Overview & Reviews
For 2012 the Ford Fiesta is unchanged.
- High fuel economy
- Refined yet lively engine
- Available luxury features.
- Welcoming cabin
- Sporty driving dynamics
User Reviews:
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Such a LEMON!! - 2012 Ford Fiesta
By rebel_gurl314 - May 1 - 2:02 pmI bought my 2012 Ford Fiesta in Jan 2013 and it had 5,000 miles on it. 3 days after I brought it home I had it back to the shop due to the transmission was slipping, the car made horrible grinding noises (like in jeepers creepers when the girl didnt know how to get the car in the correct gears) and it would not pull a hill. I was told the car was fine and nothing was wrong with it. From then on out I have had the car at the shop 8 times would be more but they wouldnt take the car, ever time I was told nothing was wrong with the car. There is something defiantly wrong with the transmission and FORD knows it but they dont want to take responsibility for it!
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1000 miles a week, great MPG - 2012 Ford Fiesta
By 93536ford - March 10 - 11:07 pmI drive my little Fiesta 1000 miles a week commuting to work and school. It does fine at speeds between 70 and 80 MPH. For passing or steep hills you do need to downshift to 4th. It handles high winds well for a light car and corners very well. MPG range is 35 to 42. The advertised 38 is the norm. 23,000 miles so far without issue.
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This is a LEMON VEHICLE - 2012 Ford Fiesta
By c_duran - March 2 - 10:42 amI purchased my vehicle 9 mo ago and have had it in the shop 4 times since! 2 of these were extremely dangerous experiences. Once the accelerator stuck during shifting gears and the other at highway speed it dropped to 10 mph max. All my issues have surrounded the accelerator. What makes it more frustrating is once the car turns off all error codes are reset...how convenient for Ford! They tell me I have to bring it in while error codes are active which seems to always happen after hours!!!
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The best car under $18,000 - 2012 Ford Fiesta
By brandonh3 - February 28 - 6:49 pmThis is the most fun on 4 wheels Ive ever had. I let people drive my car and they compare it to a high performance mini-sports sedan. The thing corners like its on rails, gets over 40mpg regularly, has one of the BEST sounding stereo systems from the factory and has safety features out the wazoo. The up and coming 2014 Fiesta ST will be incredible. My car, with 120hp, accelerates fine. I cant imagine it with almost 200hp!!
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Not SAFE FIESTA - 2012 Ford Fiesta
By sophiec - February 6 - 7:18 pmCar had peeling paint, has odor from engine, is not shifting properly, pulling into shopping mall in front of traffic it would not move? My foot was on the gas and it went up in rpms however not go. My child was with me and I was scared because as it decided to go a truck was coming. The car is good on gas but thats not a plus with regards to safety. Its rolls backwards, again as previously stated it has definate transmission issues. Brand new with 6 months under me I should not deal with these issues at hand. Do not purchase this car if you have kids it is not safe acceleration is poor 2nd time, safety is an issue.
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On the road again - 2012 Ford Fiesta
By spikes1gambit - December 30 - 2:18 pmI bought this car new in Feb and have since put over 15,000 miles on it. Ive been through the desert, up over the continental divide, over hills, through woods and stuck in traffic. Average Commute is 38 mpg, Ive hit up to 44 on the hwy. THe back seat is a little cramped and the arm rest is wimpy, other than that, I love hitting the road in my car.
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More than what you expect, but know what you are buying - 2012 Ford Fiesta
By chicoandee - October 20 - 3:24 pmFirst, I must say that Ive read some horrible reviews on the transmission of this car. It is sold as an automatic, but it is actually a manual with a computer controlled clutching system. It ran well until about 500 miles when after it broke in, some hesitation in shifting and noises could be heard - just like a manual transmission. This is normal but the dealers should be upfront about this. Other than that, MPG is as advertised, it has lots of interior creature comforts, and overall I am very happy with the car.
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Would not recommend this car to my worst enemy! - 2012 Ford Fiesta
By jennillicious - September 28 - 3:15 amThis was my very first brand new car. I was very excited when I test drove it. Bought it with only 20 miles on it. At first I truly loved it. I was also sold on it having a supposed Sirius XM radio. (It does NOT by the way! so do not be tricked by the button on the dash labeled "SIRIUS" as I was) I have had it for 10 months and have put a little over 9,000 miles on it. It developed an oil leak and has been to service twice for the transmission. It stalled out on the interstate while I had my children with me and we had to be towed home right after the dealership gave it back to me saying they had repaired the transmission. This car is very unsafe and I am just so disappointed and angry!
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2012 Ford Fiesta - 2012 Ford Fiesta
By ryans93 - September 17 - 1:22 pmIve had my 2012 Fiesta hatchback 5-spd manual for about 15k and overall I am very pleased with the car. It has lots of technology features, and is a lot of fun to drive. The Fiesta feels solid and like a larger car when youre driving it, it does not feel cheap and insubstantial. The little 1.6 provides decent performance, it is not fast but does okay. The trade off for that is superb fuel economy. The 5-speed manual shifts great and the clutch is perfect. The interior is full of high quality, soft-touch materials and a great design. It is quiet and comfortable as well. The Fiesta makes you feel like you got more than what you paid.
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Shifting/ automatic - 2012 Ford Fiesta
By ldouglass - September 6 - 8:02 amI bought this car in May of 2012 with only 5 miles on it. At first I loved it but after I hit around 4,000 miles I noticed the car wouldnt shift properly. When I brought it into the dealer they said it was normal for this car. I dont care if it is normal or not. It is dangerous. Sometimes it wont shift very well at all. Hesitating and feels like it will stall at any minute. Hills are the worst, very hard to get up them. I feel this car will cause an accident for some. I dont recommend it. Not only does it spit and sputter shifting up but you can also hear the clunking of the transmission when it shifts down. I have a feeling there will be a recall on this car.
