2012 Ford Fiesta User Reviews

Pros

Nothing comes to mind

Cons

Problem after problem

Purchased As Used

I will be driving the car at highway speeds when the check engine light comes on, I feel a loss of power, and "engine malfunction" appears on the radio display. The indicator light turns off when I shut the car off a code doesnt appear when the dealer runs it at times. I have taken the car in for repairs 5 times. This doesn't count the other 12 times that this has occured. Pedal assembly was replaced last week and still having the problem. Ford has no idea how to fix it as that same code has appeared again. Going in for another repair this week....read morehide

Pros

good fuel economy

Cons

This is a Lemon Vehicle! Ford has too many issues they have not resolved.

Purchased As New

I was exremely happy to buy my 2012 Fiesta 9 months ago. However, in the past 4 months I have had my car in the service center (at the Ford dealership I purchased from) 4 times already. All issues for me surround the accelerator. 2 of the 4 incidents were extremely dangerous events! Once the accelerator stuck and the next at highway speeds the car dropped power to 10 mph max!! My car is the MANUAL transmission, so I don't know is the automatic is any better....read morehide

Pros

Rides as smooth as a Benz

Cons

Car seems to back at an angle, as an optical illusion.

Purchased As New

The car rides so smooth on the highway that before you realize it, you are going at over 70 miles per hour. If I keep my speed down to 55 MPH the car gets close to 50 MPG. In cold weather the car heats up incredibly fast to make you feel; all comfy and toasty on the inside, and the AC even in 100 degree weather will freeze you out. A very solid ride and for the money none better....read morehide

Pros

good gas milage

Cons

the wheels BREAK OFF

Purchased As New

If you own this car and the wheels have been locking up or jerking, take it to a dealer IMMEDIATELY!!!! Mine was doing it for a few weeks then today the wheel literally BROKE OFF! Thankfully I was in a parking lot, because otherwise I would be dead right now. I've read this issue in a few reviews so buyer beware and owners BE CAREFUL.

I purchased it brand new in the summer of 2010(it's model year 2011) and had no problems until recently and thank god I purchased the premium extended warranty or I'm sure I'd be even more screwed. The warranty barely covers anything, actually.

I'm so disappointed with Ford for making such an obviously shoddy, not to mention dangerous, vehicle. I'm scared to even drive it once its fixed....read morehide

Pros

Good on gas

Cons

Chugging, jerking, wheel lock

Purchased As New

I love my car. But the wheel lock for 3-5 seconds while Im driving! It happened twice already, last month and this week! I was scared to death! I got the brand new ford fiesta 2011.

Cons

Transmission broke after 2000 km

Purchased As New

Looks good on the outside, beware what's inside!
How can a brand new car break after 2,000 km?

Pros

Peppy little car, stereo system awesome, amazing gas mileage!!

Cons

Not much room, some parts on roof are very iffy

Purchased As New

When I first bought my car in Aug 2011, i fell in love with it!!! It's very peppy and cute and great for a starter family car, as my husband and i were trying for a baby. We went on a trip to TN and the gas mileage is out of this world!!! The highest we got was 61mpg!!! It was incredible!!! Well, after our road trip around the end of Aug everytime i would turn the wheel, i would hear and feel a knocking noise. And, mind you, i had just taken it in a week before and they said everything was fine. So, i took it in and they tell me I need a whole new steering column!! #$%$!?! Its a brand new car!!! And the backseat is extremely tiny. So, just watch out with this one and make sure they do a better job doing the inspection than mine did!!...read morehide

Pros

Exceeds EPA rating easily, nice design, sporty and not embarassing sub-compact.

Cons

Performance with a/c on is dicey, narrow vehicle width reflected in shoulder room in front seats.

Purchased As New

If you're looking for an inexpensive car as I was, I can't see how you could wrong at all with this car! I'm 6'4"/250#s and very comfortable though I effectively make this a 3-seater in the process. Drastically impressed with my base model sedan especially considering the price. Can't say enough good things about this car so far....read morehide

Pros

Good gas mileage

Cons

car jerks and makes grinding sound

Purchased As New

I bought my new Ford Fiesta in January 2012.I loved it dearly drove smooth and quiet excellent on gas. Then comes in 7 months later with 18,000 miles it starts jerking when taking off going into 2nd gear. It does it in turns,on inclines while yielding and almost got hit from behind because car wouldn't go. I have took it 3 times to get fixed. They keep telling me nothing is wrong with the transmission or the car. Saying it is the kind of transmission and it is normal. I say how is it normal it drove perfect when I test drove it and for 7 months and now it is jerking gears make grinding sounds and it is normal. I cannot believe how Ford thinks this is alright. This was my first Ford and will be my last. Right now I am stuck with a car that drives like a piece of junk. I hate for anyone to see me leave the it jerks. I am want my money back so I can get a real car. I called Ford and said they would get back with me and they haven't. This is a lemon and I will be putting lemon stickers on it as long as I have to drive it! I don't see how I could get a trade in on it. When someone gets killed from their Fiesta stalling I guess then they will have a recall on it. They sent me a letter telling that the Fiesta and Focus both have the same transmissions after 2011. SO GOODLUCK TOO YOU IF YOU BUY ONE!!...read morehide

Pros

Peppy....great ride.....fewer trips to the gas station...easy to drive...comfortable

Cons

none yet

Purchased As New

Bought new, got the 40 mpg model 4 dr. my wife drives 3 miles round trips to work and at 40 mpg, that is 13 days on 1 gallon!
She loves it! We tested the Hundai and this had it beat!