2011 Ford Fiesta Engine Problems
Owners have filed 108 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2011 Ford Fiesta, 15% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 68,550 miles. The words owners use most often: “throttle body” (8% of reports).
- 108engine complaints
- 68,550median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 31%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.
- Throttle body: mentioned in 9 of 108 complaints (8%)
- Transmission control module: mentioned in 8 of 108 complaints (7%)
- Oncoming traffic: mentioned in 6 of 108 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 94 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 108 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury.
Ford Fiesta engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fiesta | 10 | 10% | 67,000 |
| 2018 Fiesta | 6 | 17% | 20,000 |
| 2017 Fiesta | 19 | 26% | 58,000 |
| 2016 Fiesta | 33 | 19% | 51,000 |
| 2015 Fiesta | 69 | 27% | 50,000 |
| 2014 Fiesta | 84 | 17% | 50,000 |
| 2013 Fiesta | 110 | 16% | 17,650 |
| 2012 Fiesta | 68 | 11% | 39,798 |
| 2011 Fiesta | 108 | 15% | 68,550 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine 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.
Ford has had a long known issue with 2011-2015-FIESTA ( Cuautitlan ) they issued a Customer Satisfaction Program that ended June 2025. I purchased the car July 2026 used w/o none issues. Checked VIN for recall and Maryland Inspected. Driving it one week and the check engine light comes on…
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…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2011 Ford Fiestas have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 108 owner complaints about engine for the 2011 Ford Fiesta (15% 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 engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 68,550 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2011 Ford Fiesta?
The most frequent phrase is “throttle body”, in 9 of 108 complaints, followed by “transmission control module” (8).
Other 2011 Ford Fiesta problems
See all 2011 Ford Fiesta problems or engine problems across all Fiesta years.