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3 out of 5 stars

I wouldn't suggest this car.

Paul Jarrels, 11/11/2015
updated 05/11/2016
2011 Ford Fiesta SES 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Awful transmission problems, Ive already had it replaced along with the clutch and its under 70k miles. Bluetooth wont connect most of the time and parts literally fall off. Its a goodlooking car but thats about all it has going for it.

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2 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
Interior
3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
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3.38 out of 5 stars

Ford or Hyundai the MPG is about the same

roadwarriorlt, 10/26/2011
2011 Ford Fiesta S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I have an S 4 door with an automatic and drive 78 miles one way to work plus 100 miles of city making calls each day, so I got the car to cut my daily gas cost. At the same time I was looking at a Hyundai Elantra which another sales person picked up for basically the same price as we both purchased pre-owned with 5k to 7k miles on the cars. I bring this up because Ford says 37 mpg for the automatic on the car and Hyundai says 40 mpg. Well after more than 1,100 miles and 3 tanks of gas. I'm at 36.46 mpg and the Hyundai is at 37.10 mpg so the MPG are pretty close to the same.

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1.75 out of 5 stars

Transmission is dangerous

Erin Grey, 03/11/2015
2011 Ford Fiesta S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

The transmission just slipped out of the blue while I was on the highway! We had had some problems before - weird things like the battery died when it was just a couple years old (we didn't leave a light on or anything, it just died). Then the car would sometimes stall when coming to a stop. But nobody could tell us what was wrong, and they all thought I was crazy. This latest highway fiasco is the end for me though. So dangerous! Plus now the clutch is shot. Neither the dealership nor Ford will cover the clutch. This is crazy! This car is dangerous.

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2.88 out of 5 stars

Probably not best

cars77, 11/24/2011
2011 Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This car is probably not the best for your money. I have the SFE with auto trans and the trans is very jerky and makes strange noises and movements like it doesnt know what gear to be in from 0-30 mph. The car has 9000 miles and ford said to change oil every 10000 so that is what i was going to do. Around 5000, checked the oild and it was low so i added some. Around 8800 checked again and was again low so i added some. So i called the dealership and they said the would get it in 2 weeks. Took it to the dealership and said there was nothing wrong. That is just the oil problem. Also took it to the delership for a backfire that happened as i was merging. Ford says nothing wrong to that too.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

What Europeans Have Known For Years...

slipster17, 10/29/2010
2011 Ford Fiesta SES 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Once again, we here in the US have a sampling of Fords European branch with the new Fiesta. Part of a legacy of smaller, nimble hatchbacks (Fiesta, Escort, Focus) that made up the backbone of sales in Europe for years. During my first month of ownership I can safety say the 2011 Fiesta has just as much fun, great styling and economy packed in as the original Focus... but also much more. For under $20k you can have a car appointed as well as any $30k mid-size; but with so much more character! It's fluid styling and vibrant colors make it an instant hit no matter where it's parked. The winning formula is all there; you just have to try it. Go on. You might just be surprised at what you find.

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