2012 Ford Fiesta Electrical Problems

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated to move forward or backwards. Additionally, the contact stated that the ignition key had failed to operate as intended also. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified on the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 12,000.

NHTSA ID

11613873

Incident

Aug 15, 2013

Mileage

12,000 mi

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while attempting to activate the headlights, the headlights failed to respond. The contact stated that several attempts were needed for the headlights to become operable. However, the failure reoccurred, and the low-beam headlights failed to function as needed. The contact checked the high-beam headlights and the high-beam headlights functioned properly. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program Number: 19B22 - Corrosion due to road salts in the Battery Junction Box (Electrical System, Visibility). The failure mileage was approximately 153,000.

NHTSA ID

11561142

Incident

Dec 18, 2023

Mileage

153,000 mi

2012 ford fiesta check engine light on codes reading o2 sensors, catalytic intake, misfires, fuel injection, etc. I have had my fiesta at 3 mechanics all very known for there reliability all diagnosing it different issue recommending me to go to dealership which I was turned away because the recalls for the vehicle isn’t an issue for any of the possible diagnostics. Single mother of 3 now no vehicle, no money and no way of providing without transportation. Less than 150,000 Miles owned less than two years and the amount of money put into the vehicle ford should be ashamed. Shuddering and accelerating issue was told clutch and transmission issue but no help or actual known diagnosis since ford won’t diagnose the suspected diagnosis from any of the mechanics I have taken the vehicle to and they can’t for sure diagnose it until ford confirms the diagnosis since this is a known issue. They also sent me two recalls but refused to fix the recalls because I wasn’t 100% sure my vehicle needed the repair and threatened to charge me 150 diagnostic charge for the recall after I already poured my heart out to them about the issue I can’t seem to even get repaired due to there lack of care care as a manufacturer

NHTSA ID

11506531

Incident

Feb 8, 2023

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while attempting to close the doors, the four doors failed to latch properly. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to be repaired; however, while driving off the lot, the contact became aware that the radio was inoperable, and the brake pedal was firm and difficult to depress. The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 127,000. The VIN was unavailable.

NHTSA ID

11503786

Incident

Jun 26, 2012

Mileage

127,000 mi

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH at night, the low-beam headlights stopped working. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that he engaged in the high-beam headlights and continued driving. The contact, who is an electrician, diagnosed that the relay that controlled the low-beam headlights was corroded in the battery junction box. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that he had to pay out of pocket for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to Ford Campaign Number: 19B22. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

NHTSA ID

11500010

Incident

Jan 2, 2023

Mileage

160,000 mi

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH at night, the low-beam headlamps failed to operate as needed. The contact mentioned that the high beam was needed to be able to see the roadway correctly. The dealer was not contacted. The contact was a mechanic and diagnosed that there was corrosion on the junction box that caused the failure of the headlamps. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

NHTSA ID

11457773

Incident

Mar 8, 2022

Mileage

115,000 mi

Transmission Malfunction, this is the 4th time that I am having to replace the transmission. I am taking the car back to dealership to get the transmission fixed for the 5th time. The car jerks when it comes to a stop. Hard time accelerating or does not accelerate. I put the car in R and it did not budge at all, even turned the car off and turned it back on same thing. This car should not be permitted on the road. Does not shift gears properly, the RPM run very high. I am afraid to drive this car constantly, even after I get it out of the shop because I just know that the transmission will eventually malfunction on me again. Very unsafe and unreliable to drive.

NHTSA ID

11455164

Incident

Mar 4, 2022

My engine light came on so I took it to Ford dealership and they told me it's the car computer not understanding when the engine is turned off and that it is not an urgent issue to keep driving it since they are backed up. A week later while driving the car just stopped the engine light started glitching. After 2 minutes it starts again. So I called Ford explained what happened they could check it a week later so I start calling around. Found Ford dealership that can check it immediately, then they told me that the issue is a wiring problem that Ford has sent them a bulletin about but it is not a recall. I told them that it should be a recall if Ford knew that a wiring issue can make your car just stop in the middle of traffic with no warning whatsoever. The issue on my invoice says EEC TEST CODES P2610 P2138, PIN POINT TEST, NEED TO PERFORM TSB 13-11-15 WIRE REPAIR BYPASS CONNECTOR C210 TO PCM, REPROGRAM PCM TO LATEST SOFTWARE. It is a safety issue if your car just stops working in the middle of traffic and Ford know but refuse to issue a recall for it.

NHTSA ID

11435669

Incident

Oct 2, 2021

It started with a loud thud sound while driving. It was as if something hit or fell on the car. Scary loud sounds from the car used to happen randomly at anytime. I had to stop the car, get out and check what fell or hit the car but every time I checked there was no mark or scratch or sign of something hitting. Sounds were so sudden and loud that someone could easily be shocked and lose control of the car. After such repeated incidents of loud thumping sounds I thought that it was the speakers (part of cars standard audio system) that was making the sound. I thought that the problem can be temporarily solved by turning off the audio system. But it was not so. Car kept making disturbing noises even with the audio system turned off. Over time it got worse and more frequent. It scares kids and other co-passengers. Knowing how disturbingly and dangerously sudden these noises are I absolutely cannot lend my car to any family member or friend to drive on their own. They could lose control of the car harming themselves or others. Now it does long crackling, popping and thumping sounds even when the car itself is off ignition. I am holding the car keys, am outside the car, it makes crackling sounds on simply opening and shutting the doors of the car. Upon quick search of this problem on the internet I find that a LOT of people have reported having this problem - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLx0WN23SD4. I along with lot of others who have reported this problem are surprised that there is not already a recall of this. There appears a related TSB but it doesn't list 2012 Ford Fiesta SE - https://www.tsbsearch.com/Ford/13-4-14. Please have Ford address this and save lives. Thank you

NHTSA ID

11430002

Incident

Jun 1, 2021

While my 16 yr old twin sons were driving on freeway, a loud pop of pressure release from motor occured, and steam blew out from under hood obscurring their visibilty. they were able to pull over safely and call me. Upon arrival, after confirming they were ok, I checked under hood to see that the intake manifold had built up to much pressure for the PCV hose and the recirculating hose that connects to top of valve cover. Oil had sprayed out everywhere and car will not start. Ive lost compression in 2 cylinders now from the fast overheat. My childrens safety was severily compromised by this chain reaction of a failed PCV valve. Ive since found out of recalls.This is whats stated for my 2015 Ford Focus, but happened to my 2012 Ford Fiesta Oct 22,2018 Manufacturer Recall Number18S32 NHTSA Recall Number18V735 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete Summary ON YOUR VEHICLE, THE PCM SOFTWARE MAY NOT ADEQUATELY DETECT A STUCK-OPEN CANISTER PURGE VALVE (CPV) WITHIN THE FUEL VAPOR SYSTEM. IF THE CPV MALFUNCTIONS AND STICKS OPEN, IT CAN LEAD TO EXCESSIVE VACUUM IN THE FUEL VAPOR SYSTEM, POTENTIALLY DEFORMING THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK. THIS CAN CAUSE THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH CERTAIN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) INACCURATE OR ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE INDICATION INACCURATE DISTANCE TO EMPTY (DTE) ENGINE STALL AND/OR OTHER DRIVABILITY CONCERNS RELATED TO STUCK OPEN CPV Safety Risk THIS MAY RESULT IN AN ENGINE STALL WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT WARNING OR WITHOUT THE ABILITY TO RESTART, AND CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. I now have 2 auto loans im upside down on for recalls that I cant even get my car to Ford because I cant afford the tow. I pay over $500 monthly for lemons.

NHTSA ID

11427375

Incident

Aug 10, 2020

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that occasionally there was smoke coming from the engine compartment. The contact also stated that the vehicle would not restart. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with the battery needing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure still occurred. The contact then towed the vehicle to another independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with nothing needing to be replaced. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

NHTSA ID

11423613

Incident

Jun 14, 2021

Mileage

160,000 mi

LOW BEAMS DON'T WORK, REPLACED BULBS AND DIDN'T FIX CHECKED RELAY AND IT WAS CORRODED AND ONE OF THE PINS IS NOW STUCK IN THE BOX. IT WAS STATIONARY

NHTSA ID

11406254

Incident

Apr 3, 2021

Mileage

235,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS ARE GOING OUT WHILE I AM DRIVING... IT'S THE JUCTION BOX. I'M UNABLE TO UPLOAD ANY PHOTOS..JUCTION BOX RELAYS ARE CORRODED. THIS STARTED 2019 AND MOST RECENT TWO WEEKS AGO.. I'M SO AFRAID THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKING TO THE DEALER TO HAVE RECALL REPAIR 19B22 COMPLETED. AT THE TIME THE DEALER STATED THE REPAIR WASN'T NECESSARY. A FEW MONTHS LATER THE CORROSION WAS FOUND ON THE POWER SUPPLY TERMINAL TO THE HEADLIGHTS AS WELL AS 3 OTHER TERMINALS. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO HAVE TO RECALL REPAIR COMPLETED UNDER THE RECALL. *JS

NHTSA ID

11374961

Incident

Oct 6, 2019

Mileage

15,000 mi

THE HEADLIGHTS DO NOT WORK ON THE LOW BEAM SETTING. FOUND THE HEADLIGHT RELAY TO HAVE HEAVY CORROSION. THE FRONT MOST TERMINAL HAS CORRODED OFF OF THE RELAY ENTIRELY AND IS NOW STUCK IN THE ELECTRICAL BOX UNDER THE HOOD OF THE CAR. I NOTICED THIS CONDITION WHEN I WAS DRIVING HOME ON THE HIGHWAY IN THE EARLY EVENING JUST BEFORE SUNSET. I WAS ABLE TO ARRIVE AT HOME BEFORE THE LACK OF LIGHT CAUSED ANY UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE FUSE IS DESIGNATED R11 ON THE ELECTRICAL BOX. IMPROPER SEALING OF THE ELECTRICAL BOX HAS LED TO MOISTURE BE ALOUD IN CAUSING DAMAGES. FAULTY CONSTRUCTION FROM MANUFACTURER.

NHTSA ID

11342073

Incident

Jul 23, 2020

Mileage

118,825 mi

THIS VEHICLE ONLY HAS 80000 MI AND HAS A ENGINE CODE OF P0606. THE COMPUTER MALFUNCTION AND STOPPED AT THE LIGHT AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE REMEDIED ABOUT THIS

NHTSA ID

11337198

Incident

Jul 2, 2020

Mileage

80,000 mi

MY HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING AND AFTER I REPLACED THE BULBS, THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. AFTER FURTHER DIAGNOSTICS, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT MY CAR HAD A CORRODED RELAY JUNCTION. IT ENDED UP COSTING ALMOST $2000 TO REPAIR. I HEARD FROM THE MECHANIC AND REPORTS ON LINE THAT OTHER PEOPLE HAVE BEEN HAVING THE SAME ISSUE FOR THIS MAKE AND MODEL SO I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE WORTH REPORTING.

NHTSA ID

11311583

Incident

Feb 5, 2020

Mileage

96,000 mi

MY 2012 FORD FIESTA HAS NO FILTRATION SYSTEM TO PREVENT SALT AND MOISTURE FROM GETTING INTO THE ENGINE FUSE BOX. LAST YEAR, A MECHANIC REWIRED THE FUSE BOX LOW BEAM RELAY TO A DIFFERENT FUSE, NOW THE CORROSION HAS STARTED UP AGAIN. THIS FORCES ME TO USE MY HIGH BEAMS UNTIL I HAVE TO REPLACE THE WHOLE FUSE BOX, WHICH IS EXPENSIVE AND CAUSES ME TO BE UNSAFE UNTIL I FIX THE PROBLEM. I'VE SEEN OTHER INSTANCES OF THIS ONLINE.

NHTSA ID

11302350

Incident

Jan 27, 2020

THE EXACT TIME OF THE INCIDENT IS UNKNOWN. I HAD NOT DRIVEN MY CAR AT NIGHT FOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS BEFORE I TRIED TO TURN ON MY LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHTS WHEN I WAS PARKED IN A FRIEND'S DRIVEWAY AT NIGHT. MY CAR'S LOW-BEAM HEADLIGHTS DID NOT TURN ON. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE LIGHT BULBS WERE UNDAMAGED, BUT THE RELAY HAD BECOME CORRODED. WHEN THE RELAY WAS REMOVED THE CORRODED PRONG BROKE OFF (OR OTHERWISE REMAINED) IN THE FUSE BOX. NOW THERE IS NO WAY TO REPLACE THE RELAY, BECAUSE OF THE PRONG IN THE FUSE BOX. MY LOW BEAMS DO NOT WORK. MY TURN SIGNALS AND MY HIGH BEAMS STILL FUNCTION, BUT IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AT NIGHT WITH ONLY HIGH BEAMS. SO, THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. BELOW IS A PICTURE OF THE CORRODED RELAY PRONG IN THE FUSE BOX. THE PRONG IS BLUE/GREEN AND IS LOCATED IN THE UPPER LEFT HAND OF THE PICTURE. RECENTLY IN CANADA, THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE SAME PROBLEM FOR SIMILAR FORD FIESTAS.

NHTSA ID

11297773

Incident

Dec 27, 2019

Mileage

81,500 mi

DUE TO THE POOR DESIGN OF THE FUSE BOX LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, THE RELAY (R11) RESPONSIBLE FOR SWITCHING ON & OFF THE LOW-BEAM HEADLIGHTS HAS CORRODED TO THE POINT THAT ONE OF THE PINS IS STUCK IN THE FUSE BOX & IS FLUSH WITH THE SURFACE OF THE BOX. INITIALLY, THIS STARTED WITH INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT FAILURE--SOMETIMES AT STARTUP & OTHER TIMES WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT OR DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE CORROSION WAS MISSED WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO A FORD DEALERSHIP. NOW, THE LOW BEAMS DO NOT WORK AT ALL DUE TO THE COMPLETE CORROSION OF THE PIN. THIS HAS LEAD TO SEVERAL UNSAFE SITUATIONS. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO SEE & OTHER CARS HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO SEE ME WHEN MY HEADLIGHTS STOP WORKING. I'VE HAD TO DRIVE WITH HAZARDS INSTEAD OF HEADLIGHTS AT NIGHT TO ENSURE OTHERS COULD SEE ME WHILE I MOVED MY CAR FROM THE HIGHWAY TO A SAFE PARKING SPOT. I NEARLY HIT A DEER I WAS UNABLE TO SEE DUE TO MY HEADLIGHTS GOING OUT WHILE DRIVING. FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND, THIS MAKE & MODEL HAS BEEN RECALLED IN CANADA BECAUSE THEY RECOGNIZE THE SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE PRESENT. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY IT IS NOT RECOGNIZED IN THE UNITED STATES.

NHTSA ID

11297542

Incident

Dec 30, 2019

Mileage

129,100 mi

THE LOW BEAM LIGHTS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. THEY SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. THIS CAUSES AN UNSAFE CONDITION FOR THE DRIVER, PASSENGERS, PEDESTRIANS AND ONCOMING VEHICLES. THIS HAPPENS BOTH WHILE THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY AND IN MOTION. IT HAPPENS IN ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS AND TEMPERATURES. IT OCCURS BOTH DURING CITY DRIVING CONDITIONS AND HIGHWAY DRIVING CONDITIONS. THERE SEEMS TO BE A SHORT BETWEEN THE HEADLIGHT, THE VEHICLE FUSE BOX AND THE HEADLIGHT ON AND OFF SWITCH. THE HIGH BEAM SYSTEM IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS PROBLEM. LIGHTS HAVE BEEN CHANGED AND FUSES HAVE BEEN CHANGED.

NHTSA ID

11290741

Incident

Dec 21, 2019

Mileage

108,000 mi

STATIONARY VEHICLE: UNSEALED ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX LED TO CORROSION OF THE HEADLAMP RELAY TERMINALS. RESULT WAS INTERMITTENT HEADLAMP FUNCTION EVENTUALLY FOLLOWED BY COMPLETE HEADLAMP FAILURE.

NHTSA ID

11280865

Incident

Nov 18, 2019

Mileage

120,000 mi

DUE TO MOISTURE AND DEBRIS GETTING INTO THE FUSE BOX UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE, THE RELAY FOR THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS HAS CORRODED AND ONE OF THE PINS IS CORRODED INTO THE FUSE BOX. THIS HAS LEFT ME WITHOUT THE USE OF MY LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS. I HAVE CONTACTED FORD US AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. THE REPAIR FOR THIS ISSUE WILL COST APPROXIMATELY $1500 FROM THE DEALER FOR PARTS AND LABOR WITHOUT ANY SOLUTION TO THE SEALING OF THE FUSE BOX. WHEN I CALLED FORD US CUSTOMER SERVICE AND REQUESTED TO SPEAK WITH A SUPERVISOR REGARDING THE ISSUE, THEY HUNG UP ON MY. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN ONGOING WITH 2011-2013 FORD FIESTAS. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN AS THE HEADLIGHTS JUST QUIET WORKING. THIS FUSE BOX ALSO CONTROLS VARIOUS OTHER CRITICAL COMPONENTS OF THE VEHICLE AND IS TIED INTO THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS. THE CORROSION ISSUES CAN ALSO AFFECT THOSE SYSTEMS AS WELL.

NHTSA ID

11270124

Incident

Oct 1, 2019

Mileage

109,000 mi

FORD FIESTA 2012 HAS SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, FIRST THE CAR JERKS AROUND AND MAKES A HORRIBLE NOISES. THEN THE CAR SHUTS OFF RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING. THIS CAR IS A SAFETY HAZARD. STALLING AND JERKING AROUND IS NOT WHAT A CAR SHOULD DO. PLUS BOTH BACKSEAT LATCHES BOTH BROKE AND THE DOORS WERE UNABLE TO CLOSE.

NHTSA ID

11268219

Incident

Oct 13, 2019

Mileage

136,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD FIESTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WINNER FORD (250 HADDONFIELD-BERLIN RD, CHERRY HILL, NJ 08034, (856) 428-4000) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE OR DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED FOUR TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. *AS

NHTSA ID

11256080

Incident

Sep 16, 2019

Mileage

90,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN A CITY STREET IN MY FRIEND'S 2012 FORD FIESTA I NOTICED A WEIRD SMELL, I KEPT GOING ABOUT A QUARTER OF A MILE TIL I REACHED MY DESTINATION. MY FRIEND GETS IN THE CAR HE NOTICED THE SMELL . I LOOKED OUT THE WINDSHIELD AND I SEE A LIL SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD, ALL THE SUDDEN ALOT OF SMOKE COMES OUT . I POP THE HOOD SHUT THE CAR OFF AND GET OUT OF THERE . MY FRIEND RUNS AND GRABS FIRE EXTINGUISHERS HIM AND ANOTHER MAN TRY TO OPEN THE HOOD IT WON'T OPEN YOU COULD SEE THE FLAMES COMING UNDERNEATH THE CAR THEN THERE IS A POP . THEY TAKE A SHOVEL BEAT ON IT ENOUGH TO OPEN IT ENOUGH WHERE THEY COULD PUT THE FIRE OUT. THANK GOD THEY WERE THERE,NO ONE GOT HURT. I AM ENCLOSING PICTURES OF MY CAR, MY FRIEND DIDN'T HAVE FULL COVERAGE INSURANCE SO HE'S WITHOUT A CAR RIGHT NOW . ALL THIS HAPPENED WITHIN 10 MIN.IT WAS VERY SCAREY, I'M GLAD I STOPPED AT MY FRIEND'S PLACE BECAUSE I MIGHT NOT HAVE MADE IT OUT IN TIME.WE DIDN'T MAKE A POLICE REPORT NOR DID WE CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT .A PIECE OF THE CAR WAS LAYING ON THE GROUND AFTER THE FIRE.THE HOOD RELEASE BURNED . THAT'S WHY WE COULDN'T GET THE HOOD OPEN . I AM SENDING PICTURES AFTER THE FIRE . THE CAR LIGHTS AND THE SECURITY SYSTEM STILL WORKS AND IT STARTED RIGHT AFTER, WE TURNED IT OFF RIGHT AWAY

NHTSA ID

11240725

Incident

Jul 25, 2019

Mileage

43,048 mi