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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3FADP4FJ8BM180581 · Checked Oct 21, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 16

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3FADP4FJ8BM•••••• 2011 Ford FIESTA

This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2011 Ford FIESTA build (16 vs 9).

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641on the model
70builds in total
Most reported Power Train 6 Engine 4 Structure 3 Vehicle Speed Control 2

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Electrical System May 2025
Door locks keep unlocking and locking as I'm driving. It is very loud. 4 or 5 times as I'm going 35 and 60 mph
Power Train Sep 2023
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly shuddered before inadvertently losing motive power. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the…
Engine Nov 2019
The vehicle does not downshift. It is an automatic but I have to shift into neutral between gears as well as when I need to slow down. I have had several instances of a car in front of me braking unexpectedly and I must put the car into neutral and it continues revving at a high…
Unknown Or Other Apr 2018
"engine malfunction" displayed on screen once the car is shut off and restarted this notification goes away but came back 50 miles later while driving. Contacted ford online and they could not tell me what the issue is. Contacting dealer in the morning, just wanted to start…
Fuel System Jul 2016
To whom it may concern, my name is [xxx] and I am writing this complaint about a 2011 ford fiesta se I purchased at a private dealer on july 1, 2016. The car started running very strange after a week I experience very ruff rides. So I called ford company in mcdonough ga. The…
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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 3FADP4FJ8BM180581 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.