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Ford Fiesta ST Mk7 buying guide
The Mk7 Fiesta ST was built from 2013 to 2017 with a turbocharged 1.6 EcoBoost and a six-speed manual, in ST-1, ST-2 and ST-3 trims, plus the ST200 from 2016. It has a short list of known issues, most of which are easy to check.
The versions
- 1.6 EcoBoost turbo four-cylinder petrol, 182hp, six-speed manual
- ST200 (2016): 200hp, shorter final drive, about 1,000 UK cars
- ST-1, ST-2 and ST-3 trims (ST-3 from 2014); five-door ST-2 and ST-3 from September 2016
- Mid-2015 chassis update: softer rear dampers and a thicker front anti-roll bar; LED rear lights from September 2015
What to check on a Mk7 Fiesta ST
3 model-specific things to look at when you view one. They're a starting point, not the full inspection.
The coolant system recall
What to look for: Ask for proof that the recall work has been done on any car built before 20 December 2014. Under the bonnet, look for a coolant header tank with a level sensor and rubber, not plastic, pipework between the tank and the cylinder head.
Why it matters: On early cars the plastic coolant pipework could break and let coolant escape with little warning, which can crack the cylinder head. Ford's March 2017 recall fitted rubber pipework and a new header tank with a level sensor. Most cars will have had it done by now.
A rattle from the high-pressure fuel pump
What to look for: With the bonnet open and the engine idling, listen at the top of the engine for a rattle. On the drive, note any flat spots or poor performance, and black smoke from the exhaust.
Why it matters: The high-pressure fuel pump is driven from the camshaft through a bucket that can wear. As it wears the engine runs badly, and if it's left the camshaft can be damaged. A specialist can check fuel pressure, which should be 170 to 200 bar.
Knocking from the engine mounts
What to look for: On the drive, get on and off the throttle and listen for a clonk from the engine bay, especially under load.
Why it matters: The subframe-to-gearbox mount wears quickly, and the offside engine mount can clonk under load. Uprated mounts are the cure.
Also in the full guide
- Cambelt and service history
- The cold start, test drive and paperwork checks for the exact version you're viewing
The full guide to the Mk7 Fiesta ST
The CrankSight guide walks you round the car on your phone at the viewing, with every check for the exact version you're looking at: what to look for, where to find it, and what anything you find is likely to cost. As you go it builds an assessment of that car, and if you view more than one, it lines them up side by side.
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Other generations
General points for the model, last checked October 2026. Every car is different, so treat this as a guide to what to look at, not a verdict on any car. CrankSight is independent and has no connection with Ford.