Back-up camera goes in and out intermittently, sometimes the image is very faint and then totally disappears into a black screen, or says it is not available at this time, then goes black. This started about 4 months ago and I have not been able to identify a triggering factor, rain nor heat does not appear to be the factor that causes it. My car was purchased 2018 with 13 miles and I now have only 21,897 miles never been in an accident or anything to cause this issue. The dealer said my vehicle is not under the recall guidelines although it completely mimics the recalled issues listed under NHTSA#23S48/25V273 also the dealer says the issue has to be present for the mechanic to see. When I took it to the dealer today 10/14/2025 the camera was functioning and I have no idea when it will
2018 Ford Fiesta owner complaints
35 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 3 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.
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The 2018 Ford fiesta is having the same problem as the 2014 Ford fiesta. Program # 14m01 excessive transmission clutch shudder. Error code p087e. This needs to be repaired as well
Hello. While traveling in the right lane on the Interstate (I-43) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, heading southbound with a semi-truck in the center lane, the rear of my vehicle seemed to Lift/Rise off the ground and move (as if the rear of my auto was floating) to the right. I was at the point of being between at the semi-trucks front right tire and his bumper. I was involved in an accident with said semi-truck, thinking he was changing lanes from center lane to right lane and bumped my Left-Rear-Quarter-Panel. After much though and calming down, it seems as if my auto was pushed or lifted in a hydro plane effect by the air between my auto and the semi-truck. The day was clear and dry out around 10:45 AM, on July 15th. 2021. My question is: How many of these Ford Fiesta cars (with manual t
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front passenger’s side door independently opened. The door ajar warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V331000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, neither the VIN nor the model year was included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 97,260.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that the backup camera displayed a distorted image. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
I bought my Ford Fiesta new in 2018. I have less than 35k miles on my car. My car recently started bucking while I stop at stop signs or red lights. My car revs up and tries to go forward. I took my car to the dealership hours later. They did a diagnosis and asked me what kind of gas I use. They said I shouldn't buy my gas from there. I was then told my valve is sticking from the gas and the valve is trying to open and it can't so it bucks and lurches. The part they need is on back order. The part is not available any where in the country. So does that mean the whole country side uses the same gas I do? That is why that part is on back order?
airbags 4 complaints shown
12/4/2023 while attempting to pull into a parking spot in a parking garage car suddenly accelerated forward at a very fast rate, just prior to acceleration felt like it shuddered. Afraid that it would keep going and go over edge so I pulled to the right while trying to brake and hit a concrete barrier. Terrifying! October 23, 2019 another couple had this happen in another parking garage downtown Indianapolis and they were killed. Car went over the edge. Must have been on my mind! Have owned this car since 02/23/2022, no problems whatsoever, checked out in September of this 2023, all maintenance up to date. Weather was dry and floor pads were not in way (bringing this up because I was asked this by a friend). Been driving 50+ years and never had a car do this. Hit the front drivers s
The contact’s grandmother owns a 2018 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving up a hill, the vehicle started sputtering, vibrating, and jerking. The sputtering was severe, causing the front driver's side seat belt to be activated. The vehicle was immediately driven to the local dealer who diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,000.
On 7/2/2019 my wife and I was in a pretty bad wreck totaling our car. There was massive damage done to the front of the car however the airbags never deployed. With the damage done there's no reason the air bags shouldn't have went off. We was traveling about 70 MPH on the highway heading home when this happened
Fan stopped working out of no where causing car to over heat happened multiple times even after being replaced. Airbag lights say airbag on passenger side is off even when someone is in the seat this happens alot. Back driver side turn signal will not work and everything has been changed and looked at by several mechanics. When driving it sometimes does not want to shift wants to just stay at one rpm and jerk
powertrain 4 complaints shown
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power and the "Transmission Malfunction Service Now” message was displayed. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway. The contact stated that the RPM's increased rapidly, but the vehicle did not respond. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a persistent failure. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not assist. The failure mileage was 74,000.
Since around 20,000 miles, my 2018 Ford Fiesta SE has had a grinding noise after shifting at certain gears. I got the car serviced at that time. Now I'm at 70,000 miles and the noise has persisted, and has gotten worse. My transmission slipped at 0mph when I was accelerating, almost causing me to lose control of my car.
The car was driving at 68 MPH and approximately 2500 RPM started to loose speed down slight hill and rpms increased to 5,500 RPM. Let off the accelerator 3 seconds rpms decreased reapplied accelerator and operated properly.
Car shudders upon acceleration from standstill. Loses power severely going uphill. Engine/transmission shakes shudders engine races and quickly accelerates after loss of power then decreases again. When moving from stop car shudders makes a grinding noise and then slowly accelerates before decreasing RPM and then races again. *tr
suspension 2 complaints shown
When do purshase the car the speaker on r side had alot of static and when I would drive the wheels seem to wobble,and felt ver in safe to drive. When I was to take car in the covid came and closed everything down. When service department open I took car in and explained what was wrong so they replaced the speaker and said the r side under wheels were really bad and it needed to be fixed. I didn't remember to let service know about the inside parts that was broke and missing. Then they had to close again. Once I was able to get oil change and wheels rotate it I managed to talk to the sales agent and explain to him what was going on and he told me to bring my car in to see how much it would be and he would give me his discount price. This stuff was damaged before I even purchased the car s
Been noticing now with the Ford fiesta 2018 that my third gear. Loses the grip going up hill. Been like this for a few weeks. I have taken the car to the dealer. Two times have they repair it. Yet, sadly seems that this will be the third and final time. Can't believe Ford doesn't do durable manuals anymore. The issues are a lot on the highway. Can't afford a crash or accident.
electrical 2 complaints shown
Several problems one the car vent system actuator failing to open vent making crackling noise, second problem water coolant container lines start leaking failing causing engine to burn up cheap plastic connections failing no water lines should at the container other than refill poor engineering need harder inspectors
Driving down the road... ABS, brake, tsc lights kicked on and the car jerked to the right-hand side and slowed down about 10mph... As I kept going it lit up again and jerked hard... As I got speed to about 55mph did it a few more times before I finally shut the car off and had the dealership come get it..
fuel system 1 complaint shown
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 Ford fiesta. The contact stated that then when fuel tank was filled, the vehicle took a long time for the engine to start up. The check engine warning light remained illuminated. The contact also tried putting a small amount of fuel into the fuel tank to avert the failure however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to fenton Ford ada (1600 lonnie abbott boulevard, ada, ok 74820, (580)332-6161 to have a diagnostic test performed. The mechanic located the failure code with the evaporator fuel valve stuck in the open position which caused the fuel to leak into charcoal canister. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage 88,000.
engine 1 complaint shown
My engine has been malfuctioning over the following year. I've gotten repairs and it continues to do so. I'm asking for a recall.