas tank because I notice if I do fill it up. It gives me more problems .. occurring problem
- Complaint clusterElectrical12 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact's wife owns a 2015 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling or driving below 20 MPH, the vehicle sputtered and then shut off with the battery and check engine warning lights flashing on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where the c
Cost to own$13,900 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$14,180–$21,340
Estimated used price, by model year
$1,850/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
31
Highway MPG
41
Combined MPG
35
Horsepower
197 hp
Doors
5
Cargo volume
14.9 cu ft
Cargo (seats folded)
25.4 cu ft
Limited data — dimensions unavailable.
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