2012 Ford Fiesta Ford Fiesta 2012

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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%)

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2012 Ford Fiesta electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (26%)

< $100 (68%)

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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. 

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2012 Ford Fiesta 4dr Sedan

120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

6820 mi

US $500
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 

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2012 Ford Fiesta 4dr Hatch

120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD

3000 mi 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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2012 Ford Fiesta 4dr Hatch

120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

42720 mi blown driver side speaker blower motor 
37040 mi

C $35
blower motor resistor is defective. I have purchased a new one and will install at a later date. 

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2012 Ford Fiesta Electrical Problems

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