2013 Ford Fiesta cruise control problems
Owners reported cruise control problems in 43 complaints for the 2013 Ford Fiesta, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 43 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 15,000 miles 39 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 23 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 8 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 39 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 15,000 miles, and 90% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the cruise control complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fiesta. The contact stated that while in a low gear, the vehicle erroneously accelerated without warning. The vehicle was able to be driven to the dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the issue. The failure mileage was 200 and the current mileage was 211. The VIN was not available.
Vehicle shudder shakes and fails to accelerate when pedal is depressed, typically in first or second gear (6 speed auto transmission). Transmission control unit has been reprogrammed several times, clutch was replaced, control unit reprogrammed again. Issues continue. Vehicle loses acceleration in intersections and poses a risk for rear-end collisions, cannot smoothly accelerate which could cause issues.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Ford Fiesta
- Drivetrain & axles 381 complaints
- Engine 114 complaints
- Body & structure 78 complaints
- Electrical system 62 complaints
- Latches & locks 47 complaints
- Fuel system 15 complaints