How many 2014 Ford Fiesta owners reported engine problems?

NHTSA lists 109 engine-area complaints for the 2014 Ford Fiesta, which is 22% of the 502 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Ford Fiesta engine?

Yes. Recall 17V209000, reported March 27, 2017, covers 2014-2015 Fiesta ST models with 1.6L GTDI engines that could run with insufficient coolant. Ford's remedy is to install a coolant level sensor and supporting hardware and software.

At what mileage do 2014 Fiesta engine problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 50,000 miles.

Did the 2014 Ford Fiesta engine issues cause fires or crashes?

NHTSA data tied to this engine complaint area shows 4 fires, 2 crashes, and 1 injury reported.

2014 Ford Fiesta Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 109 engine-area complaints for the 2014 Ford Fiesta, 22% of all 502 complaints filed for the year. Median mileage at failure was 50,000. A related recall (17V209000) covers 1.6L GTDI engine coolant sensor issues.

Engine complaints: 109; 22% of 502
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 4
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 50,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report the engine overheating and stalling due to coolant leaking or burning inside the engine, in some cases requiring engine replacement.
Some owners describe smoke coming from the exhaust while driving, later diagnosed as a cylinder malfunction.
Several complaints describe fires starting underneath the engine area, sometimes with oil spilling from the bottom of the vehicle.
Owners report the engine running hot with fluctuating temperature gauges, prompting some to add coolant themselves to cool the vehicle down.
Multiple owners describe engine trembling, jumping, or shuddering during acceleration from a stop, sometimes paired with hesitation or stalling.

When 2014 Ford Fiesta engine complaints were filed

First complaint May 5, 2014, latest Jul 24, 2025.

109 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q2 to 2025 Q3; peak 2019 Q3 (14).

Engine recalls for the 2014 Ford Fiesta

NHTSA 17V209000Mar 27, 2017Engine208,584 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Escape, 2014-2015 Fiesta ST, 2013-2014 Fusion and 2013-2015 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 1.6L GTDI engines. If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder head may overheat, crack and leak oil.
Risk: If the cylinder head cracks and leaks oil, the oil may contact a hot engine or exhaust component, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a coolant level sensor and the supporting hardware and software, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 21, 2017. The recall began on January 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S09.

Engine complaints by Fiesta model year

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

2011156 (21%)
201298 (16%)
2013136 (20%)
2014109 (22%)
201584 (33%)
201642 (24%)
201724 (32%)
20186 (17%)
201915 (15%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2014 Ford Fiesta owners reported engine problems?: NHTSA lists 109 engine-area complaints for the 2014 Ford Fiesta, which is 22% of the 502 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Ford Fiesta engine?: Yes. Recall 17V209000, reported March 27, 2017, covers 2014-2015 Fiesta ST models with 1.6L GTDI engines that could run with insufficient coolant. Ford's remedy is to install a coolant level sensor and supporting hardware and software.
At what mileage do 2014 Fiesta engine problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 50,000 miles.
Did the 2014 Ford Fiesta engine issues cause fires or crashes?: NHTSA data tied to this engine complaint area shows 4 fires, 2 crashes, and 1 injury reported.