Used 2012 Ford Fiesta SES 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Don't listen to them - This car is great
Nellie Gordon, Hillsboro, OR, 10/20/2015
updated 04/29/2016
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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Great little car for commuting.
kgr132, Wixom, MI, 09/28/2016
Ford Fiesta SES 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Buy one with a 5-speed manual transmission. I've had mine for nearly 5 years and 96,000 miles with virtually no maintenance other than routine oil changes, brakes (once) and tires (once). Everyone I've met who said that their Fiesta was a bad car had one with the poorly designed "automatic", i.e. dry clutch assisted manual, transmission that tended to leak oil onto the clutches and shift poorly. My 5-speed stick-shift has had no powertrain issues at all. I'm still getting 36 MPG driving a 60/40 highway/city commute. Even the original clutch is still smooth. The only parts of the car that are showing their age are the driver's seat and the floor mats. The driver's seat back is caving in a bit so it's lacking a little in the lumbar area now, but, hey, the car was under $20k out the door when new even with nearly all of the available options. All-in-all it's holding up very well for an econo-box commuter car. Just don't try to use the back seat for anyone over 4 feet tall.
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Car jolting and stalling
ejgardner, 08/17/2013
Ford Fiesta SES 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Car randomly jolts and can't get past 20km/hr without jolting and sometimes stalling. I've stalled in the middle of an intersection and tonight I stalled at 100 on the highway and almost got hit by a bus. Took it to Ford and they told me just to deal with it. Unacceptable! Took it back a second time at 8am, took a mechanic on a road test and left the car there. Called at 130, they said it was being looked at. Called at 5 and they said they just pulled it into the shop. Finally got it back at 6 and said all they did was a 20 minute road test during the 10 hours they had it. Told me I would have results today and heard nothing back.
Great car
Theresa, Racine, WI, 01/26/2019
Ford Fiesta SES 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased my car in 2014 when my mom could no longer get into my ranger.Other than basic maintenance and a few recalls I love my car .My fiesta is very reliable.I would buy another.
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GREAT HATCHBACK VEHICLE-RECOMMEND HIGHLY
prepppy, 06/01/2012
Ford Fiesta SES 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 11 people found this review helpful
Changed from 2010 Toyota Matrix with the poorest visibility imagineable, could not see the curb when making a turn.. to a 2012 Ford Fiesta hatchback, automatic, heated seats, great visibility to all sides and back....sporty look and handles unbelievably well on the highway and in the city....good mileage...now looking foreward to going for a drive..Thank you FORD....