2011 Ford Fiesta Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the 2011 Ford Fiesta, 8% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 57,000 miles.
- 57vehicle speed control complaints
- 57,000median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 23%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 49 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 57 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
Ford Fiesta vehicle speed control complaints by model year
| Model year | Vehicle Speed Control complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fiesta | 4 | 4% | — |
| 2017 Fiesta | 4 | 5% | 2,000 |
| 2016 Fiesta | 11 | 6% | 25,000 |
| 2015 Fiesta | 13 | 5% | 22,315 |
| 2014 Fiesta | 25 | 5% | 21,000 |
| 2013 Fiesta | 43 | 6% | 15,000 |
| 2012 Fiesta | 40 | 6% | 27,550 |
| 2011 Fiesta | 57 | 8% | 57,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists vehicle speed control 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.
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…
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…
The engine light has been on and then goes off. The vehicle slows down in traffic on the street or highway and jerks when taking off. It drags upon take off and you can hear a rattling sound under carriage
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2011 Ford Fiestas have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 57 owner complaints about vehicle speed control for the 2011 Ford Fiesta (8% 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 vehicle speed control?
No recall currently lists vehicle speed control for this vehicle.
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems start?
The median reported mileage is 57,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
Other 2011 Ford Fiesta problems
- Power Train problems (366)
- Structure problems (125)
- Engine problems (108)
- Electrical System problems (96)
See all 2011 Ford Fiesta problems or vehicle speed control problems across all Fiesta years.