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Ford Fiesta vs. Ford Escape Reliability Comparisons

Ford Fiesta Reliability vs. Ford Escape Reliability:
Ford Fiesta Reliability vs. Ford Escape Reliability: - photograph by Michael Karesh

You won't find Ford Fiesta or Ford Escape reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots, to make it clear how much the Ford Fiesta and the Ford Escape truly differ in reliability. These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Ford Fiesta and Ford Escape reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Ford Fiesta and the Ford Escape were a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Ford Fiesta and the Ford Escape have been recently.

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Ford Fiesta Reliability through December 31, 2012

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.

Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.

New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.

 

Year Make/Model Repair Frequencysuccessful repair trips per 100 cars per year Compared to all models for the same year  
2013 Ford Escape 30 Escapes, 3.8 months of data per Escape, average 3600 miles

Nearly all reported repairs for misaligned doors or door handles that can stick open in cold weather.74
100% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2012 Ford Fiesta   24 Fiestas, 8.4 months of data per Fiesta, average 9200 miles

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2012 Ford Escape 27 Escapes, 8.4 months of data per Escape, average 9000 miles32
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 Ford Escape 36 Escapes, 10.1 months of data per Escape, average 17400 miles27
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2011 Ford Fiesta 112 Fiestas, 10.2 months of data per Fiesta, average 24100 miles

43
50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Ford Escape 46 Escapes, 9.2 months of data per Escape, average 32600 miles48
50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 Ford Escape 54 Escapes, 10.4 months of data per Escape, average 43900 miles

60
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Ford Escape 58 Escapes, 9.4 months of data per Escape, average 56700 miles

Redesigned for this model year.29
20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Ford Escape 25 Escapes, 9.4 months of data per Escape, average 95500 miles66
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 Ford Escape 37 Escapes, 10.5 months of data per Escape, average 78900 miles71
60% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2005 Ford Escape 45 Escapes, 8.2 months of data per Escape, average 93500 miles

68
50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2004 Ford Escape   14 Escapes, 8.4 months of data per Escape, average 106600 miles

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2003 Ford Escape 26 Escapes, 9.5 months of data per Escape, average 132900 miles

73
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2002 Ford Escape   20 Escapes, 7.8 months of data per Escape, average 101400 miles

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2001 Ford Escape   14 Escapes, 9.1 months of data per Escape, average 120900 miles

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What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Ford Fiesta

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What Our Members Are Saying about Ford Fiesta Reliability and Durability

Reliability and Durability of the Ford Fiesta: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Hatch 120-horsepower 1.6L I4
6-speed automatic FWD		 Doors close with a substantial feel.
2011 4dr Sedan 120-horsepower 1.6L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Ford has had great improvements in this area, I want a reliable car.
Reliability and Durability of the Ford Fiesta: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Hatch 120-horsepower 1.6L I4
6-speed automatic FWD		 Now that my transmission has blown at 2600 miles I am concerned about other repairs that may have to take place.
2011 4dr Sedan 120-horsepower 1.6L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 First year production at a newly retooled Mexican plant makes it an unknown, but first year models tend to have more problems.

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