Used 2018 Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Not bad for bottom of the automotive food chain!
Al B., Troy, TX, 08/31/2018
Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
28 of 28 people found this review helpful
So, we got a really good deal on a new 2018 Fiesta SE. After a couple of weeks, here are my initial impressions. (1) It's a small car. No duh, right? But it is rather cramped inside, mainly because it is such a narrow car. My left knee knocks into the door cup holder that is too far forward, and my right knee bangs up against the center console. The front seat moves back far enough to give me adequate leg room, but then I'm a bit too far back to use the left arm rest on the door. (2) Don't ever, ever put an adult in the back seat if you want to remain on speaking terms with them. There's just not enough leg room back there. (3) The trunk is surprisingly large for such a small car. (4) Base infotainment is nice! The older gen Sync works well with our phones. The back up cam is now standard and works well. (5) The engine is a bit buzzy from the outside, but it's pretty quiet on the inside. (6) The auto transmission works well enough. I'm getting 38 mpg with about 80% highway driving. (7) Ambient lighting is a gimmick, but we really like it! The kids think it's a hoot. (8) Front seats in SE trim are adequate, but I wouldn't want to sit in then for a long road trip. (9) Be sure to look into the college student/recent graduate discount from Ford. We were able to knock $750 off the total price. For an inexpensive car like the Fiesta, that was about a five percent discount.
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Desert Driver, El Paso, TX, 01/16/2019
Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
Easy to drive around town but comfortable for road trips as well. I live in the desert Southwest and bought this car during the searing summer months. It had the coldest A/C of all the cars I test drove, which is really important in this climate. The ride is quieter and more comfortable than other companies' comparable models. This is my second Fiesta and the 2018 model is improved over my 2012 both mechanically and in terms of interior design/features. Back seat is cramped for adults but otherwise, the car has enough space and storage to meet my needs.
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My Little Zipper
Tracey Lewis, Charleston, SC, 10/15/2020
Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
While this car doesn’t accelerate super quickly, I love this little car! It’s great on gas and fun to drive!
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Great little cat
Kim, Roxboro, NC, 02/26/2020
Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
As I retired teacher I needed a new, inexpensive car. I now have 18,000 miles on it. I have not had any issues. Sure, you have road noise in the cabin, but it is a small car.
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Great MPG car, shoddy in all other aspects
Brandon, Rainsville, AL, 01/20/2025
Ford Fiesta SE 4dr Sedan (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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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