The worst complaints are transmission, accessories interior, and engine. Every manual available online found by our community and shared for free. This could damage the fuel system and its seal, and may cause fuel to run onto the ground instead of filling the tank, all of which could result in serious personal injury. The following chart shows the 21 most common problems for 2011 ford fiesta. Ford fiesta transmission problems warranty extension to 7. Car complaints, car problems and defect information. Since 2011, ford has continued to produce the sixth generation of the ford fiesta, though the vehicle has certainly seen plenty of exciting updates along the way. Manual heating and air conditioning 103 rear window defroster 105 lights 106 headlamps 106 turn signal control 109 bulb replacement 111 driver controls 121 windshield wiperwasher control 121 steering wheel adjustment 122 power windows 123 mirrors 125 speed control 127 table of contents 1 2011 fiesta fie owners guide, 3rd printing usa fus. Ford motor company has identified that certain 2011 2016 model year fiestas equipped with the dsp6 powershift automatically shifting manual transmission may have seal failures.
I knew the focus had problems, but didnt know the fiesta did as. Using a properly formulated transmission fluid for your ford fiesta can protect your vehicle from costly problems down the road. Find your owner manual, warranty here, and other information here. Fords transmission problem ford transmission problems. Other than this warranty work, have had no problems anonymous, md 2011 ford fiesta s 1. The 2011 ford fiesta has 67 nhtsa complaints for the electrical system at 47,966 miles average. With a fivespeed manual transmission, ford expects the fiesta to earn epa ratings of 2938 mpg cityhighway. Page 163 the gearshift is in p park automatic transmission and in neutral manual transmission the ignition is off the driver and front passenger safety belts are unbuckled 2011 fiesta fie owners guide, 1st printing usa fus consider. Fiesta owners are having the most trouble with the transmission 51%, interior 7%, and the engine 7%. Troubleshooting 2011 ford fiesta wont start hard start problem leave a reply there are a number of issues that can go wrong with starting system and make your 2011 ford fiesta car wont start or hard time to start this article guides you through some of the facts behind the starting system, and the components that may be to blame. Well get you the repair information you need, every time, or well refund your purchase in full. Jerkingshudderinghesitation when accelerating 2011 fiesta. February 2016 a 2014 fiesta owner in illinois sued ford. Within a month it was back at ford with transmission issues and has continued to have problems despite at least 10 trips to the ford shop.
The new ford fiesta has slowly gained converts among americans, hitting a high in sales last month. While driving approximately 20 mph, the power steering suddenly failed and made it difficult to turn the wheel. While problems had been reported with the 2011 fiesta, they. Ram 2500 and 3500 lead latest round of safety recalls. Access quick reference guides, a roadside assistance card, a link to your vehicles warranty and supplemental information if available. Within a month it was back at ford with transmission issues and has continued to have problems despite at least.
Ford fiesta sixth generation 20112017 is 35 door hatchback, 4door saloon and3door van. Fords powershift dual clutch transmission was used in 2010. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. The most common problems with the ford fiesta can be taken care of by going through the car manual for that specific model and trying your hand at some quick diy repairs. The second most common problem is related to the vehicles engine and engine cooling 105 problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicles power train with 306 problems. Print, read or download a pdf or browse an easy, online, clickable version. Within a month it was back at ford with transmission issues and has continued to have problems. It needed a band replaced, windshield wipers, all four tires, the part that cools the engine and just general recalls the dealerships do to cars. Ford quietly replacing fiesta transmissions on owner complaints.
On october 05, 2012, ford recalled 154,604 ford fiesta. Additional lawsuits have been filed in the years that followed. One very common problem is that the blower motor only works on high in the ford fiesta. The fiesta only has one generation which runs from 2011 to 2019. Ford fiesta problems 2011 ford fiesta engine problems. The reborn 2011 ford fiesta is available as a fourdoor hatchback or. I queried ford when i had just bought the car and never heard back from them. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Ford quietly replacing fiesta transmissions on owner.
The reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2011 ford fiesta owners. Reviewers were impressed with almost everything about the fiesta, especially its strong performance and wellmade interior. Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 20 fiesta vehicles, manufactured from november 3, 2009 through september 21, 2012. Get reliability information for the 2011 ford fiesta from consumer reports, which. The worst complaints are transmission, accessories interior, and engine problems. Bought after trading ford ka2 collection with over 200000 ks on the clock, fiesta very low ks 38000 so far good car bought manual, instead of powershift which was problematic, so far fiesta is a great drive and, like the rd holding good power for city commute and nice handling, i have the cl model which is not much different to the lx or zetec. Ford fiesta problems and reliability issues carsguide. Jul 16, 2019 the ford dealership replaced my 2011 ford fiesta s computer, water pump,reprogrammed the transmission replaced the flywheel between the motor and the transmission,entire engine short block and heads were replaced, coils, and many other items were replaced trying to correct the problem. A informacao contida nesta publicacao estava correcta no momento da impressao.
Auto manual developed a shutter under light acceleration. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle. We have 173 2011 ford fiesta vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 65 1owner cars, and 223 personal use cars. Warning lights and chimes instrument cluster rear window defroster activating hsa auxiliary input jack manual heating and air conditioning system roadside emergencies. Unlimited access to your 2011 ford fiesta manual on a yearly basis. I was reading a comment posted by another 2011 ford fiesta owner with a similar problem and after reading. In places where manual transmissions were still more common, related. Ford knew focus, fiesta had flawed transmission, sold them anyway. Ford is recalling certain model year 201120 fiesta vehicles, manufactured from november 3, 2009 through september 21, 2012. The powershift transmission is basically a manual transmission controlled electronically by a computer while using a dry clutch rather. The 2011 ford fiesta has 15 problems reported for transmission failed. But ford s now facing a growing number of complaints about the fiesta s new dualclutch. February 2016 a 2014 fiesta owner in illinois sued ford for concealing issues with the powershift transmission. Weve listed the most common owner complaints below.
Amsoil transmission fluids offer the best protection for your fiesta, even in the most severe driving conditions. I had been driving a 2004 ford fiesta which is a great car, and still is. This wonderful cars where produced by american automaker in ford global bcar platform and they are close competitor with mazda 2. Though the 2011 ford fiesta is an allnew vehicle for the u. A risky bid for the us car giant, since superminis were an unchartedspace, and fears of not turning a profit were high. Our list of 1 known complaint reported can help you fix your 2011 ford fiesta. In this video i go over a very common cause of transmission problems on the 20112012 fiesta. Airbags offer greater protection when used with safety belts. Gear selector or linkage, leaks, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission. Troubleshooting 2011 ford fiesta wont start hard start.
Ford motor company, mentioned transmission problems in the 201120 fiesta and 201220 focus. I have had no problems the fiesta in any weather and encountered no defects. Vehicles impacted are the ford fiesta model years 20112016 and the ford focus model years 20122016 equipped with a powershift transmission. The ford fiesta is an agile subcompact car that offers smooth handling, a comfortable and upscale interior, and a generous list of technology features. To see how frequently 2011 ford fiesta problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Learn what owners have to say and get authentic consumer feedback before buying your next car. Since 2011, ford has continued to produce the sixth generation of the ford fiesta, though the vehicle has certainly seen plenty of. The fiesta sedan is new, introduced specifically for north america. Transmission failed 15 complaints at an average of 67,758 miles in the 2011 ford fiesta. I think the transmission in my 2011 ford fiesta is shot. The ford parts online purchasing website this website or is brought to you by ford motor company ford together with the ford or lincoln mercury dealership that you select as your preferred dealer dealer. Feb 15, 2014 in this video i go over a very common cause of transmission problems on the 2011 2012 fiesta.
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