Used 2012 Ford Fiesta S 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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RUN LIKE THE WIND
Debbie, Palm Desert, CA, 07/21/2015
Ford Fiesta S 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
That's what you should do when considering this car. I bought my car brand new in July 2012. The test drive was great and I traded an SUV to get better gas mileage and to have the reliability with a new car. Well, I got the great mileage but everything else about this car has been a disappointment. In the first 2 years I had it, 3 door locks broke. They suddenly would not shut and latch - so you couldn't drive the car without the doors flying open. I had to put someone in the back seat to hold the doors shut to get it to the dealer. I had to physically hold the passenger door shut with one hand while driving to the dealer. And then they didn't have the parts. Obviously I couldn't drive it home so they did get me a rental and the door was fixed within a week. Then, the transmission started to shudder and it felt like I was popping the clutch when it's an automatic. There were times it would barely go from a stop light and you have to be careful not to pull out in front of anyone because it may go and it may not. It's not safe and I absolutely hate this car. Unfortunately I have 3 more years to pay on it and Ford's service leaves alot to be desired. Apparently the transmission has indeed a problem and I took it in last November 2014 - they first told me nothing was wrong with it and all the settings were normal. I threw a fit and told them I needed to speak with the Service Mgr. I spoke with him and he took it out for a long drive and then I got a call saying yes indeed, there is a problem with the transmission and Ford is aware of the problem but they didn't have the parts. They told me it would probably be January 2015 the parts would be in but they would contact me and let me know when they had arrived. It's now July 2015 and I still haven't received that notice. Now there is a recall with an emissions problem - I am 63 years old and have never had so many problems with a new car as I have with this Ford. I will never buy another Ford car - EVER.
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A little silver lemon!
Teresa Dillard, Magnolia, AR, 11/14/2015
Ford Fiesta S 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Bought the car in February 2012. Fifteen months later the stereo started "crackling" from a lose wire. Another 4 months later (150 miles past the warranty) the A/C stopped working. Ford repaired the A/C at no cost only after I told them what was wrong with it and how much I KNEW it would cost them for the part. The part was less than $100 and they wanted over $900 to repair it! It took them approximately 40 minutes to repair it while I waited. I've had the car for 3 years and 9 months. The window handle has fallen off, have had A/C and stereo issues, and now there is clutch fluid leaking onto my floor mat! This car just proves that when you buy cheap, you get cheap! I will NEVER AGAIN buy another Ford!!! I'm going back to a Toyota Camry next time. They are most definitely worth the higher car note every month.
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Disappointed more with Ford than the car…
Simon, Atlanta, GA, 09/28/2016
updated 11/04/2024
Ford Fiesta S 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this used 2012 Fiesta about 4 months ago and have had way too many mechanical and electrical problems with a car barely 4 years old. Car needed new wheel bearings, then the check engine light came on the catalytic converter had failed, then the audio went out (thought a fuse blew. the problem is intermittent now). Update: 3/30/2020 the radio went out completely a few months after it started having issues. Was quoted $700 to fix it from Ford Ann about $500 from a local shop. The Evap emissions control module is throwing an engine error code. Local shop said similar models had recalls and couldn’t find a leak. Took it to Ford. They replace the purge valve, wiring harnesses, fuel pump, for $1,500 and didn’t fix the issue. They had it for another week and could find the problem. Had another shop look at it and they can’t identify the issue either. Update: 4/16/2022 Still driving this car. At one point in 2021 the check engine light was thrown on and it went into 'limp' mode making it undrivable. The code was for the evap emissions control module... not needed to throttle the engine for that...Took it to a local mechanic who couldn't find any leaks in the emissions system. They said it was probably electrical. Took it to Ford. $1,600+ and two week later they couldn't figure out the problem. Took it to another mechanic and a day ant $50 later they had replaced a wiring harness which corrected the issue. Fall 2021 the motor that changes the direction of cabin airflow behind the glove box is making a clicking noise every time the car is turned on. Looks like an issue with the limit meter and it trying to keep turning despite being maxed out. AC stopped working. Everything mechanical is fine on this car. Everything electrical is falling apart. 10/19/2022: still running. Mechanically sound. I finally got around to looking at the radio and found the reason it didn’t work… All the wires were unplugged and taped to the bottom of the radio. Looking back through my notes, I noticed the radio stopped working shortly after I took my car into Ford for the recall for programming the passenger airbag. I can’t prove it, but I believe a Ford technician unplugged it so they could ‘sell’ me a radio. Update: April 2024. Car still running. Mechanically sound. 160,000+ miles. AC stopped working again. Still throws random check engine light for Evap Emission Control system. Can’t fill up at the pump without Unhooking the vent tubing. Replaced vapor canister, vent control valve, and vent tubes with no success at correcting the problem. Update :November 2024. Still having problems with the fuel fill tank. Following the vent tube from the evap canister leads to an end behind the rear driver tire. Disassembled the valve(?) cleaned it out and reassembled. Gas tank filled fine three times after that and reverted back to the same issue. Repeated the process without the same success as before. Engine light comes and goes still P052 & P054 codes. HO2S Heater Circuit High Voltage (Bank 2, Sensor 1 & 2). Oxygen sensors were replaced without correcting the issue. Wiring was checked as best I could without seeing any issue. At ~170,000 miles brakes are ready to be replaced again. Rotors look like they need replacement. At the same time, something in the lumbar support in the driver seat snapped. Fuel economy is slipping slightly, ~30 MPG. All the rubber around the windows is falling apart. The rubber trim and plastic under the hood at the base of the windshield is also starting to crumble away.
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Grat car for round town
Ken, San Jose, CA, 11/22/2015
Ford Fiesta S 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bout mine in july hade no problem with mine. Mine is a five speed manual with only 50.000 mils on it price was ten thousand 20012 se great gas milg on it mine has cruse cantrl tilt ac power window s and no sat radio butt has the aux in it for my ph ps tks ford i did my homework on mine i would re driving a manual
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A lot of car for the money
shaunt, Ashburn, VA, 04/20/2012
Ford Fiesta S 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
15 of 42 people found this review helpful
I hadn't actually considered such a small car, but the gas mileage enticed me. It looks small from the outside, but driving it is a whole different experience. I'm 6'3, 200lbs, and it's perfectly comfortable to drive. The adjustable wheel and multiple seat adjustments are a huge plus. More importantly, it drives like a dream. I test drove other subcompacts(Honda Fit, Nissan Versa) and they don't even come close in terms of ride quality and handling. The Fiesta has plenty of power, with precise steering, a smooth ride, and a wonderfully smooth clutch and manual shifter. The engine accelerates smoothly and rapidly, yet remains quiet. The road noise is also notably less than in the others.