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Used 2013 Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews

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Continued Issues

Cheryl, Snellville, GA, 12/21/2018
updated 01/03/2024
Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Now radio will come on by itself when I unlock car, especially after using GPS. Driving down the road and message will op up that says “Remove CD” when there is no CD inserted. Was told would need to replace sound system to fix it. Not going to do it, car is 10 years old.

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Ford Fiesta six speed

booter09, Buchanan, GA, 12/06/2012
Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
30 of 81 people found this review helpful

I have bought a 2013 ford fiesta and it is the best choice that you can ever make. I have put three hundred miles in the last three days. Im six foot three and sit very comfortable. The only thing that is weird about this car is the transmission, i have the power shift six speed. Must drive to enjoy

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Jerks and grinds when driving

Meg, Jamison, PA, 06/19/2020
Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Let's start with the terrible transmission and the fact that it jerks and make a grinding sound as soon as I push on the gas after coming to a stop. When I bought the car, I took this issue to the dealership I bought it from and they said you can't slowly start to go like normal people, you need to just push hard on the gas. Doesn't that sound terrible!!?? I bought the car used in 2015 and have had the jerking and grinding issue since. It's still drivable and the dealership said it's not dangerous (which doesn't seem right) but it lasted. The inside is okay. One thing I didn't like but got used to was not having a glove compartment in between the driver and passenger seats. Besides the transmission and jerking around, it hasn't had a lot of expensive repairs besides the usual tires/brakes replacement. The only positive thing I can say is that the gas mileage is awesome and it doesn't cost me an arm and leg to fill my tank. The transmission/jerking/grinding is a huge problem and would've stopped me from buying this car if I knew about this beforehand.

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Ford Fiestas are Nightmare!

natalie simpson, Phoenix, AZ, 02/11/2017
Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Lots of recalls...Ford really dropped the ball on this model!

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4 out of 5 stars

2013 Fiesta SE Sedan For Commuting

snl1962, Olympia, WA, 10/10/2013
updated 04/11/2018
Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I bought this with the 5 spd...I read the reviews of the "automatic" and since the mpg was the same, I couldn't see value in a $1000+ option... to complain about. The only option was the Ruby Red paint ($395). The SE is the BEST - Bang for the Buck out there. It includes cruise, heated mirrors, upgraded stereo and SYNC with steering wheel controls. MSRP was $16,390. I paid $13,350, including $1,250 in Ford rebates, at Sound Ford in Renton, WA. So the dealership REALLY discounted the car. NO other Ford dealer could come close. At that pricing, no other brand was competitive!

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