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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 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (44%)
Chart based on 16 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
| 68000 mi US $250 |
Key would not turn, had car towed. Told key was worn out, key replaced. |
| 84000 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. |
| 62000 mi US $1300 |
Front engine seal leaking water pump leaking |
2012 Ford Fiesta 4dr Sedan
120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 77000 mi US $350 |
Throttle Position Sensor had bad connection. |
| 26239 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. |
| 46700 mi US $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. |
| 114000 mi US $150 |
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. |
| 115000 mi US $250 |
Water pump had slow leak. Replaced water pump, thermostat, radiator hoses, heater hoses, oil cooler hoses, and serpentine belt. Belt was worn, rest preventive. |
| 123000 mi US $100 |
Cooling fan on radiator started making a load growling noise. Replaced radiator fan assembly. |
| 77000 mi | Serpentine Belt Replacement |
2012 Ford Fiesta 4dr Hatch
120-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed automatic FWD
| 61000 mi US $600 |
Radiator fan failed to spin |
| 58500 mi | Odd noise in electrical motor for radiator fan |
| 73100 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. |
| 4000 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. |
2012 Ford Fiesta 4dr Hatch
120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 60760 mi C $680 |
fuel pump replaced |
| Check engine light at 930 miles. Faulty mass air flow sensor. Replaced under warranty. |
| 6280 mi | Replaced fuel filler neck under warranty. |
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