Ford Fiesta AC Not Cooling:  Why and How to Fix

One of the most inconvenient vehicular problems is when the A/C won’t blow cold air. If your Ford Fiesta isn’t keeping you cool, we’ve outlined some of the most common reasons why this might be happening. It is entirely possible for your Fiesta’s heater to work just fine even when the air conditioner is blowing … Read more

Ford Fiesta: Brakes Grinding  → Causes & Diagnosis

  One of the most common problems with the Ford Fiesta (or any vehicle) is when the brakes are grinding.  The number one cause of grinding brakes is going to be brake pads that have worn all of their friction material off.  But, there are other causes as well. Your Ford Fiesta is always going … Read more

Ford Fiesta’s Steering Wheel Shaking: Every Reason Why

If your Ford Fiesta’s steering wheel is shaking, you should deal with it immediately. A shaking steering wheel in the Ford Fiesta is caused by anything from the wheels and tires through the suspension (ball joints, tie rods, etc.) to the braking system.  We’ll start with the easiest things to check and move towards things … Read more

Ford Fiesta: Bad Coil Packs → Symptoms and Diagnosis

  Bad Coil Packs are one of the more problematic ignition issues that can occur with the Ford Fiesta.  A bad oil pack can make your Fiesta almost un-drivable.  Or it may have little effect at all on the engine’s ability to run.  It’ll get worse as they lose their ability to fire the spark plugs. … Read more

Ford Fiesta Not Starting: Causes + How to Fix

If your Ford Fiesta doesn’t start, you’ve found the right article.  Many different issues can cause the problem.  We cover all the likely ones in an order that makes sense when diagnosing the issue at home. This article is written with the assumption that you are looking for a way to get your Ford Fiesta … Read more

Ford Fiesta Bad Fuel Pump: Symptoms, Causes, + Diagnosis

A bad fuel pump can cause a myriad of problems for your Ford Fiesta, making it essential to be aware of the warning signs that indicate trouble. Your fuel pump is responsible for pushing fuel from your car’s fuel tank to the engine, but when it starts to fail, your engine may suffer run rough, … Read more

Ford Fiesta: Bad Alternator → Symptoms & Diagnosis

A bad alternator can leave your Ford Fiesta without power and unable to move.  Alternators don’t always go bad in the exact same way.  We’ll cover the symptoms of when an alternator goes bad, and how to diagnose a bad one (which is really pretty easy).   How Your Fiesta’s Alternator Works The alternator’s job … Read more

Ford Fiesta Bad Fuel Filter: Symptoms, Causes, Hot to Fix

A bad fuel filter is one of the worst problems that can happen to your Ford Fiesta.  When the filter fails, it can limit the amount of fuel that enters the engine.   Without proper fuel pressure, your car will not run at all.  With that in mind, most of the symptoms of a bad fuel filter revolve … Read more

Ford Fiesta Bad Spark Plugs: Symptoms, Diagnosis, + How to Fix

An engine functions as a pump, requiring a precise combination of fuel, air, and spark. If any element of this trio is imbalanced, your Ford Fiesta won’t run right (or at all). While a misfire is the symptom of bad spark plugs, bad spark plugs almost always indicate a problem with the engine (more on … Read more