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3FADP4BJ4EM••••••2014 Ford FIESTA
This build draws 2.6× more complaints than the average 2014 Ford FIESTA build (13 vs 5).
13on this build
467on the model
94builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedPower Train 5Structure 3Electrical System 2Latches/locks/linkages 2
What owners of this build wrote
SuspensioncrashJun 2014
The 2014 ford fiesta has a very sluggish shift between the first and second gears and the upshift bogs down as if the vehicle might stall. The transmission defect includes bucking, kicking, jerking, harsh engagement, and delayed acceleration and lurching. I had an incident when…
Power TrainAug 2025
I’m reporting a failure with the Transmission Control Module (TCM) in my 2014 Ford Fiesta. The vehicle has exhibited consistent issues tied to the known PowerShift DPS6 transmission defect: including gear slipping, delayed acceleration, hesitation, and sudden loss of power while…
StructureJun 2019
The left rear door latch broke when the door was closed. This happened in our driveway as we were preparing to leave on a trip. If this latch had broken while the vehicle was being driven it could have resulted in an accident causing damage to this or other vehicles and possible…
Electrical SystemMay 2019
Have had constant issues with the radio unit, now on my 2nd unit. Radio starts making a popping, crackling, thumping loud sound from the speakers, until stops working with no sound. Then these thumping sounds are generated even with the radio off (not playing anything)! Which I…
Latches/locks/linkagesJun 2018
The contact owns a 2014 ford fiesta. While the vehicle was stationary, the rear driver side sliding door would not latch and remain closed when prompted. The vehicle was taken to downtown ford sales (525 north 16th st, sacramento, ca 95811, (916) 442-6931) where it was awaiting…
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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 3FADP4BJ4EM170947 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.