2012 Ford Fiesta engine problems
68 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2012 Ford Fiesta — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2012 ford fiesta check engine light on codes reading o2 sensors, catalytic intake, misfires, fuel injection, etc. I have had my fiesta at 3 mechanics all very known for there reliability all diagnosing it different issue recommending me to go to dealership which I was turned away because the…”
filed Feb 9, 2023
“I just got the car in June 1st.2022 it's broken down 5x stopped in middle of us.19 North 2x it won't keep oil it's leaking out running hot blowed the hose loose 1x last week,it started weeks ago refused to start up and shutting down now, shuddering, it's at machanic shop now in largo, Florida he…”
filed Sep 14, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Certain 2011-2013 Model Year Fiesta Vehicles Operated in the USA Corrosion States Battery Junction Box Clean and Seal In some of the affected vehicles, the position of the Battery Junction Box (BJB) in the engine…
22N11 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 13, 2023
Engine problems in other Fiesta years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fiesta | 10 | 11% |
| 2018 Fiesta | 6 | 17% |
| 2017 Fiesta | 18 | 25% |
| 2016 Fiesta | 33 | 19% |
| 2015 Fiesta | 69 | 27% |
| 2014 Fiesta | 83 | 17% |
| 2013 Fiesta | 109 | 16% |
| 2011 Fiesta | 107 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Ford Fiesta
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.