2011 Ford Fiesta Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 96 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2011 Ford Fiesta, 13% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 62,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuse box” (20% of reports).
- 96electrical system complaints
- 62,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 34%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuse box: mentioned in 19 of 96 complaints (20%)
- Transmission control module: mentioned in 5 of 96 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 73 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 96 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
Ford Fiesta electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fiesta | 11 | 10% | 93,500 |
| 2018 Fiesta | 6 | 17% | 39,982 |
| 2017 Fiesta | 7 | 9% | 66,500 |
| 2016 Fiesta | 26 | 15% | 55,500 |
| 2015 Fiesta | 19 | 7% | 40,500 |
| 2014 Fiesta | 45 | 9% | 38,000 |
| 2013 Fiesta | 62 | 9% | 58,000 |
| 2012 Fiesta | 66 | 11% | 79,255 |
| 2011 Fiesta | 96 | 13% | 62,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electrical system for the 2011 Ford Fiesta. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
Door locks keep unlocking and locking as I'm driving. It is very loud. 4 or 5 times as I'm going 35 and 60 mph
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2011 Ford Fiestas have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 96 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2011 Ford Fiesta (13% of the 730 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Ford Fiesta electrical system?
No recall currently lists electrical system for this vehicle.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 62,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2011 Ford Fiesta?
The most frequent phrase is “fuse box”, in 19 of 96 complaints, followed by “transmission control module” (5).
Other 2011 Ford Fiesta problems
- Power Train problems (366)
- Structure problems (125)
- Engine problems (108)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (57)
See all 2011 Ford Fiesta problems or electrical system problems across all Fiesta years.