Used 2014 Ford Fiesta Titanium 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Great when 3yrs-36,000 miles NEW, ages hard & fast
Rochester NY Registered Nurse, Rochester, NY, 07/27/2020
updated 01/30/2024
Ford Fiesta Titanium 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
I'm truly sad this car turned out so terribly. BUT - here is *MY* final word: I genuinely loved this car when it was new. I bought a 2014 Fiesta Titanium sedan, automatic 6-speed "Powershift" transmission, with six miles on the odometer the summer of 2014. For the first three years, this car ran SPECTACULARLY and was completely trouble-free. I was thrilled to have a car that reflected all the positive reviews. Fortunately, I purchased both the Ford extended warranty and the Ford service contract: these purchases proved wise, six years on. Just after the standard 3-year, 36,000 mile warranty expired, I had my first major transmission issue (complete failure). This repair took a total of five (right - FIVE) attempts to address and involved reprogramming the tran, replacing clutches in the tran, getting a new motherboard for the tran, flashing and re-flashing the motherboard in the tran, new software for the tran, etc. As of this date, I'm actually unsure the problem is truly fixed: I have no faith the car will remain running - so I never leave the city where I live. Please note there is a class-action lawsuit against Ford regarding this faulty transmission: Ford went ahead and sold a transmission it knew did not work over any length of time. Somewhere in the time-frame these transmission issues started, I discovered a small amount of water in the trunk. At first, I just dismissed this water as "noise" as it seemed trivial compared to the transmission issue. That dismissal was a foolish move on my part. Eventually, the water volume became sufficient to require a trip to the dealer: one day, loading groceries into the back seat, I noted water dripping into the cabin from the top-right of the rear windshield, trickle along the back of the rear seat, and disappear below... so I popped the trunk. I found a goodly-gallon of water in my all-weather trunk-liner (thank HEAVEN that I purchased that feature). Heading into my third attempt to fix this problem in Summer, 2020, my dealer informed me that, if a welded seam is responsible for the leak, despite the warranty and service contract, I will have to pay. Two prior attempts to fix this leak failed. Per the dealer, Ford classifies body seams as "cosmetic," not "functional" (I kid you not - how a company can stay in business with this mentality is beyond me). I finally decided keeping this vehicle was a bad decision - that a car should work properly in the first six years, 45,000 miles (7,500 miles a year!) if maintained per manufacturer specs & garaged nightly. So, I have purchased another car. *NOT* a Ford. In fact, NEVER AGAIN a Ford. After this experience,my impression is "Ford Quality" ends at the surface paint, as that still looks stellar. "Shiny" is nice. "Runs well," however, is absolutely necessary - and this car stopped running well into year 3. I'm sad to write this review and sad to part with the car, too, but the car must work - or I don't! Thanks for reading. Cheers! May 2020 UPDATE - Edmunds asked for an update to my review. This is the only "add" I have. The Honda I bought to replace this Ford is *FAR* superior to the Ford. "Fix Or Repair Daily" really does apply. I'll never, ever buy Ford again: Ford did better with the Pinto. Honda, however, got their vehicle right.
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FUN ALERT FUN ALERT! Auto Transmission only people need not apply!
bewarethemare, Owensboro, KY, 11/10/2013
Ford Fiesta Titanium 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Okay will be putting nearly 500 miles per week on this car. I will wait while you do the math. I did go for the 100k 7 yr. warranty. I wouldn't have bought it if I didn't have that option. I have learned that over 80% of the population cannot drive a stick. Well that is bad for them and awesome for me. If you know how to drive one. Oh you will fall in love with the zippy feisty fiesta! have yet to meet a car that wasn't fun with an auto trans. In fact most cars I test drove didn't have a manny available. I do a lot of traveling and commuting. My morning coffee smells better and my ride is awesome. Its a fun commuter car that will brighten your mornings! Don't pass this one up!!
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Ford tried to out-do Pinto - and NEARLY succeeded.
M. Shirazi, Rochester NY, Rochester, NY, 07/24/2020
updated 08/11/2023
Ford Fiesta Titanium 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I genuinely loved this car when it was new. I bought a 2014 Fiesta Titanium sedan, automatic 6-speed "Powershift" transmission, with six miles on the odometer the summer of 2014. For the first three years, this car ran SPECTACULARLY and was completely trouble-free. I was thrilled to have a car that reflected all the positive reviews. Fortunately, I purchased both the Ford extended warranty and the Ford service contract: these purchases proved wise, six years on. Just after the standard 3-year, 36,000 mile warranty expired, I had my first major transmission issue (complete failure). This repair took a total of five (right - FIVE) attempts to address and involved reprogramming the tran, replacing clutches in the tran, getting a new mother-board for the tran, flashing and re-flashing the motherboard in the tran, new software for the tran, etc. As of this date, I'm actually unsure the problem is truly fixed: I have no faith the car will remain running - so I never leave the city where I live. Somewhere in the time-frame these transmission issues started, I discovered a small amount of water in the trunk. At first, I just dismissed this water as "noise" as it seemed trivial compared to the transmission issue. That dismissal was a foolish move on my part. Eventually, the water volume became sufficient to require a trip to the dealer: one day, loading groceries into the back seat, I noted water dripping into the cabin from the top-right of the rear windshield, trickle along the back of the rear seat, and disappear below... so I popped the trunk. I found a goodly-gallon of water in my all-weather trunk-liner (thank HEAVEN that I purchased that feature). Heading into my third attempt to fix this problem in Summer, 2020, my dealer informed me that, if a welded seam is responsible for the leak, despite the warranty and service contract, I will have to pay. Two prior attempts to fix this leak failed miserably. I finally decided keeping this vehicle was a bad decision - that a car should work properly in the first six years, 45,000 miles if maintained per manufacturer specs & garaged nightly. So, I have purchased another (*NOT* Ford) car. After this experience, I will never, EVER, have a Ford again: my general impression is "Ford Quality" ends at surface paint. #FordQuality #FiestaQuality #FixOrRepairDaily #FordSucks #FordisJunk UPDATE: the 2020 Honda Fit replacing the purchased-new 2014 Ford Fiesta is an utter gem!
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It literally makes fuel.
Steve Kennedy, 05/15/2021
Ford Fiesta Titanium 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Stunning performance from the naturally aspirated 1.6 litre twin cam engine coupled to a five speed manual gearbox. I am a sports car fan and own a Triumph Spitfire which handles like a cat on a carpet, the Fiesta Titanium I have is a close second. Fuel economy can be as little as 6.1 L/100 km or around 46 miles/US gallon. This vehicle is an economical pleasure to drive. Many creature comforts and helpful accessories as well, the old Fiestas were tin boxes, in this modern iteration, Ford has a winner.
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