Complaint 1864575
2012 FORD FIESTA • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL • incident Jan 1, 2013
- Complaint ID
- 1864575
- Make
- FORD
- Model
- FIESTA
- Model Year
- 2012
- Component
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
- Incident Date
- Jan 1, 2013
- Date Received
- Jan 10, 2023
- Data As Of
- Jul 1, 2026
Complaint Summary
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Owner Narrative
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission module and battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. While driving, the vehicle continued to jerk and there was smoke coming through the vents. The check engine warning light was illuminated. Additionally, there was an abnormal booming sound detected. The contact had to depress the accelerator pedal continually for the vehicle to respond as needed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no additional assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 28,100. The consumer stated parts alone were $872 of which he doesn't have due to his disability.
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