Ford Fiesta (page 4 of 7)

Bought new in mid 2012. Only has 18,000km's on the clock.

Decent car for the money and has a decent list of standard features included but also has some glaring flaws.

Lacks reach adjustment for the steering wheel which the first german sourced model had. Makes it hard for taller driver to ever get a comfortable driving position.

Clutch is a pain in the rear end to use as it seems to have no real distinct pick up point (Bite) and has a mushy feel in its action though the clutch pedal. Most Manuals can become smooth and easy to drive ...

Worse car ever, very unsafe and would not recommend a Ford Fiesta or Focus to anyone. I purchased a new Fiesta 16 months ago and it has been back to Ford 6 times, has had 2 clutches as they are faulty but continue to sell these car and this has been an issue since 2011. There are thousands of people having these issues. To me Ford are just a disgrace. Check out this FB page 'Fix our Focus & Fiestas before buying 1.

What's the point of having a trendy car with all the gadgets inside when you don't even have the confidence to accelerate. Taken it back to the dealer 5 times in a period of 2.5 years and still having this issue. Will never buy a Ford again.

I have the same problem engaging reverse in my manual 2014 Fiesta S found if you double clutch it's not a big deal. It's possible it's just wearing in. Apart from that it's an awesome little jigger. The engine is a peach plenty of power very economical and only 3 cylinders. Reckon a close ratio six speed manual would be a better box for it though.

A true lemon. It's not a case of what is wrong with it - rather what's right with it. The largest issue is the automatic transmission. I can't believe I brought a brand new car and received this piece of rubbish; it feels like I'm driving a clapped out old car. Ford (more specifically the Reef City Ford dealership in Gladstone, Aus.) have basically wiped their hands of it. Biggest regret.

Our 2009 Fiesta CL has gone through 2 sets of brake pads and rotors. Now at 90,000 km our timing belt has failed. It was due to be changed at 150,000. The warranty for Ford is nowhere near any of the other car brands. We will never buy another Ford again - EVER.

Overall I'm very happy with my 2014 Ford Fiesta. I've only owned it for a month, but I'm especially happy with the low fuel consumption. Seating is very comfortable and for once I don't need a cushion for height. The seat is fully adjustable. One complaint so far is that the windscreen wipers shake and shudder all over the windscreen, but this might be fixable when I take the car in for its first safety check very soon. I'd like it to take off a bit quicker from being stopped at lights, but once it gets going it's a great little car and can hol...

Am so cheesed off with this car as a single woman. I got no discount on the new car, no trade in for my old Ford and ripped off on the window tinting. Thanks Ford Maddington never again. Had I known there was but a tyre filer in the boot I would never have bought it. I've had two flat tyres and each time has been a nightmare to get them fixed.

I love my Fiesta, and have no complaints at all, will definitely get another when it's time to upgrade. But that won't be for a few years yet. Best small car I have ever had.

I have a 2009 automatic Ford Fiesta and it is falling apart. Also is now underivable as it will not select a gear. Just want to burn it!!

I've had my 2014 Fiesta back to Ford 3 times since I bought it in April this year. The transmission problems were getting worse despite the services. The car "died" in the middle of a busy Sydney road in the peak hour yesterday. It took a long time for us to be rescued, as the Ford Roadside Assistant couldn't find my car registered in their system!
It was a frustrating experience with Ford’s poor-quality products and services!

Hooley dooley there are some mixed reviews on WS/WT Fiesta. Without wanting to cause a stir, it seems there are some themes emerging with Thai (build quality/omitting features) and particularly auto spec cars (failing transmission seals, shuddering) That's a real shame, as I cannot speak highly enough of our 2009 Zetec manual petrol. It just fulfills its brief as a daily runabout light car with proper versatility and dependability so well.

3 things stand out after 70,000 faultless kms 1) Refinement 2) Driver involvement 3)Reliability

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I bought my Fiesta in April 2011 as a 2010 build run-out. At 6'3" of 191cm and 115 kg I fit in it really well. I have the Zetec manual which is a really nice to operate gearbox. It is a small car, but well spaced out. I have taken it on holidays with the kids and while it was full, it carried everything we needed.
I have fitted a Hayman Reece towbar which was supposed not to fit the Zetec, but it bolted straight on and wiring was a snap. I also upgraded the headlight globes with proper HID units bought for $35 on eBay. The old ones were g...

Purchased car May 2013, it has been in at the Dealership in Coffs Harbour on 6 occasions. I got told on each occasion that they recalibrated components and all should be fine... Well the problem remained...
Shuddering on take off, anti skid light continually on, loss of power on take off.
Took car to dealership on the Gold Coast and within 3 weeks they had the clutch replaced, now I have a noisy gearbox which can't be fixed. They said the noise would disappear, once the car had done over 1000kms with a new clutch. The technician that road tes...

I think this is a great car. I own a 2011 Ford Fiesta Zetec. Regarding transmission issues with the PowerShift, I too had plenty of issues with clutch shuddering (felt like the car was bunny hopping/stalling). However, Ford have noticed this issue and are offering a complimentary service program where they'll update the software on the transmission etc. Since then, my Fiesta is like a brand new car; the PowerShift is very responsive, with no shuddering. It's nippy, has plenty of power and looks great, especially with the Zetec model which is wh...

With a new gearbox it would be a great little car. I have driven Ford cars since 1958 not all new, in U.K.

Did you purchase a Ford Fiesta 2011+ Model?
We did. We have had nothing but problems with the transmission even after numerous returns to the service dept. It is intermittently have issues changing gears shuddering when accelerating from a standing position, with horrible grinding noises when changing gears, and the occasional loss of power when needing to accelerate quickly. The car now feels SO UNSAFE to drive we've decided to garage it and only use our second car (not a Ford).

Ford Fiesta WZ 2013 Trend 6 speed auto. After 9 months and 15000kms this is a great little car. Plenty of go in the engine smooth automatic gearbox. Good fuel economy about 6l/100km. The Trend has all the whistles and bells that work well including cruise and Ford sync. The handling is very good and the car seems to be extremely reliable with no faults requiring correction at the first annual service.

Rear passenger space is very limited and the boot is rather small. There is a big space for the spare wheel but it comes with a tyre repair kit.

Overall a very positive experience from this car and Ford.
Nice looking willing little engine
Lack of space rear passengers

Love my car which I bought new in October 2013 and I have only done 6000 Kms. It has now developed a shuddering when moving through the gears. Dealer did a rectification two days ago but it is still shuddering. So disappointed, has anyone else had this happen and was it fixed to their satisfaction? It is a 6 speed auto.

March 6th 2015 Update:
This problem has reoccurred in that the transmission clutches causes slippage and causes the car to vibrate when accelerating from slow speed. Car is a 2013 model and has done only 12,000km. Has been f...

We purchased the car in 2012 with 10,000 K's on the clock and have now done 68,000 K's with only one break down (electrical covered under warranty), very reliable. The original brake pads still have 40% left. Our 45 Kg Labrador travels with us, as well as grand children at different times, and the interior still cleans up and looks new (nothing broken). Very economical over 700 K's on 36 Ltrs. Factory sports suspension is fun and safe to drive. I can definitely recommend this vehicle.
Reliability Economy
Power

I purchased a brand new CL in 2009 and it was the best car I had ever owned. Never had any trouble with it nor spent any money on it apart from regular servicing. I sold the car this year as I moved country. I regretfully purchased a different car 2 months ago, and deeply regret it. I'm about to trade that car in for another Fiesta, everything else pales in comparison.
Style, convenience, reliable, fun to drive

Have had my LX Diesel Sedan for over three years now, no troubles what so ever, have driven from Brisbane to Canberra several times, wonderful economy, good mid speed acceleration and hill climbing. Seats supportive and comfortable and find the cruise control easy to use. Purchased a full size spare, tinted windows and got a bonnet protector.
Economy: 4.4l/100 on long trips. Easy to use 5 speed manual, mid speed power. Big boot.
Not a friendly to use radio/bluetooth/cd console. No spare.

I'm not fussed about technicalities. I was after a good quality, no hassles car that will take me from A to B with a bit of style thrown in for good measure. My Fiesta definitely delivers on all the above. And for those out there that keep complaining about the Powershift feature I have to say that it performs just fine; no problems/weird sounds or whatever people have been talking about.
Design, reliability, price
Nothing really for an entry level small car.

Bought a used 2012 WT Zetec Diesel manual and couldn't be happier. Very easy to drive, comfortable compared to our old Getz, great handling, easy to use cruise control, quiet drive (the WT is quieter than WS), audio streaming from phone and the sound from the stereo itself. We average 5.5lt/100km around the city. Heard about the bent rims from pot holes on the WS fiesta but the WT has different rims which doesn't seem to be affected by this issue.
Negatives are the no spare wheel though i will get one from a wrecker. Boot space could be bigge...

Brought new Fiesta in 2011 and have had ongoing problems with the clutch. When reversing, the clutch does not always engage and I end up burning metal accompanied by a loud sound. Very annoying and embrassing. Have been an owner of many cars and this has never happened to me before. Have gone back to dealer several times and directly contacted Ford Australia, who investigated and told me that it was a normal function and characteristic of the car. Seriously? Had I known this was an inherent design or flaw of the car, would never have purchased.
Good fuel consumption and body style