The Ford Fiesta is a supermini car manufactured by the Ford Motor Company since 1976, now in its sixth generation. The Fiesta has been manufactured in Europe, the United States of America, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Venezuela, China, India, Taiwan, Thailand and South Africa.
In 2010, the sixth generation Fiesta (Mark VI) was introduced worldwide, including in the United States and Canada, making it the first Fiesta model to be sold in North America since the Fiesta Mark I was discontinued at the end of 1980.
The Fiesta has sold over 16 million units since 1976, making it the third best selling Ford marque behind the Escort and the F-series.
| Ford Fiesta | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Production | 1976–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Supermini |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive |
Development
The Fiesta was originally developed under the project name "Bobcat" (not to be confused with the subsequent rebadged Mercury variant of the Ford Pinto) and approved for development by Henry Ford II in September 1972. Development targets indicated a production cost US$100 less than the current Escort. The car was to have a wheelbase longer than that of the Fiat 127, but with overall length shorter than that of Ford's Escort. The final proposal was developed by Tom Tjaarda at Ghia. The project was approved for production in autumn 1973, with Ford's engineering centres in Cologne and Dunton (Essex) collaborating.
Ford estimated that 500,000 Fiestas a year would be produced, and built an all-new factory near Valencia, Spain; a trans-axle factory near Bordeaux, France; factory extensions for the assembly plants in Dagenham, UK. Final assembly also took place in Valencia.
The name Fiesta belonged to General Motors when the car was designed; however, it was freely given for Ford to use on their new B-class car. After years of speculation by the motoring press about Ford's new car, it was subject to a succession of carefully crafted press leaks from the end of 1975. A Fiesta was on display at the Le Mans 24 Hour Race in June 1976, and the car went on sale in France and Germany in September 1976; to the frustration of UK dealerships, right hand drive versions only began to appear in the UK in January 1977.
First generation (1976–1983)
| First generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 1976–1983 |
| Assembly | Almussafes, Spain (Ford Valencia) Dagenham, United Kingdom (Ford Dagenham) Cologne, Germany (CB&A) Saarlouis, Germany (SB&A) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 3-door hatchback 3-door panel van |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 957 cc (58.4 cu in) Kent/Valencia I4 1,117 cc (68.2 cu in) Kent/Valencia I4 1,298 cc (79.2 cu in) Kent/Crossflow I4 1,597 cc (97.5 cu in) Kent/Crossflow I4 |
| Transmission | 4-speed BC4 manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,286 mm (90.0 in) |
| Length | 3,565 mm (140.4 in) |
| Width | 1,567 mm (61.7 in) |
| Height | 1,360 mm (54 in) |
Mechanically, the Ford Fiesta followed tradition, with an end-on four-speed Manual transmission of the Ford BC-Series mounted to a new version of the Ford Kent OHV engine, dubbed "Valencia" after the brand new Spanish factory in Almussafes, Valencia, developed especially to produce the new car. Ford's plants in Dagenham, England, and Saarlouis and Cologne (from 1979) in Germany, also manufactured Fiestas. To cut costs and speed up the research and development, the new powertrain package destined for the Fiesta was tested in Fiat 127 development "mules" – at the time considered the benchmark car in the class, with which the Fiesta shares styling similarities. This also allowed covert road testing across Europe.
Although not the first Ford vehicle to feature front-wheel drive (the 1960s Taunus produced by Ford of Germany laid claim to that title), the Fiesta is widely credited as being Ford's first globally successful front-wheel-drive model. UK sales began in January 1977, where it was available from £1,856 for the basic 950 cc-engined model.
It was only the second hatchback mini-car to have been built in the UK at this stage, being launched a year after the Vauxhall Chevette, but a year before the Chrysler Sunbeam and four years before the Austin Metro. The millionth Fiesta was produced on 9 January 1979.
The car was available in Europe with a 957 cc (58.4 cu in) I4 (high compression and low compression options), 1.1 L and 1.3 L OHV petrolengines and in Base, Popular, L, GL (1978 onward), Ghia and S trim, as well as a van. The U.S. Mark I Fiesta was built in Cologne, Germany but to slightly different specifications; U.S. models were Base, Decor, Sport, and Ghia, the Ghia having the highest level of trim. These trim levels changed very little in the Fiesta's three-year run in the USA, from 1978 to 1980. All U.S. models featured the more powerful 1.6 L (98 cu in) engine (this engine was a mixture of two different Kent variants – the Valencia block combined with the older Crossflow cylinder head, fitted with a catalytic converter and air pump to satisfy strict Californian emission regulations), energy-absorbing bumpers, side-marker lamps, round sealed-beam headlamps, improved crash dynamics and fuel system integrity as well as optional air conditioning (a/c was not available in Europe). In the U.S. market, the Ford Escort replaced both the Fiesta and the compact Pinto in 1981.
At the beginning of the British government's Motability scheme for disabled motorists in 1978, the Fiesta was one of the key cars to be available on the scheme.
The Mark 1 Fiesta won the 1978 Design Council Award.
A sporting derivative (1.3 L Supersport) was offered in Europe in 1980, effectively to test the market for the similar XR2 introduced one year later, which featured a 1.6 L version of the same engine. Black plastic trim was added to the exterior and interior. The small square headlights were replaced with larger circular ones resulting in the front indicators being moved into the bumper to accommodate the change. With a quoted performance of 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) in 9.3 seconds and 105 mph (169 km/h) top speed, the XR2 hot hatch became a cult car beloved of boy racers throughout the 1980s.
For the 1979 auto show season, Ford in conjunction with its Ghia Operations in Turin, Italy, produced the Ford Fiesta Tuareg off-road car. It was touted in press materials as "a concept vehicle designed and equipped for practical, off-road recreational use."
Minor revisions appeared across the range in late 1981, with larger bumpers to meet crash worthiness regulations and other small improvements in a bid to maintain showroom appeal ahead of the forthcoming second generation.
In 1978, the Fiesta overtook the Vauxhall Chevette as Britain's best-selling supermini, but in 1981 it was knocked off the top spot by British Leyland's Austin Metro and was still in second place at the end of 1982.
Specifications
| Engine type(s) | Inline-4: Petrol, Ford Kent/Valencia OHV |
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| Capacity | 957–1,597 cc (58.4–97.5 cu in) |
| Power | 40–84 bhp (30–63 kW) |
| Max. speed | 85–106 mph (137–171 km/h) |
| Acceleration | 0–60 mph (97 km/h): 10.1–17.6 seconds |
Crayford convertibles
In 1982, coachbuilders Crayford produced the Fiesta "Fly"—a convertible version of the Fiesta 1300 Ghia, and a total of just sixteen vehicles were produced. The following year the more powerful 1600 Fiesta XR2 was the donor car, and a further seven convertibles were produced. The conversion involved welding the boot shut. EDIT. Crayford built around twenty Fly convertibles, any Fiesta model could be handed over to be converted. Due to other projects Crayford did not have the capacity to continue production so the licence to produce the Fiesta Fly went to Bournemouth Ford dealer F English in March 1982. Records are sketchy, but an estimated 150-200 cars were built by F English, the owners register currently has 83 survivors recorded.
Second generation (1983–1989)
| Second generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 1983–1989 |
| Assembly | Almussafes, Spain (Ford Valencia) Dagenham, United Kingdom (Ford Dagenham) Cologne, Germany (CB&A) Saarlouis, Germany (SB&A) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 3-door hatchback 3-door panel van |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 957 cc (58.4 cu in) Kent/Valencia I4 1,117 cc (68.2 cu in) Kent/Valencia I4 1,298 cc (79.2 cu in) Kent/Valencia I4 1,298 cc (79.2 cu in) CVH I4 1,368 cc (83.5 cu in) CVH I4 1,597 cc (97.5 cu in) CVH I4 1,608 cc (98.1 cu in) Diesel I4 |
| Transmission | 4-speed BC4 manual 5-speed BC5 manual CVT automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,286 mm (90.0 in) |
| Length | 3,565 mm (140.4 in) |
| Width | 1,567 mm (61.7 in) |
| Height | 1,360 mm (54 in) |
The Fiesta Mark II appeared towards the end of summer 1983 with a revised front end and interior, and a bootlid mirroring the swage lines from the sides of the car. The 1.3 L OHV engine was dropped, being replaced in 1984 by a CVH powerplant of similar capacity, itself superseded by the lean burn 1.4 L two years later. The 957 and 1,117 cc Kent/Valencia engines continued with only slight alterations and for the first time a Fiesta diesel was produced with a 1600 cc engine adapted from the Escort.
The new CTX continuously variable transmission, also fitted in the Fiat Uno, eventually appeared early in 1987 on 1.1 L models only. This gearbox provided a quick and economic driving experience, despite the resemblance of the sensation of the continuously variable transmission to that of a slipping clutch.
The second generation Fiesta featured a different dashboard on the lower-series trim levels compared to the more expensive variants.
The XR2 model was thoroughly updated with a larger bodykit. It also featured a 96 bhp (72 kW) 1.6 L CVH engine as previously seen in the Ford Escort XR3, and five-speed gearbox (also standard on the 1.3 L CVH models). The engine was replaced by a lean-burn variant in 1986 which featured a revised cylinder head and carburettor; it was significantly cleaner from an environmental viewpoint but was slightly less powerful as a result (95 bhp (71 kW)).
A truly "hot" Fiesta was never produced by the factory to avoid impacting on sales of performance Ford Escort variants but many aftermarket conversions were available, the best-known being that by the English firm Turbo Technics boosting power to a well documented 125 bhp (93 kW), which easily outclassed its "standard" rivals. Ford appreciated the high quality of this conversion and was keen to look after its customers: the installation was undertaken by approved fitting centres and all the warranties remained valid after.
The face-lifted Fiesta, facing competition from the Vauxhall Nova and Austin Metro, was one of the UK's top superminis. In its best-ever year, 1987, over 150,000 Fiesta models were sold in the UK, though it finished second in the sales charts to the Ford Escort.
The second generation Fiesta lives on as the donor vehicle for Quantum Sports Cars' 2+2 convertible with several hundred manufactured at the factory in Stourbridge before production moved to Kingsbridge.
Specifications
| Engine type(s) | Inline-4: Petrol, Ford Kent/ValenciaOHV, Ford CVH, and Diesel |
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| Capacity | 957–1,608 cc (58.4–98.1 cu in) |
| Power | 45–96 bhp (34–72 kW) |
| Max. speed | 88–101 mph (142–163 km/h) |
| Acceleration | 0–60 mph (97 km/h) 8.7–19.0 seconds |
Third generation (1989–1997)
| Third generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 1989–1997 |
| Assembly | Almussafes, Spain (Ford Valencia) Dagenham, United Kingdom (Ford Dagenham) Cologne, Germany (CB&A) Saarlouis, Germany (SB&A) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback 3-door panel van 3-door 'high cube' panel van |
| Platform | Ford B platform |
| Related | Ford Ka Ford Courier |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 999 cc Kent/HCS OHV I4 1,118 cc Kent/HCS OHV I4 1,297 cc Kent/HCS OHV I4 1,392 cc CVH I4 1,596 cc CVH I4 1,596 cc CVH Turbo I4 1,598 cc Zetec I4 1,796 cc Zetec I4 1,753 cc LT/Lynx Diesel I4 |
| Transmission | 4-speed IB4 manual 5-speed IB5 manual CVT automatic |
The third generation Fiesta Mark III, codenamed BE-13 was unveiled at the end of 1988 and officially went on sale in the February of the following year. Although it was essentially a reskin of the second generation Fiesta (which in turn was a facelift of the 1976 original), it looked radically different, and did address the principal weakness of the previous generation – the lack of a 5-door derivative, something that was by then available in its major rivals such as the Fiat Uno,Peugeot 205 and Opel Corsa/Vauxhall Nova. The other main change was to the running gear – the improved HCS (High Compression Swirl) version of the Kent/Valencia powerplant. The CVH units from the second generation were carried over largely unmodified. The diesel engine was enlarged to a 1.8L capacity.
This model had the longest production life of any Fiesta to date, achieved the highest yearly sales of any Fiesta in the early 1990s – achieving a sales volume of 1 million units inside the first two years of production, and underwent numerous changes in its life. For example, the car had four different versions of standard steering wheels during its lifetime (the launch wheel, then updated in 1992, 1994 and 1995) and the most changes to standard UK trim levels of any Fiesta (examples across the years show the large line-up: Popular, Popular Plus, L, LX, Ghia, 1.6S, XR2i, RS Turbo, RS1800, Fiesta, Louisiana, LA, DL, SX, Azura, Si, Classic, Classic Quartz, Classic Cabaret, Saphire). A Fiesta-derived van, the Ford Courier, was launched in 1991. (Sept:1992 new "LA" (L with Automatic gearbox) and "DL" (Diesel L) models introduced) both with Spar Raven seat fabric.
Fuel injection engines became available in 1991. Major changes were introduced to the range in 1994. Major structural improvements were made to improve safety, as well as a new immobiliser being fitted to petrol models. The UK trim line-up was also simplified to Fiesta, LX, Si (which also had a new bumper and seat designs) and Ghia. Revised door mirrors were also fitted, as were a line-up of fresh wheel trim designs.
In 1992 a number of prototype cars were produced by Ford fitted with direct injection two stroke engines produced by the Orbital Engine Corporation of Australia, with full scale production anticipated by Ford in "two to three years time". The cars were tested extensively in the UK, but ultimately it was decided not to go ahead with production versions.
As for sports models, the XR2i was launched in 1989 with an eight-valve CVH (standing for "compound valve-angle hemispherical combustion chamber") engine with 104 PS (76 kW). This was then replaced by a Zetec 16 valve version in 1992, which also saw the RS Turbo being supplanted by the RS1800 as the CVH engine was being phased out. The RS1800 shared its 1.8 litre Zetec fuel-injected engine with the 130 PS (96 kW; 130 bhp) version of the then-current Ford Escort XR3i and had a top speed of 125 mph (201 km/h). The XR2i name was also dropped in early 1994, and the insurance-friendly "Si" badge appeared in its place on a slightly less sporty-looking model with either the 1.4 L PTE (a development of the CVH) or the 1.6 L Zetec engine.
From 1995 the vehicle was built and sold at the same time as the new Mark IV. To distinguish the car, trim levels were revised, and it was marketed as the "Fiesta Classic". This version continued until production finally ceased in 1997.
Specifications
| Engine type(s) (Inline-4) | Petrol | Diesel | |||||||
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| Ford Kent/HCS | Ford CVH | Ford Zetec | LT/Lynx | ||||||
| OHV | OHC | TurboOHC | DOHC | OHC | |||||
| Capacity (cc/cu in) | 999 cc (61.0 cu in) | 1,118 cc (68.2 cu in) | 1,297 cc (79.1 cu in)[13] | 1,392 cc (84.9 cu in) | 1,596 cc (97.4 cu in) | 1,598 cc (97.5 cu in) | 1,796 cc (109.6 cu in) | 1,753 cc (107.0 cu in) | |
| Power | 45 PS (33 kW) | 50–55 PS (37–40 kW) | 60 PS (44 kW) | 71–75 PS (52–55 kW) | 104 PS (76 kW) | 133 PS (98 kW) | 90 PS (66 kW) | 105–130 PS (77–96 kW) | 60 PS (44 kW) |
| Max. speed | 86 mph (138 km/h) | 89 mph (143 km/h) | 93–95 mph (149–153 km/h) | 101–104 mph (162–167 km/h) | 129 mph (208 km/h) | 110 mph (177 km/h) | 113–124 mph (182–200 km/h) | 94 mph (152 km/h) | |
| Acceleration | 0–60 mph (97 km/h) 7.9–19.0 seconds | ||||||||
Fourth generation (1995–2002)
| Fourth generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Mazda 121 Mazda Soho Ford Fiesta Street (Brazil) |
| Production | 1995–2002 |
| Assembly | Almussafes, Spain (Ford Valencia) Dagenham, United Kingdom (Ford Dagenham) Cologne, Germany (CB&A) Saarlouis, Germany (SB&A) São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil (Ford Brazil) Port Elizabeth, South Africa |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback 3-door panel van 3-door 'high cube' panel van 2 door coupé utility |
| Platform | Ford B platform |
| Related | Ford Ka Ford Puma Ford Ikon |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1,299 cc (79.3 cu in) Kent/Endura-E I4 1,242 cc (75.8 cu in) Zetec-SE I4 1,388 cc (84.7 cu in) Zetec-SE I4 1,753 cc (107.0 cu in) Endura-D I4 1,753 cc (107.0 cu in) Endura-D I4 |
| Transmission | 5-speed IB5 manual CVT automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,446 mm (96.3 in) |
| Length | 3,828 mm (150.7 in) |
| Width | 1,634 mm (64.3 in) |
| Height | 1,320 mm (52 in) |
| Curb weight | 924–1,465 kg (2,040–3,230 lb) |
The all new Fiesta Mark IV (internal code name was BE91) was launched in 1995 and became Britain's best-selling car from 1996 to 1998.
The model used the chassis of the Mark III car, but most components were heavily revised, including a new suspension system, which gave the Fiesta one of the best handling abilities in its class.
The model featured a range of new Zetec-SE engines, available in 1.25 L and 1.4 L forms, the 1.8 diesel engine was slightly modified for the Mark IV, now marketed as the "Endura DE". Lower specification models remained available with what would be the final edition of the Kent 1.3 L OHV engine, now known as Endura-E. As well as the major changes to the chassis, the Mark IV also benefited from a new interior and exterior styling, including a soft painted instrument panel for the first year of production, albeit maintaining a similar dimensions to the Mark III. The RS1800 and RS Turbo models were not carried over to the updated Fiesta range.
The Mark IV Fiesta shared a production line and design with the Mazda 121, which sold in much lower volumes and was not produced for the British market after 1999 because of a major restyling to the Fiesta. The Mazda 121 however continued in old styling when it was rebadged Mk4 Fiesta and sold outside the British market until 2002.
In Brazil a 1.0-litre version was available, in L, LX and GL trim levels; it was sold in Argentina and Chile. The UK trim level line up had relatively few changes over the years: (1995, Encore, LX, Si, Ghia; 1996, Ghia X added as range-topper; 1998, Si replaced by Zetec, petrol LX models briefly renamed Zetec LX, Ghia X models axed; 1999, Finesse added between Encore and Zetec).
In 1997, the Mark IV was introduced in South Africa, the first time the Fiesta had been sold in that market. Only one engine was available, the 1.3 L Endura E. It subsequently won the South African Car of the Year award. The 1.3 L engine was replaced with the 1.4 L PTE (CVH) engine in 1999.
The Mark IV was not sold in North America.
The German-built Ford Puma was based on the Mark IV, sharing its underpinnings. For this reason the 1.7 VCT engine from the Ford Puma has become an extremely popular engine swap into the Mark IV and Mark IV facelift Fiesta. This gives the popular hatchback an extra 100 cc over the previous largest engine size available, variable cam timing and better ratio gearbox while still retaining a factory finish as all components are a direct swap.
As an exercise in badge engineering, the Mazda 121 and Ford Fiesta were built on the same production lines and used almost all the same parts. In the JD Power reliability surveys at the time, the Mazda was reported to be significantly more reliable and attracted higher levels of customer satisfaction.
Specifications
| Engine type(s) | Inline-4: Petrol, Ford Kent/Endura-E (OHV), Zetec-SE (OHC), andDiesel (OHC) |
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| Capacity | Petrol: 1,242–1,596 cc (75.8–97.4 cu in) Diesel: 1,753 cc (107.0 cu in) |
| Power | 59–91 bhp (44–68 kW) |
| Max. speed | 96–112 mph (154–180 km/h) |
| Acceleration | 0-62 mph (100 km/h):
1.25 Zetec: 11.9 s
1.3: 16.4 s 1.4 Zetec: 10.8 s 1.8D: 14.7 s 1.8D: 16.2 s |
| Fuel efficiency | 38–46 mpg-UK (32–38 mpg-US or 7.4–6.1 L/100 km) |
Facelift
In 1999, the Fiesta received a minor facelift aimed at giving the car a New Edge look, with a Focus-inspired face, new bumpers and wheel designs. Facelift known as Mark V in United Kingdom and elsewhere.
Other changes include 1.6i 16V Zetec engine, fitted to the new Zetec S model, and later available in Ghia and Freestyle trims. New features such as side airbags and (after launch) the reintroduction of leather trim. An environmentally friendly E-Diesel model for 2001, with CO2emissions of 120 g/km. The Lynx 1.8 TDDi engine (also introduced after launch).
The fourth generation facelift was the last generation of Fiesta to be built at Dagenham in England, and was indeed the final Ford model to be built at Dagenham following the closure of the car assembly plant in 2002. The internal code name of this Fiesta was still BE91. The UK trim level line-up consisted of: 1999, Encore, Finesse, Zetec, LX, Ghia; 2000, Zetec S added; 2001, E-Diesel added at bottom of range, Flight and Freestyle respectively replace Finesse and Zetec.
In South Africa, the facelift used the Port Elizabeth-built 1.3 L and 1.6 L Rocam engines, instead of the European Sigma 16-valve engines. This model formed the basis of the Ford Ikon (code name C195), which is a four-door saloon designed for India, where Ford was then producing cars in a joint venture with Mahindra. The Ikon was also introduced in other developing countries, such as Brazil (where it is known as the Fiesta Sedan), South Africa, Mexico and China, where saloons are preferred to hatchbacks. They are extremely reliable, and became one of Ford's successes. There were also four utility variants, the simplest being the "Fiesta Van" which was a three-door hatchback with the rear quarter windows blanked over and the rear seat omitted (in other words, a sedan delivery). Another van with a boxy rear body and stretched wheelbase used the Courier nameplate and formed the basis of two coupe utility models, one with the short doors of the 5-door hatchback and small quarterlights in the style of larger extended cab pick-ups, made in South Africa; and another with the 3-door's longer doors and no quarter windows, made in Brazil.
The Fiesta was still Britain's best-selling supermini in 2001, by which time it was making use of a design over a decade old (though heavily updated visually and mechanically). In three-door form, it was sold alongside the fifth generation Fiesta from April to December 2002 and in its final years in Brazil sold as the Fiesta Street until 2006.
Zetec S
The Zetec S was the highest Fiesta trim, and although its 1.6 L 16v Sigma engine was available in other Fiestas (such as the Freestyle) the Zetec S pushed out 101 bhp (75 kW; 102 PS), and had major alterations to the suspension, with stiffer anti-roll bars and uprated brakes shared with the Puma.
The fifth generation facelift Zetec S has a sizeable following, with many websites dedicated to the vehicle. There is also a tuning culture devoted to this model, with reputable companies such as Milltek Sport and Shawspeed developing performance parts solely for the Sigma engine.
Specifications
| Engine type(s) | Inline-4: Petrol, Ford Kent/Endura-E (OHV), Zetec-SE (OHC), and Diesel (OHC) |
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| Capacity | Petrol: 1,242–1,596 cc (75.8–97.4 cu in) Diesel: 1,753 cc (107.0 cu in) |
| Power | 59–135 bhp (44–101 kW) |
| Max. speed | 95–142 mph (153–229 km/h) |
| Acceleration | 0–60 mph (97 km/h) 9.9–16.9 seconds |
| Fuel efficiency | 38–53 mpg-UK (32–52 mpg-US or 7.4–4.6 L/100 km) |
Fifth generation (2002–2009)
| Fifth generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Ford Ikon Ford Classic |
| Production | 2002–2009 2002–2010 (Mexico) 2002–present (Brazil) |
| Model years | 2003–2008 2003–2010 (Mexico) 2003–present (Brazil) |
| Assembly | Almussafes, Spain (Ford Valencia) Cologne, Germany (CB&A) Saarlouis, Germany (SB&A) Camaçari, Brazil (Ford Brazil) Valencia, Venezuela Chennai, India (Ford India) Chongqing, China (Changan Ford Mazda,Pacheco(Argentina) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 3/5-door hatchback 3-door panel van 4-door saloon |
| Platform | Ford B3 platform |
| Related | Ford Fusion Ford Ecosport Ford Figo Mazda2 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Petrol: 1,299 cc (79.3 cu in) Duratec I4 1,242 cc (75.8 cu in) Zetec-SE I4 1,398 cc (85.3 cu in) Zetec-SE I4 1,596 cc (97.4 cu in) Zetec-SE I4 1,998 cc (121.9 cu in) Duratec 20 I4 Diesel: 1,398 cc (85.3 cu in) Duratorq DLD-414TDCi I4 1,560 cc (95 cu in) Duratorq DLD-416TDCi I4 (2005 on) |
| Transmission | 5-speed IB5 manual 4-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,486 mm (97.9 in) 2,488 mm (98.0 in) (Brazil) |
| Length | 3,918–3,924 mm (154.3–154.5 in) 3,930 mm (155 in) (Brazil, hatchback) 4,221 mm (166.2 in) (Brazil, saloon) 4,030 mm (159 in) (Trail) |
| Width | 1,685 mm (66.3 in) |
| Height | 1,464–1,468 mm (57.6–57.8 in) 1,451 mm (57.1 in) (Brazil, hatchback) 1,550 mm (61 in) (Trail) |
| Curb weight | 1,096–1,178 kg (2,420–2,600 lb) |
On 1 April 2002, the all new fifth-generation car was unveiled. Of this Fiesta Mark V, most engines were carried over from the previous Fiesta, but renamed "Duratec", as the "Zetec" name was now solely used for sportier models. The previous push-rod 1.3 L engine was initially available in the UK, but this was quickly replaced with a Rocam 1.3 L, both under the name Duratec 8v. Trim levels available initially were Finesse, LX, Zetec and Ghia, with limited edition variants soon following. The fifth generation was also the first Fiesta to feature the Anti-lock Braking System and passenger airbags as standard. The fifth generation was known as Mark VI in United Kingdom and elsewhere due to the fourth generation facelift being commonly referred to as the Mark V. This generation became the best-selling Ford Fiesta generation to date.
Engines available include 1.25 L, 1.3 L, 1.4 L, 1.6 L, 2.0 L petrol, plus 1.4 L 8v and 1.6 L 16v Duratorq TDCi common-rail diesels built in a joint venture with PSA.
This was also the first Fiesta to be sold in Asia and Australasia (all 1.6 L LX 3dr/5dr, Zetec 3dr, Ghia 5dr), replacing the Kia-based Festiva. In Brazil and Argentina, a Fiesta saloon version was introduced in late 2004. A similar Fiesta saloon model, with a different front end, was released in India in late 2005. This Fiesta generation was ergonomically and mechanically more advanced than any previous generation. The 2005 facelift came with an even improved exterior.
Marketing
South America
In Brazil, the engine options also include 1.0 L 8v Flex and 1.6 L 8v Flex engines called Rocam, that runs on ethanol, petrol or any mixture of both. The internal codename of this model is B256 (5-door) and B257 (3-door). In other Mercosur countries the Fiesta features a 1.6 L 98 bhp (73 kW) SOHC Zetec engine has a standard with the choice of either a 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmission. There is also a 1.4 L 68 bhp (51 kW) diesel engine available. For the Colombian market a 1.0 L 8v Rocam engine was sold with a supercharger, producing 96 bhp (72 kW). This was discontinued on 2009 and replaced by the Mark VI imported from Mexico. In Chile the model is imported from Mexico because the Mercosur model does not meet the requirements of the country.
The South American market Fiesta was facelifted in early 2007 as a 2008 model, with new rectangular headlights and grille. And again, in early 2010 the Fiesta was facelifted as a 2011 model, with new headlights and grille, very similar to those on the mark VI Fiesta available in other markets around the world, but keeping all other features nearly the same as the previous model. Its name varies from country to country, called "Fiesta One" in Argentina, "Fiesta Move" in Venezuela, and "Fiesta Rocam" in Brazil.
Mexico
This generation used the Fiesta nameplate from 2003-2010 for models in Mexico. Since the 2012 model year, it is imported from Brazil and is still sold alongside the current Fiesta in Mexico as Ford reintroduced the Ikon nameplate in Mexico for the 2012 model year in this Fiesta.
India
In the Indian market Ford produced the Ford Ikon and fifth generation Fiesta (with four-door, three-box bodywork only) in parallel for the saloon market until April 2011. The Fiesta was sold in India since September 2005, with either a 1.6 litre Duratec petrol engine or with a 1.4 TDCi diesel engine. The bodywork was specific to the Indian market, not related to the Mark V sedan as sold in Latin America. The car sold well from the beginning, with more than two thirds of initial sales being of the more economic diesel model.
Production of the Ford Ikon was discontinued when the Bharat IV emission requirements came into effect for metropolitan areas. Ford then announced the launch of the Fiesta Mark VI at a lower price and new features, including dual airbags, bringing the Fiesta in line with competitors such as the Honda City, Suzuki SX4, Volkswagen Vento and Hyundai Verna. In July, Ford introduced the sixth generation Fiesta, marketed in India only with saloon bodywork.
Classic
Around the time of the introduction of the Mark VI, in April 2011, the name of the Mark V was changed to "Ford Fiesta Classic".
After about a year on the market as the Ford Fiesta Classic, the rebodied version dropped the "Fiesta" portion and simply became theFord Classic in July 2012. This coincided with a drop in prices and the introduction of a new variant called "Titanium". It is offered with a 1.6 litre Duratec petrol engine or with a 1.4 TDCi diesel engine. The petrol version offers 101 PS (74 kW) while the diesel has 68 PS (50 kW).
Japan
The Fiesta was briefly sold from 2004 through 2007, sharing its platform with the Mazda Demio. The only bodystyle was the 5-door hatchback, with the 1.6 L engine in GLX trim, with the Fiesta ST offered only in 2005.
Fiesta ST/XR4
The Fiesta ST/XR4 was the performance model of this Fiesta. It includes a 2.0 L Duratec petrol engine rated at 150 PS (110 kW; 150 bhp) in standard form, with a top speed of 129 mph (208 km/h). The Fiesta ST also features 17 in (43 cm) alloy wheels, different front and rear bumpers, side skirts, body colour handles and bump strips, partial leather seats and a ST logo on the front seat backs and on the steering wheel.
In Australia, the Fiesta ST was sold as the Fiesta XR4. To stay in line with all sports model Fords sold in Australia it received the 'XR' badging, instead of the 'ST' badging used in Europe.
The vehicle was unveiled at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show.
Fiesta RallyeConcept
This is a British 3-door concept car designed by Ford RallyeSport and Ford Design Europe, designed for the Super 1600 rally. The 1.6 L Duratec engine was rated 200 bhp (150 kW; 200 PS). It includes four-two-one Arvin Meritor exhaust, 6-speed Hewland sequential gearbox, MacPherson strut front and twist-beam rear suspensions, 15-spoke magnesium wheels with 18" Pirelli P-Zero tyres.
The car was unveiled at the Birmingham Auto Show.
Fiesta RS concept
This is a concept model based on the 2002 Fiesta RallyeConcept. It includes many of the RallyeConcept Fiesta features such as the cooling vents in the front bumper, deep side rockers, white ceramic-coated brake calipers and exhaust tips, and a large rear spoiler. It also includes 18-inch alloy wheels with low-profile tyres, extended wheel arches, and lowered and stiffened suspension. The engine is rated at over 180 bhp (130 kW).
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