2011 Ford Fiesta: adaptive cruise control problems

Filed Dec 11, 2016 · Transmission · OH

While driving at highway speeds in 3rd and 5th gears there was a loud whining noise coming from the 5 speed transmission. The noise will increase or decrease with the throttle and goes away when in neutral. While traveling at approximately 65 MPH and with the cruise control on the car popped out of 5th gear without warning and I was not able to shift back into 5th gear. All other gears including reverse work fine however when the shifter is placed into the 5th gear position the transmission doesn't engage. I have read numerous complaints of the same problem but not.sure as to the outcome.

Filed Jul 26, 2016 · Acceleration · 335,000 miles · IN

When using cruise control, engine speeds up excessively on small inclines. During city or highway driving. It has happened more than once, but the last time in traffic scared me.

Filed Feb 1, 2016 · Acceleration, Airbags · 70,000 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford fiesta. The contact received a manufacturers recall on the door. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 MPH, when the driver's side air bag deployed without warning or impact. The contact cut the air bag off and drove the vehicle to the residence. There were no injuries reported. The contact stated that the horn, the air bag, and cruise control were no longer operable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70, 000.

Filed Nov 5, 2015 · Transmission · 48,500 miles · PA

After purchasing this vehicle in 2012, I experienced shaking while shifting, shuttering noises and idling in low gears. Several months after purchase, I contacted the dealership and I was told that oil was leaking onto my clutch. Covered under warranty, they replaced the flexplate and seals and reinstalled the transmission. I continued to experience shuttering, shaking and troublesome shifting but was reassured by the dealership that this experience was normal for this vehicle and its transmission and I need not be concerned. This week, while using cruise control at about 60 MPH on a busy highway during rush hour, I heard what sounded like metal parts breaking under my left foot following by grinding noises. I pulled the car to the side of the highway safely but had to apply the e-brake because the car rolled forward in park and refused to accelerate in drive. I also saw messages on the computer monitor that read "hillside start assist" and "transmission ok." I called roadside assistance and after leaking what appeared to be oil all over the bed of the tow truck, the car has been taken to a ford dealership. I have not yet received a diagnosis for the problem. The service adviser told me that he believes the issue is the traction control module. It should also be noted that two months ago, this same service adviser completed a TCM update following a letter I received from ford this year to have this update applied. Ford motor company and all of their affiliated dealerships have endangered the lives and well-being of their customers and are providing misleading information about their vehicles.

Filed Jul 9, 2014 · Acceleration · 30,000 miles · AZ

Cruise control stopped working, keyless remote stopped working, odometer stopped working, tripometer stopped working. Took it to the factory and they said it was not covered, because it was 2 weeks out of 3 year bumper to bumper warranty. All of these are supposedly the result of a bad speed sensor between the axle and the transmission.

Filed May 22, 2013 · Acceleration · 30,100 miles · OH

This is a 2011 ford fiesta was on the freeway with cruise control set at approximately 60 MPH. When I attempted to accelerate to change lanes and exit the freeway, the car lost power and it literally felt like the brakes were in use. Since (I assume) the brake lights did not go on, I nearly caused an accident with a truck that was behind me. I was fortunate and traffic the traffic pattern allowed me to get to the side of the road. The engine never shut down, and while sitting on the berm and idling, the accelerator again responded properly. I pushed the cruise control off button and proceeded with no further problem, but have not used the cruise control since. I took the car to the to klaban ford service in kent ohio the day of the incident. It is still in the shop on may 22 and I do not yet know the result. I was told they will try to duplicate the problem.

Filed May 17, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · 85,000 miles · MO

All three occurrences requiring my car to be taken to a shop for repairs involved the vehicle moving at hi-way speeds. While travelling at 65mph, the cruise control cut out and engine died, so I had to coast to the side of the road. Eventually it restarted and I got home. The issue was electronic in nature according to the dealership where I bought the car, and took it for service. The part was not immediately available and when asked, the dealership said it was safe to drive until the part came in. The repair was made under warranty. The second problem was very similar to the first occurrence, and the dealership told me it was a different problem, but was nonetheless electronic in nature. The repair was made under warranty. The third and most recent issue involves the transmission. On my daily commute, cruise set at 65mph, the transmission disengaged. There was no power to the drivetrain. When I coasted to the shoulder, no gear could be achieved. When shut off, the car would not restart. After about ten minutes, after many clunking and clicking noises had occurred under the hood, the car started and I continued. It happened again...and again. This occurred five times in 30 miles, and finally the car would not restart. This was about five miles from home and my car had to be towed to the dealer for repair. The car is two years old with 85,000 miles. All miles are hi-way miles. All routine maintenance has been performed with receipts. This vehicle is a safety hazard, for intermittent, total loss of power and control on the hi-way, as well as leaving the occupants stranded at risk, on the shoulder of said hi-way. Ford does not seem to want to acknowledge publically that this is a safety problem (I.e. Recall).

Filed Mar 10, 2011 · Electrical · FL · fire

2011 ford fiesta. Attorney writes on behalf of clients in regards to vehicle catching fire while driving *tgw the driver of the vehicle stated he was driving with the cruise control activated, when suddenly the vehicle began to lose power and the heater stopped working. The driver stopped the vehicle, after seeing a glare at the driver's side window. He turned the vehicle off and removed the key. The fire started in the front of the vehicle under the dashboard. According to the fire report, the fire was due to an electrical problem.

Filed Jan 20, 2011 · Acceleration · 8,000 miles · AR

Tl*the contact owns a 2011 ford fiesta. While driving with the cruise control set at 40 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated up to 60 MPH and the rpms increased to over 500 rpms. The contact shut the cruise control off and the speed resumed its normal state. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the computer was reprogrammed. The failure occurred again and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The manufacturer had not been notified. The failure mileage was 8,000.