2012 Ford Fiesta vehicle speed control problems
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2012 Ford Fiesta — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was driving to work this morning; the car made a horrible "clunk" when I accelerated to around 20 then lost power and nearly crashed. The car then displayed error lights (yellow CEL, yellow wrench icon, HEAD unit showed "transmission issue service immediately" This is a direct result of the DPs6…”
filed Oct 29, 2025
“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…”
filed Jan 10, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Fiesta years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Fiesta | 4 | 4% |
| 2017 Fiesta | 4 | 5% |
| 2016 Fiesta | 11 | 6% |
| 2015 Fiesta | 13 | 5% |
| 2014 Fiesta | 25 | 5% |
| 2013 Fiesta | 43 | 6% |
| 2011 Fiesta | 57 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Ford Fiesta
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.