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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  Impressed so far - 2012 Ford Fiesta
  By mrb1072620 - April 2 - 1:05 pm

  I traded down to save on gas and overall maintenance costs. So far I am extremely happy with the Fiesta SE automatic. It handles great and has a little pep to it once it gets going. The gas mileage is fantastic, I am averaging 32.5 mpg with 100% city driving. I cant wait to see how it does on the highway in the future. The SE with alloys and sync make it a great little car. The front seat is borderline too small but I didnt expect to have extra space either in a compact car. Ford recommends the first scheduled oil change maintenance at 10,000 miles, thats pretty cool too. Overall, I highly recommend the Fiesta for its looks, gas mileage, performance and cost.

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  Better than I expected. - 2012 Ford Fiesta
  By tonysf - March 30 - 12:28 pm

  We have owned our 2012 Ford Fiesta for 2000 miles and love it. On a trip to Fresno,CA from Bakersfield we received 41 mpg driving 70+ miles per hour. I thought that was great but I knew that I could improve. From Quartside, AZ to Bakersfield I received 48 mpg. I was averaging 65 mph and using coasting techniques in the mountains. I do not have a cruise control so my miles per hour sometimes crept upwards. My last trip from Santa Barbara I got 49 mpg. I know I can get 50 mpg. These are hybrid numbers amazing. P.S. this a 4-door sedan with a 5-speed transmission. Thanks Ford Tony C

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  Fun to Drive but Squealing Clutch - 2012 Ford Fiesta
  By cventrice - March 14 - 10:47 pm

  Overall, I like the performance and design features of my Ford Fiesta. The base S model is very affordable and it comes with several features such as ABS and stability control that are not normally standard in the base model. The car is a little slow in city driving but handles and accelerates well on the highway. Unfortunately, the car that I bought has had persistent problems with a squealing noise when the clutch pedal is depressed. It started the morning after I purchased the car. The dealer replaced the slave cylinder/throwout bearing assembly after 600 miles. It squealed again the morning after I picked the car up and has been intermittently squealing ever since then.

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  Great, affordable car - 2012 Ford Fiesta
  By bayoubus - December 7 - 7:26 pm

  I got a basic model Fiesta at a steal of a price after my hand-me-down car from college suddenly needed a new engine. I didnt have much time to shop around because my job requires transportation, so I was apprehensive about the sudden purchase but couldnt turn down the deal I got on this car. I dont regret it! I previously owned a Toyota Echo that drove great but always felt a little flimsy on the road. I dont get this feeling at all with the Fiesta. Its stylish, drives great, feels solid and it gets awesome gas mileage. Im pretty tall and I never feel smashed into this car despite its subcompact size. Perfect for a purchase on a budget. I didnt feel like I was sacrificing anything.

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  My pony replacement - 2012 Ford Fiesta
  By carmelsmom - December 3 - 10:54 pm

  I just purchased my new 2012 ford "puddlejumper". I purchased this to drive during the winter while my Stang is in storage. I cant tell you how happy I am with this vehicle. There has not been on second that I have had regrets about this purchase. The motor isnt even broke in yet and I got 42 MPG driving from my home with is on the west side of Michigan to my daughters home on the east side of the state. It only took 4 gallons of gas! Ford has done a great job on the design of this car. I bought the basic model with manual roll down windows etc. I did install keyless entry and cruise is next on the list. LOVE MY CAR!!!

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  gear whine in 5th gear - 2012 Ford Fiesta
  By ironroad99 - December 2 - 9:04 am

  Like everything about this car except transmission gear whine in 5th gear (manual transmission), like traveling on the highway so not good. Dealer says they will rebuild the transmission but Im thinking there is too big of downside to that. Waited a long time to get a new car and a Ford so really dissapointing, will probably drive a year and trade.

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  2012 Ford Fiesta one happy dude - 2012 Ford Fiesta
  By phillylmbs - September 27 - 9:44 am

  Purchased my Fiesta in Sept 2011...I actually had to order this car because they dont stay on the lots very long. I drove this car from Abilene Texas to Dallas which is a three hour drive and boy does this car zip around. It actually exceeded my expectations on the highway. After three hours it gets a bit uncomfortable driving. I didnt buy the car for long distance anyway. I purchased it to save gas and get back and forth to work... a round trip of 40 miles. Its great on gas and its a fun car to drive. Very manuverable vehicle...I can now park in tight spots with ease. Ford finally made a vehicle with style, character and zip. Its been two weeks only but I love this car.

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  2012 Ford Fiesta SE Sedan (6-spd Auto) - 2012 Ford Fiesta
  By mathjack22 - September 25 - 9:39 am

  Ive had my new Fiesta for just over a week now, and I have to say, Im incredibly impressed with its overall package. I downsized from a Mercury Grand Marquis LS to save on gas and to drive something much sportier for my age (23). To be such a small car, the Fiesta has plenty of front seat space, a feat in itself because I am 62 and 280 lbs. There is plentiful head and leg room my only caveat would be the slightly narrow feel of the drivers side, though I can still get quite comfortable. As far as the back seat, its a no-go for any practical use, but I didnt need the extra space, so it wasnt a deal-breaker for me. The features on the SE (along with the 203A package) are plentiful.

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  SE Automatic 6-speed (review didnt have that option) - 2012 Ford Fiesta
  By groksurf - September 17 - 4:42 pm

  Have owned the SE for three weeks. The Transmission prefers a very light touch when starting from a stop. It shifts 1-2-3 rapidly up to about 25 mph if you do it that way, very smoothly and quietly. Then you can push the accelerator more for nice quiet power. It will switch awkwardly if you give it heavy foot at low speed. You definitely need to learn how it wants to be driven once you do its a pleasure to drive. At higher speeds very quiet engine (although at 70 the rpms almost reach 3K--Id prefer 2300 at that speed), and minimal road/wind noise. If you do push the rpms, the engine sound is throaty and not at all unpleasant. Great mileage so far, about 33mpg at 60% city/40% highway

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  Excellent Car-WIth its Quirks - 2012 Ford Fiesta
  By dcomeau42 - May 23 - 1:02 pm

  I bought a Ford Fiesta SES Hatchback at the end of April. Overall this car is amazing. Its incredibly efficient. I just went on a road trip to Maine and it got 41mpg going back and around 38-39 going up/driving around there. For typical weekly driving I get around 35-37 mpg driving a combination of city and highway. Although driving back roads yesterday i was able to get around 50mpg. Note: The gauge for the mpg on the car is a bit pessimistic.