Ford Fiesta Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 197 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the Ford Fiesta across 8 model years. The 2011 model year has the most (57). The words owners use most often: “throttle body” (6% of reports).
- 197vehicle speed control complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 10mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 18%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 11 of 197 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 161 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 197 complaints, 10 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury.
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 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.
The transmission does not shift properly.\n And causes it to overheat, this has been a known problem with Ford motor company. I have called and can get no help with them. The repair cost way more than my vehicle is worth. I can't find a transmission company to even do it. There have been buybacks…
I was driving to work this morning; the car made a horrible "clunk" when I accelerated to around 20 then lost power and nearly crashed. The car then displayed error lights (yellow CEL, yellow wrench icon, HEAD unit showed "transmission issue service immediately" This is a direct result of the DPs6…
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was…
I own a 2014 Ford Fiesta. On June 23, 2025, I brought my car to McCarthy Ford in Chicago due to a check engine light and other concerns. I told them I didnât know what was wrong and paid for a diagnosis on my car. They fixed the hood and only mentioned the issue with my catalytic converter, which…
The vehicle has experienced ongoing failures with the DPS6 PowerShift transmission system. Symptoms included slipping between gears, failure to engage 6th gear, jerky shifting, and bucking during acceleration. A transmission warning light appeared multiple times. These issues occurred daily and…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Fiestas have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 197 owner complaints about vehicle speed control for the Ford Fiesta. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford Fiesta vehicle speed control?
No recall currently lists vehicle speed control for this vehicle.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the Ford Fiesta?
The most frequent phrase is “throttle body”, in 11 of 197 complaints.
Other Ford Fiesta problems
- Power Train problems (1,498)
- Engine problems (507)
- Structure problems (409)
- Electrical System problems (338)
- Latches/locks/linkages problems (185)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (135)
- Air Bags problems (102)
See all Ford Fiesta problems.