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3FADP4EJ0BM••••••2012 Ford FIESTA
This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2012 Ford FIESTA build (18 vs 8).
18on this build
552on the model
73builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 10Engine 2Electrical System 1Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainAug 2025
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was pushed to the side of the road on several occasions. The vehicle was able to restart after 10 minutes;…
EngineAug 2017
Engine stalls when pushing in clutch. I have had it stall at lights, stop signs and while down shifting. Has happened a couple of times while car is in motion but always when pushing the clutch in otherwise most stalls are occurring when car is stationary with the clutch pushed…
SeatsOct 2016
The car has heated seats. The driver side seat gets so hot that it burns after about 5 minutes of turning it on. The passenger side works fine
Fuel/propulsion SystemAug 2016
My vehicle has around 40k miles and the throttle body has given out and requires replacement. This part has broken on so many ford vehicles that the dealer states it is on back order for 3 months. We have no estimated time of availability for this part, yet this problem is not…
Unknown Or OtherMay 2016
Door handle stuck in pull out position which I didn't notice. When making left turn car door flung open. No warning sensor on dashboard indicating door malfunction. Passenger was riding with seat belt on, very scary potentially fatal. I was pulling out of home development onto…
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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 3FADP4EJ0BM153070 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.