2011 Ford Fiesta engine problems
107 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2011 Ford Fiesta — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the failure was not duplicated…”
filed Jul 30, 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.
Related service bulletins
Certain 2011-2013 Model Year Fiesta Vehicles Operated in the USA Corrosion States Battery Junction Box Clean and Seal In some of the affected vehicles, the position of the Battery Junction Box (BJB) in the engine…
22N11 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 13, 2023
Engine problems in other Fiesta years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fiesta | 10 | 11% |
| 2018 Fiesta | 6 | 17% |
| 2017 Fiesta | 18 | 25% |
| 2016 Fiesta | 33 | 19% |
| 2015 Fiesta | 69 | 27% |
| 2014 Fiesta | 83 | 17% |
| 2013 Fiesta | 109 | 16% |
| 2012 Fiesta | 68 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Ford Fiesta
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.