2011 Ford Fiesta: won't start

Filed May 19, 2022 · Transmission · FL

We have owned this vehicle for approximately two years. The vehicle would occasionally loose power/shut off while driving, specifically when slowing to a stop or turning a corner. Several times when this occurred the vehicle was being driven in heavy traffic and we were almost rear ended by drivers behind us due to the sudden stopping of the Fiesta. We initially believed that it was due to faulty oxygen sensors and had them replaced. (There was a check engine light that came on and the codes indicated an issue with the oxygen sensors.) Earlier this year the problem started again. When leaving our neighborhood, the car shut off and would not start again. The car was placed in park and would not shift out of park. After leaving the car parked on the side of the road for approximately 30 minutes, we were able to start the car and shift it out of park. It drove fine the rest of the day. The next day the car again lost power while driving. We were unable to shift the car out of drive and had to have it towed. It has been sitting at the dealership since the beginning of February awaiting a replacement Transmission Control Module, which we have been told is on back order. We have purchased three used/rebuilt TCMs and taken them to the dealer (one was pulled from a car at a local junk yard and two were purchased online) to have them installed. None of the parts that we provided were able to be programmed by dealership after being installed. We were originally told by the dealership that a new replacement parts from Ford are on backorder and aren't expected to be received for at least 6 months. Our local Ford dealership (where our vehicle currently is awaiting repairs) has 8 Focus and Fiesta's sitting awaiting new TCMs.

Filed Sep 15, 2021 · Electrical, Transmission · 92,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle would not start, and the transmission warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.

Filed Mar 20, 2021 · Electrical, Transmission · NC

Took car to mechanic to have o2 sensors replaced at time of oil change. Auto shop completed oil change and changed o2 sensors, reset check engine light, but then car wouldn't start. Mechanic reassessed, found blown fuses in fuse box, noting dirt in fuse box and corrosion. Car was towed to ford dealership for further diagnostics as auto shop stated they couldn't do anything for ford ecu. Ford ran detailed diagnostics to again find that dirt and corrosion in fuse box LED to malfunctioning and car not starting.

Filed Aug 11, 2020 · Electrical, Transmission · MI

Car won't start due to electrical issues in battery junction box. Transmission slips and stops engaging when driving due to electrical issues in the battery junction box. Car stalls when driving due to electrical issues in the battery junction box. Issues happen while driving in city traffic, almost was hit from behind at a light when the car stalled. I believe this should fall under customer program 17b16, stating: reason for this program in the affected vehicles, an opening between the bjb and its cover could allow water and debris containing road de-icing salts to enter into the bjb. This could result in corrosion inside the bjb for vehicles operated extensively in us corrosion states. Corrosion in the bjb may cause a variety of symptoms including loss of function of exterior lights, vehicle stall, vehicle no start, or loss of function of interior lights. I called and was given case number cas-27331475 and they told me my VIN was not affected, but obviously it is. Please help make this right.

Filed Jan 27, 2020 · Transmission · 130,000 miles · CT

This vehicle is giving me a delay of about 10 seconds or more before to start. To start this vehicle, I have to put the ignition on on position, then wait until I hear a noise from the engine compartment before I turn the ignition key over to start the vehicle. Otherwise, she will not start, nor the speed lever will move from parking to reverse. I called the dealer mc mahon ford in norwalk ct and explained to them the symptoms for the car, they told me that these ford fiesta and fusion are known to have transmission issues.

Filed Sep 22, 2019 · Electrical · OH

I just purchased the car on 9/14/2019. Low beam drivers front light doesn't work. So we thought a fuse or bulb. Not that. It is something electrical. The car does not start now. It's parked in my driveway. Have to get it towed to the dealer now. I don't know why they didn't take care of this. They knew there was a problem. The mechanics checked it, washed it and filled it up. So I called them back today. They said nothing. Now I have to pay more money to get my car fixed. They'll here from me again after it goes to the dealer.

Filed Jul 16, 2019 · Acceleration, Engine · 70,000 miles · IN

Takata recall, my car keeps jerking and stuttering to go I've had this car for about four about 4 years , I've took it to the shop about 5 times the workers told me there wasn't anything the could do after I kept taking it because the dual clutch would keep messing up yesterday while driving on the high way my car stayed at 30 MPH it then started smoking so I had to pull over I then stopped my car and then my car would not start up until this day now I am stuck with a car note with no car

Filed Sep 18, 2017 · Transmission · 103,000 miles · WI

I was at the rocky mountain national park when my car wouldn't start. I have a aaa membership so they came and jumped my car. We drove a couple miles bought a new battery but it was was not shifting properly . We called our ford dealership in wisconsin that we always go to and they told us the transmission control module will prevent car from starting , drain your battery , and not allow car to shift properly. The drive down the mountain was very scary the car would not shift right and jerked the car violently. The drive on the highway was not much better, we had semi's almost hit us. Flashing lights at us because we could not speed up. We called around no one had the part we needed. With it being the weekend some ford service shops weren't even open. We were told not to shut car off because it might not start again so we drove all night long for 26 hours home at 50 MPH because we could not go any faster. The speed limit was 75 MPH and several times we had cars get right on our bumper and switching lanes at the last second. Finally my husband put our hazard lights on so other drivers would realize we were unable to go fast. It was a scary and nerve racking experience. The ford fiesta has a really bad transmission that has broken on us before and ford keeps extending the warranty but that doesn't give us peace of mind when traveling. I have to worry every time I travel that this car will break down. In fact I have rented cars 3 times to travel because I don't trust my ford. This vacation I decided it was a waste of money to rent a car for a week and I took my ford and it let my family down for the last time. This car should be recalled because it is not safe. You have to make sure that you have a lot of room to pull out at intersections because it shifts so slowly and does not take off like most cars. Please help get this unsafe car off the road. Thanks

Filed Dec 22, 2016 · Acceleration, Electrical · 180,000 miles · SC

The vehicle was purchased brand new. We have already taken it to ford repair shops a number of times for replacement parts, repairs, recalls, etc. Recently, the vehicle would not start (among other continuing problems with shaking while braking, jerking when shifting gears--both of which we've already had worked on several times) so we had it taken to a ford dealer near where we live. We found out the problem is with the transmission control module. It turns out that ford has a csp for this problem. However, we did not know about it and by the time we started having problems, we were past the mileage for the warranty coverage. I am extremely displeased with this vehicle and the customer service we have received. I believe it is bias and discriminatory to repair problems you know about only if they are on vehicles with mileage under 150,000. If there is a known problem. Ford should fix it and fix it for everyone, not just people who do not drive their vehicle frequently. This car has had known transmission problems and numerous recalls already. The problem is, every time we have it worked on, it never fixes it completely.

Filed Jun 27, 2016 · Acceleration, Electrical · OH

Vehicle has been one of many thousands to experience severe transmission issues, which have now become serious safety concerns due to ford's inability to provide a solution. This 2011 fiesta with automatic transmission was purchased new and had the sluggish feeling early on. Dealer said it was a "smart engine" and would have to learn driver's driving habits. The problem persisted and got considerably worse around 9k miles....took it in, failed transmissions test...new clutch put it. Thought it was fine until it started doing the same thing...failed test...no parts available- had to wait on parts. This is about the 5th or 6th time going through this process, except that now the problem is the most severe it's ever been (even with the a new clutch put in last week and being told it was "fixed'). Car won't start at times, then when it does, it drives very sluggish - or won't come out of low gear (revs very high)....of if you get it into higher gear, it will suddenly slip out of it back down to low - very high rpms and very loud. It is hard to accelarate and know that it's going to go - this is especially troubling at an intersection making a left turn, on the highway with higher speed traffic etc. Many others have experienced this same problem very severely. Class action suit in ca now-- and one just started in australia. Same problems. Ford has continued to sell these cars for years, knowing that this problem is there- their only solution being to wait for parts and then get it "repaired" - except it is being repaired with parts that are no better and seem to be far worse than early on. It is scary to drive and feel safe - yet one has to get to work, etc. Ford is digging their heels in and still offering no remedy, knowing about these very unsafe situations that drivers are being put in. Please scan the internet regarding the many people who have had serious problems.

Filed May 18, 2016 · 65,234 miles · IN

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...

Filed Apr 28, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 96,500 miles · NY

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.