MY "ENGINE MALFUNCTION SERVICE NOW" LIGHT CAME ON. THE VEHICLE HAS 30,300 MILES. TOOK IT IN AND WAS TOLD THAT THE WIRES FROM THE GAS PEDAL TO THE PANEL WERE "FRAYED." THEY COULDN'T GIVE ME AN ANSWER ON HOW THIS OCCURRED BUT THAT IT WOULD COST $875.00. MY 3YR/36,000 WARRANTY IS UP. I DID TAKE IT IN FOR THE CHECK UP BEFORE WARRANTY EXPIRED AND WAS TOLD EVERYTHING WAS OK. TODAY I WAS TOLD THAT THEY W…
2013 ford Fiesta electrical problems
moderate 42 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
42
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
OVER THE LAST 2 MONTHS, THE RADIO AND INSTRUMENT DASHBOARD HAVE BEEN FLASHING INTERMITTENTLY AND CAR LOSING POWER. BROUGHT TO FORD DEALERSHIP BUT THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM DURING TEST DRIVE. IN ADDITION TO THE PROBLEMS LISTED EARLIER, NOW THE TCS OFF KEEPS ON FLASHING EVEN WHEN CAR IS IDLE.
ON THE VEHICLE THERE IS A FLAW IN LOCK OUT SAFETY SYSTEM. WHEN KEY IS IN IGNITION AND CAR RUNNING IT IS POSSIBLE TO LOCK YOUR SELF OUT. HERE'S HOW. WITH KEY IN IGNITION AND DRIVER DOOR OPEN. ENGAGE THE LOCK BUTTON FROM KEY FOB. STEP OUT SIDE VEHICLE AND CLOSE DOOR. YOU OUR NOW LOCKED OUT OF YOUR RUNNING VEHICLE. THIS HAS HAPPEN TWICE. I ACCIDENTALLY TOUCHED THE LOCK BUTTON WHILE TRYING TO ENGAGE …
ONGOING ISSUE - KEY WAS NOT IN THE IGNITION, YOU HEAR LOUD STATIC COMING FROM RADIO/AUDIO SYSTEM. PLEASE NOTE THIS HAPPENS RANDOMLY WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING OR PARKED - KEY NOT IN IGNITION. THE RADIO NO LONGER FUNCTIONS - YOU HEAR 'CRACKING AND POPPING' REGULARLY AND SOMETIMES THE VOLUME IS STARTLING DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE AUDIO SYSTEM STARTS BLARING STATIC, YOU JUMP REACTING TO THE …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD FIESTA. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE NEAR THE RADIO. AT TIMES, THE RADIO FAILED TO TURN OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET INSPECTED AND DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER. THE RADIO CONTINUED TO STAY ON AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC SUGGESTED THAT A FUSE BE DISCONNECTED, BUT THE CONTACT NEEDED A PERMANENT SOLUTION. …
BOUGHT THIS CAR USED 2013 ON 12-01-2020 HAD LESS THAN 2 WEEKS AND IT COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN ON MY DAUGHTER DRIVING TO WORK, TOOK TO LOCAL DEALER THEY SAID NOTHING THEY COULD FIND, BUT THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS THING TO HAPPEN FOR NO REASON THE CAR JUST DOWN THANK GOODNESS SHE WAS NOT ON THE HIGHWAY! AGAIN, THE DEALER THAT SOLD US THE CAR DEFENDS THAT THEY HAVE CHECKED IT OUT BUT WE ARE AFRAID GOING F…
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2013 ford Fiesta?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 42 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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