Ford Fiesta2022

Known issues

• Occasional judder or hesitation from the 6-speed manual transmission, particularly at low speeds during gear changes
• Power steering electrical module faults leading to loss of assistance or warning lights
• Door latch failures (particularly driver side) requiring replacement latch mechanisms
• Infotainment system freezing or slow responsiveness, occasionally requiring software updates
• Premature wheel bearing wear in some examples, typically around 60,000–80,000 miles
• DRL (daytime running light) module failures causing flickering or complete loss

Good for

• City driving and tight urban parking thanks to compact dimensions and light steering
• Fuel economy — petrol variants achieve 45–52 mpg in real-world mixed driving
• Low insurance and road tax due to modest engine sizes and insurance groupings
• Affordable routine maintenance with simple, non-turbo engines (except EcoBoost 1.1 variant)