2011 Ford Fiesta vehicle speed control problems
57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2011 Ford Fiesta — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Upon acceleration from a stop the transmission seriously shutters and stalls the vehicles engine seriously putting the occupants life and safety at risk as well as others. I also noticed that the vehicle shutters badly at speeds 3mph through 25mph bucking and stalling the engine all the way through…”
filed Jun 9, 2023
“My 2011 Ford Fiesta shudders, has sudden or Delayed Acceleration,delays in downshift, difficulty stopping/braking,it hesitates when changing gears.also has harsh engagement.I purchased from a private owner in 2021. I have contacted Ford Motor Company Headquarters. I have taken it to my local Ford…”
filed Jan 3, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Fiesta years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fiesta | 4 | 4% |
| 2017 Fiesta | 4 | 5% |
| 2016 Fiesta | 11 | 6% |
| 2015 Fiesta | 13 | 5% |
| 2014 Fiesta | 25 | 5% |
| 2013 Fiesta | 43 | 6% |
| 2012 Fiesta | 40 | 6% |
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.