2015 Ford Fiesta consumer reviews

I purchased my 2015 Ford fiesta SE about a month ago with 30,000 miles on it. It is a 5 speed manual transmission and have done some light maintenance to it like changed the oil, wiper blades and new tires. I purchased this car to use for commuting to and from work and everyday use. I was able to take it out on the open road over the weekend and was very surprised how well it performed going up steep hills and on the highway. It kept it's power up hills and I was easily able to maintain a 75 mph. Great on gas, fun to drive the only con that I have experienced this far is the limited back seat space. Overall a great little economical car for the price.

The Ford Fiesta ST delivers a surprisingly smooth ride for a hot hatch, balancing comfort and reliability with sporty handling. Its precise, short-throw shifter makes every gear change satisfying, while the turbocharged engine provides impressive pickup and responsiveness. A perfect blend of everyday usability and exhilarating performance in a compact package.

Since I have had this car it has never been smooth driving. The acceleration jolts you forward and is unreliable. I never feel fully safe while driving this.

Transmission shift problems and valve cover leakage. The cars are very unsafe not knowing they could break down anywhere on the highway. Ford knew the transmission were junk.

My car was an affordable great price. Good on gas, very comfortable. Has alot of extras my other car didn't have. I love it. Rides smoothly and very comfortable.

SEATS ARE NOT VERY COMFORTABLE FOR LONG DRIVES, MY LEAST FAVORITE OF THE FORDS THAT I HAVE OWNED. I LIKE THE EXPLORER AND THE F150 AND THE FUSION WAS MORE COMFORTABLE AND MORE ROOMY

Great milage, great look, and pretty fun/responsive drive from a economic engine. Hatchback could have been larger, but it served me well for hauling things around town- it was the perfect commuter. Besides, the Candy blue is an excellent color :D

I bought my Fiesta SE hatchback used in 2017 with 17,000 miles. Currently has about 55,000 miles in April 2020. My car is a 5 speed manual, NOT the horrible Powershift automatic that is currently costing Ford big money via a recently settled class action lawsuit. If you are considering buying a Fiesta, I highly advise you do some research on this well documented problem with the automatic transmission (which is actually a "Dual-clutch" automated manual). That being said, the 5 speed manual shift models are not affected by this problem, so I have no direct experience with the automatic. Here are my experiences with this car: Engine/Drivetrain: Average power for a small car (120 horse), OK acceleration, feels faster than it is with the 5 speed, a bit noisy when you get on it, but pretty smooth and cruises nicely. Plus: it's a pretty simple, study little engine and easy to self-maintain if you're into that (I am). Mine uses absolutely no oil between changes, but I'm a 4000 mile interval guy - lots of stop-and-go and idling. Decent fuel economy for the class: I get about 28 to 30 mpg in city stop-and-go, and about 36 to 40 on the highway depending on speed. I have noticed that the fuel economy readout on the dash is optimistic, sometimes showing up to 3 or 4 mpg higher than the actual MPG. Some small cars can do better - it's no Prius for sure. Transmission shifts nice, although sometimes 1st can be a little balky. 5th is a little short for high speeds on the open road; a 6th gear would be nice. Clutch is nicely progressive and pedal feel is just right. Interior: I'm in my 50's and 6 foot 225 pounds with back and neck issues, so comfortable seats and driving position are priorities for me. For whatever it's worth, the Fiesta was easily the most comfortable to me out of the group of economy cars I test drove (Including the Toyota Yaris and Kia Forte). I have no complaints about control layout; it was a pretty easy learning curve for me after years of driving Toyotas. Forward and side vision is pretty good, but rear vision is hampered by a too-small rear window (there is no backup camera in my model). On the plus side, this car is QUIET for a small eco-hatch, at least when cruising. I've taken a couple of 500 plus mile trips at 75 to 80 mph and the car was pretty composed at that speed. It seems happiest around 60 to 65 mph. Negative - even with the hatch, there just isn't much room inside to haul stuff, plus the folding rear seats don't lie flat when down, taking up valuable space. In comparison, the Honda Fit feels much larger and more "efficient" inside. Ride/handling - the Fiesta has a very nice balance here. A slightly firm but compliant ride, and very nice, stable real-world handling. It does get rough over large bumps and potholes, but not overly so . My only complaint is a large turning radius for such a small car; a u-turn in a narrow street or alley will take a couple of tries. Reliablity: This is the big question mark. I've already mentioned the automatic transmission woes; my advice is, if you want a Fiesta, get one with a manual transmission, period. I've experienced several troubling issues. First: the brakes. While the brakes have plenty of stopping power, I have never owned a car that warps front brake rotors like this car. I even went so far as to order cross-drilled and slotted rotors for my last brake job; still warped within 15,000 miles, with plenty of telltale vibration and shake when stopping from highway speeds. Unacceptable. I've also had intermittent issues with the radio and SYNC voice recognition. Sometimes the audio will cut out, and then mysteriously come back on with a popping noise in the speakers, sometimes the radio will simply refuse to turn on, at all. One Ford dealer quoted me $1000 for a new radio; are you kidding me? Living with it for now, until I can find a reasonable aftermarket solution. Finally, an ominous, intermittent clunking has appeared recently, coming somewhere from the rear of the car. Probable suspension issues. Keep in mind, this is a 55,000 mile car that, while not exactly babied, has been fully maintained and never abused. The bottom line - I just don't have the confidence that this car will last as long as my previous Toyotas did. Verdict - I really wish I could recommend this car. It's a decent little car that appears to be a good value. But the reliability questions trouble me. Can't recommend.

We got this car as a college car for our granddaughter. It has a 5 speed manual transmission and is a lot of fun to drive. We are delivering it this week end so have gotten to drive it for a couple of weeks. I'm going to hate giving it up. Even a grandpa gets to have some fun.

I've only had this car 4 days now but so far I just love it it's great on gas I drive alot to get to work so this helps me a lot . I traded a Mercedes for this car and I'm very happy I did not saying anything wrong with a Mercedes but if you don't have a lot money don't own one . Anyway this car is great and fun to drive