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Used 2011 Ford Fiesta Hatchback Consumer Reviews

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1 out of 5 stars

don't buy!!!!

Shel Bird, 08/15/2017
2011 Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

If you're considering an automatic, do some deep reading. This car would have been a great one, but the transmission gets progressively more jerky, begins to hesitate dangerously, and according to others, the car can shut off entirely at high speeds. The problems ALWAYS come back after fixes. It's a lemon, and Ford knew about the problems with this transmission in 2010 but let it be sold in new Fiestas and Focuses for years. I won't trust a Ford again.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

The Truth About My Fiesta

filmtrain, 09/26/2010
2011 Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

The Fiesta is as you have no doubt read, fun to drive. It loves to turn and go around corners and I have had no trouble weaving in and out of Chicago traffic. If you have had SYNC before, you know its quirks, that is all I'll say about that. The stereo is fantastic, much better than the SONY system in my Fusion. The hatch allows you to shove a lot in and the back seats are big enough for smaller people. Many people have written about how quiet the car is, this is not true. The road noise inside this car is tremendously loud, my convertible was quieter with the top down than this thing. If the road noise does not ruin it for you the seats will, they are the worst part of the car.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Finally Took the Plunge!

Maxine, 09/29/2010
2011 Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Originally interested in the Mazda 2 and the Honda Fit. Although the Fit was impressive with its huge cargo space, the ride proved tinny and the vehicle offered no pickup. The Mazda 2 gave us better pickup, but the ride was noisy and bumpy on the side roads we drove on. At the last minute, we made the decision to check out the Fiesta and it was love at first sight. It looks like a "sportsover" - the look of a sports car from the front and the look of a miniature crossover from the rear. The drive is quiet and the car takes all the turns well. As far as the mileage goes, we've had the car for about two weeks and are still on the same tank of gas. Interior is impressive as well as roomy.

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4 out of 5 stars

Guys it’s great

Luke, 12/30/2018
2011 Ford Fiesta SES 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

This car I own has 158,000 miles. I’ve had the transmission go in for a clutch pack change one time. I don’t know why people would have problem, probably because they try and drive it like a race car. Great buy I definitely recommend

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3 out of 5 stars

Sad ending

M3, 03/29/2018
2011 Ford Fiesta SES 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Bought this car used with 9,000 miles on her three years ago from CarSense. Was great until all the sudden I woke to find four inches of water in the back seat and water in my spare tire compartment in the truck. Took it to dealer after $500.00 to find where the leak was coming from, I was told this had been going on for a while and that it was coming from the hatch back gasket on the top portion. The leak was traveling under the roof cover into the truck and then also going behind the back seats under the carpet. This completely compromised the electrical harness and the CPU (that sits under your passage seat (no smart FORD). All this is not covered under the warranty, nor insurance. Now I have a car payment for two more years and no car. I have been driving with mold and mildew in my car for a while and had no idea. Always had Fords and yes they all have quirks but after looking on the internet and YouTube I have discovered this is a BIG problem. The rear door and hatch back gaskets give way after a couple of years and allow water to leak into the back. BEWARE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BUYERS BEWARE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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