2015 Ford Fiesta

The DPS6 PowerShift dual-clutch transmission in the 2011-2019 Fiesta suffers the same catastrophic defects as the Focus. Owners experience violent shuddering, jerking, loss of acceleration, unexpected rollback, and complete transmission failure. The Fiesta's lighter weight makes the jerking even more pronounced and dangerous in traffic.

Ford extended the clutch warranty to 7 years/100,000 miles. The repair involves replacing the clutch assembly, input shaft seals, and reprogramming the TCM per TSB 18-2512. In severe cases, a complete transmission replacement is necessary. Check eligibility under the Vargas v. Ford class-action settlement.

The Fiesta is affected by Ford's massive door latch recall covering millions of vehicles. The door latch pawl spring tab can fracture due to a materials defect, preventing the door from latching securely. An unlatched door may open while driving at any speed.

Ford issued recalls 15S27 and 16S36 to replace all affected door latches with an improved design. Contact your dealer to verify your VIN. The repair is free of charge. Do not attempt to hold the door closed with aftermarket solutions.

The plastic thermostat housing on the 1.6L engine cracks and leaks coolant, similar to the Focus. The leak may start small but worsens over time. If the coolant level drops far enough, the engine will overheat, potentially causing head gasket or head warping damage.

Replace the thermostat housing with an updated part or an aftermarket aluminum housing. Replace the thermostat and coolant at the same time. Inspect the radiator hoses for deterioration while the system is drained.

The heater core can develop leaks, causing a sweet coolant smell inside the cabin, foggy windshield on cold starts, and wet carpet on the passenger side floor. Coolant loss from a leaking heater core can also lead to engine overheating if not noticed promptly.

Replace the heater core. On the Fiesta, this requires partial dashboard removal and is labor-intensive. Flush the cooling system after replacement. As a temporary measure, the heater core can be bypassed by connecting the two heater hoses together, though this eliminates cabin heat.

The electric power steering system can fail without warning, causing a sudden increase in steering effort. A 'Power Steering Malfunction' or 'Service Power Steering' message appears on the dashboard. The issue is caused by a failing steering column motor or control module and is a significant safety concern at low speeds during parking.

Have the dealer diagnose the steering column with a scan tool. The repair may involve replacing the EPS motor, steering column module, or the entire steering column assembly. Ford issued a TSB addressing EPS failures on 2011-2017 Fiesta models. Check for recall applicability.

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, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A component inside the door latches may break, which can make it difficult to latch or possibly allow the doors to open while driving.

Vehicle doors opening unexpectedly while driving can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Dealers will inspect the door latch date codes and if necessary, replace all four side door latches, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S15. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-177.

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, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

Ford will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will replace the side door latches, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S15.

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.

If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of a fire.

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.

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 to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 11, 2013, to August 29, 2014, 2014-2015 Ford Fiesta vehicles manufactured April 10, 2014, to June 17, 2014 and 2014 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 21, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.

If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S30.