The 2013 Ford Fiesta's elevated safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 666 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

666

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

12V4880002012-05-10

AIR BAGS

Ford is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Fiesta vehicles, manufactured from November 3, 2009 through September 21, 2012. The vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." The passenger side curtain air bag will not deploy in the event of a side impact collision when the front passenger seat is empty. Although the side curtain air bag system was designed to suppress the side curtain air bag under this scenario, that information is not explained in the owner's guide for these vehicles as required by FMVSS No. 208.

An occupant in the right rear seating position will not have coverage from the side curtain air bag in a side impact collision when the front passenger seat is empty, increasing the risk of injury to the right rear occupant.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2013 Ford Fiesta has accumulated 666 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with power train leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Power Train266

02Structure56

03Unknown Or Other47

04Power Train,engine38

05Latches/locks/linkages33

666 total across 1 model years (2013–2013)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Ford Fiesta Fuel Economy

32mpg combined

29city

37-38hwy

$1,350/yr

At 32 MPG combined, the 2013 Ford Fiesta delivers consistent fuel economy whether you pick from 3 different setups. Budget accordingly.

By Trim

Fiesta FWD - Automatic (AM6)

32mpg

1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

29 city37 hwy~$1,350/yr8/10 Clean

Fiesta FWD - Manual 5-spd

32mpg

1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

29 city37 hwy~$1,350/yr8/10 Clean

Fiesta SFE FWD - Automatic (AM6)

32mpg

1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

29 city38 hwy~$1,350/yr8/10 Clean

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2013 Ford Fiesta

32States

24%in top 3

If you're near Florida, you're in luck: 9% of listings are there. But with 32 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

FLFlorida

419%

TXTexas

409%

PAPennsylvania

337%

CACalifornia

317%

DCWashington DC

296%

MDMaryland

245%

MOMissouri

235%

WAWashington

204%

MIMichigan

184%

NCNorth Carolina

174%

DEDelaware

163%

ILIllinois

153%

GAGeorgia

143%

OROregon

133%

VAVirginia

112%

UTUtah

102%

INIndiana

102%

AZArizona

102%

CO9

MN8

NY7

NJ6

TN6

HI5

MA5

NE5

NH5

OH5

ID4

KY4

CT4

OK4

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2013.

Buying a 2013 Ford Fiesta?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2013 Ford Fiesta a good car to buy?

The 2013 Ford Fiesta has its strengths and its watch-outs. 1 recall has been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report power train as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2013 Ford Fiesta?

There are 1 documented recall for the 2013 Ford Fiesta. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2013 Ford Fiesta?

The 2013 Ford Fiesta is EPA-rated at 32 MPG combined, consistent regardless of trim. See the fuel economy breakdown for city and highway splits.

What are common problems with the 2013 Ford Fiesta?

Out of 666 owner complaints, power train issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.