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3FADP4BJ4DM••••••2013 Ford FIESTA
This build draws 4.5× more complaints than the average 2013 Ford FIESTA build (36 vs 8).
36on this build
582on the model
72builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedPower Train 20Engine 9Electrical System 7Structure 4
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireAug 2013
My ford fiesta 2013 has been having issues with shuddering, lunging, jerking, and failing to engage gear shifts. I have been told by several ford dealers and servicemen that I need to drive the vehicle as if it were a stickshift and hesitation between gear shifts is normal for…
Power TrainJun 2024
Cars transmission went out at 64000 miles car started jerking then showed a message to use brake stop safely I pulled over and then said transmission hot give a few minutes then after a few minutes it said transmission ready then I tried to drive it and it did the same thing all…
Unknown Or OtherMay 2023
Car loses power and shudders when driving. I have pulled out into the road multiple times and had the car slow when acceleration pedal was pushed because the transmission wasn't engaging properly. We have also had a message appear on long road trips that says pull over and wait…
StructureNov 2021
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle would not accelerate. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle.…
Latches/locks/linkagesMay 2016
The contact owns a 2013 ford fiesta. The contact was not experiencing a failure until a recall repair was completed for NHTSA campaign number: 15V246000 (latches/locks/linkages). Months later, the front passenger side door latch failed to function. The manufacturer was notified…
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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 3FADP4BJ4DM131838 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.