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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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3FADP4EJ6BM••••••2011 Ford FIESTA
That is about average for the 2011 Ford FIESTA — 9 complaints per build across 70 builds.
14on this build
641on the model
70builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 8Structure 4Engine And Engine Cooling 1Fuel System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainAug 2019
While driving on highway the transmission bucks and shudders at times ! The TCM has been replaced twice and reprogrammed 3 times! Same with transmissions clutch! Car doesn't get enough acceleration going up hill either. This does this every time I drive ! It's having a hard time…
SteeringMar 2016
The contact owns a 2011 ford fiesta. The contact stated that the power steering failed and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The dealer diagnosed that the electronic control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of…
StructureApr 2015
While exiting a major highway, the passenger door flew open on the exit ramp. We were unable to close the door again and had to tie the door through the windows to continue our trip home. I contacted ford customer service, and although they are aware of this safety issue and a…
Unknown Or OtherMar 2015
As I was merging into traffic on a major highway, at around 35 mph my car suddenly bogged down and almost stalled before regaining power and I barely avoided getting run over by other vehicles. This transmission is very erratic and has since stalled and surged forward without…
Engine And Engine CoolingApr 2012
22 days plus additional 6 days: told by ford dealership mechanic that oil pan is leaking oil, and water pump leaking. Dye pen fluorescent light inspection shows front crank seal leak, inspection of engine block damaged threads. Replaced engine per ford, removed transmission from…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3FADP4EJ6BM216527 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.