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Great, affordable car
bayoubus, 12/08/2011
2012 Ford Fiesta S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
33 of 35 people found this review helpful
I got a basic model Fiesta at a steal of a price after my hand-me-down car from college suddenly needed a new engine. I didn't have much time to shop around because my job requires transportation, so I was apprehensive about the sudden purchase but couldn't turn down the deal I got on this car. I don't regret it! I previously owned a Toyota Echo that drove great but always felt a little flimsy on the road. I don't get this feeling at all with the Fiesta. It's stylish, drives great, feels solid and it gets awesome gas mileage. I'm pretty tall and I never feel smashed into this car despite its subcompact size. Perfect for a purchase on a budget. I didn't feel like I was sacrificing anything.
Great car for towing behind a motorhome.
Bill, 11/11/2015
updated 05/24/2021
2012 Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
37 of 40 people found this review helpful
We bought this car because it has an automatic transmission that allows it to be simply put into neutral to be towed. No special transmission cooler required. The car is light enough so that an auxiliary breaking system is not required in most states. We didn't want to get a stick sift because of our age, this was the best option for that reason. So it's a great car to be towed. The transmission is a bit odd, it was totally rebuilt before it had 10,000 miles on it. Ford has increased the warranty on it to 100,000 miles. I currently have about 47,000 on it. One thing I was told by a Ford service rep was to stomp on the gas when the transmission starts to act up. Odd statement, but it works. We've experienced the shifting issues as many on this forum have had, this has happened when driving in town in stop and go traffic. When I can safety excellerate at full trottle, I will do that and it seems to reset the transmission. Just had it into the dealer for a recall on the transmission control module, they reprogrammed it. The module is now warranted to 150,000 miles. They also replaced the door latches, which I didn't know was a recall. I like the car, it is fun to drive, but not the most reliable. I've had many Ford products in the past, but I'm now driving a Toyota for our primary car. It's odd, but Toyota Camry and Siena are listed as more American built then Ford products. The Global economy has blurred the meaning of American made. Update: We stil have this car and it is doing well. No major problems. Update: 11/14/2018 Still have this car, it's still doing well. No Major problems. Update: 11/14/2019 Still have this car, no major problems. Trany still acts up once in awhile when doing a lot of city driving. Hard acceration still corrects it. Update: 11/14/2020 Still have this car, no major problem. Update: 05/16/2021 Still have this car, 70,000 plus miles. Only problem is the A/C isn't working right. Will be taking it in soon, really need A/C living here in Florida. A/C now working. On two occasions, my battery died. In both cases the Transmission Control Units also failed. Not sure why but Ford replaced both at no charge. The last one replaced was only a couple months ago. Interestingly, this replacement works really good. Smooth shifting and no balking like in the past. Did Ford finally fix the issues with the transmission? I don't know but it's working really well now.
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2012 Ford Fiesta SE Sedan (6-spd Auto)
mathjack22, 09/25/2011
2012 Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
27 of 29 people found this review helpful
I've had my new Fiesta for just over a week now, and I have to say, I'm incredibly impressed with its overall package. I downsized from a Mercury Grand Marquis LS to save on gas and to drive something much sportier for my age (23). To be such a small car, the Fiesta has plenty of front seat space, a feat in itself because I am 6'2 and 280 lbs. There is plentiful head and leg room; my only caveat would be the slightly narrow feel of the driver's side, though I can still get quite comfortable. As far as the back seat, it's a no-go for any practical use, but I didn't need the extra space, so it wasn't a deal-breaker for me. The features on the SE (along with the 203A package) are plentiful.
SE Automatic 6-speed (review didn't have that option)
groksurf, 09/17/2011
2012 Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
46 of 51 people found this review helpful
Have owned the SE for three weeks. The Transmission prefers a very light touch when starting from a stop. It shifts 1-2-3 rapidly up to about 25 mph if you do it that way, very smoothly and quietly. Then you can push the accelerator more for nice quiet power. It will switch awkwardly if you give it heavy foot at low speed. You definitely need to learn how it wants to be driven; once you do it's a pleasure to drive. At higher speeds very quiet engine (although at 70 the rpms almost reach 3K--I'd prefer 2300 at that speed), and minimal road/wind noise. If you do push the rpms, the engine sound is throaty and not at all unpleasant. Great mileage so far, about 33mpg at 60% city/40% highway
Don't listen to them - This car is great
Nellie Gordon, 10/20/2015
updated 04/29/2016
2012 Ford Fiesta SES 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful
First off - DO YOU RESEARCH!!!!! There are recalls for certain parts for this car. They are completely free to have fixed. I did have to have the clutch replaced in my car. (I have the hatchback SFE) This was a recall that Ford had on this model. I waited around 3 months for my service center to receive the part, took it in and had the car back the next day. Prior to the replacement part, there was an engine shudder coming out of first. I can see where this is a problem. This is not a transmission issue. So don't let that throw you off, Ford replaced the part with no questions asked and it didn't cost me a thing. I will continue to have to get the clutch replaced until my warranty is up. Then I'll probably sell it. The gas mileage is amazing on this car. I refuel once a week for 20 bucks. And I drive a ton. Oil changes are painless. I haven't had to replace or fix a single thing yet on it. The only thing I don't like about the car is the space in the back for passengers. It's fairly small in the leg room area. For a couple that's always on the go, it's absolutely perfect! The acceleration is amazing, turning is amazing, I feel like I'm driving my passat for less than half the price for maintenance. No leaks, it's not loud, the transmission runs perfectly fine, my door latches work perfectly fine, everything.
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