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It's no fiesta.
JustSayNo, 08/16/2015
2012 Ford Fiesta SEL 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is hands down, the worst car ever made. I have made cars with my Lego sets that are more reliable. Constant transmission problems along with a non functioning Sync system makes this car horrific. However, it is cute to look at; but that's all it has going for it. Don't you dare buy this car!
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Would not recommend this car to my worst enemy!
jennillicious, 09/28/2012
2012 Ford Fiesta S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 9 people found this review helpful
This was my very first brand new car. I was very excited when I test drove it. Bought it with only 20 miles on it. At first I truly loved it. I was also sold on it having a supposed Sirius XM radio. (It does NOT by the way! so do not be tricked by the button on the dash labeled "SIRIUS" as I was) I have had it for 10 months and have put a little over 9,000 miles on it. It developed an oil leak and has been to service twice for the transmission. It stalled out on the interstate while I had my children with me and we had to be towed home right after the dealership gave it back to me saying they had repaired the transmission. This car is very unsafe and I am just so disappointed and angry!
stick shift
jimd14, 08/07/2013
2012 Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
After reading reviews from owners on this car I opted to get a stick shift. It's a new trans design so it will have bugs for the first few model years. I've had my car for a year putting on 15k miles. So far no problems. I average 40 mpg but do not do highway driving. Yes the paint chips easily but for 16k new you can't expect the same finish as a mustang. For those who complain about cheap materials...it's a cheap car...don't expect higher priced quality - it's simply not realistic. Overall for the price of this car new you get quite a bit for your money.
MY DOORS
adenapathways, 07/26/2017
2012 Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had nothing but problems with my door and now door handles. I was leaving for a cruise and went to close my doo and it would not close. It made for an interesting start to my vacation. They did repair this under warranty and recall. However I had to take it back the following Monday because the driver window wouldn't go down due to something during the first repair. Now my drivers door is not opening from the out side and they are telling me around 300 to repair the handle. I have talked to many people and this door has a plastic piece that attaches to the door handle and it breaks frequently. I was told you cant just buy the plastic part you must repair the whole handle. I guess I'm upset because this drivers door has given me nothing but problems and now it is out of warranty and it seems that this should also be covered under the recall. Now my transmission is slipping I also hear this is a recall and there is currently a Class Action Suit on the transmission.........
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Working better after transmission replacement
dtwarterian, 09/10/2016
updated 10/04/2021
2012 Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
04/02/21 Final update - While my Fiesta is now running fine (I gave it an additional star), after nine years, and putting in $6k in repairs and maintenance into it, I am getting another car. Oh and by the way, it has another recall on it. Lessons learned: 1. Test drive multiple cars (makes and models) with someone in the car who will ask questions, 2. Know what you want in car before you buy 3. Don't let anyone talk you into something you are not sure of, cars are a tool not an investment. I am getting another car and test drove six of them before deciding on the one I am buying. My best to anyone who owns a Fiesta. 9/30/20 no transmission issues since they replace the crutch assembly back in December of 2018. Seems to be running fine. Had a recall on the battery case and some safety locks but other than that it's been fine. 3/30/20 ever since they replaced the clutch assembly in December 2018 it has been running perfectly, no drags shutters or whistles, slowing learning to trust it once more. 3/28/18 Update - Fiesta is still running fine, it still drags and shutters but I am told that, that is a common thing. Still would not recommend, I keep my road service number handy at all times. 3/2017 update: car is running better after its last fix (3rd time in the shop). they had to replace a dirty clutch in the transmission(still has less than 40K miles on it), still do not recommend it. I bought my 2012 Fiesta new, to date it has less than 40k on it, I do not drive a lot. However, there have been 4 recalls on it and it is currently in the shop for the second time in three months! First, they had to replace the clutch because of shuddering and jerking. Yesterday I had to have it towed to the shop for transmission issues. I am very disappointed in Ford and even though I have been a loyal Ford customer, this pretty much changes my mind. There is obviously as issue with the transmission, yet Ford doesn't want to spend the $$ to make a quality car.
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