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2015 Ford Fiesta

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Fiesta.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (AM6)

The 2015 Ford Fiesta is a passenger car equipped with an Automatic (AM6) transmission and requires 4.10 quarts of 5W-20 oil for maintenance, achieving EPA fuel economy ratings of 27/36/30 mpg across city/highway/combined driving. The model year recorded 258 owner complaints, with powertrain issues representing the primary concern, and the vehicle was subject to four safety recalls during this production cycle. Compared to the broader Fiesta model range spanning 1991-2019, where complaints ranged from a low of 1 in 2001 to a high of 729 in 2011, the 2015 model falls into a middle tier of reliability reporting—significantly improved from the problematic 2011 peak but far removed from the model's most trouble-free years.

Model year201920182017201620152014201320122011

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.10 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20OEM · 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 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.

Tire sizeP185/65HR15OEM · 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 weight2538 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.

6.4–10.1 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 4.10 qt of 5W-20 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-2-3-4. 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

Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity1.8
Brake FluidDOT 4
Engine Coolant Capacity6.1
Engine OilSAE 5W · Synthetic · SAE 5W
Engine Oil Capacity4.10 qt
Engine Oil5W-20
Engine Oil Capacity4.3 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity12.42 gallons

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper BoltsStep 1 - 15 ft-lbs; Step 2 - 52 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts7.4

Chassis torques

Front Wheel Hub188 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub Bearing Housing BoltsInstall a new nut.

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap.028 in
Spark Plug Torque10 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity24.0 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeYN-12-D
Oil Capacity4.0 oz
RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypePAG

Service checks

Pressure Test18-20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief17-21 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature197-223 °F
Pressure Test18-20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief17-21 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature180-207 °F
Residual Pressure82-102 engine running psi
Residual Pressure57.6 engine running psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 19; Rear: 26
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 52; Rear: 52
ABS Sensor Torque6.6
Minimum Pad Thickness0.059 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

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

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 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
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 2015 Ford Fiesta sits on a clear downward slope in federal complaints after the generation’s early peak: 20112013 each logged 616–729 complaints, 2014 dropped to 501, and 2015 fell further to 258, with complaints continuing to decline to 178 in 2016 and 72 in 2017. Recall activity also moderated, with 2015 carrying 4 recalls versus 7 in 2014, though 2016 and 2017 recorded zero recalls, making 2015 a transitional rather than the cleanest year. Its top complaint categories were Power Train (72), Engine (28), Fuel/Propulsion System (17), and Unknown or Other (14), with 16 crash-related complaints and zero fire complaints, but the data does not specify root causes. Relative to the worst years, 2015 is materially improved, yet it still trails 2016–2017 for both complaint volume and recall exposure. For a buyer prioritizing lower reported federal activity within this generation, 2015 is acceptable but not the strongest choice; a 2016 or 2017 example shows a cleaner federal record.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
93
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
258
Owner complaints
16 involved a crash · 0 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 258 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train72
Engine28
Fuel/Propulsion System17
Unknown Or Other14
Power Train,Engine11
Air Bags9
Structure9
Engine & Engine Cooling5

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 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…

15V005000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 09/01/2015

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 93 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
25N172026-03-25Unknown Or OtherAdvance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year…
SSM 546012026-02-23Electrical SystemFord and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory…
SSM 543662025-11-11Power TrainSome 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic…
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 2015 Fiesta take?

4.10 qt of Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil; Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil XO-5W20-QSP; CXO-5W20-LSP12, per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 Fiesta have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 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.