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2018 Ford Fiesta consumer reviews

$14,205 starting MSRP
side view of 2018 Fiesta Ford
(82 reviews)
91% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.8
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.8
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So far very happy

So far very happy alot more than I expected from a small car the only thing is the threads on the passenger seat that is coming undone

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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6ft 3 in. 250. Small car, big cabin

Is the Bic of disposable cars? No, not quite. It scoots down the road. It handles great. It doesn't have a drinking problem. It has plenty of room, even for a tall larger person. Comfortable to drive. Factory color changing floor lighting is pretty nice. Not at all distracting. My only real complaint is how it doesn't respond quickly from a stop with the ac on. 18 se sedan. You have to plan your dead stop to go take offs. For me, 4 to 6 seconds of acceleration before it gets out of its shadow. Not the best feeling pulling out of a driveway with short viability on a sharp curve when performance is needed. Looking into having it turbo charged. Overall I like it. Would I buy again? Film at 11.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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They're fun but not great quality

I've not driven the A/T version, but the Sedan SE with the M/T is very fun to drive. It's not super powerful, but driven properly you can get fantastic mileage and have a lot of fun while doing it. Be aware, though, there are manufacturer defects throughout the build from blemishes in the rear window glass, bad fitment of the windshield and hood seal, improperly installed synchro in the M/T (major warranty repair that took 56 days to complete), center console not fitting properly causing it to pop open in hot weather (105F+), and carpet that runs with less than 8000 miles on the odometer. If this is purchased simply as basic transportation then it works great. If you intend to keep this as a long term vehicle keeping reliability and cost of operation in mind, do yourself a favor and buy a Honda Fit instead. One additional thing to consider, Nevada is an optional front license plate state. The dealer (not manufacturer) installed license plate frame is literally riveted to the bumper shell. This means that removal is not simple or easy and will leave terrible drill-holes in the body.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Went from a BMW with a blown Tranny to this Fiesta

1st of all I was changing Vehicles from in luxury BMW to an economy Ford. For a lot of reason's number one gas mileage number to reliability. I wanna say I've owned Fords in the past but I have never bought a brand new 1. So this was a life changing event for me. I decided on the fiesta solely because of price. Now they owned it 6 months I have already driven at 50000 miles This vehicle has never been the shop at 1 time I do my own oil changes using forward oil some a synthetic every 5000 miles the car as running fabulous it's got really good gas mileage I'm in the high forties on the highway keep the speedometer exactly on the speed limit. I do not drive with a heavy foot anymore such as I did with the BMW I drive like an old grandpa in this car conserving all the gasoline that I can. I really like the lights inside it has ambient lighting on the interior. I do like the fact the dash lights turned way down and do not hurt my eyes at night time. The headlights are very nice and bright and the car has 0 issues. I would definitely buy another Ford after owning this one I am super surprised at its reliability comfort and a best in class gas mileage. Now this is a standard gas vehicle 4 cylinder no hybrid and battery isn't all that crazy mass to everybody seems don't wanna go out and buy and then trade them in because they don't like it they don't wanna do with the maintenance of the batteries. My car is gas and I get almost 50 miles to the gallon my average gas mileage right now is running around 37. I strongly recommend this car mine is a BASE SE model with power windows and lock Automatic transmission nothing special I did not Get the vehicle with that navigation because I'm worried at night time the bright lights would bother made from the screen.. So in my 50000 miles I am very satisfied I plan to keep this car for another 2 and a 1/2 to 3 years I expected to reach 300000.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Extremely reliable and dependable

This car exceeded in everything g that I needed. Especially 35 plus mpg. A very big guy sold me the car and he said he was comfortable riding in it. Leg room is good. Back seat all depends on how tall with leg room.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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The car is very new, just 1650 miles.

The car is very new, it smells a new car, it's just 1700 miles. The car is very agile, economic and safe. Very smooth to drive and comfortable. It's under warranty by Ford. The car has: Sync System (Ford's great sound), Bluetooth, Back Camera, A/C, Airbags, Insight Color Lights, Key Open by distance and Windows, Back Mirrors and Lock electrics.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Love this car

I look at a lot of reviews before I picked a car. This car is the one that meant all my needs. The only down side is that the back set isn't very roomy.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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It’s a pretty fun and reliable car so far

It’s a very reliable car no problems yet already got almost 17k miles in only 8months of ownership it’s a 2018 se model it’s fun and zippie and it’s not the fastest car but it gets up there I got mine to do a 120mph and I got the extended warranty the 100k bumper to bumper because a few friends said they where unreliable but I’m pretty sure my car is gonna out last the warranty whit no repairs at all it’s a really great deal it’s getting a amazing car for practically no money at all my window sticker was 17,850 dollars but after rebates I got it for 14,200 but then because all the extended warrantees and the special options I got like if the tire pops or the windshield cracks they replace it free it came out to 19,400 but anyways it’s a great car and if your thinking about buying one you should there fantastic on gas as well the most I ever got was like 60mpg on the freeway tho and only doing 65mph on a flat level I recommend it a lot I would rebuy it

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Good economy car

This car fits my needs. Gets better combined MPG than advertised. Happy with the car. Dealership I bought car from was great and met my needs and requirements.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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I love our new car

The car is awesome!!! It's not only pretty to look at, but so nice to drive. I'm so glad we went with this car. It gets good gas mileage and very roomy.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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