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2011 Ford Fiesta Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2011 Ford Fiesta has 30 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2011 Ford Fiesta

Powertrain
341
Structure
115
Electrical
51
Other
50
Engine
30
Steering
26
Latches & Locks
26
Airbags
22
Speed Control
21
Suspension
9
Fuel System
9
Brakes
7
Seat Belts
7
Seats
7
Visibility
4

30

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 9, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the v...
Dec 30, 2019ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2011 FORD FIESTA. WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DEPRESSED,...
Nov 4, 2019ENGINETHE VEHICLE DOES NOT DOWNSHIFT. IT IS AN AUTOMATIC BUT I HAVE TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL BETWEEN GEARS A...
Aug 6, 2018ENGINETRANSMISSION SHUDDERS WHEN ACCELERATING.
Aug 12, 2017ENGINEENGINE STALLS WHEN PUSHING IN CLUTCH. I HAVE HAD IT STALL AT LIGHTS, STOP SIGNS AND WHILE DOWN SHIF...
Jul 16, 2017ENGINEWHILE STOPPED (AT A RED LIGHT, STOP LIGHTS, ETC.), WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS PRESSED, THE CAR WILL STA...
Nov 17, 2016ENGINETHE CAR STAYS ON AFTER THE CAR IS TURNED OFF AND THE KEY IS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. THE CAR EVENT...
Aug 22, 2016ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD FIESTA. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE SPEED DECREASED TO 40 MPH WITHOUT...
Feb 1, 2016ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMCAR WILL RANDOMLY DIE AT CERTAIN TIMES. SOMETIMES IT WILL START BACK UP SOMETIMES NOT. HAPPENS DURIN...
Dec 29, 2015ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2011 FORD FIESTA. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND THE ENGIN...
Sep 7, 2015ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD FIESTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE AND TH...
Oct 1, 2014ENGINEUNDER WARRANTY AND WITH VERY FEW MILES ON THE CAR, THE DEALERSHIP FIXED MY FORD FIESTA AFTER I REPOR...
Sep 24, 2014ENGINEABOUT A YEAR AGO I WAS GOING UP LOMBARD STREET IN SAN FRANCISCO WITH A FRIEND OF MINE AND 2 YOUNGER ...
Aug 1, 2014ENGINEWHILE TRAVELING TO AND FROM WORK, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLS ON ME. IT STALLS EVEN IF I AM JUST WAI...
Mar 6, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD FIESTA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED WH...
Nov 11, 2013ENGINEMY VEHICLE HAS HAD A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION THAT SHUTTERS, STUTTERS, AND RATTLES UPON T...
Aug 9, 2013ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAINWHILE DRIVING THE EXPRESSWAY AT ~4:00AM THROUGH DOWNTOWN DETROIT MY VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER TO ACCELE...
May 20, 2013ENGINELEAKED ALL OIL FROM ENGINE, ACCORDING TO SERVICE DEPARTMENT FINDINGS THE HEAD GASKET BLEW. WAS 2 WE...
Dec 1, 2012ENGINETHIS WAS THE CERTIFIED LETTER I SENT TO FORD: ON JUNE 12, 2012, I PURCHASED/FINANCED A NEW 2011 FOR...
Jun 13, 2012ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAINTOOK CAR IN TO DEALERSHIP FOR OIL CHANGE, TIRE ROTATION, ETC. AND WAS TOLD IT HAD AN OIL LEAK AND TH...

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