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Bought it off the lot with 12 miles when I was 18
Simon Steward, 02/20/2016
updated 08/29/2016
2012 Ford Fiesta S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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In 2012 I bought my Fiesta S sedan, with a 5 speed transmission, and 60,000 miles later it's still a decent car. I replaced all for shocks at 50,000 miles and am about to replace my clutch fairly soon since the plates started to slip. If you're over 6 feet tall no one can set behind. It has decent pull in 1st-3rd gear so you can get up to speed on highways. I use cheap snow tires(compaired to my other cars) and never had a problem in mud or snow. I overpaid by buying an economy car new but it would be a good starter car because they have such a low value now.
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This is a LEMON VEHICLE
c_duran, 03/02/2013
2012 Ford Fiesta S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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I purchased my vehicle 9 mo ago and have had it in the shop 4 times since! 2 of these were extremely dangerous experiences. Once the accelerator stuck during shifting gears and the other at highway speed it dropped to 10 mph max. All my issues have surrounded the accelerator. What makes it more frustrating is once the car turns off all error codes are reset...how convenient for Ford! They tell me I have to bring it in while error codes are active which seems to always happen after hours!!!
uncomfortable
barryz, 09/04/2012
2012 Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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I am only 5 ft 67 in tall, but my right knee is sore from rubbing on center console after a 300 mile drive, hurts even on short drives, and it seems i always hit the windshield wiper stalk to the on position when i get in car, even tho i am aware its there, my arm hits it every time i get in. Automatic trans shifts well and car is smooth and quiet at 80mph.
Horrible transmission issues
Cameron, 05/03/2022
2012 Ford Fiesta S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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The jerky behavior mentioned in the edmunds review for the automatic is true of pretty much all Ford Fiesta cars from 2011 onward. They have a proprietary transmission that is very irregular. The transmission on these cars is a ticking time bomb. We bought our car used and put some miles on it. Prior to transmission failure, the car was nothing to write home about. It seemed an economical choice and the gas mileage is good. It gives the appearance of a reasonably budgeted car. It only had 122,000 when the transmission died. The Ford dealership will charge you a fortune to fix it. Our local transmission place could get a replacement and install for about 3k, more than the car is really worth. They also stated they've had a hell of time with these cars due to their unique transmission and have had many of them come through their shop. After the transmission failed, we saw that Ford had settled lawsuits with purchasers of the 2011 and later Ford Fiestas based on them knowing the car had issues but selling it anyways. For this I will never trust a Ford again. If you are looking to buy used, I don't believe this car will be the economical budget option you want it to be unless you only plan to own it short term. I recommend not at all.
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1000 miles a week, great MPG
93536ford, 03/11/2013
2012 Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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I drive my little Fiesta 1000 miles a week commuting to work and school. It does fine at speeds between 70 and 80 MPH. For passing or steep hills you do need to downshift to 4th. It handles high winds well for a light car and corners very well. MPG range is 35 to 42. The advertised 38 is the norm. 23,000 miles so far without issue.