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My 2011 Ford Fiesta, shuts off without warning. Although it seems to be related to having the A/C or heat on, the issue has gotten progressively worse. My vehicle has less than 90,000 miles and the car battery has been checked and is reportedly in good condition. It occurs when I am slowing down to brake or pulling off but brake suddenly, the vehicle seems to stall and shut off.
2011 Ford Fiesta continues to have latch failures after latches have been replaced under safety recall notice 15S16/NHTSA recall 15V-246 Ford refuses to cover cost of repair of latch since their records show that it is repaired. First door latch failure in Oct. 2015 took it in and they replaced all 4 door latches. Next door latch failure in June 2016. Replaced under recall. Another latch failure in February 2017. Again replaced under recall. We have had a fourth latch failure Aug 2018. Passenger side door will not latch. Fortunately no one was injure and defect was discovered when the vehicle was not in motion. Ford is refusing to cover the cost of repair. This is a known safety issue and they refuse to cover it.
For no apparent reason, the car will randomly cut off, usually when idling. The check engine light never comes on. Multiple mechanics say there are no diagnostics since the service light does not come on. We've been told it's a known problem, but no recall and Ford doesn't know what the cause is.
"engine malfunction" displayed on screen once the car is shut off and restarted this notification goes away but came back 50 miles later while driving. Contacted Ford online and they could not tell me what the issue is. Contacting dealer in the morning, just wanted to start documenting this, there are several post from Fiesta owners with this same issue and dealership nor Ford Motor Company have not addressed or resolved the issue.
Faulty transmission. Had to be rebuilt around 35,000 miles, has still had all signs people have been having. Shuttering on takeoff, grinding noises, etc. Transmission failed on second incident and was told at the dealership it had no trouble codes and to let it completely fail the next time so they would tow it in. Now at 70,000 miles a warning on the dash has come on saying "transmission failure". this car was bought from paul miller Ford in lexington ky. This is unsafe and not an acceptable design from Ford. Ford has avoided the issue by telling us there is no problem and there are no trouble codes so service can't be performed. To tell people that a faulty transmission is normal and operating the way it was designed is wrong and should not be acceptable. People who purchased these cars need help to be treated fairly. As far as when the shuttering happens it happens when you first start to move from a stop and continues when the transmission shifts through the first couple gears. There have also been times when shifting into drive it has began going backwards when letting off the gas. As far as the date this happened below it is hard to give a specific date because it is they way this transmission operates all the time.
- Flemingsburg, KY, USA
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The right rear passenger side door flew open (it was stationary) upon trying to close it and lock it. The latch was broken. It would not latch at all, and I had to ratchet strap it closed just so the car would acknowledge that the door was in fact shut. When going up hills or turning, the door tries to fly open and the inside lights and alarm will sound notifying that the door is ajar. Also, when turning the steering wheel, especially at a slow speed, there is a loud click-like sound while driving. I had taken my vehicle to the dealership earlier and told them about the noise but never got any information from them, it was blown off as if it wasn't a big deal. I do not feel safe driving the vehicle due to the fact that it could be the undercarriage or have something to do with the steering column itself.
My car has been repaired 3 times and needs another repair for the transmission once again. In the past month this car has died on me while driving first time was at a intersection luckily I was able to pull into a gas station it was towed to carmax where they took it to joe myers Ford they had it for week and some days. In which case they couldn't recreate the problem so carmax had it for almost a month and couldn't recreate it either so they had no other choice but give me back the death trap that will take my life. Since having the car back it has died on me twice I called Ford joe myers they don't offer loaner cars and I don't believe I should pay for a rental for their problem. In both cases I was driving when the tool light came on and malfunction appeared. I was just driving minding my own business when it started to slow dow and stop. When I turn the car off it's like it never happened. Please help
I have been told that the clutches, forks and sealant need replacing totaling $3700 in work. When I go over 3 RPM the wrench symbol comes on saying transmission problem.
Lock on trunk was defective or broke and I had difficulty sometimes locking the doors from inside the car when I started the car and drove it. I replaced trunk lock at my expense because the safety recall 15S16/NHTSA recall 15V-246 only replaced the door latches. Car mileage 33636.
This car was purchased with 54,195 miles on the odometer, it now has 58,000 miles 3000 of which I've didn't put on it. I drive locally, around town, don't even drive/go out sometimes 1 or 2 days wkly; I don't know how/why the excessive mileage is displayed. Perhaps for every mile driven, several more are included in the computer? the dealer checked on their computer system, and supposedly the their systems match. Since Jan. 2016, I figured to have driven, approx. 1000 miles. I am concerned furthermore, because I purchased an extended warranty on this car, and I don't want inaccurate mileage to void the warranty's stipulation. If there are any other occurances, with other owner's of this car type, please report it and have your mechanic check it out.
My car says its not in park when its is in park. I have had this car for 15 months have had nothing but issues...I walked out to my car to get in to leave for work and it would not start. The car states its not in park when its in park...
Door handle stuck in pull out position which I didn't notice. When making left turn car door flung open. No warning sensor on dashboard indicating door malfunction. Passenger was riding with seat belt on, very scary potentially fatal. I was pulling out of home development onto main road.
Tcm has been fixed three time in the last year under warranty. The extended warranty to 150,000 miles will be here before I know it. The transmission still shutters between 1st and 2nd gear. Also my speakers started crackling even with the radio turned off. While driving or having the car turned on my radio randomly pops and there is no sound from the radio, cd player, sync etc. It's scary thinking my car is only 5 years old and the system seems to be failing. I maintain my car regularly and to have transmission issues non stop and now the radio.(which I had a 2000 Ford Focus for 12 years and it never had these issues)
My 2011 Ford Fiesta SE will not start. Electrical issues, PCM possibly. When you try to start the car all lights flicker, battery is fine and continues to attempt to start even after the key is turned back in non-starting position. The radio and usb/charging ports don't work either. This potential repair is going to cost me more than this thing is worth. Ford shouldn't sell crap. I bought this car because I needed reliable safe transportation not to have a money pit with no transportation and a loan. I literally just spent $1000 at a garage for maintenance and it wouldn't start when I went to pick it up yesterday. Now the Ford dealership is guessing pm! I shouldn't have to pay for this, Ford should recall the PCM and fix the electrical or stop ripping people off with garbage.
My 2011 Ford Fiesta began giving me problems at about 28,000 miles. It is now 35,000 miles and I have been having problems accelerating out of a stop. It will jerk, rev and shudder getting up to 30 mph. I have taken care of a few recalls and I have noticed a 5 mile drop in the mpg. I take good care of my car, I have the oil changed regularly and I often take it to a mechanic to ensure it is in good working condition. This only happens when I am driving the Fiesta for a while in a city setting so I have to start and stop quite a bit. Additionally, there has been a consistent clunking noise when I turn the wheel at low speeds. Have brought it in a few times and no one has even attempted to fix it.
Door handle came off driver side door when trying to open door. Car was parked in a restaurant parking lot. Appears to be a problem with attachment to the inside of the door. Calling dealership to have fixed.
After being in park at a gas station, I go into drive and start to go when the cars shudders, screeches, halts, and then loses power. I was able to start the car again, but when I pressed the gas there is no power. I try to put the car in park, and though the gear is in park an alert comes up telling me to put the car in park. Car will not go into park. Keeps rolling. Have to use my emergency break to stop the car. Paid out of pocket to have the car towed to the nearest Ford dealership. They said they were "pretty sure" it was the transmission control module. 5 days after bring it to them I call and find out that they have reprogrammed the transmission control module and something with the clutch. The problem is still not fixed. I haven't even been able to talk to the mechanic personally, but the lady at the service desk said "it's really thrown him for a loop. It definitely seems to be something with your transmission, but diagnostics says nothing is wrong with the car". this is going to kill someone. Period. It could've killed my boyfriend, my friend, my unborn baby and myself. I'm am furious with Ford. I have read hundreds of complaints from other people have the same problem with the same car. How has this not been recalled"?"
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- Riverdale, MD, USA