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2014 Ford

Fiesta FWD

Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L

Ford Fiesta: best and worst years
2014 Ford Fiesta FWD

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Overview

Body
Subcompact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Manual 5-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
120
Power to weight
0.045 hp/lb
Axle ratio
4.07
Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Start-stop system
NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
35 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
27 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
30 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,100EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
CO₂
292 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Eco Score
8/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Smog score
6/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Real-world MPG
34.8 mpg, reported by 5 driversabout 4.8 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length
160 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
68 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
58 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
98 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
2,679 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Pass. Vol
85 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Cargo Vol
12 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
No
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
7
Owner complaints
501
Reported injuries
17
Theft rate
1.5 per 1,000 produced (CY 2014 federal data)

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • POWER TRAIN32%
  • ENGINE13%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER12%
  • STRUCTURE8%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 647 total.

Ford Fiesta: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • PE25020Openopened Dec 18, 2025ENGINE

    Timing Belt Failure

  • RQ19005opened Dec 19, 2019STRUCTURE:BODY

    Door Latch Failures

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

103 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Apr 29, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM25H05 S1

    Harvest Program 25H05 – Supplement #1 Certain 2011-2021 Model Year Vehicles Software Verification Harvest Program

  • Feb 24, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSSM 54601

    Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool or from the label printed on the body control module (BCM). The Factory Keyless Entry Code application within the diagnostic scan tool will not provide an applica

  • Nov 19, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM25H05

    This is a proactive investigation program by Ford Motor Company to inspect a limited number of affected vehicles that are customer-owned. Ford is voluntarily conducting this program to evaluate the software currently installed on one or more electronic modules in the affected vehicles.

  • Aug 8, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHER20R01 S1

    Certain 2014-2015 Model Year Fiesta, 2014-2016 Model Year Fusion, MKZ and 2014-2016 Model Year Transit Connect Vehicles Not Covered in Safety Recall: 20S15 or 23S36 Door Latch Replacement and Inspection

  • Apr 24, 2024EQUIPMENTSSM 52476

    All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during initial delivery. Unlike the integrated (wired) factory keypad, the accessory keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool. If the wallet card for an accessory keypad is lost, follow these steps to recover the code. Dealer

  • May 4, 2023POWER TRAIN14M02 S7

    Certain 2011 through 2015 Model Year Fiesta and 2012 through 2016 Model Year Focus Vehicles Equipped with a DPS6 Automatic Transmission Transmission Control Module Extended Warranty Coverage REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT • Due to ongoing limited part availability, program terms have been revised. • Vehicle pickup & delivery has been added. • Labor allowance table has been updated. • Additional repairs updated. • Added Attachment VI Mobil

  • Apr 4, 2023STRUCTURESSM 51536

    For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification number (VIN) from a different vehicle. Most modules on these affected vehicles are VIN/vehicle specific and hardware variations between modules do exist. Swapping a module from a vehicle or ordering a module using a different vehicle/VIN can cause ineffective repai

  • Nov 7, 2022EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL14M02 06

    Certain 2011 through 2015 Model Year Fiesta and 2012 through 2016 Model Year Focus Vehicles Equipped with a DPS6 Automatic Transmission; Transmission Control Module Extended Warranty Coverage REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Non-Ford Part Usage: • Vehicles that are still covered by the 8 years/80,000-mile Emissions warranty coverage MUST be serviced with a NEW Ford Motor Company TCM. • Vehicles outside of or exceeding the 8 years/80,000-mile coverage are authorized to use a used Ford

  • and 95 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.