2016 Ford Fiesta problems
The Ford Fiesta is a supermini car that was marketed by Ford from 1976 to 2023 over seven generations. Over the years, the Fiesta has mainly been developed and manufactured by Ford's European operations, and had been positioned below the Escort (later the Focus).
Ford had sold over 15 million Fiestas from 1976 to July 2011, making it one of the best-selling Ford nameplates behind the Escort and the F-Series. It has been manufactured in the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, Mexico, Taiwan, China, India, Thailand, and South Africa.
The Fiesta was discontinued in 2023, after over 22 million units had been made. The final Ford Fiesta rolled off the production line on 7 July 2023.
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Common 2016 Ford Fiesta problems
The 2016 Ford Fiesta has been reported to have several common problems, primarily related to transmission issues, loss of power, and minor structural faults.
Transmission problems are the most commonly reported issue with the 2016 Ford Fiesta. Many owners have reported a slipping transmission, which causes a rough shifting experience between gears and occasional slipping, leading to hesitation and restricted acceleration.
Loss of power is another issue that has been reported by some owners. In particular, buyers have noted the sedan's inability to restart after the fuel has been filled. This problem is often accompanied by excessive shuddering and vibrations, indicating that the fuel is not reaching the engine properly.
Minor structural faults include swollen lug nuts, which make it difficult for users to remove the wheel from the vehicle, posing a safety issue.
In summary, the 2016 Ford Fiesta has several common problems, primarily related to transmission issues, loss of power, and minor structural faults. These issues can affect the vehicle's performance and safety, and it is essential for owners to be aware of them and seek appropriate repairs if necessary.
Is Ford Fiesta 2016 a reliable car?
How Reliable Is the 2016 Ford Fiesta? The 2016 Fiesta receives the lowest possible reliability score from J.D. Power: two out of five.
What is the common problem of Ford Fiesta?
Ford Fiesta common problems include: Worn suspension. Fluid leaks. Corroded or blocked components.
Does the 2016 Ford Fiesta have transmission problems?
Problems with Ford's faulty PowerShift gearboxes, found in its 2011—2016 small cars, began a decade ago and led to a 2020 settlement of more than $30 million.
How many miles does a 2016 Ford Fiesta last?
According to carparts.com, a typical Ford Fiesta will last 200,000 miles with excellent maintenance and constant, proper use. Some might push far beyond that point, while others could struggle and fall apart before nearing the 200,000-mile mark.
Is Ford Fiesta 2016 a reliable car?
How Reliable Is the 2016 Ford Fiesta? The 2016 Fiesta receives the lowest possible reliability score from J.D. Power: two out of five.
What is the common problem in Ford Fiesta?
Ford Fiesta common problems include: Worn suspension. Fluid leaks. Corroded or blocked components.
Does the 2016 Ford Fiesta have transmission problems?
Problems with Ford's faulty PowerShift gearboxes, found in its 2011—2016 small cars, began a decade ago and led to a 2020 settlement of more than $30 million.
Is the Ford Fiesta a reliable car?
Unfortunately, the Fiesta finished in 12th place out of 19 cars in the small car class of our most recent What Car? Reliability Survey, albeit with a reasonably good overall score of 94.9%. It finished above the Audi A1, Skoda Fabia and Volkswagen Polo, but below the Honda Jazz, Mini and Toyota Yaris.
2016 Ford Fiesta car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Ford Fiesta problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Power train problems
- Engine problems
- Electrical system problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Fuel/propulsion system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2016 Ford Fiesta vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2016 Ford Fiesta
The NHTSA has received 163 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2016 Ford Fiesta. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2016 Ford Fiesta vehicles.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-24
- VIN: 3FADP4TJ3GM
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated when the vehicle was started, the vehicle failed to start as intended. . The contact stated that the vehicle had to be jumped started. The contact stated the transmission malfunction warning light illuminated. The contact stated after the vehicle started, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission misfired and the gears slipped. In addition, the contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed, however the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, however the diagnostic test was not performed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact was advised to bring the vehicle back at a later date. In addition, the contact was informed that the repair was not covered under any unknown recalls or programs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-27
- VIN: 3FADP4BJ8GM
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, while the transmission was shifting between 1st and 2nd gear, the vehicle was shaking until the transmission had shifted to the higher gears. The contact stated that occasionally the vehicle failed to start intermittently. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The contact also stated that the battery had been replaced by a friend approximately 7 times, and once by an O' Riley’s within the past 2 years. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 80,100
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-06
- VIN: 3FADP4BE1GM
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Vehicle was traveling on an interstate highway when the oil indicator lamp lit, and the car immediately lost power, putting it in danger of being rear-ended. I researched any recalls and found "Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-905", which only covers two different models, the Focus and the Eco Sport, with precisely the same EcoBoost 1.0 Liter engine. I recently sent it to an independent service station to perform that which the recall describes, as a recall notice did not happen, but the service foreman stated it cannot be successfully repaired, as the oiling system was completely compromised, causing catastrophic damage to the valves, cylinders, turbo system, and vacuum pump.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-15
- VIN: 3FADP4GX6GM
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was discovered that there was rust on the roof of the vehicle around the base of the antenna. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the VIN not being included in an unidentified recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-02
- VIN: 3FADP4EJ6GM
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact called on behalf of a customer who owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated the owner had brought the vehicle in complaining about a metal sound coming from underneath the vehicle as if metal was dragging. The sound was most prominent when turning the vehicle to the left or right. The contact stated that after inspecting the vehicle, the contact became aware that the sound was coming from the axle bearings. The transmission had failed due to the transmission gear due to the axle failure. The contact was aware of Technical Service Bulletin: 16-0129; NHTSA ID Number: 10109047 (Power Train) and Customer Satisfaction Program: 14M02 regarding the DTS transmission for rough shifting and the differential gears failing. The contact spoke with a dealer where it was confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the TSB or the Customer Satisfaction Program. The customer was referred to the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the TSB or Customer Satisfaction Program. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-10
- VIN: 3FADP4EJ5GM
- Components: POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: This car has a double clutch transmission that was done overseas evidently this car's transmission does not run right and I've had it tested out at a mechanic shop the transmission slips gears does not operate correctly I was told by the mechanic that is not a normal transmission it can cause an accident you put your foot on the gas the car will rev into the wrong speed stay keep the tachometer running in the red and could cause a serious accident to other people and that Ford will not fix it as it was manufactured incorrectly the first time this car is dangerous and now I'm stuck paying for a used car that could cause an accident Ford denies any culpability.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-21
- VIN: 3FADP4BJ9GM
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 2016 Ford Fiesta with vin: [XXX] with build date of 7/20/2015 at Cuautitlan plant with 6 speed Powershift auto transmission. Current miles on vehicle are 128,842. Ford Motor Company issued Customer Satisfaction Program (CSP) 14M02 on 6/14/2015. Since this date there have been 7 supplements to this program. The changes are that they are covering more vehicles with this KNOWN defective transmission. The first supplement covers vehicles with build date before 10/15/2014 and the most up to date supplement covers vehicles with build date before 6/30/2015. All of the supplements cover the same transmission. This is the transmission that my Fiesta has. I have spoken with the Ford Vehicle Concern team numerous times requesting to speak with Stacy Balzer, Operating Director, service Engineering Operations, Ford Customer Service Division since she is the one that has been signing the updated supplements. Ford has issued Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 16-0129 that includes my specific vehicle. My complaint is that Ford Motor Company knows that my transmission is defective per TSB 16-0129 but the latest CSP 14M02 supplement dates don’t currently cover my vehicle. My Fiesta would be covered if it was built 20 days earlier. I see this as an extremely shady form of business and instead of waiting until they issue another supplement that would probably cover my vehicle I have chosen to make a written complaint. The NHTSA website has 88 power train complaints towards a 2015 Ford Fiesta (currently being covered in CSP 14M02) and has 86 power train complaints towards a 2016 Ford Fiesta. I have had the vehicle inspected at my local Ford dealership and they have stated that the issue is a defective transmission. A defective transmission that IS NOT covered under CSP 14M02 because of build date ONLY. Thank you for your time. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-05-21
- VIN: 3FADP4GX4GM
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: My key battery apparently died and the whole car shut off in the middle of the forlane 75 mph. Had no breaks lights, or anything there Should be a warning sign or should let u keep driving to get off the road
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-30
- VIN: 3FADP4EJ8GM
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle did not accelerate as intended. Additionally, the transmission was slipping, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently however, the failure had become persistent. The contact stated that several times the vehicle failed to start, and the “Service Transmission” warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a TCM failure. The contact was informed that the TCM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was advised to report the failure to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-05
- VIN: 3FADP4BJ2GM
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the dashboard made abnormal clicking sounds. The contact stated that the air inlet blend door actuator had previously been replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the air inlet blend door actuator needed to be replaced for the second time. The dealer replaced the air inlet blend door actuator. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 57,183.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-04
- VIN: 3FADP4EJ7GM
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH, and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended and the vehicle started shuddering. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway to restart the vehicle, but the failure reoccurred. The messages "Mobilizer Malfunction" and "Engine Service" were displayed on the instrument panel. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-04
- VIN: 3FADP4BJ2GM
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard an abnormal sound emanating from underneath the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission, requiring a replacement transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,000.
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-16
- VIN: 3FADP4BJ3GM
- Components: POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH and descending a grade in the road, the contact attempted to depress the brake pedal to slow down however, the brake pedal went to the floorboard. The contact had to pump the brake pedal to slow the vehicle. The contact stated that the check brakes warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that there were also mechanical issues with the transmission. The vehicle could not be shifted into reverse (R) and while the vehicle was in drive (D), the vehicle would hesitate while shifting gear. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the dealer had not diagnosed a failure with the brakes. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-29
- VIN: 3FADP4AJ8GM
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to reverse as needed. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle was skipping third and fourth gears. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission control module needed to be replaced. The contact informed the dealer about the warranty coverage, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-01
- VIN: 3FADP4EJ9GM
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH the engine began to smoke. The engine light was illuminated at the time of the failure. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed with engine failure. The engine was replaced. The contact then stated that 4 months after while driving the contact was depressing the accelerator and the vehicle would not pass 5 MPH. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The dealer was contacted and stated that next appointment was 2 months wait. The manufacture was not contacted. The failure milage was 86000. VIN tool confirmed no open recalls.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-05
- VIN: 3FADP4BJ7GM
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle and shifting into drive(D), the vehicle rolled but failed to respond as needed with the accelerator pedal depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle then stalled. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular failure. The “Service Transmission” warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission control module (TCM) and the contact was informed that the TCM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-01
- VIN: 3FADP4BJ3GM
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact's daughter owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to reverse. The service now warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was informed that the failure was due to the TCM. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-29
- VIN: 3FADP4BJ9GM
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The vehicle is experiencing a common know issue with the TCM. After power loss, after having the battery replaced, the vehicle was having transmission issues. The Codes pulled from the car were P06B8 and P0606. These codes are well know with the Ford Fiesta for failure of the TCM. There is an extended warranty coverage for 2011-2015 Fiestas that should clearly extend to this year as well. It has the same transmission. Ford claims they corrected the issue with new parts. The part number on the cars PCM matches those of the extended warranty. The warranty is to extend to 100,000 miles or 10 years. The vehicle meets both those requirements. The vehicle was manufactured in the same facility in Mexico that the other faulty modules were installed. It was manufactured only a few months after the supposed change in part.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-24
- VIN: 3FADP4BJ6GM
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I just had the TCM updated by the local Ford dealership and the transmission is still kicking out of gear while I am driving down the interstate! The engine light did not come back on yet. This costed $410.00 I think it’s Fords responsibility to make this right seeings there’s been lawsuits over this issue!
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-10
- VIN: 3FADP4EJ1GM
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: At 90,000 miles the Engine Timing Crankshaft Sprocket (i.e Crankshaft Gear,Part #: BE8Z6306AD) holding the timing belt on the vehicle has failed. This resulted in the timing belt backing off the cam gears and coming in contact with and melting through the plastic timing belt cover. Luckily, there was an audible grinding noise coming from the engine that alerted us the problem before the timing belt became dislodged. On further review there are numerous cases on the internet of this situation occurring. Please see examples at: [XXX] , [XXX] , and [XXX] . The service interval for this component established by Ford is 150,000 miles. Therefore, these situations represent an early failure of this engine component and poses a safety risk to drivers if the belt comes off track or breaks during operation because the vehicle could immediately lose power. The attached image shows the timing belt melting through the plastic timing cover. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-19
- VIN: 3FADP4BE4GM
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Parked vehicle in space and in 1st gear. Clutch engages while fully depressed causing car to lose control and not able to stop.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-21
- VIN: 3FADP4BJ3GM
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The car started to not reverse. Then took several times to start. Started shuddering while driving very slowly and it is extremely dangerous! I have two young children. I have been with out a vehicle for 2 months and its really affecting our lives. Ford charged me $283 to diagnosis it has a faulty clutch. Quoted $4100. I cant afford that since I cant even get to work with out my car. IT SHOULD HAVE A RECALL FOR MY VIN. I HAVE SEEN OTHERS WITH THIS SAME ISSUE. PLEASE take my complaint seriously and please help!!!!!
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-10-19
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking abnormally. The contact stated that the gear shifter was inoperable. The contact stated that when she depressed the accelerator pedal the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the powertrain control module had failed. The contact was informed that the transmission clutch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and was diagnosed with a failed TCM. The contact was informed that the TCM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the contact was informed that the TCM needed to be replaced again. The vehicle was repaired; however, after retrieving the vehicle the failure recurred. The contact stated that the dealer informed her that the failure was with the third gear. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that she had not been able to drive her vehicle for almost two years. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000. The VIN was unavailable.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-13
- VIN: 3FADP4BJ4GM
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fiesta. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the gear shifter was inoperable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission or the TCM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-07-14
- VIN: 3FADP4BJ4GM
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: I turned my car on July, 14, 2023 , I put my foot on the break to put in reverse, and when I put it in reverse it would not reverse and my brakes locked up and my car would start to roll forward while I was in reverse gear . My car drives forward but will not go in reverse and my engine light is not own. I took it two different shops , both with the same diagnois's , said it is my transmission and to contact Ford dealership directly for any possible recalls.
Negative 2016 Ford Fiesta car reviews
Positive 2016 Ford Fiesta car reviews
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I'm so glad you were able to experience the amazing trunk space and comfortable ride of this compact car!
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I bought this car as CPO. It's a little beauty that goes fast and smooth, and you don't even feel the ride. Just give it your command and you'll feel the excitement and real enjoyment. My husband has a Ford Taurus, and now he takes the car from me to work without telling me. He loves the car, and I'm sure many others out there can relate to the same scenario. So keep running, my friend!
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Hey there! I wanted to share my thoughts on the Ford car. I think it was a great win for Ford to offer a basic car entry with 35 mpg. The vehicle holds up really well compared to the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla. Unfortunately, it's no longer available in the market due to the cost for Ford. It's really sad to see it go out of style because of revenue issues for the company.
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I had a BMW 330i (E46) for 10 years before getting the ST. I find that the ST performs just as well, if not better. Ford even threw in a free whole day racing class in Utah, which I took advantage of. I had a blast spinning this thing around outdoors. The best part is that this car has had zero problems. I've only had to do 4 oil changes in the 3.5 years I've owned it, which only cost me $200. Although I don't drive a lot, I still highly recommend getting one of these cars if you can. Also, my 6.2
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Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to share my experience with the SE hatchback with the 1.0 3 cylinder ecoboost engine (SFE package). I find it to be a pleasure to drive - it has acceptable power and is fuel efficient to boot. While it may not win any races, it's definitely not boring either. The manual transmission that comes standard is a plus for me - the clutch is light and the shifts are solid (although it's only a 5 speed and has no reverse lockout). In terms of fuel economy, I'm averaging between 33-38 mpg, which translates to 375-425 miles on one tank (12 gallons) depending on the season. However, be careful as it's easy to go fast in this car because it drives so well. You can definitely tell this car came from Europe - the handling is surprisingly good and the car feels solid going down the road. My biggest gripe with the handling is the cheap economy Hankook tires this car comes standard with - they're fine in the dry but have poor grip when wet or snowy. I recommend upgrading your tires to get the most out of this car. The interior fit and finish is very good and doesn't feel terribly cheap like most American car interiors. Visibility is outstanding - I LOVE the large windshield and the airy feeling it gives you. The stock audio system is decent, but the base Sync screen is too small and recessed for my taste. I find it annoying having to rely on voice commands to change the audio source because it's otherwise buried in the settings if you do it manually. Sync reliability and functionality hasn't been great with my car and there is no update, but when it does work, it works OK. Interior cargo space isn't anything to brag about and the rear seats don't fold down flat, but apart from that, you can get a fair amount of stuff in the back nonetheless. The rear seats are best meant for small kids and only two of them at most, so this isn't a family car by any means. However, the seats are fairly comfortable for all passengers that do fit inside. Overall, I've had a positive experience with this car and haven't had any major issues to report. Thanks for reading!So far, I've had to replace a few parts on my Fiesta, but despite that, it's still running strong at 53,000 miles. Although I've had some issues with the Sync voice commands, overall I'm satisfied with my choice. I picked the Fiesta because it's a driver's car that gives me more smiles per gallon, even though the Honda Fit has better cargo room. It will serve me well until it's time to say goodbye.
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Are you having problems with your 2016 Ford Fiesta?
Joe Pfannerstill 2024-09-17
My wife, who is 5'3'', didn't enjoy the car as much because she found it to be too small. It wasn't as spacious as our 2013 Kia Rio!
Grayson Batz 2024-07-24
I had my Fiesta ST for 3 years, and while it was a great car, I decided to upgrade to a 5.0 Mustang for more power.
Troy Walsh 2024-01-20
At first, I was happy with my car, but now I'm not so sure. There are a few issues such as a buzzing noise behind the driver's seat, a clicking clutch, and a smaller inside mirror on the driver's side compared to the passenger's side. Additionally, the Recaro passenger seat rubs against the center console, which seems to be off-center. I've reached out to five Ford dealerships to get these issues fixed under warranty, but most of them want to keep my car for two days without providing a loaner car. It's frustrating to not have a car while it's being repaired. I understand that these are fit and finish problems, and I hope to update this review once my car is fixed under warranty.
Gerson Spencer 2024-01-01
The front seat doesn't slide back far enough for someone 6 feet or taller. However, the engine runs smoothly and is adequate for most needs. Although, it can bog down when the AC is on high in the heat of summer. The handling is crisp and the ride is good, but the brakes could be stronger, especially since there are drums in the back. The fuel mileage is pretty much as rated. The dual clutch transmission is okay, and Ford has worked out most of the kinks. However, it can still stumble at times. In my opinion, a torque converter automatic would be the best choice, even if it extracts a small penalty in gas mileage.