2013 Ford Fiesta Consumer Reviews

2013 Ford Fiesta

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2013 Ford Fiesta

Starting MSRP $13,200–$18,200

Average Rating

3.8 out of 5
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Comfort:3.8 out of 5
Performance:3.6 out of 5
Exterior Styling:4.3 out of 5
Interior Design:4.0 out of 5
Value for the Money:3.9 out of 5
Reliability:3.7 out of 5

15 out of 21 people would recommended this car to a friend

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Love it

by Kreedom!
from Dallas, OR | May 13, 2013

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"My wife and I had all of a sudden ran into a lot of car troubles so we decided to go car shopping. We went around to all the used dealerships and didn't see anything that was worth writing home about. We then stopped at our local ford dealership Skyline Ford in salem, Or. We were quickly helped by Dan Waldron and he was a great help. Of course we spotted the Fiesta first and loved the look of it. So we started asking questions and he was right on them. After taking it for a test drive we knew this was the car for us. It handles great and has a lot of zip for such a small car. Not to mention it gets 40mpg. We needed a change and something reliable. We haven't had it very long but we can already tell it's going to save us a lot of gas money in the end. We got the SE model so it didn't come with some of the cool bells and whistles but it came with enough features that we were sold. So far we love it and if something goes majorly wrong with it I will be more then happy to get back on here and tell you how much it sucks."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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Drive train problems

by dwoliver
from San Diego | May 8, 2013

Rating from

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Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 1 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 1 out of 5
Reliability: 1 out of 5

"I bought the car brand new and there are problems with the drive train. It grinds and looses power under load. I wish I would have researched the vehicle more before buying this model. It is currently in the dealers shop being looked at."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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Happy Happy Happy!I

by Nylarts
from Los Angeles | April 28, 2013

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 3 out of 5

"I'm delighted with my new Fiesta having arrived at this purchase after an extensive search which began with a Hyundai Accent and included Honda FIT, Toyota Yaris and Nissan comparables. My challenge was finding a hatchback manual transmission in a color I liked. Getting the Hyundai I wanted proved impossible even though it's offered on their website, Nissan had nothing that interested me except the Juke which was out of my price range, the Yaris doesn't have power windows and is rather bare boned. Enter the Ford Fiesta with so many great features that it edged out the Honda FIT. I feel like I'm in a luxury car. I had absolutely no trouble getting what I wanted as far as color and manual transmission. It's the first time I've bought American having owned VW, Toyota and Honda and I couldn't be happier. Since I've only had the car a few weeks I have no idea about reliability, but it reliably provides a great ride with plenty of zip and handles great with all city driving. Oh, yes, there's also good mileage. What's not to like?"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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Bang for the buck

by Fiery Felicia
from Houston, TX | April 24, 2013

Rating from

(3)
Comfort: 3 out of 5
Performance: 2 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 3 out of 5
Value for the Money: 3 out of 5
Reliability: 3 out of 5

"The car performance not up to expectation. Very slow pickup. Apart from that a really great car to drive :)"

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Work


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Great car

by John
from Derry NH | April 12, 2013

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I have had 2 Fiesta's. a 2012 that was totaled in an accident and a 2013. I was hit in the drivers door by a large SUV that ran a red light. No injuries all airbags fully deployed. Very tough car. I went out and bought a 2013 exactly the same. Why? 40 mpg, great styling, comfort, fun to drive, inexpensive to own, excellent fit and finish, the ride quality and handling are superb. This little car handles the bumps and joints of the New England highways like a tank. No squeaks or rattles. There are 2 issues with the car that I don't like: the rear seat doesn't fold flat and rear seat leg room is tight. I rented every competitor: And drove them all. The next best is the Honda Fit but the Fit gets 4 mpg less and has a cheap interior as well as a noisy engine with less power."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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dont like it

by car driver
from | March 18, 2013

Rating from

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Comfort: 1 out of 5
Performance: 1 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 1 out of 5
Interior Design: 1 out of 5
Value for the Money: 1 out of 5
Reliability: 1 out of 5

"this car is garb. i own one and it isnt worth the asking price........................................."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

Primary use for this car: N/A


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DO NOT BUY THIS CAR

by chikadee
from East Texas | March 5, 2013

Rating from

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Comfort: 1 out of 5
Performance: 1 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 1 out of 5
Interior Design: 1 out of 5
Value for the Money: 1 out of 5
Reliability: 1 out of 5

"Bought this 2013 Fiesta. At under 3,000 miles, transmission started slipping. Dealership replaced clutch assembly and reprogrammed PCM & TCM. It took them 3 weeks to figure out what to do. After "repair" the tramsmission still slipping in 1st & 3rd gears, and gas mileage was down about 5 mpg. Back to the dealership...kept it another three weeks...they said they could not duplicate the problem. Really? Did they even drive the car? NO. Finally got tired and could see the fight ahead of me, so I traded it in for a 2011 Fusion. Now I am happy. The Fusion is a wonderful car even though it is two years older, it has a better transmission and extras the Fiesta did not have. DO NOT BUY A FIESTA!!!!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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Great Sporty Race Red Hatchback

by Art's car
from Eugene, OR | February 28, 2013

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I've had it a short time but love everything about it. It is the Titanium model that has lots of bell and whistles. I love the heated leather seats, the SYNC system and the visibility. I am giving up a Miata for this."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family


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A car that commuters love

by Commuter
from New Jersey | February 25, 2013

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I have the 2013 Fiesta for two months and commuting 70 miles a day, with local and highway mixed and a little mountain area (Northeast metro). It is nice to drive. The steering is really good and have sufficient power to cut through rush hour traffic and entering the highway with an ease. What impressed me is the mpg. With regular driving habits, I mean you don't have to adjust the way you drive, 39 mpg or even higher (as I commute described above) is observed. It is not like other cars which plays the number game on gas mileage. You have to drive like a robot to achieve the gas mileage they advertise. Like 60 mph, braking and etc. With stop and go traffic in the mountain area, the transmission handles very well with no problem at all. I believe it is so called Hill Start. Why buy imports while there is a wonderful American car."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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Looking for a Great Car

by New Buyer
from Dana Point | February 11, 2013

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I have nothing but great reviews to give about my new ford fiesta. With my new commute to work, my ford ranger just wasn't getting the best gas mileage I was looking for. I decided to test drive the Ford Fiesta at Galpin Ford, and immediately fell in love. The car seemed small from the outside, but its actually more roomy than I thought. The interior design, makes me feel as though I'm in a luxury sedan. I absolutely love the hands free blue tooth and serius radio. It makes my commute to work way more comfortable and relaxed. I'm able to change the radio station, control volume, answer phone calsl, check weather status in any city without even taking my hands off the wheel. The technology in this vehicle is just amazing. As far as performance goes, it rides extremely smooth. Especially compared to my last vehicle, a truck with all terrain tries. It's definitely quiet, quick, and smooth. Did I mention average miles per gallon on highway 39, and 33 on road. Between my hour long commute on highway, and busy life at home, the average miles per gallon is 38. And with the soaring high gas prices, it's still under $50 to fill it up."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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