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Ford Fiesta (2011–2016): what actually fails

The documented failure patterns on used Ford Fiestas — the mileage window where each shows up, and what the repair typically costs at an independent shop. This is the same data NoLemon's Brief checks against every VIN.

2011–2016 TYPICAL 20k–140k MI $1,500–$3,500

PowerShift (DPS6) dual-clutch failure

Same DPS6 transmission as the Focus with the same shudder/failure pattern. Test drive from cold and in stop-and-go.

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Ford Fiesta (2011–2016): what actually fails

PowerShift (DPS6) dual-clutch failure

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