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2012 Ford Fiesta repairs by problem area
Engine (19%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (38%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 99 repairs.
2012 Ford Fiesta repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (66%)
Chart based on 77 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Ford Fiesta
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| Ford Fiesta in Philippines Aug 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Sep 201224800 mi | According to Ford Dealer, it is rack and pinion causing the loud unusual noise coming from under the car. Not yet verified to fix the problem since no parts yet available. | ||
| Ford Fiesta in Washington, United States Aug 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Sep 201210000 mi | Grind shifting gears. Harsh engagement into drive and shudder on accel. Slide shifts and more. Dealership rebuilt the transmission on one visit, reset computer on another and the last visit I was told that there is nothing more they can do. | ||
2012 Ford Fiesta 4dr Sedan
120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Fiesta in Arkansas, United States Mar 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Sep 201332000 mi | A/C blew only hot air. They had to replace a shaft of some sort. | ||
| Ford Fiesta in Minnesota, United States Jul 2012 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Dec 201315000 mi | Faulty wiring harness generated false "repair engine" warning. Ford replaced the harness. | ||
| Jan 201712200 mi | Strut mount upper, failed. Fixed under extended warranty. | ||
| Aug 201761000 mi | Defective clutch pack repaired under warranty | ||
| Jan 201862000 miUS $1300 | rear shock absorber leaking Front engine seal leaking water pump leaking | ||
| Ford Fiesta in Maryland, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201543000 mi | Recall, dealer updated TCM software to correct grabby dual clutch issues. | ||
| Jun 201658000 mi | Dealer disconnected rear windows when replacing door latches as part of the recall. Also broke screw cover plates, and replaces at our request. | ||
| May 201768000 miUS $250 | Key would not turn, had car towed. Told key was worn out, key replaced. | ||
| Apr 201884000 mi | Coolant levels are low. This has happened for a couple years, the coolant level goes down slowly over time, more than usual. The dealer has seen and acknowledged this issue, but can find no leak. So, they gave me some antifreeze and sent me home. | ||
| Ford Fiesta in Tennessee, United States Jan 2013 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Mar 20139000 mi | The input shaft was bad. The seals and barrings were almost broke causing transmission fluid to leak. Also had to replace clutch disc because of the leakage from transmission. | ||
| Ford Fiesta in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2011 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Feb 201561000 mi | Cable were smashed. Dealer repaired under warranty | ||
| Dec 201578000 miUS $500 | Noise in the breaks. Wheel bearing rotor and pads replaced | ||
| Ford Fiesta in Wisconsin, United States Oct 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 201661000 mi | tcm module failed covered under warranty | ||
| Ford Fiesta in California, United States Jul 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201895000 miUS $25 | Passanger side outer CV boot was ripped. | ||
2012 Ford Fiesta 4dr Sedan
120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Ford Fiesta in Quebec, Canada Aug 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jul 201321700 mi | The dealer performed TSB 13-3-19 which is modifying the wiring. Problems included: Lack of acceleration Wrench light on Was kinda choking when releasing the gas pedal The dealer performed TSB 13-3-19 which is modifying the wiring. Problems included: Lack of acceleration Wrench light on Was kinda choking when releasing the gas pedal Everything covered by the warranty | ||
| Ford Fiesta in Ohio, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201777000 miUS $350 | Throttle Position Sensor had bad connection. Fan speed did not work on 2 or below. | ||
| Jun 201895000 miUS $400 | Rear windows wouldn’t go down. Turn signal lever issues. | ||
| Ford Fiesta in New Mexico, United States Aug 2017 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Jun 201877000 mi | Serpentine Belt Replacement | ||
| Ford Fiesta in New York, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 2012670 miUS $200 | Throwout bearing squeal started day after car was purchased. After throwout bearing was replaced, squeal returned next day. Was told to wait until redesigned throwout bearing/slave cylinder assembly was available before replacing again. Left front brake caliper seized after repair of throwout bearing. | ||
| Sep 20126820 miUS $500 | Tire pressure monitoring system module failed. Module replaced by dealer. | ||
| Dec 20128890 miUS $2200 | Throwout bearing replaced with redesigned part. During repair, unusual wear found on clutch and flywheel. Clutch, pressure plate and flywheel also replaced, but at my cost. | ||
| Jul 201317773 miUS $500 | One of the slides on the right front caliper was not properly lubricated at factory. Relubricated slides and installed new slide seals on both sides. Also replaced front rotors, pads, and clips on both sides. When throwout bearing was replaced by dealer, one of the CV axles was damaged, a differential seal was ruptured, and the carrier bearing shield was not reinstalled. Both CV axles, both differential seals, and the shield were replaced. | ||
| Apr 201426239 mi | Vehicle has had slow loss of coolant since purchased new. Took vehicle to two different dealers and neither could find the leak. I put car on jack stands and found that water pump was leaking. Dealer confirmed and replaced water pump. Vehicle had slow loss of coolant since purchased new. Took vehicle to two different dealers and neither could find the leak. I put car on jack stands and found that water pump was leaking. Dealer confirmed and replaced water pump. | ||
| Feb 201546700 miUS $600 | Cooling system had slow leak since vehicle was purchased new. In February 2014, the water pump was replaced. In October 2014, water pump started leaking again. Water pump was replaced again in February 2015. Since purchased new, the vehicle had clunking noise from front passenger side when temperature went below 15 F. Dealer determined that right front strut was defective. Both struts were replaced. | ||
| Nov 201563000 miUS $110 | Had a clunking noise from trunk area when driving over bumps in road. Purchased new rear shocks. Left rear shock was found to be leaking oil when removed from vehicle. | ||
| Jan 201668000 miUS $150 | Blower motor seized because of ice in the ventilation system. Blower motor resistor burned up and was replaced. | ||
| Sep 2017114000 miUS $150 | Shifter was making a squeaking noise. When the car was not driven for a few days, it would become difficult to shift gears. The shifter was replaced, but this did not fix the problem. The shift cable assembly was replaced a couple of weeks later, and this stopped the squeaking and made the shifting much easier. Whenever the weather was cold and damp, it was very difficult to fill the gas tank without the fuel pump shutting off prematurely. The fresh air line assembly was replaced and this seems to have fixed the problem. | ||
| Oct 2017116000 miUS $50 | Water pump had slow leak. Replaced water pump, thermostat, radiator hoses, heater hoses, oil cooler hoses, and serpentine belt. Belt was worn, rest preventive. The driver's seat lumbar support failed. Driver's seat taken apart. One of the metal supports had completely broken. The entire lumbar support assembly was replaced. | ||
| Nov 2017118593 miUS $80 | When replacing shift cables on a previous repair, noticed that the frame bracket that straddles the exhaust was severely rusted. Purchased new bracket, primed and painted it with Rustoleum, and installed it. Fuse box in engine bay was corroded. Removed all fuses and relays and cleaned the parts and the electrical contacts in the fuse box with QD electronic cleaner. Replaced the front relay because of severe corrosion. Added foam filter to bottom of fuse box to prevent further corrosion. | ||
| Jan 2018123000 miUS $100 | Cooling fan on radiator started making a load growling noise. Replaced radiator fan assembly. | ||
| Feb 2018125000 miUS $600 | During the annual inspection, the mechanic noticed that the rear shocks were leaking. The shocks were replaced with new aftermarket shocks. | ||
| Mar 2018128000 miUS $10 | When the transmission was hot, it was difficult to shift gears. Disassembled the shift linkage and lubricated the spindle with synthetic lithium grease. | ||
| Ford Fiesta in Missouri, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 2012 | Replaced right speaker module | ||
| Jan 2013 | Air had entered manual clutch system, causing clutch point to travel and, as a result, making gear engagement difficult (often requiring multiple clutch depression attempts). | ||
| Dec 201333000 mi | Engine wouldn't disengage on first clutch depression. Air leak into transmission fluid system was the problem; temporarily fixed by flushing the transmission fluid. Problem traced to defective slave cylinder; replaced. | ||
| Feb 201437000 mi | Was hearing intermittent high-pitched metallic squealing from the front wheels, along with a fainter metallic jangling. Turned out to be a split axle boot, leaking grease and admitting grime. Dealer recommended replacing; covered by warranty | ||
| Ford Fiesta in Ohio, United States Dec 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201756500 miUS $25 | Blower resistor replacement | ||
2012 Ford Fiesta 4dr Hatch
120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| Ford Fiesta in Quebec, Canada Feb 2015 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jun 201515500 mi | Transmission didn't shift the way it was supposed to, to a point where it wanted to take off in 3rd, dealer replaced clutch and reprogrammed computer. | ||
| Jul 201515500 mi | Transmission problem came back 1 month later, we traded it in for a new model. | ||
| Ford Fiesta in Ohio, United States Oct 2015 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Jan 2016US $100 | Radio made load static noises and didn't work. Repaired under extended warranty. | ||
| Ford Fiesta in Nevada, United States Oct 2011 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jan 201861000 miUS $180 | Car demonstrated symptoms of starter problem, but it turned out to be the battery. Replaced battery. | ||
| Ford Fiesta in Texas, United States Apr 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Apr 201552000 mi | TCM upgraded | ||
| Dec 201561000 miUS $600 | Radiator fan failed to spin | ||
| Jan 201661700 mi | Reflashed TCM Odd noise in electrical motor for radiator fan | ||
| Nov 201673100 mi | Replaced gas pedal, no resolution. TCM/PCM still showing codes, but not reproducible at shop. Emissions warranty runs out at 80k miles, will likely not get item PCM replaced under warranty. Traced issues further; battery failure made code pulls impossible. Replaced battery under warranty, no resolution. Transmission shift linkage separated, reconnected. | ||
| Ford Fiesta in Louisiana, United States Apr 2012 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jul 20144000 mi | Gasket between the engine and transaxle was weeping oil, not enough to leave drops on the driveway, but enough that I noticed. Ford refused to fix the problem. | ||
| Ford Fiesta in California, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Mar 20123000 mi | Bluetooth phone calls super noisy for the second part. Appears to be a faulty microphone unit. | ||
| Ford Fiesta in Maine, United States Sep 2012 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jun 201652000 miUS $100 | Torn CV boot on left half-axle. Replaced half-axle | ||
| Apr 201758000 mi | Transmission control module was faulty. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Dec 201759000 mi | Clutch replaced under warranty | ||
| Ford Fiesta in Illinois, United States Nov 2011 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Apr 201422300 mi | Plastic Clip on Tonneau cover came off and needed to be reattached. | ||
| May 201842000 mi | Recall on powershift (automatic) transmission | ||
| Ford Fiesta in Arizona, United States Jul 2011 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Oct 20113200 mi | Dealer found leak in transmission during oil change. Dealer removed transmission and replaced a seal and a few nuts/bolts. | ||
| Sep 201233000 mi | Transmission had a shudder and slipped when going into 2nd gear. Dealer ended up resetting computer in car to fix issue. Car now is relearning shifting points. | ||
| Jan 201315000 mi | Shudder in transmission still occurring. Dealer removed transmission and rebuilt. They replaced a few leaking seals and fixed a gear in the transmission. | ||
| Nov 201360000 mi | Transmission shuttered between 1st and 2nd as well as 2nd to 3rd. This is the third time issue has happened. | ||
| Dec 201361000 mi | Dealer ordered parts to fix shutter in transmission. clutches replaced and transmission rebuilt. Front left wheel bearing found to be bad. Dealer replaced with New parts. | ||
| Oct 201470500 mi | Transmission shuttering and trouble going. From gear to gear. Parts received to fix previous shuttering. Took 2 days to replace clutch and associated parts. In working order now. | ||
| Aug 201579500 mi | Transmission shudders and slips between multiple gears. Also transmission does not lock in occasionally almost producing a stall when pulling out into traffic. Not repaired as want a different resolution than what dealer is offering. | ||
| Oct 201582000 mi | Transmission shudder never resolved. Ford would only replace parts, not the whole thing, so problem kept returning. Warranty about to end, traded car. | ||
| Ford Fiesta in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2013 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Oct 201329700 mi | Reprogram transmission with newer firmware because of shifting issues. | ||
| Ford Fiesta in Ontario, Canada Mar 2013 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 201327900 mi | Ford did not allow for winters in Canada. Snow and slush eroded a connector for one of the pedal sensors and the system light (drive train,transmission wrench light) came on and stayed on. | ||
| Ford Fiesta in Ontario, Canada Feb 2012 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jan 201420460 mi | There was a crack formed on the left side mirror. Took it back to the dealer and got checked. Next week I was told that it's under warranty, so I took it back and got it fixed. | ||
2012 Ford Fiesta 4dr Hatch
120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Ford Fiesta in Ontario, Canada Oct 2011 - May 2014 | |||
| Apr 20126280 mi | Replaced fuel filler neck under warranty. | ||
| Ford Fiesta in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2016 | |||
| May 201627300 mi | New TCM and transmission rebuild | ||
| Ford Fiesta in New York, United States Dec 2012 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Apr 201321000 mi | Lower internal seat support in backrest broke. | ||
| Oct 201330800 mi | Experienced vibration when turning right. Right side axle shaft replaced under warranty. | ||
| Nov 201453000 miUS $160 | Clunking noise when turning. Right lower ball joint bad and was replaced. | ||
| Ford Fiesta in California, United States Jan 2016 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Feb 201753000 miUS $350 | Leaking rear shocks | ||
| Ford Fiesta in Alberta, Canada Oct 2013 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Jan 201447820 mi | loud clunking noise under vehicle when temp below -10 C blown driver side speaker stabilizer bar blower motor | ||
| Jun 201437200 mi | rear shocks blown, leaking fluid, 4 previous trips missed this, letter of complaint to Ford to get any proper service | ||
| Jul 201437200 mi | leaking front seal | ||
| Aug 201437700 mi | clutch was slipping, computer was set to learn mode, will assess how it runs now and report back to dealership if issue re occurs | ||
| Dec 201440300 mi | Trip a year ago to complain about noise in front end, the struts were finally replaced | ||
| Jan 201637040 miC $35 | blower motor resistor is defective. I have purchased a new one and will install at a later date. | ||
| Nov 201755180 mi | door latch replacement, warranty recall | ||
| Jan 201860760 miC $680 | fuel pump replaced | ||
| Ford Fiesta in Virginia, United States Apr 2012 - Jul 2012 | |||
| May 2012 | Check engine light at 930 miles. Faulty mass air flow sensor. Replaced under warranty. | ||
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