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3FADP4EJ3EM••••••2014 Ford FIESTA
This build draws 1.6× more complaints than the average 2014 Ford FIESTA build (8 vs 5).
8on this build
466on the model
94builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedEngine 3Power Train 2Electrical System 2Structure 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TraincrashAug 2016
2014 ford fiesta 1.6l with " power shift " dual clutch 6 speed transmission purchased this vehicle in april 2016, used with 36,675 miles ford factory certified ( cp0 ), within 1200 miles the transmission would slip and shudder up hills, dealer preformed an adaptive relearn on…
Seat BeltsAug 2025
Seat Belt retractor/pretensioner failed and was causing the passenger seatbelt light to go off. Had to repair due to automatic failing of inspection for this issue and the major safety issue this poses. Auto shop charged me $784.82 for today's repair and over $300 (don't…
Electrical SystemMay 2024
The back passenger back door had problems wouldn’t close rt now can’t open. In May it felt like it wasn’t getting power, engine light said turn off car for 10 minutes, while stuck in traffic, so i had it towed to Upland Ford Dealers, they charged me $209.99 Just to look at it!…
EngineJul 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate. The contact stated that the vehicle was shaking abnormally. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The…
Unknown Or OtherMay 2022
As I'm driving the car will stop if I get it to go again it won't pick up speed, it will rev up but not go, I was told that it has all the original parts that was until I had someone look at it for the problem stated since then it has new spark plugs new front brakes, break's in…
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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 3FADP4EJ3EM110914 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.