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P2111 on FORD FOCUS

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
7
Most Affected
2010, 2009

What P2111 Means on Your FORD FOCUS

Real FORD FOCUS Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"At 75 mph on the highway the vehicle all of the sudden sputtered and lost acceleration. the wrench lamp illuminated and then the check engine light came on. after pulling to the side of the 4 lane highway and nearly getting sideswiped, shutting down the vehicle and restarting reset the acceleration."

— 2009 FORD FOCUS owner • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 10/17/2014

"I have a 2009 ford focus. when turning on the vehicle one morning a wrench light was on and pressing on the gas there was no acceleration. when taking it to mechanic i was told it was the p2111 and the throttle cap was stuck open."

— 2009 FORD FOCUS owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE • Filed 04/29/2014

"I turned on the engine in the morning and the car seem to start fine, but when i put the gear selector in reverse and pressed the gas pedal suddenly the check engine came on and the car started shaking violently, i instantly turned off the car after a few seconds i tried turning the car back on, t"

— 2010 FORD FOCUS owner • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 05/01/2018

"Engine surged/faded a few times lately and twice the wrench symbol came on, but the dealership said no codes were reported and they could find no problems. today while driving on the interstate the speed suddenly decelerated to 0 so i pulled over to the shoulder to avoid being hit from behind."

— 2010 FORD FOCUS owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 07/08/2015

"I drive approximately 1 hour each way to work and back. during this trip i am spend a lot of time on two lane major access roadways with speeds of 55 mph."

— 2010 FORD FOCUS owner • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE • Filed 04/07/2014

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P2111 on FORD FOCUS

14.3%
14.3%
14.3%
14.3%
14.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2009
2
2010
5

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

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P2111 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026