2015 Ford Fiesta: sudden loss of power

Filed Oct 25, 2025 · Engine · ID

This vehicle has experienced the exact issue of a Ford recall for other model year fiestas. The oil pump belt has experienced premature wear and failure, leading to a sudden loss of power. My local Ford dealer says that this vehicle should have been included in Ford recall #23S64 and that I should report this to the federal safety agency to document and hopefully expand the recall to all years that result in this issue.

Filed Mar 12, 2025 · Engine · CO

On 3/10/2025, when driving my 2015 Ford Fiesta SE, I experienced a sudden failure consisting of a "lurch", lost all drive power to the vehicle, and had to use inertia to steer myself out of traffic to the shoulder of the road. After exiting the vehicle, I inspected all tires (no issues) and popped the hood (no visible issues like smoke). I requested emergency roadside assistance to tow my vehicle to the nearest mechanic shop. After troubleshooting the vehicle, the shop confirmed that all fluid levels were okay and the timing belt had failed, specifically noting that the manufacture-recommended PMI is at 150,000 miles and my vehicle only had 118,579 miles. What component failed = Timing belt. Is it available for inspection = It can be. How was safety at risk = Losing all mechanical power while going up a grade in heavy traffic. Has the problem been confirmed = Yes, by an independent service center. Has the vehicle been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance = No, but I did call Ford's service line to notify them; no action taken on their part. Any warnings = No sounds, no transient loss of power, no warning lights; just a sudden "bang" and "lurch".

Filed Mar 31, 2023 · Fuel system · WI

Lost all power to vehicle at freeway speed. Ford dealer indicated fuel pump failure. My vehicle missed existing recall (14S30) for this exact issue by 11 days.

Filed Jan 10, 2023 · Engine · MI

1 year ago I spent over $1,000 fixing everything on this car, no one offered any info. about Recalls. At 21,000-23,000 miles only. I noticed some odd shuddering at low speeds. Like shaking, but only going slower. Then it did other things, seemed like maybe it was when parking or backing up. Car would switch to Neutral. On its own. Another: the car kept STARTING. I have a Remote Starter, I removed RS, still doing it. I'll find car running by itself. WITH NO KEY IN THE IGNITION. I have 2 year old battery from Costco, under warranty. Last week, coming home, car LOST all power, nearby, able to glide into garage. Spent days checking, terminals, fuses, everything. Battery SHOULD be 12.5 amps, it was 3.5 amps. So could NOT be jump-started. Had towed to Costco, then Midas. $1,100 later got ride to pick up, start car, dashboard now has orange wrench, said: "Transmission Malfunction! Service Now!" Sunday, Midas closed, no choice but drive home, 10 miles. Dad drove me, stopped to eat, when came out after 2 hours, THE CAR WAS RUNNING! In the parking lot, ALL BY ITSELF! THE KEY WASN'T IN THE IGNITION! Key was in my purse way inside restaurant. It was SCARY. Then Shifting was messed up, on small hill, kick back, forth, not enough power. Don't drive stick shifts/manuals, but each gear was struggling. Also shaking, thought would stall. When home, car WOULDN'T TURN OFF! Removed key, CAR KEPT RUNNING - NO KEY! Online, see Recalls, transmission lawsuits, everything. Own TWO FORD FIESTA SE's, NEVER sent anything about. In press, Ford lies, say owners told. Called 5 local Ford dealerships, ALL playing game of "What recall?" "What transmission issues?" I have to pay $300+ have error codes run, IF recall, maybe they'll pay, "Probably Extended Warranty." What Extended Warranty? 2015 Ford Fiesta SE w/ 50,000 miles. I'll say this: I'm 100% DISABLE I use car for SSA Ticket to Work program, delivering Amazon. I'm losing $150 every day. I can't go to store, get my mail, dr. appts., I'm trapped.

Filed Aug 19, 2020 · Airbags, Fuel system · 86,000 miles · AZ

The transmission goes into nutural while driving creating a loss of power while in motion. The air bags will not deploy and the light indicatoe is turned on on the dash display. Gas milleage has greatly decreased.

Filed Jul 5, 2019 · Acceleration, Electrical · 7,336 miles · CA

My car is having electrical issues, the transmission will over rev but my speed remains the same or decreases. The car will lose power over time and the pedal will become spongy. This has become a very large inconvenience and an extreme safety hazard to myself and my passenger. I was almost in a collision with another vehicle which would be deemed my fault even though it would me the vehicle malfunctioning. When contacting ford dearborn and perry ford they tell me there's nothing they can do or I can pay a fee.

Filed Nov 5, 2018 · Transmission · 16,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford fiesta. The contact stated that the transmission failed to properly engage when shifting gears and upon applying the accelerator pedal. The previous owner indicated that the transmission failure was intermittent and worsened once the contact obtained ownership. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who stated that further diagnostic testing was needed. Two dealers were contacted: casa ford (5815 montana ave, el paso, tx 79925, (915) 779-2272) and camelback ford (1330 e camelback rd, phoenix, az 85014, (602) 635-7551), but the failure could not be diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle continued to lose power, the transmission failed to engage, and the vehicle would accelerate suddenly. The vehicle was deemed unsafe to drive and remained parked several times due to the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 16,000.

Filed Aug 7, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · FL

Vehicle hesitates and sputters when taking off on city roads, when stopped at stop light or making a left hand turn into traffic. Real scary to pull out in front of traffic, when you could lose power. Very stressful to drive. Misses while driving also. Tcm has been flashed. Replaced. Clutch just replaced. Overheating light comes on and car loses power: on city street, usually when stopped at a traffic light. Dangerous.! Has done multiple times. 3rd time into dealer for overheating. Last time when, pulled over, after losing power, in city traffic, hood was raised to check fan, and the fan was running but this is what dealership replaced. Overheating seems to happen when stopped in city traffic. Overheating light comes on and then there's a power loss. I think the only reason you don't have a real lot of complaints about ford fiestas is because, I don't think a lot of ppl know to go here to report problems. I just found it.just like prior person said, if you try to sell it, ford really takes advantage of you. Even though your car is only two years old, and you have a defective product. Thank you. So your stuck...

Filed Oct 11, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 60,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford fiesta. While driving 65 MPH, the turbocharger engaged and the engine lost power. The vehicle did not stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Oct 6, 2016 · Engine · 60,000 miles · NJ · crash

Vehicle lost power check engine light came on anf a yellow wrench light also did come on this occured on the turnpke at high speed shut engine down resart wrench lite gone but barely drivable code reader says defective throttle body ford has recalled one and half million cars for this its dangerous.

Filed May 9, 2016 · Engine · NC

Shortly after having the car, the transmission started being jumpy, losing power at take off and acting like it will stall out. I have made several attempts for ford dealership to look at. Did suceed with one of the attempts and they said they reset computer. That did not work. The other times they tell me that they cannot fix and they are working on finding a solution to fix. I have tried to trade in and they tell me now it is only worth about half of what we bought a year ago. My family feels very unsafe in this car and very dissatisfied with asheville ford.