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Used 2011 Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews

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1 out of 5 stars

Please don't buy this car with the Automatic

Brit, Everson, WA, 08/19/2017
Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is the worst car I've ever owned, I'm from England and my experience with the Ford Fiesta from Europe is very different to the junk that's being sold here in the states. My car has 40k on it and it's on its 4th transmission, which has been done under warranty. The car is dangerous at times with throttle problems related to fords highly flawed double dry clutch. Look elsewhere if your in the market for a used car because this one has been a big regret of mine

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2.25 out of 5 stars

Don't get a Fiesta

rm, 11/28/2010
Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 24 people found this review helpful

The car is in the shop right now after putting in only 100 miles.I have an engine light on and a traction control. The technician told me that they have to change the whole engine. They have to order the engine first and it would take probably two weeks to fix it. I bought the car because I read a lot of good reviews from this car. I'm very disappointed!!

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5 out of 5 stars

Great little car after 91,000 miles 5 speed manual

John S, Danville, CA, 10/29/2016
updated 10/31/2019
Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I have owned over 25 cars, this is a good car. It was willed to me, and I am happy that I wound up with it. It has good acceleration on the freeway, is comfortable, has a great stereo system, SYNC works well, it even has the Sirius Satellite option. The only problems I have had with it are: Stud for bracket for shifting mechanism backed out of the transmission housing causing it to not go into gear, had to repair with a Time-Sert (helicoil), ignition switch just went bad, and there was some issue with the gas pedal sensor that was covered under warranty. My car is white, I tinted the windows, added an aftermarket center console and found some 15 spoke 17x7 Ford Racing wheels, alloy, so it looks very sporty. I am overall happy with my car.

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1 out of 5 stars

Worse car ever!

Diane Agans, Westville, IL, 09/27/2017
Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I usually keep my vehicles about 10 years and then sell them myself. I traded this car in after 4 years because I could not in good conscience sell it to anyone. Jerky, multiple code problems, sensor problems, excelleration problems, etc...what a piece of junk! Wanted to buy a Ford since they did not take bale out money. Back to being a Chevy girl.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Solid but not stellar

David, 11/06/2010
Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

3,000 miles into my ownership experience, I have found my Fiesta to be OK. Exterior styling is fine-most heard comment is "cute" On the interior, love the front seats but the back seat leg room is inadequate. No center armrest and somewhat spartan with the SE trim level (no cruise control for instance) Ride is comfortable but already hearing some squeaks from interior trim at higher speeds. Acceleration is what you would expect from a car in this class. Gas Mileage has been 35 mpg with a 60/40 highway/city split. Nice little commuter car but not totally in love.

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