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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.

2015 Affordable Aluminum Fiesta
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Combined MPG
35
NHTSA safety
Starting price
$16,000
Recalls
4

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeAffordable Aluminum
ModelFiesta
Model year2015
Vehicle classCompact Car

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement1 L
Cylinders3
TransmissionManual 5-spd
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG31
Highway MPG41
Combined MPG35
CO₂ tailpipe252 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$1800

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Fiesta FWD30 MPG combined
Fiesta FWD30 MPG combined
Fiesta SFE FWD35 MPG combined
Fiesta ST FWD29 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City31 MPG
Highway41 MPG
Combined35 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

Fiesta35 MPG
Class average31.6 MPG

About 11% more efficient than the Fiesta's class average.

Est. monthly payment
$282/mo
Amount financed
$14,400
Total interest
$2,505
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5-year fuel cost
$5,743

$1,149/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG35
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Safety ratings & recalls

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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