Are fuel system problems common on the 2013 Ford Fiesta?

NHTSA lists 15 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Fiesta, about 2% of its 667 total complaints for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Ford Fiesta fuel system?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this fuel system complaint category on the 2013 Fiesta.

At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2013 Fiesta?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 21,325 miles.

What specific fuel system symptoms do owners report on the 2013 Fiesta?

Owners describe throttle position sensor failures causing power loss or shutdowns, erratic idle and surging, difficulty refueling with gas spilling out, and purge valve or vacuum leak detection pump failures.

2013 Ford Fiesta Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Ford Fiesta, about 2% of its 667 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 21,325 miles. No related recalls are listed for this fuel system issue.

Fuel System complaints: 15; 2% of 667
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 21,325 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Owners report the throttle position sensor failing, causing the car to lose power, shut off, or shudder while driving, including at freeway speed.
Some describe erratic idle and surging, with idle bouncing between 1,000 and 2000 rpm and diagnostic codes coming and going.
Several report difficulty refueling, with gas backing up, spilling out, or the pump only allowing slow fills a gallon at a time.
One owner describes the purge valve causing the fuel tank to be sucked inward and creating surging while driving.
One owner reports the natural vacuum leak detection pump failing and being difficult to source as a replacement part.

When 2013 Ford Fiesta fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 28, 2013, latest Jan 27, 2020.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2013 to Jan 2020; peak Mar 2015 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2013 Ford Fiesta

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Fiesta model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201126 (4%)
20128 (1%)
201315 (2%)
201432 (6%)
201544 (17%)
201611 (6%)
201716 (22%)
20183 (9%)
20194 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

Are fuel system problems common on the 2013 Ford Fiesta?: NHTSA lists 15 Fuel System complaints for the 2013 Fiesta, about 2% of its 667 total complaints for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Ford Fiesta fuel system?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this fuel system complaint category on the 2013 Fiesta.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2013 Fiesta?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 21,325 miles.
What specific fuel system symptoms do owners report on the 2013 Fiesta?: Owners describe throttle position sensor failures causing power loss or shutdowns, erratic idle and surging, difficulty refueling with gas spilling out, and purge valve or vacuum leak detection pump failures.