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3FADP4BJ3DM••••••2013 Ford FIESTA
This build draws 3.2× more complaints than the average 2013 Ford FIESTA build (26 vs 8).
26on this build
582on the model
72builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 14Structure 3Vehicle Speed Control 3Engine 3
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainMar 2023
I bought a Ford Fiesta in 2013 at Ford Parkway, Winston Salem. I received a letter from Ford to recall this car due to the transmission being defective stating that I can either file a lawsuit or bring the car to Ford to replace the transmission. Ford said they would replace the…
StructureJul 2020
Passenger door will not latch. It will just swing back open once closed
Electrical SystemJan 2020
Due to lack of sealer preventing outside debris from enter the fuse box under the hood. Corrosion sets in and causes intermittent issue with day time driving lights while not effecting high beams. Unexpected scenarios showed this could happen at any time, with a higher…
Exterior LightingAug 2019
The contact owns a 2013 ford fiesta. While operating the vehicle at night, the low beam headlights would not illuminate. The cause of the failure was not determined. Roush ford (5575 kein circle, columbus, oh) and the manufacturer were notified. The failure mileage was 90,000
Vehicle Speed ControlJul 2019
The car has difficulty shifting gears and has trouble accelerating properly
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3FADP4BJ3DM214239 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.