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The 2011 Ford Fiesta range of configurations is currently priced from $2,499.
Our most recent review of the 2011 Ford Fiesta resulted in a score of 7 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Contributing Journalist Ewan Kennedy had this to say at the time: How much?Expect to pay from:$2000 to $4000 for a 2006 Ford Fiesta LX$4000 to $7000 for a 2008 Zetec$6000 to $9000 for a 2008 XR4$7000 to $11,000 for a 2010 LX$9000 to $14,000 for a 2012 Zetec$11,000 to $17,000 for a 2013 Sport$13,000 to $19,000 for a 2013 ST$14,000 to $20,000 for a 2014 ST.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Ewan Kennedy liked most about this particular version of the Ford Fiesta: Good ride comfort, Standard insurance premiums
The 2011 Ford Fiesta carries a braked towing capacity of up to 900 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
Unfortunately, it sounds like you have one of the dreaded Powershift dual-clutch transmissions in your car. If that's the case, then this type of transmission behaviour is all too common and, we're sorry to tell you, is a sign that the gearbox is about to die.
Ford was hauled over the coals by the ACCC back in 2017 for 'unconscionable behaviour' regarding this transmission and its approach to dealing with consumer complaints about it. We'd be talking to Ford Australia's customer service department as it will have a standard procedure now for dealing with such problems.
All that said, your car is well and truly out of warranty now, but Ford knew years ago that it had a major problem with this transmission, so it's worth asking about compensation or help with repairs. The other piece of advice is to not sink too much money into the car, as the trade and consumers know it's a ticking time bomb and, as a result, this model is worth very little as a trade-in.
If it’s a diesel engine the change interval is every 10 years or 200,000 km, but if it is a petrol engine it is eight years or 160,000 km.
It’s only the dual-clutch transmission that’s affected, and Fiestas also had the problem. I’m guessing you bought the car secondhand, which is probably why you got no response from Ford. Contact the ACCC (1300 302 502) for advice.
The Ford Fiesta 2011 prices range from $3,960 for the basic trim level Hatchback LX to $7,920 for the top of the range Hatchback Zetec.