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Used 2012 Ford Fiesta S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews

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1.75 out of 5 stars

This is a LEMON VEHICLE

c_duran, El Dorado Hills, CA, 03/02/2013
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!!!

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2 out of 5 stars

nothing but problems

Jack, Glen Mills, PA, 10/05/2015
Ford Fiesta S 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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I have had constant transmission problems. Car constantly shudders in low gear. i have had it back for servicing 5 times in 3 years and the problem is still not corrected. Car also has constant transmission noises the dealership has stated that the noise is part of the transmission and is to be expected. I owned a Taurus and a Focus before this but i will not buy a Ford vehicle again

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4 out of 5 stars

Bought it off the lot with 12 miles when I was 18

Simon Steward, Altheimer, AR, 02/20/2016
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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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1 out of 5 stars

Buy A Toyota!!!

Tchris, Santa Cruz, CA, 11/03/2015
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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