Table 1 shows five common electrical system related problems of the 2013 Ford Fiesta. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (56 problems). The second most common problem is related to the wiring (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Wiring problems | |
| Alternator/generator/regulator problems | |
| Headlights Turn Off While Driving problems | |
| Software problems |
Static through speakers - possible cause, alternator, spark plugs, or faulty wiring. Passenger air bag light - comes on and off on its own randomly. Overheats - with fluids all topped off and car parked and running for 5 minutes it will start extremely overheating with visible smoke. Not sure why. Read details...
While driving the vehicle all power was lost and the car was not controlable. The engine malfunction lilght did come on. I did have the car towed and is apparently a know wiring issue related to service bulletin TSB-131115. Read details...
There is an issue with the battery light randomly coming on when the vehicle is started, making one believe the vehicle's charging system is in need of repair. When this first occurred it was recommended since I was traveling close to 200 miles everyday, that I have the alternator replaced as it Read details...