Ford Fiesta owners have reported 25 seats related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common seats problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seats (16 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's mid/rear seats assembly (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Seats problems | |
| Mid/rear Seats Assembly problems | |
| Front Seat Head Restraint problems | |
| Front Seat Heater/cooler problems |
The vehicle suffered a direct rear impact from another vehicle traveling approximately 95 mph while this Ford Fiesta was traveling 60 mph forward. Both front seats were positioned upright with a properly seated driver and a passenger seated whilst turning his body behind the seat. Read details...
Driver side rear passenger door opened while driving today. It can't close shut and can't lock. Had to secure moving straps to both rear seat armrests to keep door from opening. After the seat belt recall, transmission seal recall and this, what next? I commute over 100 miles daily I don't feel Read details...
The headrest is causing me to have headaches due to the forward leaning position of the headrest. I have tried all the situations of the seat and it is the same for all of them. I am 5'2 and in my research have found most other short people have the same issue. Read details...
When engaging the front seat heaters, the seats heat up to 107 degrees. Twice I have complained to Ford, and both times I was told this was normal operating behavior. The seats become so hot you cannot sit on them. I believe this is a safety issue, especially if a young child/infant were involved. Read details...