Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
26 -31 City / 35 -43 HWY
Horsepower
120 -197
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Mary F
My Fiesta is an agile little workhorse!
I prefer small cars that are responsive and agile enough to maneuver in a lot of different situations. I drive city, suburbs, highways and farms. My car needs to get around easily in parking garages and be small enough to get right up near a door for patient drop off. It has to have high ground clearance and enough power to get around on a jolly farm. I use the back seat and trunk for moving things around and the fold down seats make it easy to carry everything from my bike to lumber. The car looks good and is economical.
accountCircle LaVerne W
Vehicle gets great gas mileage and looks really sporty
No complaints just the right size for my needs great gas mileage low maintenance
accountCircle Chelsea T
My lifetime journey with my Ford fiesta.
It is a great car on gas and maintenance on it has been easy. It is a older car so I have ran into some issues but that comes with the territory.
accountCircle Ginger C
My car is very saves me money on gas and is reliable.
I have no complaints about my car. It gets great gas mileage and rides smooth. It is a small car which I prefer to drive.
accountCircle Brenda C
The Ford Fiesta: Small but Mighty
The Ford Fiesta is great for people who like small cars and the ease of driving that comes with it. The car has run into some problems since purchase, there were some instances in which if I had not taken it in when I did, it would have shut down completely. However, as long as you are vigilant with making sure things are running as they should be, the car is very reliable. Driving it is easy and the steering is extremely effective. I have, on numerous occasions, commended the braking ability of the car when I have needed to come to a complete stop much faster than I have anticipated and avoided accident. The car is also pretty durable. It is a small car, so if an accident were to happen there is only so much one can do if it is a larger car, however, my car has endured an accident without a single scratch.
accountCircle Emily L
It is a reliable car with great gas mileage and is fun to drive.
I love that it is a smaller car, but it has plenty of space inside. It is extremely reliable and has great gas mileage. It is the perfect car for my small family.
accountCircle Mona M
Ford fiesta- great drive, great price, for you or your whole family.
My ford fiesta has been, reliable, low gas mileage, it is a standard model. It is very easy to drive and has a good braking and shock system. It is seats are comfortable for the short trip and the long haul. Overall, a great car for a single person or family. Good roomy trunk space.
accountCircle Jo Ann A
My new car it is great goes anywhere.
I have not had any trouble with my car, it is small, has great gas mileage too, is not rough to me but it really not for a tall person, has great room for your feet, has great room for what you want to haul things, easy to park, drives great, white stays clean.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Megan M
Awful, cheap, always broken car
It's ALWAYS broken. It's incredibly frustrating. I've had engine problems, air problems, and computer issues and I've had to bring it in for a recall. It's honestly not worth the money AT ALL. I understand exactly why they discontinued this car. I'd never buy another one.
accountCircle Inno
Rather buy another model
I am having a problem with putting the car in reverse and my car key doesn't work, when I use it manually to open the car the alarm goes off and does not stop. When I try to lock the car manually with the key it only closes the driver door. The key problem is the second time it's happening in 2 years. It's very annoying
accountCircle Sarah T
Great gas mileage, I am able to fill up completely on only $25-30.
I had a problem with credit when purchasing a vehicle so I feel like I was stuck with the Ford fiesta because of credit and income. Though it may be good on gas mileage, the car is very small and I just do not feel safe driving in it. The cup holders in the car have started cracking, the 12v cover has broken off, the car shakes when going above a certain speed. It is just not what I think of when I think dream car.
accountCircle Zoe K
It's a lemon. It is so sluggish when driving
Like gas mileage. Dislike having to have clutch work done so often.
accountCircle Jeorgia Lessel
Reliability
Worst car I ever owned . The question is what's not wrong with the car??!! From cheap interior, not starting after filling gas tank, intermittent very loud front end noise, electric power windows only working on a good day and the list goes on and on. It is a 2015 with only 47, 000 miles Don't buy it.
accountCircle Aishlei W
Ford review. Why I do not recommend this company for a long time purchase.
I have only had my vehicle for a few years in which the battery, thermostat, alternator/belt and the radio have all went out. Ford is just not a good brand to buy! I would not recommend getting a ford at all, choose something that is going to last you.
accountCircle Mckenzie Wilson
Nothing but problems
This was an emergency purchase to get me through my last bit of nursing school. I was desperate for something reliable. It had 37k miles and had been previously owned by one person- purchased at Parks Toyota of Deland FL. I paid about 10k for it before tax, tag, title etc. In the year I’ve had this car, it’s been either broken down on the side of the road or at the dealership for months at a time. Ford Refuses to buy it back or do anything to help me out with this lemon. I’ve dumped thousands into it. My 1995 Chevy beretta that I paid 200$ for was much more reliable.
accountCircle Jimmy S
IT's absolutely awful and I can't wait to leave Ford
Stiff steering wheel, both in terms of the actual wheel and how the vehicle handles. Takes way to long for the vents to blow AC or heat...absolutely freezing first 3 minutes of any winter drive. Can't wait to go back to GM after this vehicle

Ford Fiesta Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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S
120 HP 31 MPG 5 Seats
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SE
120-123 HP 31-36 MPG 5 Seats
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Titanium
120 HP 31 MPG 5 Seats
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ST
197 HP 29 MPG 5 Seats
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2015 Ford Fiesta Owner Reviews

3.97
363 Reviews
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5 stars 33%
4 stars 41%
3 stars 19%
2 stars 4%
1 star 3%
accountCircle Lauren K on June 19, 2021
Great car over all, love the back seats that fold down.
I love my fiesta! The back seats go down slightly making it easy to load up larger things that I need to transport. I love the radio that comes in it as well because it is easy to navigate and learn the controls! It drives well and I have not had any problems with it since purchasing.
accountCircle Kate H on June 17, 2021
Great gas mileage and easy to drive, but back seat is a little small.
It gets great gas mileage and is easy to maneuver in city traffic. The seats are comfortable and the trunk is roomy. If I had to pick something to complain about, the computer transmission is a little weird when it shifts, but it is easy to get used to. Also, the back seat is a little too small for three adults, but it would be great for kids.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Mona M.

My Ford Fiesta has good gas mileage, is easy to drive, the seating is comfortable, a roomy trunk space. It is an average sized sedan. Good performance, smooth and easy to drive. The design of the exterior and interior is attractive. Good safety features read child lock, dual airbags.

likeFilled Megan M.

The only proof my car is how affordable it was. It is an extremely cheap vehicle. I also like some of the trims on the inside of the car and the blue lights and the fact that the seats are a black cloth.

likeFilled Robin B.

One of the pros is definitely the excellent gas mileage. It is great to take on trips because of the excellent gas mileage. This is the best car I have ever had in terms of gas mileage. I would recommend it for the gas mileage alone.

likeFilled Jeff S.

Drives and handles smoothly. All access power steering. Dual seating, automatic air-condition. Drives and passengers side air bags. Four wheel drive, adjustable rear view mirror. Power lock doors. Great engine.

likeFilled Emma P.

Very good on gas mileage! It also has a large trunk and enough room in the back to fit two more comfortably. The sound system in this car is also really great, you can connect via Bluetooth or aux and the bass booms.

likeFilled Marcia B.

Great gas mileage. Easy maneuverability. Drives great. Easy to maintain. Easy to park. Fun to drive. Hatchback has way more room than it looks and can pack a lot of things into backseat and trunk. I even got a giant cooler into the back once that I never thought would fit.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Mona M.

It has a roomy front seating area, but the back is quite smaller. The price is a little higher than comparable brands. The cargo area suits me but may be a little small for others. I have had difficulty setting up Bluetooth controls. A lot of the interior is plastic.

dislikeFilled Megan M.

I hate this car. It always has engine problems, the Bluetooth system never works, it overheats, it is had multiple recalls. The gas mileage is not nearly what is advertised, it is actually much lower. The transmission also constantly has problems, it does not drive right.

dislikeFilled Robin B.

It is not very comfortable. Everything feels crowded inside the vehicle. It is very jumpy in terms of braking and acceleration. When you go to push the gas the car jumps quite a bit and the braking can throw you sometimes. The seats are uncomfortable as well.

dislikeFilled Jeff S.

Stalls at times. Temperature gauge has a tendency to come on for absolutely no reason. Night lights on car have a tendency to be to dim at night. Does not turn corners as easily as most vehicles would do.

dislikeFilled Emma P.

Cons are that it can of accelerate as fast as needed and the transmission shifts roughly more times than not. When decelerating down a hill I find the vehicle jerks a lot and when I accelerate up a hill it does the same jerking motion.

dislikeFilled Marcia B.

It is a standard model so no CD player or atelier radio. I have never been able to connect my phone to its system to play music or talk hands free. The inside features are cheaper, arm for the door had cover fall off, the cover for seat adjustments broke. I do not like the system limiting my radio volume or speed.

Ranks #34 Small Cars by Owners

The 2015 Ford Fiesta has an average owner rating of 4.07 out of 5 which ranks it #34 of 37 other Small Cars.

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4.83
2
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4.8
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3.99

Ranks #11 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2015 Ford Fiesta has a combined MPG of 40 which ranks it #11 of 37 other Small Cars.

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122 MPG
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48 MPG
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36 MPG

Is The 2015 Ford Fiesta A Good Car?

Yes. It has great gas mileage and is compact enough for a small family. It has good get up and go and the drive is great.
Lexi M.
Yes very reliable and dependable car. Only has to have minor things done to it. Does not do well in winter though.
Bethany F.
Yes simple agile and dependable. It is not computer heavy like newer cars and the mechanics are easy to repair. It provides good hatchback room for hauling items and has great turning radius for tight... Read More
Jose G.
Yes I was leery about my purchase because I have always driven a stick but after a few weeks went by I grew to appreciate the car.
Rhonda P.
The ford fiesta is a very good and reliable vehicle, great mileage and great on gas. The ecoboost is very helpful and overall the car has not had any problems whatsoever. I would recommend it as a... Read More
Jose M.
Yes it is a good vehicle for you to drive to your destination. It was not an automatic vehicle unfortunately.
Becky J.
It is a very good vehicle. The Fiesta is considered a compact car which gives you access to compact car parking spots. The interior layout is stylish with a fun monitor to connect your phone, tune to... Read More
Page C.
No, there are too many recalls on the transmission. Other than that it’s a great car and gets amazing gas mileage.
Mandy H.

How Reliable Is The 2015 Ford Fiesta?

It is reliable for traveling to and from work as well as taking road trips. The only issue I have with the vehicle is that the gears go to one another too fast in regular auto, which may be because of... Read More
Lexi M.
Yes it is reliable. No problems besides a few transmission issues covered by warranty. Other than that no.
Bethany F.
No major problems yet besides oil changes and tire changes. Had one problem with the blower fan but the part was easily fixed.
Jose G.
The only problem it had was due to a recall, once it was addressed I never had any issues come about. Well with exception to the cheap speakers.
Rhonda P.
The ford fiesta does not have any problems, everything still works as it did when I first got it. The only thing I would recommend is to not to shift the weight in the vehicle as the car is tiny and... Read More
Jose M.
It had problems such as a broken head gasket and I had to get oil changes quite often for safety purposes.
Catherine S.
This car is reliable. I bought my Fiesta used from a dealership but it still ran great. This car does have some issues when it comes to driving through mountainous area. You can clearly feel it... Read More
Amelia E.
There was a settlement on a recall for the transmission. Have had clutch wires replaced, and airbag wires.
Arlene G.

Is The 2015 Ford Fiesta A Good Value?

I believe it was around $25,000. It's not a bad value. I would probably say it should be around $20,000 due to the size and how convenient it is but it is still not too bad.
Lexi M.
About $16-20k depending on what you want on the vehicle. Yes good value for a small compact vehicle.
Bethany F.
I spent 9k for a pre certified one. The value was good for it has. From sound system to safety it has good value.
Jose G.
I bought it used (one year old) for just under $10,000. Yes I feel I got a good deal considering it is not left me stranded on the side of the road. Plus I am a ford gal.
Rhonda P.
I have got mine for around 25,000, and in my opinion, it is a really good value for what you are getting. It is reliable, good on mileage, great on cost of tank fill up, and does not have any current... Read More
Jose M.
It cost over $19,000. To purchase. The value of the car depreciates as soon as I drive off the car lot.
Dawn M.
My Fiesta, which I bought used from a Ford dealership, was listed for 15k and I managed to get it for 11-12K.
John P.
17,000 for the basic version. Gas is around 20 a week, gets great miles per gallon and oil changes are cheap for the car also.
Gerry W.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my 2015 Ford Fiesta cooling fan not working?

Answer: If the 2015 Ford Fiesta is having issues with the climate control system, then it can be a few things. If the blend actuator motor is bad then You will not be able to control the temperature of the air coming...

Does the 2015 ford fiesta use a timing belt or chain?

Answer: The 2015 Ford Fiesta comes equipped with a timing belt instead of a timing chain. A belt is less durable than a chain and should be replaced every 60,000-100,000 miles. Ford recommends every 120 months for the...

What type of antifreeze does the 2015 ford fiesta use?

Answer: The type of antifreeze the 2015 Ford Fiesta uses is orange antifreeze/coolant prediluted. Your air filter needs to be replaced every 15,000 to 30,000 miles. The antifreeze needs to be replaced every 60,000...

2015 Ford Fiesta: What is the size of the trunk and cargo space?

Answer: The 2015 Ford Fiesta has a trunk and cargo space of 10.1 cubic feet by 12.8 cubic feet. This does not include the area of the rear row of seating, when it is folded forward or removed. With the seats down, the...

2015 Ford Fiesta: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: The 2015 Ford Fiesta will come standard with a 1.6L 4Cylinder engine but there was also the option for a 1.0L 3-cylinder Ecoboost engine. You will need to use fully synthetic 5W-20 motor oil no matter which...

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Safety & Reliability

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