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Engine blew up at 4300 miles
stormy442, 07/21/2011
2011 Ford Fiesta SEL 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
13 of 20 people found this review helpful
The car has 4300 miles and the engine blew up. We called Ford to have it towed into the dealer for repair. 2 days later they called to say the car had been wrecked. No one knew how but since it had no anti freeze in it then, they voided the warranty forcing us to use our insurance. We had both the firefighters write statements on our behalf that at the time they arrived for the car reported as a car fire, they inspected the car completely and it had no damage at all to it other than a blown engine. Ford said they did not care and we would have to prove differently! In my opinion they have forgot the tough times of the past and do not care about continuing customer care after the sale.
Ford Fiesta Transmission Problems
j2cub, 12/09/2011
2011 Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
Well my Ford Fiesta had less than 1800 miles on it when the transmission started chattering while holding a steady traffic speed of 30 MPH after it warmed up. Now it does it bad between 30 and 55 MPH, still after it is warmed up. Its fine when its cold. Also twice after putting 2900 miles on the car, the transmission would not release when trying to stop at a stop light. It drove me through a red light, TWICE. It was as if I was driving a manual transmission car and forgot to put the clutch in. Scared me to death, but Im forced to keep driving it. Took it to Kline Motors, a Ford dealership in Winfield KS. They said they worked on it for 2 hours and charged over $172 and did nothing.
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Good car...especially for the money
qwerty14, 07/26/2013
2011 Ford Fiesta S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have a 2011 Fiesta with 68K miles and I have experienced NO issues at all. The car drives fine and for the price(<$15K) you canÂt beat it. Need I remind all of the Fiesta bashers.... this is not a high end $20K+ car. You get what you pay for and for less than $15K, this is a nice car. The only thing I have done to the car so far with 68K miles is oil changes and one set of tires. As far as the transmission is concerned, yes Ford has used a manual-automatic transmission and you simply need to get used to it. The Âjerky transmission that many have complained about is because you donÂt have a feel for the car. You canÂt come to a complete stop and then try to give it gas right away.
DO NOT buy this car!!
paigelarissa, 05/14/2012
2011 Ford Fiesta SEL 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
14 of 22 people found this review helpful
bought this car brand new in 2010. Didnt have any issues for about 6 months. Then it all happened at once! Ford does not tell you that even if the car is automatic that it has a manuel transmisson. The car is VERlY sluggish! Feels exactly like you are driving a stick shift,also shifts into gear VERY hard.Had to have my car towed to Ford because of my car not driving,just sitting and revving RPM's.got told they updated software.well once i got it back when i would back out of my driveway and go into drive it would shift SO hard that it would jerk my head and body.Ford proceeded to tell me this was a "normal hesitation" because the car has a manuel transmission! im no car expert but i know a
Practical & Fun Commuter
Wood Cycle, 03/17/2019
updated 03/31/2025
2011 Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Having owned this car for over eight years, I'd say this is a very intelligently designed car. It provides a great deal for the dollars spent at and since purchase. The ride and handling are just right making it a fun car to drive. It's stable on the highway - not buffeted about by wind from passing trucks. It is quiet and the heated seats and heater/defroster work very well. It's unfortunate that Ford has decided to discontinue sales in the U.S. (again). Maybe it will return (again). Update: I've given thought to trading the Fiesta in for a 2019 model since they are selling for less now than I paid in 2010 as Ford gets out of the sedan business. I still like the car very much. No complaints. Update: It has been over nine years since I bought the Fiesta and I feel very much the same about it. Honestly, I'd like to give credit to the engineers who designed this inexpensive car so intelligently. I also give credit to the people who built and assembled the car. Some friends have suggested that I buy a new car to help out our currently economy, hurt as it is by the corona virus. That's the most compelling reason to sell the Fiesta and buy a new vehicle. Update: My Fiesta will be ten years old in December. I still drive it and it's still doing fine and looks fine as well. The exterior is in very good shape, especially considering it does not have a place in our garage so it stays outdoors all the time. And, the interior is in fine shape and cleans up so well. I made a smart purchase way back when. The Fiesta is now ten years and three months old and doing fine. Just had oil changed, new wipers installed and tires rotated. When it warms up a bit I'll clean the interior then wash and polish it. No problems. Update: The Fiesta was eleven years old this past December and everything about it is great. It made it through another northwest Ohio winter without problems of any kind. In this time of increasing auto prices, it actually gained value in the past year! I'll wait until prices fall again (as they will) before shopping for something new. The next time it's warm and sunny, I'll give it the good spring cleaning it deserves. My Fiesta will be 12 yrs. old in December. Just over 70k miles now. Still going strong and looking good. A smart choice. I hope Ford will make a small electric vehicle sometime soon. Update: I don't think anyone cares to read about the condition of a 12 year and 3 month old Fiesta. But, just for the record, it's still fine. As soon as the weather gets warm enough, I'll give it a cleaning inside and out. With the average price of a new vehicle at about $50,000 I'll keep the little Ford awhile longer. It's good, reliable transportation. I sold the Fiesta in December after 14 years of very reliable service. Bought a 2024 Ford Escape PHEV. Very nice car.
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