Ford Fiesta Mk7 (2008-2017): known problems and buying guide

The PowerShift gearbox is the main risk. Check it drives smoothly, then suspension, steering, oil use and the timing belt history.

Updated 24 October 2026

All versions

Variant	Running cost per month	Median price	Listings	Fuel	Engine codes	Gearbox	Production years
1.0 EcoBoost, 100 PS, 5-speed manual Research	€388	€5,600	444	Petrol	SFJD	Manual (5)	2013–2017
1.5 TDCi, 75 PS, 5-speed manual Research	€372	€5,900	374	Diesel	XUJB	Manual (5)	2013–2017
1.0, 80 PS, 5-speed manual Research	€388	€5,200	360	Petrol	P4JD	Manual (5)	2013–2017
1.25, 60 PS, 5-speed manual Research	€394	€4,949	329	Petrol	STJD	Manual (5)	2013–2017
1.25, 82 PS, 5-speed manual Research	€399	€5,300	287	Petrol	SNJD	Manual (5)	2013–2017
1.5 TDCi, 95 PS, 5-speed manual Research	€372	€5,300	134	Diesel	XVJC	Manual (5)	2015–2017
1.6 TDCi, 95 PS, 5-speed manual Research	€374	€4,650	120	Diesel	TZJB	Manual (5)	2013–2016
1.0 EcoBoost, 125 PS, 5-speed manual Research	€385	€5,800	118	Petrol	M1JH	Manual (5)	2013–2017
1.4 LPG, 96 PS, 5-speed manual Research	€449	€5,950	112	Petrol	RTJD	Manual (5)	2013–2017
1.0 EcoBoost, 100 PS, 6-speed dual-clutch Research	€391	€7,990	83	Petrol	SFJD	Automatic (dual-clutch) (6)	2013–2017
ST, 182 PS, 6-speed manual Research	€455	€8,999	77	Petrol (98)	JTJB	Manual (6)	2013–2017
1.0 Start/Stopp, 65 PS, 5-speed manual Research	€380	€4,400	69	Petrol	XMJD	Manual (5)	2013–2017
1.0 EcoBoost, 140 PS, 5-speed manual Research	€390	€7,250	54	Petrol	YYJB	Manual (5)	2014–2017

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Years: built from 2008 to 2017. The PowerShift automatic came in 2011.
Most common: the PowerShift automatic judders and shifts badly. The rest are wear parts: suspension, steering, ignition parts and small oil and water leaks.
Reliability: 3/5, because the manual cars mostly need wear parts, but the PowerShift gearbox fails often.
DIY: 3/5, because suspension, ignition and battery work is simple, but gearbox and timing belt work needs a garage.
Prefer: a manual car with a dated timing belt invoice. Avoid: a PowerShift car that shudders when it pulls away.

1.25 and 1.4 Duratec petrol: timing belt every 160,000 km or 8 years.
1.6 Ti-VCT petrol: timing belt every 120,000 to 160,000 km or 8 years.
1.4 and 1.6 TDCi diesel: timing belt every 140,000 km or 10 years on early cars, 180,000 km or 10 years from August 2011.
1.5 TDCi diesel (75 PS): timing belt every 180,000 km or 10 years.
1.0 EcoBoost petrol (100 and 125 PS, from 2012): see the 1.0 EcoBoost guide. On the Fiesta, coolant pipes and hoses leak and can overheat the engine on cars up to 2016, and turbos wear or fail.
Manual gearbox: the clutch can slip (see below).
Six-speed PowerShift dual-clutch automatic (2011-2017): see the first issue below.

Issue	Affects	Typical km	Repair cost
PowerShift judder and jerky shifts	PowerShift automatic, 2011-2017	Not stated	No confirmed price
Suspension knocks	All	Not stated	No confirmed price
Manual clutch slipping	Manual gearbox	Not stated	No confirmed price
Starter, alternator and battery	All, reports for 2012-2014 and 2017 cars	Not stated	No confirmed price
Steering wear	All	Not stated	No confirmed price
Oil loss and leaks	All	Not stated	No confirmed price
Water in footwells	All, roof seams on hatchbacks	Not stated	No confirmed price
Ignition cables and spark plugs	Petrol engines, reports for 2008-2012 and 2015 cars	Not stated	No confirmed price

Drive the car from rest and at low speed in traffic. Shudder or jerky shifts are a sign of a costly gearbox fault.
Ask for the gearbox fault codes to be read, and check for warning lights.
Ask for the gearbox service and repair history. Only US cars had the extended gearbox warranty.
On a manual car, test the clutch uphill and under hard acceleration. The revs should not rise without the car speeding up.
Listen for knocks over bumps, and check the steering for play on full lock.
Look for oil on the engine and under the car, then check the dipstick after a test drive.
Check the carpets, footwells and roof lining for damp, especially on hatchbacks.
Test a cold start for a slow crank or a charge warning light.
Ask for the timing belt record, with date and mileage, and check it was changed on time.
If the car is a 1.0 EcoBoost, read the 1.0 EcoBoost guide before you buy.

Operational	€142
Workshop	€138
Fixed costs (tax, insurance)	€106
Total per month	€386
New-car depreciation (not included)	€44

ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months

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