2016 Ford Fiesta electrical system problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2016 Ford Fiesta — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 110,000. It was later discovered that the actual mileage was 190,000.”
filed Sep 22, 2025
“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle was losing motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed and it was determined that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The…”
filed Jul 24, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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SSM 54601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 24, 2026This article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit various SYNC performance related concerns including but not limited to: Display…
TSB 25-2570 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 26, 2025Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. Pinpoint test HK in…
SSM 54366 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 12, 2025Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. This may be due to…
SSM 50067 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 27, 2021
Electrical System problems in other Fiesta years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fiesta | 9 | 9% |
| 2018 Fiesta | 6 | 17% |
| 2017 Fiesta | 7 | 10% |
| 2015 Fiesta | 19 | 7% |
| 2014 Fiesta | 45 | 9% |
| 2013 Fiesta | 62 | 9% |
| 2012 Fiesta | 66 | 11% |
| 2011 Fiesta | 96 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 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.