Used 2012 Ford Fiesta Sedan Consumer Reviews
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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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Reliable on road trips
Arpan Maiti, 05/08/2023
2012 Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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I have been taking my car to all long road trips & it never betrayed. Just couple of regular service per year & it's good to go. Just love it.
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Buy A Toyota!!!
Tchris, 11/03/2015
2012 Ford Fiesta S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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I have a 2012 FORD FIESTA that has had to have 2 transmissions replaced and now the catalytic converter replaced due to the issues with the transmission. FORD is aware that the fiesta's and fusion's all have the shutter and lag when you push on the gas. You can call their 800-WE-DONT-CARE number but FORD will not stand behind their product. If enough people come forward maybe FORD will take some action. [HTML removed]
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