Used 2011 Ford Fiesta SE Hatchback Review
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the 2011 Ford Fiesta SE Hatchback.
Most helpful consumer reviews
good but poor auto transmission
pelach, Santa Barbara, CA, 12/13/2010
2011 Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
The build quality seems to be quite good.
I like the car except for the automatic transmission...
it sometimes does not shift logically and lacks power from a stop;
after it gets going it seems to have adequate power.
The stereo is quite good and the cabin is very quiet, although i notice others are complaining of noises that develop with more use.
Mileage is not as good as hoped for but … I do live up in the hills.
I'm satisfied except for the automatic transmission goofiness.
LOVE this little car!
armydoc115, Phenix City, AL, 05/11/2011
2011 Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
I'm in the Army on Ft Benning, Ga, and I have a roughly 90 mile commute from home to work. My daily driver has been a 2005 Jeep Wrangler with 6" lift and 33" tires. I LOVE my Jeep and won't ever part with it, nor will I ever be without a Jeep, but with 14mpg, gas was killing me.
I bought a 2011 Fiesta SE hatch 5 spd, and I have to say, I'm extremely impressed. The European influence is … evident in almost every aspect of the car. It's not fast, but it isn't terrbly slow either. It will handle 80mph on the highway like it's a much larger car, and it has plenty of passing power. Gas mileage is wonderful! My average between city/highway is usually 36-38 mpg. It handles great, and sync rocks!
Should be recalled, a real lemon
big_jig, Coon Valley, WI, 05/06/2015
2011 Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
I bought this car 3 months ago used with 39000 miles on it. It has a 6 speed automatic transmission. 2 weeks after I bought it Ford sent me a letter stating the this model was having transmission issues and if it broke they would fix it for free.The transmission went out at 42000 miles and now Ford tells me they have 32000 parts on back order and I won't get it back for at least 12 … weeks.This is my first and last Ford I will ever buy. I would like to trade it in but it apparently lost a lot of value in the short time I have owned it due the the transmission issue. What a joke. This car should be recalled and is a true lemon.
Powershift Automatic Transmission Failed
Arizona SunDevil, 10/04/2010
2011 Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
Lime Squeeze Green color is attention getting. Automatic transmission failed at 660 miles while on a road trip from Arizona to California. Transmission apparently is brand-new to Ford in the USA and Ford dealer in Riverside, CA didn't know how to fix it properly. Called Ford Zone Customer Service and filed complaint. A brand new vehicle should not required a complete transmission … replacement at 660 total miles.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2011 Ford Fiesta SE Hatchback
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Sporty driving dynamics, smooth and peppy engine, high fuel economy, welcoming cabin, available high-end luxury features.
- Con:Limited cargo and rear seat space, conventional navigation system unavailable.
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