Enigien light comes on and car will not go above 2k rpms and will not reach 50mph. After the first time I brought the car in to a dealer, after turning the car off they could not get the any codes for 4 days they finally got a code saying its the tps they changed that 2 days later it happened again this time they keep it a week before calling Ford and Ford told them to change the instrument…
2015 Ford Fiesta powertrain problems
severe 100 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
100
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$2,500
4crashes
15injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 100 powertrain complaints filed for the 2015 Ford Fiesta, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Powertrain accounts for 39% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 12 categories tracked.
Owners have filed 100 powertrain complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
6 spped transmission fails to start up. I have to place the ignition back into the key location on dash to start car. Also, there are exhaust fumes coming into the interior of the car when I use the heater fan,
I was leaving las vegas, going 70 MPH down hill and my car started to loose power while it produced a lot of white smoke. I was in a very dangerous situation and was stranded for 4 hrs in the middle of nowhere. The car never gave symptoms just died. No check engine or overheating, oil, coolant. I was traveling on a trip so I did have luggage but I never maxed car weight. The car is 2 years old…
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Ford fiesta. While operating the vehicle and depressing the clutch pedal, the engine would sometimes suddenly shut off. The failure also occurred while the engine was idling. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified. The local dealer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
Fords powershift transmission fails to shift correctly between first and second gears. The car shudders, shakes, and groans withing the transmission. The car has been to the dealer as almost all Ford dealerships will tell you Ford really has no fix for their dangerous design of this transmission. The vehicle does not meet fords self-implemented test to have the transmission fixed. Instead…
After filling up my tank, I left the gas station and immediately approached a red light. When I came to a stop, my engine RPM dipped and my vehicle stalled out. I have noticed RPM dipping that occurs when I stop at a red light, usually after I add fuel. Other than this stall event reported, I have not experienced another, but the RPM dips do occur often, again, after adding gas or filling my…
I bought my car in march 2016 and noticed right away when I shift from 1st to 2nd my car seems to stall/shake and I have it in automatic, when I have in the kind of shift that I do it doesn't do it. I have contacted the dealership about it and they always tell me there is nothing they can do about it. I have read where others are having the same problem. A friend of mine bought at 2015 Ford focus…
Had powertrain trouble with your 2015 Ford Fiesta?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2015 Ford Fiesta?
It's a meaningful issue. 100 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $2,500.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Across the 65 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most powertrain failures cluster between 33,000 and 93,000 miles, with the median around 61,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 33,000; a quarter make it past 93,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain 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 powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain 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.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2015/Ford/Fiesta.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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