2015 Affordable Aluminum Fiesta
The 2015 Affordable Aluminum Fiesta is a compact car, rated at 35 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 4-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year.

- Combined MPG
- 35
- NHTSA safety
- Starting price
- $16,000
- Recalls
- 4
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Full specifications
Identity
SRC · NHTSA vPIC| Make | Affordable Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Model | Fiesta |
| Model year | 2015 |
| Vehicle class | Compact Car |
Engine & drivetrain
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Displacement | 1 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Transmission | Manual 5-spd |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City MPG | 31 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 41 |
| Combined MPG | 35 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 252 g/mi |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1800 |
Available configurations
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Fiesta FWD | 30 MPG combined |
|---|---|
| Fiesta FWD | 30 MPG combined |
| Fiesta SFE FWD | 35 MPG combined |
| Fiesta ST FWD | 29 MPG combined |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City | 31 MPG |
|---|---|
| Highway | 41 MPG |
| Combined | 35 MPG |
Efficiency vs class average
About 11% more efficient than the Fiesta's class average.
- Amount financed
- $14,400
- Total interest
- $2,505
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Cost to own
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Safety ratings & recalls
SRC · NHTSA vPIC- Overall
- Frontal crash
- Side crash
- Rollover
Recalls (4)
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE17V209000 · 2017-03-27
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.
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 risk were mailed April 21, 2017. The recall began on January 5, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S09.
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP15V005000 · 2015-01-09
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.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S30.
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH20V177000 · 2020-03-23
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fiesta, 2014-2016 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will replace the side door latches, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S15.
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH23V775000 · 2023-11-17
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 Fiesta, 2016 Fusion, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A component inside the door latches may break, which can make it difficult to latch or possibly allow the doors to open while driving.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the door latch date codes and if necessary, replace all four side door latches, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S15. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-177.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MPG of the 2015 Affordable Aluminum Fiesta?
The 2015 Affordable Aluminum Fiesta is EPA-rated at 35 MPG combined (31 city / 41 highway).
Is the 2015 Affordable Aluminum Fiesta reliable?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2015 Affordable Aluminum Fiesta. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.
How safe is the 2015 Affordable Aluminum Fiesta?
The 2015 Affordable Aluminum Fiesta earned a 4-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 4 stars in the frontal crash test.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2015 Affordable Aluminum Fiesta?
At 12,000 miles per year, the 2015 Affordable Aluminum Fiesta costs roughly $1,149 per year to fuel, or about $5,743 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.
What type of vehicle is the 2015 Affordable Aluminum Fiesta?
The 2015 Affordable Aluminum Fiesta is classified as a compact car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.
Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC