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This car is dangerous
Lonnie, New Brunswick, NJ, 09/18/2016
Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
23 of 23 people found this review helpful
I don't even know where to start. I have owned 31 vehicles in my lifetime, and undoubtedly this is --BY FAR -- the worst vehicle I have ever owned. It's been a nightmare from day one, and I have had it nearly 5 months now. Most importantly is how unsafe this car is. On 3 different occasions, and one of them being on a highway, this car just died, went into neutral while I was going along in the drive gear. It did not stall out, but just lost all power as if it were in neutral. I was lucky enough all times where I was able to turn off to the side of the road. Had I been in the center, or left lane on the highway, I could have been KILLED. It was as though the tranny went. All gears were neutral. I turned it off and waited a while, then restarted it. All 3 times the service engine light went on after restarting it. The gears worked again after the restart, but the car ran terrible after these incidents. Of course after the first occurrence, I brought it back to the dealer. They said it was some emission computer glitch or something and that it was okay now. It was okay for a few weeks then did the same exact thing. Now the dealer had it for 4 days. They pretty much said the same thing after changing out some emission parts, putting in brand new oil, filer, and a cat.... converter. That was good for a few months when the same thing happened again just a few blocks from my home. Right now it's in my driveway. I would NEVER sell this to anyone. I would never even think of putting someone else in this danger. Right now I have a complaint in with the MVD, and I want the dealer to take this car back, because I will NOT go for number 4 breakdown, and risk my life in this travesty of a car. I implore everyone. Do not buy this car. I would not wish this 4 wheeled nightmare on my worst enemy. Even without those 3 harrowing events, this tranny was never right. Just shakes, vibrates, shutters, bangs and slips going up a steep incline. The radio is actually a joke. It's more like a toy radio for a little kid. You'd have to be within a mile of a radio station to pick any real clear signal. Also I noticed at night the headlights would dim way down for no reason, then brighten again ! The power door locks are now not working, and you have to turn the ignition switch fully 3 or 4 times before the starter catches. This car has worn me down totally. I will not drive it, not let anyone else drive it. It has to go back to the dealer, or the nearest salvage yard. Ford should be ashamed of themselves for this modern day Edsel. I would bet that the Edsel was probably a better car. By the way if I did not mention, it was a low mileage 2013 Hatchback. 21,000 miles when I bought it with a limited warranty that was another joke. Just do yourself the biggest favor you ever can, Stay FAR AWAY from this shameful mess. Don't even look at photos of it.
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STAY AWAY FROM THIS CAR! WALK AWAY!
Rebekah, Sandy, UT, 09/06/2016
Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
DO NOT BUY THIS CAR! Ugh. My husband and I were basically bullied into buying this car. The sales guy kept telling us that they had all these fiestas that needed to go, this should have been the first sign to walk away. But no. We bought the car 6 months ago and I absolutely HATE IT. My husband doesn't mind it but that's because he doesn't drive it. The ONLY nice thing about this car is the fuel economy. Right now I'm averaging about 37-38 mpg. However, since DAY ONE the car has been doing this weird jitter/shake any time I try and accelerate out of a light. It really struggles to get out of 1st gear. After having the car for a week I took it back to the dealership to get it looked at for this reason. The mechanic gave it back to me and said everything was fine. I know nothing about cars so I shrugged my shoulders and left. I was back within a week to have it looked at AGAIN for the same issue. This time the mechanic told me that there were THIRTEEN (13) OPEN RECALLS with the vehicle. Like WTF??? So I left it with them for a day, came back and they told me the same thing. Everything was fine. Nope. 5 months later my car STILL shakes. And to make things worse, my car battery died TWICE this morning. The dealership told us that we had a brand new battery in the car when we bought it, so whyyyyy did it die on me...TWICE??? And to add to it, my car is now telling me that it has a TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION. My car is not safe AT ALL to drive but I don't have a choice. I still have to get to school and work and how am I going to do that without a car?? So frustrated. I want my money back.
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ABSOLUTE TRASH!!!!
Ash., Saint Cloud, FL, 08/23/2018
Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I went into a Toyota dealership and make the biggest mistake of my life coming out with this piece of garbage Ford. I will NEVER purchase another Ford single handedly off the fact that their dealerships are an absolute disgrace. My car recently started grinding 4th gear. Brought it into a dealership and even after test driving it WITH their "master transmission mechanic" and getting it to grind he told me it's because my foot was hovering over the clutch pedal the second I released the clutch. Which has nothing to do with a gear grinding or my transmission issue. They drove the car for 10mins and couldn't get it to grind before this and just decided to tell me I needed a $1500+ clutch replacement without actually even diagnosing or tearing down my car to see the real issue. I even have an extended warranty and he absolutely refused to even look at my car after I proved him wrong. Saying " well just pull back into the dealership and let the service advisor deal with you". What a sad excuse for a tech. Kelly Ford holds its reputation with me now ! Dont ever purchase this car or a Ford in general because all they'll do is scam you.
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Nightmare is his name
Kriss, Bethlehem, PA, 06/12/2019
Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
7 transmissions, 17mpg! Quite a few other issues. Extended warranty is up and now more issues. Gave up a 23 year old reliable festiva for this nightmare. Some ford shops wouldn't even take it for repair, i was told because it has the bad vin number and tried talking me into a new ford instead of looking at mine. No thank you. No more ford for me! POS can hear nightmare creaking down the street. And ford took away the vehicle health report!
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Still the Best little car I've ever owned
Forazda Dave, Reston, VA, 04/21/2017
updated 01/25/2022
Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Not sure why others are having so many complaints, in 27,461 miles I have had zero problems and zero complaints. This is the most perfect reliable, fuel efficient car I have ever owned, and this is number 40 in 31 years. I love everything about this Fiesta! For those who don't know, it is a Mazda 2 with the Ford Fiesta badge. Ford gave it the Kinetic energy body styling, but it's a Mazda 2. My Fiesta is now near 40,000 miles. I still have not had one problem with my Fiesta. The transmission continues to shift perfectly quiet and smooth all the time. Up shifts and down shifts are flawless and cannot be felt. The engine is still quiet, powerful and very fuel efficient, starts effortlessly every time. Handling and ride still amazes me for as small as the car is. I still love everything about this little car and wouldn’t trade it for anything else on the road today. Almost 40,000 miles and zero problems, take it to my local Ford dealership for regular oil and filter changes and no problems. Nothing has changed at all with my little 2013 Ford Fiesta. Now approaching 45,000 miles and not one problem or complaint about the Fiesta. Everything is working perfectly and flawlessly. Nothing but regular scheduled maintainance. After 1 year of ownership and nearly 20,000 miles, I have had zero problems and zero complaints! It’s been the “perfect” car for me. Nearly 51,000 miles and my little Fiesta is still operating perfectly. The only change is my gas mileage has gone up to almost 40 mpg. Otherwise, there has not been one problem or complaint about my Fiesta. The car consistently functions and operates exactly as it should. Again, just regular oil and filter changes when it’s due. I did replace the air filter myself at 50,000 miles. This coming April will be 3 years since I purchased the 2013 Fiesta and still not one problem or complaint to report. I love products that just work, and I still love my 2013 Ford Fiesta!! At 56,387 miles for state inspection, I had to have both front control arms replaced because both ball joints were in very bad shape. Had both rear shocks replaced because the passenger side was leaking and no longer working as a shock absorber, after those repairs, it passed inspection with nothing else needed. Engine and transmission are still flawless, ride and handling has improved with the replacement of the ballpoints and shocks. Still, no complaints. Great gas mileage, still has never failed to start and run perfectly, transmission at 56,673 miles, has had no problems at all. I’ve owned the Fiesta for over 3 years now and have put one set of tires on it, both front ball joints, and 2 rear shocks and a set of brake pads on the front. Besides regular oil/filter and air filter change, that’s it for a 7 year old car with over 56,000 miles on it. I still have no complaints or had any major problems, I still very much, love my little Fiesta!! Currently at 69,415 miles and no problems yet. The majority of work on the car in the past 4+ years has been just regular maintenance things. Engine purrs like a kitten and roars like a lion, when I blow into her. Transmission is still shifting so smoothly that shifts can’t be felt, I usually glance at the tachometer to know when it shifts, otherwise shifts are flawless. It pasted state inspection in April and needed nothing for inspection. Ride, handling and performance couldn’t be better. Going on 70,000 miles and still no major problems and I have no complaints. It’s still the best little car I’ve ever owned! This is a sad and last update for my 2013 Ford Fiesta. On September 17th, 2021 I paid off my Fiesta, 7 months early and had 4 new tires put on it. Tuesday September 21st, 2021 I was on my way to work over the mountain, when a large buck ran out in front of me and stood there. I hit the brakes, but it was too late. The entire front end of my Fiesta was trashed, the hood tee peed up and I couldn't see out the windshield, the radiator support, radiator and condenser were smashed tight up against the engine, the grill was completely gone, both headlight housings broken and hanging. Thursday September 23rd, 2021 my insurance company called to let me know that my Fiesta was a total loss. It was a great little car for the 4 years and 5 months I had it. I will always miss that little car, but I've moved on to a 2016 Mazda 3 i Grand Touring Sedan. It's kind of little going from a Pinto to a Lincoln. I can't imagine now, ever owning anything but a Mazda 3. RIP, little Fiesta SE, you may be gone, but not forgotten.
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