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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Ford Fiesta 4dr Sedan
120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
15000 mi
Faulty wiring harness generated false "repair engine" warning. Ford replaced the harness.
32000 mi
A/C blew only hot air. They had to replace a shaft of some sort.
58000 mi
Dealer disconnected rear windows when replacing door latches as part of the recall. Also broke screw cover plates, and replaces at our request.
Tire pressure monitoring system module failed. Module replaced by dealer.
68000 mi
US $150
Blower motor seized because of ice in the ventilation system. Blower motor resistor burned up and was replaced.
118593 mi
US $80
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.
77000 mi
US $350
Fan speed did not work on 2 or below.
95000 mi
US $400
Rear windows wouldn’t go down. Turn signal lever issues.
56500 mi
US $25
Blower resistor replacement
Replaced right speaker module
21700 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
Bluetooth phone calls super noisy for the second part. Appears to be a faulty microphone unit.
27900 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.
61000 mi
US $180
Car demonstrated symptoms of starter problem, but it turned out to be the battery. Replaced battery.
73100 mi
Traced issues further; battery failure made code pulls impossible. Replaced battery under warranty, no resolution.
64400 mi
US $100
Radio made load static noises and didn't work. Repaired under extended warranty.
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