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2016 Ford Fiesta Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Ford Fiesta has 14 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Ford Fiesta

Powertrain
99
Electrical
19
Other
16
Engine
14
Steering
7
Wheels
5
Suspension
4
Structure
3
Seat Belts
3
Airbags
3
Speed Control
3

14

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 4, 2024ENGINEThe contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH, and d...
Oct 10, 2023ENGINEAt 90,000 miles the Engine Timing Crankshaft Sprocket (i.e Crankshaft Gear,Part #: BE8Z6306AD) holdi...
Sep 6, 2023ENGINEVehicle was traveling on an interstate highway when the oil indicator lamp lit, and the car immediat...
Jul 14, 2023ENGINEI turned my car on July, 14, 2023 , I put my foot on the break to put in reverse, and when I put it ...
Jun 19, 2022ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was ...
Jun 3, 2022ENGINEI should have an open recall for the coolant reservoir however it isn’t coming up at any Ford dealer...
Jan 4, 2021ENGINELEAK IN COOLANT RESERVE TANK CAUSING OVERHEATING. TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED.
Jul 19, 2019ENGINEENGINE FLUID LEAK ..ADD ON DURING REPAIRS FOUND VEHICLE LEAKING OIL HITTING EXHAUST SYSTEM. VALVE ...
Apr 18, 2019ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMRECENTLY AT 48,000 MILES MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON FOR A CODE P1450 AND P0456 WHICH IS FOR THE E...
Mar 2, 2019ENGINEI HAVE A 2016 FORD FIESTA SE AND WHILE DRIVING CAR ON FREEWAY IT KEPT TRYING TO TURN OFF ON ME, IT W...
Oct 28, 2018ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWHILE IDLING AT STOP LIGHTS OR CITY DRIVING THE CAR WILL DROP RPM'S OR STALL OUT ON IT'S OWN. HAS HA...
Oct 24, 2017ENGINEENGINE COOLING RESERVOIR IS CRACKED (LEAKING ANTIFREEZE FLUID)
Jul 16, 2017ENGINEHELLO, I JUST BOUGHT MY 2016 FORD FIESTA ST AND I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH IT OVERHEATING. PLE...
Apr 7, 2017ENGINEMANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLE SEEMS TO HAVE OCCASIONAL HESITATION UNDER LOAD WHEN MAINTAINING SPEED, A...

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