2011 Ford FIESTA

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Avoid This Year

Quick Summary

The 2011 Ford FIESTA has 1039 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 13.0x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is transmission problems (35% of all complaints), specifically: tl*the contact owns a 2011 ford fiesta. while reversing or attempting to stop, the contact noticed a loud noise. the vehicle was taken to a transmission specialist who stated that the transmissin needed to be replaced. the transmission was replaced by the local dealer but the failure continued. the . ⚠️ 6 fire reports filed.

6 fire reports 26 crash reports 29 injuries

1039

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

13.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

TRANSMISSION

366 complaints

35%

• TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD FIESTA. WHILE REVERSING OR ATTEMPTING TO STOP, THE CONTACT NOTICED A LOUD NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST WHO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED BY THE LOCAL DEALER BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE
• 2011 FORD FIESTA, HAVE HAD FOR 28 DAYS (PURCHASED ON 11/10/10) HAS BEEN IN TO SHOP TWICE. FIRST TIME THE ENGINE WAS VERY SLOW TO TURN ON--LIKE A DEAD BATTERY WITH CLICKING NOISES. THIS TIME, THE CAR WAS SLOW TO TURN ON AND WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR, WOULD TRY TO REVERSE OR DRIVE AND IT WOULD REV LIKE
• THIS VEHICLE, BOUGHT NEW IN SEPTEMBER, 2010, HAD LOUD SOUNDS COMING FROM THE ENGINE AREA. FORD HAS PUT 2 NEW TRANSMISSIONS IN IT. THE 3RD REPAIR ATTEMPT WAS DIAGNOSED AS A PROBLEM THAT "ENGINEERING HAS TO COME UP WITH A SOLUTION". FORD, ON TWO OF THE 3 REPAIR ATTEMPTS, SENT OUT A FIELD ENGINEER TO I

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 10 crashes

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD FIESTA. WHILE REVERSING OR ATTEMPTING TO STOP, THE CONTACT NOTICED A LOUD NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST WHO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED BY THE LOCAL DEALER BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BODY/STRUCTURE

126 complaints

12%

• AT CROSSROADS FORD,PRINCE GEORGE,VIRGINIA: THIS 2011 FORD FIESTA...SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON..DEALERSHIP CHECKED CAR TSB(POWER TRAIN CENTRAL MODULE-FOR TRANSMISSION) ONLY RE-SET/RE-PROGRAMMED TRANSMISSION COMPUTER.(APRIL 25,2011. ON NOVEMBER 4,2011...I TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO MORGANTON N.C.FO
• 1) FUEL LEAKED UNTO THE GROUND UNDER THE CAR.. 2) WHILE DRIVING WHEN I REACHED 60 MPH TO FRONT END OF THE CAR STARTED SHAKING.. 3) DOOR PANEL FELL APART. *JS
• VEHICLE WAS IN A MINOR 'FENDER BENDER' DURING RUSH HOUR - STOP AND GO - TRAFFIC. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND DAMAGE TO THE 2011 FIESTA SES WAS FIXABLE. VERY MINIMAL DAMAGE (DENT) TO CAR IN FRONT OF MY VEHICLE. MY VEHICLE WENT FROM FIXABLE TO IGNITING AND A TOTAL LOSS. *TR

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports💥 4 crashes

“AT CROSSROADS FORD,PRINCE GEORGE,VIRGINIA: THIS 2011 FORD FIESTA...SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON..DEALERSHIP CHECKED CAR TSB(POWER TRAIN CENTRAL MODULE-FOR TRANSMISSION) ONLY RE-SET/RE-PROGRAMMED TRANSMISSION COMPUTER.(APRIL 25,2011. ON NOVEMBER 4,2011...I TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO MORGANTON N.C.FO”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

120 complaints

12%

• VENTILATION DUCT FALLS ONTO DRIVER'S RIGHT FOOT DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, INHIBITING THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE ACCELERATOR. *TR
• TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD FIESTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE MUFFLER EXHIBITED SEVERE RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY INFORMED HIM THAT THE RUST WAS A COMMON ISSUE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND PROVIDE NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT
• MAKES LOUD GRINDING SOUND AND SEEMS LIKE THE CAR IS ABOUT TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. THE CAR ALSO SEEMS TO STALL WHEN DRIVING FROM A FULL STOP. TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKS. *TR

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports💥 4 crashes

“VENTILATION DUCT FALLS ONTO DRIVER'S RIGHT FOOT DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, INHIBITING THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE ACCELERATOR. *TR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

96 complaints

• 2011 FORD FIESTA. ATTORNEY WRITES ON BEHALF OF CLIENTS IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE CATCHING FIRE WHILE DRIVING *TGW THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE STATED HE WAS DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, WHEN SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AND THE HEATER STOPPED WORKING. THE DRIVER STOPPED THE VEHIC
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD FIESTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS EXPERIENCING A RECURRING FAILURE WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE FUEL SENSOR FAILED A TOTAL OF THREE TIMES AND WAS REPLACED UPON EACH FAILURE, BUT CONTINUED TO RECUR. THE NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM WOULD MALFUNCTION SPORADICALLY BUT TH
• AT CROSSROADS FORD,PRINCE GEORGE,VIRGINIA: THIS 2011 FORD FIESTA...SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON..DEALERSHIP CHECKED CAR TSB(POWER TRAIN CENTRAL MODULE-FOR TRANSMISSION) ONLY RE-SET/RE-PROGRAMMED TRANSMISSION COMPUTER.(APRIL 25,2011. ON NOVEMBER 4,2011...I TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO MORGANTON N.C.FO

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports💥 1 crashes

“2011 FORD FIESTA. ATTORNEY WRITES ON BEHALF OF CLIENTS IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE CATCHING FIRE WHILE DRIVING *TGW THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE STATED HE WAS DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, WHEN SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AND THE HEATER STOPPED WORKING. THE DRIVER STOPPED THE VEHIC”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

72 complaints

• EARLY PRODUCTION MODELS OF THE 2011 FORD FIESTA SUFFER FROM THE SAME ISSUE WITH THE DOOR ACTIVATION AS THE F150'S RECALLED. \EARLY PRODUCTION FIESTAS SHOULD ALSO BE RECALLED. "BEGINNING WITH 2011 MODELS BUILT AFTER JULY 2010, DESIGN CHANGES WERE MADE TO IMPROVE THE ROBUSTNESS OF THE OUTSIDE DO
• EARLY MODEL 2011 FORD FIESTA ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH DEFEAT-ABLE TRACTION CONTROL. LATE MODEL 2011 AND ALL 2012 MODELS HAVE A MENU TO DISABLE THE FEATURE. MODERATE SNOWFALL. APPROXIMATELY 4-6 INCHES. IF VEHICLE IS STOPPED BECAUSE OF TRAFFIC, OR A STOP SIGN OR BECOMES STUCK IN THE SNOW IT IS NOT POS
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD FIESTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRACTION CONTROL WOULD REMAIN ACTIVATED ERRONEOUSLY AND COULD NOT BE TURNED OFF. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FAILURE COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE A CRASH WHEN DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 2 fire reports💥 3 crashes

“EARLY PRODUCTION MODELS OF THE 2011 FORD FIESTA SUFFER FROM THE SAME ISSUE WITH THE DOOR ACTIVATION AS THE F150'S RECALLED. \EARLY PRODUCTION FIESTAS SHOULD ALSO BE RECALLED. "BEGINNING WITH 2011 MODELS BUILT AFTER JULY 2010, DESIGN CHANGES WERE MADE TO IMPROVE THE ROBUSTNESS OF THE OUTSIDE DO”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 1039 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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TRANSMISSION: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD FIESTA. WHILE REVERSING OR ATTEMPTING TO STOP, THE CONTACT NOTICED A LOUD NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST WHO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSIN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED BY THE LOCAL DEALER BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BODY/STRUCTURE: AT CROSSROADS FORD,PRINCE GEORGE,VIRGINIA: THIS 2011 FORD FIESTA...SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON..DEALERSHIP CHECKED CAR TSB(POWER TRAIN CENTRAL MODULE-FOR TRANSMISSION) ONLY RE-SET/RE-PROGRAMMED TRANSMISSION COMPUTER.(APRIL 25,2011. ON NOVEMBER 4,2011...I TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO MORGANTON N.C.FO
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: VENTILATION DUCT FALLS ONTO DRIVER'S RIGHT FOOT DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, INHIBITING THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE ACCELERATOR. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: 2011 FORD FIESTA. ATTORNEY WRITES ON BEHALF OF CLIENTS IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE CATCHING FIRE WHILE DRIVING *TGW THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE STATED HE WAS DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, WHEN SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AND THE HEATER STOPPED WORKING. THE DRIVER STOPPED THE VEHIC
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)