Three problems related to check engine light on have been reported for the 2011 Ford Fiesta. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Ford Fiesta based on all problems reported for the 2011 Fiesta.
Tl -the contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the check engine warning light and the wrench icon warning light both illuminated and then the vehicle went into limp mode causing a drastic reduction in speed. The vehicle was not able to be driven above 5 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they indicated that the throttle body or the throttle body sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and they provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 89090. Dyd.
I was driving home from work in the early afternoon on August 21, 2014 when my car seemed to lose throttle. I had noticed it was sluggish to pick up speed around 5 miles before. Immediately before the car lost throttle, as if it were in neutral, the check engine light came on, an audible alert was made, and then most of the service lights came on. I managed to pull the car over in about 30 seconds, and once I was parked I could see flames coming out of the left side of the hood. I turned the car off at that point, got out, and called 911. Unfortunately the front of the vehicle was completely engaged by the time the fire crew arrived. The vehicle was a total loss.
While coming to a stop light check engine light started flashing. Had no response from accelerator peddle. Would not go. Was able to roll into a parking lot. After shutting off vehicle and restarting it ran fine. Continued 1-2 miles and condition occurred again. Had to restart in the road to continue home. Ran fine to work and back the next day. Then, on highway while going 65-70 started to lose speed and had no response from accelerator peddle. Came to a rolling stop unable to go. Luckily was able to coast to shoulder without getting hit . Took it to a dealership to learn that a throttle body is needed at a cost of $1000. 00. This is now sitting in the drive as we cant afford the $1000. 00. Big safety issue as unable to accelerate and get off of road at unexpected times.