Is a 2012 Ford Fiesta SE a good car?
Driving. We can say without hesitation that the 2012 Ford Fiesta is one of the most rewarding cars to drive in its class. Though its acceleration is just average, in the real world of stop-and-go traffic and freeway merging, the Fiesta’s engine is a pleasure.
Is the Ford Fiesta SE reliable?
The Ford Fiesta Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 15th out of 21 for subcompact cars. The average annual repair cost is $552 which means it has lower than average ownership costs. The frequency and severity of repairs are both fairly average when compared with all other vehicles.
Is there a recall on 2012 Ford Focus transmission?
The 2012-16 Focus and 2011-16 Fiesta equipped with the DPS6 have been the subject of 18 recalls for a range of defects, but none for transmission repair. Ford has conducted customer service programs for updates and replacement parts and has extended the warranty on the transmissions.
Does the 2012 Ford Fiesta have a hatchback?
The Fiesta is again available in hatchback and sedan body styles for 2012; we tested a hatchback model in a midlevel SE trim. Not much has changed since 2011; compare both years here. The Fiesta goes up against several hatchbacks that offer more cargo room for a similar price, namely the Honda Fit and Nissan Versa. See all three compared here.
How much does a Ford Fiesta hatch cost?
The Versa hatch starts at $15,450, and the Fit tops the list at $16,115. An automatic transmission is optional on all three and adds anywhere from $800 (Fit) to $1,200 (Versa). The Fiesta’s hatch body style will cost you an extra $900 over the sedan, which starts at just $13,995.
What kind of engine does a Ford Fiesta have?
The Fiesta has enough pep from a stop, but once you get on the highway you’ll be begging for more. It feels very weak and takes its time gathering speed for passing and merging. The 1.6-liter, four-cylinder engine makes a respectable 120 horsepower; competitors offer similar output.
Is the Ford Fiesta a subcompact car?
Ford resurrected an old name for its subcompact car when the Fiesta returned to the U.S. for the 2011 model year. Like David Hasselhoff, this tiny car is a big hit in Europe, where it’s been on sale for years, but Americans’ affection for subcompacts and permed ’80s icons is a fickle thing.