2009 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated September 2026
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2009 Ford Fiesta has 8 documented known issues. None of the listed issues is rated critical; this is not a complete reliability assessment. Across all issues with published estimates, repair costs range from $15 to $700. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Fiesta vehicles. The brake calipers may have been manufactured with the incorrect assembly fluid, which can cause the caliper's rubber seals to swell.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Flex, Fiesta, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2009 Ford Fiesta has 8 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Coil Spring Fracture — Snapped Suspension Spring, Rear Disc Brake Caliper Slide Pin & Handbrake Lever Seizure — Dragging Rear Brakes (Disc-Equipped Models), Rear Wheel Bearing Failure — Speed-Dependent Hum/Drone From the Rear. None are rated critical, but regular maintenance is recommended.
The 2009 Ford Fiesta has 8 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. None of the matching records is rated critical; this is not a complete reliability assessment. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Repair costs for known Ford Fiesta issues range from $15 to $700, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
The suspension coil springs fracture, typically near the bottom coil, often triggered by corrosion at the spring seat combined with road-input stress from speed bumps and rough surfaces. This is a very frequently reported Fiesta failure — front springs are most commonly cited but… Repairs typically run $200-$500. Severity: medium.
Fiestas fitted with rear discs (ST, Titanium and higher EU trims) suffer seized rear caliper slide pins and stuck parking-brake actuating levers. Road salt corrodes the pins and the lever pivot, so the pad drags constantly: rapid inner-pad wear, a hot wheel and burning smell afte… Repairs typically run $60-$500. Severity: medium.
Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Escape, 2014-2015 Fiesta ST, 2013-2014 Fusion and 2013-2015 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 1.6L GTDI engines. If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder head may overheat, crack and leak oil.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15, 2014. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 11, 2013, to August 29, 2014, 2014-2015 Ford Fiesta vehicles manufactured April 10, 2014, to June 17, 2014 and 2014 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 21, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
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Rear wheel bearings on the Mk7-generation twist-beam Fiesta (including the ST) wear prematurely, producing a hum or drone that rises with road speed and changes pitch when the car is loaded in a corner. Ford Owners Club, FiestaSTOC and fiestastforum all carry multiple threads, wi… Repairs typically run $150-$700. Severity: medium.
Separate from DPF regeneration failures: the 1.4 TDCi and 1.6 TDCi diesels sold in Europe (2008-2017) clog their exhaust-gas-recirculation valve with soot and oil residue, especially on short-trip, stop-start use. The valve sticks partially open or closed, the ECU logs an EGR flo… Repairs typically run $80-$500. Severity: medium.
The plastic-geared window motor cog and the regulator's lift cables/clips wear or break, causing the window to fall inside the door, stick partway, or move only after repeated button presses. A characteristic symptom is a clicking/chattering or grinding noise as the glass jams or… Repairs typically run $150-$450. Severity: low.
Mk7 Fiestas produce a pop, clunk or knock felt through the steering wheel during slow, parking-lot-speed turns. The noise comes from the sliding (slip) joint in the steering column intermediate shaft, where a plastic bushing wears and allows play. Ford issued TSB 11-10-28 for 201… Repairs typically run $250-$500. Severity: low.
On Mk7 and Mk7.5 hatchbacks (2009-2017) the exterior tailgate release button sits directly below the rear wiper spindle. Water and grit run down through the wiper hole, pool around the switch, and corrode its contacts. The result is a hatch that will not open from outside (owners… Repairs typically run $15-$150. Severity: low.
On Fiestas with manual HVAC, blower speeds 1-3 run through a resistor pack in the passenger footwell while speed 4 is fed 12V directly. The resistor's thermal link burns out, leaving the fan working only on full blast. The failure is very common on Mk7/Mk7.5 cars and often recurs… Repairs typically run $20-$200. Severity: low.
