2011 Ford Fiesta Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 96about this part
- Share
- 13%of 730 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 96 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 Ford Fiesta, 13% of the 730 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The vehicles transmission abruptly down shifted while driving at a high speed. I almost was rear ended had I not moved aside. This has happened twice. There have been numerous reports of faulty transmission and electrical problems where it stems from. I was a die hard Ford owner until Ford refuses to repair the issue. Maintenance has always been on time, and not just oil changes.”
NHTSA complaint #11219399, filed 2019-06, 158,000 miles“My 2011 Ford Fiesta with only 94k on it has a automatic transmission failure and starting issues. There are recalls on where Ford extended the TCM warranty to 10 years 150,000 miles which I believe may have lead to the failure of my transmission. The Ford dealership in ankeny iowa says they will not do anything for me to fix this problem..”
NHTSA complaint #11041500, filed 2017-10, 200 miles“My headlights keep going out and I keep changes the fuses. It lasts for about a month, then happens again. It's the fuse box. If canada can have a recall on this, because you need headlights to drive, it's a safety issue. Why can't the united states recall these cars and fix them. What's the difference. Canada cares more about there people's safety then the united states. Is that right. I was driving the car. It happened yesterday february 9, 2021.”
NHTSA complaint #11395535, filed 2021-02, 2 miles“Tails lights , dome lights inside of the car dash lights, radiator ( thermostat) failure causing over heating .and car shutting off while driving the fuse box is corroded , the box was not properly made as there is a vent hole on it allowing salt from the winter streets dirt water etc to enter the box and now we have to replace the box, fuses and several electrical cord issues . My phone is not allowing me to up load my photos”
NHTSA complaint #11104931, filed 2018-07, 120 miles“I've only owned my Fiesta for 2 years and now my car won't move when I am in drive or reverse as I step on the gas peddle to accelerate. Before this, my car would jerk forward when I would go to accelerate and act as if it was going to stall out in the middle of traffic. I've taken it to Ford before to get the recalls fixed because my passenger door swung open while I was driving and they fixed the transmission and clutch recall but now I'm having problems again.”
NHTSA complaint #11085100, filed 2018-04, 102,170 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10079010May 27, 2016Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p081c unable to clear
- 10204985Apr 7, 201649 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - March 2016
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 11 | 10% |
| 2018 | 6 | 17% |
| 2017 | 7 | 9% |
| 2016 | 26 | 15% |
| 2015 | 19 | 7% |
| 2014 | 45 | 9% |
| 2013 | 62 | 9% |
| 2012 | 66 | 11% |
| 2011 | 96 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2011 Ford Fiesta
366 complaintsBody and structure
125 complaintsEngine
108 complaintsOther or unknown
68 complaintsVehicle speed control
57 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
41 complaintsFuel system
26 complaintsSteering
26 complaintsAir bags
23 complaintsElectronic stability control
18 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Ford Fiesta
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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