2019 Ford Fiesta SE Sedan
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- Photo: 2018 Ford Fiesta Titanium Hatchback in Outrageous Green Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, front left, 2025-10-06 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: FORD FIESTA 5 DOOR HATCHBACK (B299) China (3) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2009 Ford Fiesta Titanium - 1388cc 1.4 (96PS) Duratec Petrol - Squeeze - 04-11-23, Side by DieselFordMondeo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2018 Ford Fiesta Titanium Hatchback in Outrageous Green Metallic Tinted Clearcoat, rear left, 2025-10-06 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2009 Ford Fiesta Titanium - 1388cc 1.4 (96PS) Duratec Petrol - Squeeze - 04-11-23, Dashboard by DieselFordMondeo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2019 Ford Fiesta SE Sedan is a 120-hp 1.6-liter inline-4 sedan with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $15,490 MSRP and is rated at 30 mpg combined.
It makes 120 horsepower at 6,350 rpm and 112 lb-ft of torque at 5000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 27 mpg city and 35 mpg highway (30 mpg combined).
The Fiesta measures 173.6 inches long on a 98.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,578 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $15,490 |
| MSRP with Destination | $16,465 |
| Destination Charge | $975 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.6L Duratec Ti-VCT I4 |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Horsepower | 120 hp @ 6,350 rpm |
| Torque | 112 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve, Ti-VCT |
| Bore and Stroke | 79 x 81.4 (3.11 x 3.2 in) |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 27 MPG |
| Highway | 35 MPG |
| Combined | 30 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded (87 octane) |
| Tank Capacity | 12.4 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent, lower control arms, coil springs, gas shocks |
| Rear Suspension | Semi-independent torsion beam, coil springs, gas shocks |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 22 mm |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15" x 6.0" |
| Wheels Rear | 15" x 6.0" |
| Tires Front | P185/60R15 |
| Tires Rear | P185/60R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 173.6 in |
| Width | 67.8 in |
| Height | 58.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 98 in |
| Front Track | 57.7 in |
| Rear Track | 57 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.8 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,578 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.1 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.6 in |
| Legroom Rear | 31.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 52.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 49 in |
| Hip Room Front | 50.6 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 49.2 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (14.3 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2019 Ford Fiesta 5 HB FWD: 4 ★ overall
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Ford FIESTA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 13, 2025 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Consequence: A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.
NHTSA campaign 25V695000
Dec 20, 2024 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Flex, Fiesta, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image.
Consequence: A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the drivers view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed January 22, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated March 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S75.
NHTSA campaign 24V951000
Aug 28, 2019 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Fiesta vehicles. The brake calipers may have been manufactured with the incorrect assembly fluid, which can cause the caliper's rubber seals to swell.
Consequence: The swollen seals can cause the brakes to drag, potentially overheating the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush the brake fluid and replace the front brake calipers and brake hoses, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S27.
NHTSA campaign 19V629000
105 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2019 Ford FIESTA
Owner Complaints
105 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Ford FIESTA (13 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 6 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Back Over Prevention | 31 |
| Power Train | 21 |
| Unknown Or Other | 17 |
| Service Brakes | 13 |
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Engine | 10 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2019 FORD FIESTA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.