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Used 2018 Ford Fiesta Consumer Reviews

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2 out of 5 stars

Great MPG car, shoddy in all other aspects

Brandon, 01/20/2025
2018 Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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I got this car for my job as I needed something that was cheap on gas and fuel efficient. While it did meet that, everything else I experienced with this car was not good. Mine had the check engine light come on and started exhibiting more sluggish acceleration than the norm for an engine that small. Took it and got it checked for codes and it was throwing P0420 catalyst system below threshold, with the suggested solution of replacing catalytic converter. I did that, and for a week no check engine light came on, but then it returned with again P0420 codes. I had the oxygen sensors replaced as someone said that could trigger that code and the CEL. Did that solve it? Nope!!! Came right back on the next day, and again acceleration continued to be sluggish. I ended up giving it back to the dealer as I wasn't willing to invest anymore money into it. While it was a quick turning car, it was not a very good riding car. Least little bump or crack in the roadway could be felt rather significantly, and cabin space was very cramped. I was frequently experiencing cramping in my legs and low back pain because of the poor space in the cabin. And there was VERY little room for backseat passengers. The dual clutch transmission was not good. Going up mountains you could tell it was in a strain, and even going up small inclines it would stay at high RPM without changing to the next gear. Overall, I would say it was quite an underwhelming car that would have turned into a money pit if I had stuck with it. Was happy to give it back.

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3 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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Interior
3 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Good car but one problem.

James stewart, 06/12/2020
2017 Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

The only thing that I'm very disappointed with is the fiber undercarriage. Both pieces are very flimsy. They come apart. Screw holes tear out. Ford should come up with something more substantial. Metal would be my choice.

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4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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