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CarComplaints.com Notes: Welcome to North America, Ford Fiesta. Thanks for bringing your herky-jerky transmission, numerous interior quality complaints, and an engine that dies while driving.

7.5

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
90,000 miles
Total Complaints:
4 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (2 reports)
  2. replace catalytic converter (1 reports)
  3. tear apart dashboard and find blockage (1 reports)
2011 Ford Fiesta AC / heater problems

AC / heater problem

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2011 Ford Fiesta Owner Comments

problem #4

May 092018

Fiesta S 1.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 145,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Took my car in for fuse box recall, ford dealer did not replace fuse box only replaced the few bad fuses, and then greased the box. Now I don't have air. My mechanic looked at it and found that the dealership replaced some of the blown fuses with used fuses. Also some fuses were in wrong spots or not in totally.

The air conditioner stopped working, after a lengthy and thorough checking, it was discovered that the compressor is working but there has to be a blockage because when you run the air, the compressor goes on and off too fast, and it builds up pressure.

I feel since my mechanic stated this never happens, then there must be a design problem with the evaporator or line.

To just have it fixed would be well over $1000 and tearing about dashboard is ridiculous and I feel Ford should fix the problem.

Also beware, when you have a recall they don't do a complete job only a patch job.

Shame on you Ford.

- Tina M., Clinton Township, MI, US

problem #3

Jun 232016

Fiesta Limited 3.2L

  • CVT transmission
  • 110,000 miles

In 2014 I had my Air Conditioner Pump replaced due to a failed clutch and now in 2014 it has failed with the seal on the pump failing. Can't believe it. I have a 2008 Jeep Commander an many other cars before that. Never had an issue. As i see it their pumps are inferior and need addressing. Really thinking on never buying a Ford product again,

- st.germain, North Kingstown, RI, US

problem #2

May 052015

Fiesta

  • Automatic transmission
  • 68,000 miles

I have a 2011 Ford Fiesta that is now having AC problems, its not working. Every time I do use the AC it over heats the car, which is odd, although the car has more then enough coolant and water. Many problems with this 2011 Ford Fiesta which I will be listing each issue one by one.

- Maria R., Lake Mary, FL, US

problem #1

Jul 012014

Fiesta

  • Automatic transmission
  • 37,000 miles

A/C randomly stops blowing air (hot or cold)

Back in July 2014 I had my car serviced at mechanic shop for a regular oil change and asked about my AC which was making a horribly, loud noise. The noise got louder as I accelerated. I was told I needed a new compressor and condenser ($1000 quote). I declined and 4 months later (November 2014) I took my car to a local Ford dealership (this time for an engine light problem & stalling = bad throttle body sensor) and I asked them to look in to the AC noise and told them also that the AC would randomly stop blowing air. Initially, they said the AC was fine but with my nagging and insistence, they finally heard the noise and the solution was to replace the compressor. I asked if this new compressor would take care of blowing problem and I was told it would. Well, it didn't. The AC sounds like its blowing full blast but suddenly will stop blowing any air. I reported back to the dealership that it was still happening. Fast forward to two weeks ago. When I took the car in for an oil change in preparation for an upcoming LONG, hot road trip I again explained the AC problem and asked them to fix it. I certainly do not want to be stuck driving through several states with a lousy AC. I explained that it happens randomly (usually, but not always, after driving for awhile) and that they should not bother calling me and telling me there's nothing wrong. But, when I called about the status of my car...they said it was ready to pick up and there was nothing wrong with the AC. After more nagging and insistence, the mechanic asked my permission to drive the car home one night so he could see if it happens to him and it did. Now, we were in agreement. There IS something wrong with my AC. While my car was in the shop...I did my homework. I googled about blower motors and resistors, AC fans, clutches, condensers, you name it. It wasn't until 13 days in total that I got my car back. Their solution to my AC problem was the catalytic converter of which they replaced. Something about a restricted catalytic converter causing the AC to shut down in response to a problem caused by the old CAT converter . I drove the car this morning to work and when I put the air on the highest setting...not much air came out...at least not as much as should at that setting. As one can imagine, the frustration quickly returned (frankly, it never left). My fingers are crossed that this last repair did the trick, but I remain skeptical. I envision a "toasty" road trip is in my future.

- Carole W., Pasadena, CA, US

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