Worst Used Cars: Avoid These Money Pits

Ford Fiesta: 2011 Through 2014

The Fiesta from Ford will most likely become your money pit if you purchase models that range from 2011-2014. This vehicle type and model had the worst performance of their segment.

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Issues that you’ll probably spend money on fixing include the car’s corrupt transmission, a weak body that will wear down easily, and an audio system that is typically more prone to failure than it should. Typically, you should avoid compact cars from Ford. You’ve been cautioned.