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2014 Ford Fiesta

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 Fiesta.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (AM6)

The 2014 Ford Fiesta is a passenger car fitted with an automatic AM6 transmission, carrying EPA fuel-economy ratings of 27 mpg city, 36 mpg highway, and 30 mpg combined, and its engine oil service is specified at 4.3 quarts of 5W-20 API oil. Across the model's 1991–2019 complaint history, the 2014 model year accumulated 501 owner complaints, placing it below the 729-complaint peak recorded for 2011 yet well above the single complaint logged for 2001. Power-train issues rank as the top complaint area, and seven recalls are on record, so researchers should treat this model year as one with a notable complaint load and concentrated power-train feedback rather than a low-complaint outlier in the Fiesta's tracked history.

Model year201920182017201620152014201320122011

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.3 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy27/36/30 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 96R · 500 CCA battery, OE oil filter 9W7Z6731A. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 96R · 500 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP185-60R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rimN/A inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9W7Z6731A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AM6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length159.8 in
Overall width67.7 in
Overall height58.3 in
Wheelbase98 in
Curb weight2579 lb
Track (front / rear)57.9 / 57.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined27 / 36 / 30 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume85 cu ft
Cargo volume12 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Fiesta of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.4–9.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.40 sec — 2014 ST Hatchback
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2014ST Hatchback 1.6L Turbo I-46.40 sec14.90 sec197 hpFWD
2014ST Hatchback 1.6L Turbo I-46.70 sec15.10 sec197 hpFWD
2014ST Hatchback 1.6L Turbo I-46.70 sec15.00 sec197 hpFWD
2014ST Hatchback 1.6L Turbo I-47.00 sec15.20 sec197 hpFWD
2014ST Hatchback 1.6L Turbo I-47.10 sec15.30 sec197 hpFWD
2014SFE 1.0L EcoBoost Sedan 1.0L Turbo I-38.50 sec16.70 sec123 hpFWD
2014SFE 1.0L EcoBoost Sedan 1.0L Turbo I-38.70 sec16.80 sec123 hpFWD
2014SFE 1.0L EcoBoost Hatchback 1.0L Turbo I-39.40 sec17.30 sec123 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.3 qt of 5W-20 API engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Engine Oil5W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4.3 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsUpper: 11 ft-lbs; Lower: 3.6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts15 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub188 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.028 in
Spark Plug Torque10.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.031 in
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.19 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.4 oz
Standard BCI Group Number96R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance500 cca
Optional BCI Group Number96R

Service checks

Pressure Test21 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief17-21 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature180-207 °F
Pressure Test18-20 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature180-207 °F
RPM57.5 @ Idle rpm
Injector Primary Resistance11-18 ohms
Engine Oil Pressure14.5 psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket21 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle50 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness0.059 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in
Rotor Discard at or Under0.826 in
Drum Maximum Machining7.952 in
Drum Discard at-or-over8.03

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Tighten the bolts evenly, half a turn at a time, until the camshaft bearing caps and the VCT bridge are seated against the cylinder head. Step 245 degrees
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
113 ft. lbs., Step 2: Wait two (2) minutes before torquing bolts further. Step 3: 3513 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
174 ft. lbs., step 2: 90 degrees, step 3: wait 10 seconds, 1574 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

13.7 ft. lbs.3.7 ft. lbs
211.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
326.0 ft. lbs.26 ft. lbs
490 degrees90 degrees
590 degrees90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages

Prep Do not reuse any bolts. Coat new bolts with specified engine oil.

17.4 ft. lbs.7.4 ft. lbs
230 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
3Back off bolts 45 degrees45 degrees
422.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
590 degrees90 degrees
690 degrees90 degrees
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 8022 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 30 ft. lbs., Step 3: 23 ft. lbs., Step 4: 90 degrees, Step 5: 907.4 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
114 ft. lbs., Step 2: 6014 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miAir Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Air Conditioning Refrigerant Line (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Timing Belt (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The federal record shows a sharp rise in complaints for the Fiesta from 2011 (729) through 2013 (667), followed by a decline to 501 complaints in 2014. Recall activity, however, moved in the opposite direction: 2011‑2013 each had three recalls, whereas 2014 recorded seven recalls—the highest in the dataset. Investigations and TSBs continued their upward trend, with investigations dropping slightly to two in 2014 from three in the prior three years, while TSBs rose to 108. After 2014, complaints fell markedly to 258 in 2015 and continued decreasing, while recalls fell to four in 2015 and none in 2016‑2018. Consequently, the 2014 model year sits at the cusp of improving complaint numbers but with a notable recall spike, implying that a prospective buyer should confirm that all recall repairs have been performed before considering it a good purchase.

7
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
108
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
501
Owner complaints
23 involved a crash · 8 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 501 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train155
Unknown Or Other50
Engine46
Structure40
Latches/Locks/Linkages27
Air Bags12
Electrical System12
Power Train,Engine11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 7 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

17V209000Engine And Engine Cooling:EngineReported 27/03/2017

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… Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a coolant level sensor and the supporting hardware and software, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety…

17V210000Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:LatchReported 27/03/2017

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Fiesta, 2013-2014 Ford Fusion and 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading… Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 108 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
25H05 S12026-04-29Electrical SystemHarvest Program 25H05 – Supplement #1 Certain 2011-2021 Model Year Vehicles Software…
SSM 546012026-02-23Electrical SystemFord and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory…
25H052025-11-18Electrical SystemThis is a proactive investigation program by Ford Motor Company to inspect a limited…
20R01 S12024-08-08Unknown Or OtherCertain 2014-2015 Model Year Fiesta, 2014-2016 Model Year Fusion, MKZ and 2014-2016 Model…
SSM 524762024-04-24EquipmentAll accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2014 Fiesta take?

4.3 qt of 5W-20 API MEETING FORD SPECIFICATION WSS-M2C945-A, per the factory manual.

Does the 2014 Fiesta have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Fiesta get?

EPA figures are 27 city / 36 highway / 30 combined mpg.