2011 Ford Fiesta Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 2%of 730 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2011 Ford Fiesta, 2% of the 730 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,250 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When stopped and take off again, the car does not want to move. It jerks, jumps and does not want to move. It also does this when driving down the street. It acts like it is going to quit but just keeps on jerking and jumping. This is very annoying and am told there is no fix. This has been going on for way too long. I have had it at jim o'neil Ford and bill collins Ford,and neither fixed it. Then I started taking it to oxmoor Ford. They have been really good at trying to find and fix the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10660130, filed 2014-11, 2,000 miles“After having no problems with this car for the first 16000 miles it now jerks and the trans feels as if your driving over rumble strips when accelerating from a stop; bumping and jerking. Seems like it cant shift gears and has no acceleration. The car performs worse the hotter the engine gets. This car rides anything but smooth. Always feels like its going to stall.”
NHTSA complaint #10493561, filed 2013-01, 16,000 miles“While driving the expressway at ~4:00am through downtown detroit my vehicle lost all power to accelerate. There were no instrument indicators, but the transmission would not respond to accelerator pedal compression. Fortunately, there was lighter than usual traffic at the time, but normally it would have been very difficult to safely move a disabled vehicle from the extreme left to the right side shoulder without engine/transmission control. The vehicle is currently at a fmc dealership awaiting inspection/repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #10534756, filed 2013-08, 49,000 miles“Took car in to dealership for oil change, tire rotation, etc. And was told it had an oil leak and that they wouldn't fix it (it's still under warranty) until the leak became worse!”
NHTSA complaint #10461495, filed 2012-06, 51,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the engine malfunction, ABS, and Hill Assist warning lights were illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed; however, the contact was unaware of the diagnostic result. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the same mechanic who again diagnosed the vehicle and informed the contact that the vehicle was repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11631636, filed 2024-12, 144,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10231028Jan 13, 2023Certain 2011-2013 Model Year Fiesta Vehicles Operated in the USA Corrosion States Battery Junction Box Clean and Seal In some of the affected vehicles, the position of the…
- 10144182Jul 3, 2018This article supersedes TSB 18-2024 to update the model years. Some 2011-2018 Fiesta vehicles may exhibit a lack of heat resulting from a frozen blower motor. This may be caused…
- 10109070Sep 21, 2016The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to…
- 10055017Jan 29, 2014Ford: due to snow entering through cowl top area and melting, allowing the water to enter blower motor and when its below freeze overnight, refreezes, causing a lack of heat…
- 10052115Nov 8, 2013Ford: blower motor freezes after snow melts or water enters, during overnight below temperatures, causing a lack of heat. Models 2011-2013 fiesta. *pe updated 1/15/14.
- 10039055Mar 1, 2011Ford: the check engine or traction control light may be on with two possible trouble codes. There may be debris that restricted the camshaft timing. 2011 fiesta.
- 10039053Mar 1, 2011Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration.
- 10041388Nov 22, 2010Ford service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. The engine block heater can become loose and leak coolant. Engine could run rough as well as white exhaust…
- 10037093Sep 24, 2010Ford: on some 2011 fiestas there may be a variety of starting problems and engagement problems. There may also be a check engine light on with two possible codes stored.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 Ford Fiesta
366 complaintsBody and structure
125 complaintsEngine
108 complaintsElectrical system
96 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 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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