2011 Ford Fiesta electrical system problems

96 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2011 Ford Fiesta — 13% of all complaints for this model year.

Electrical System complaints

13%

share of all complaints

70,000 mi

median reported incident mileage

1 / 1

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“I am having issues with the fuse box under the hood. I keep shorting out on my headlights ans AC clutch relay. I've purchased new head lights (bulbs), replaced them and they still didn't work. I checked the fuses after investigation online and they have blown. I had my AC completely fixed and it…”
filed Aug 3, 2025
“I am reporting a serious mechanical and safety issue involving my 2011 Ford Fiesta. After receiving a partially state-funded engine replacement in June 2025, my vehicle began experiencing serious transmission problems shortly after. Within a month, it went into limp mode multiple times, and warning…”
filed Jul 23, 2025

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

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