Ford Fiesta

In the early 1970s, the demand for small cars was high enough. Energy crisis in 1973 affected an increase in demand and Ford needed super mini class car in order to compete with Fiat 127 and Renault 5. After long period research and development, prototype was created and served as first Ford Fiesta at the end of 1975.

Family Compact 3 and 5 door hatchbacks of Ford Fiesta have been produced since 1976. The basic power unit for this model was 1.0-liter with 40-horsepower engine, but there were more powerful Fiesta models. For example, at that time, the version Ghia with 1.1-litre engine was capable of a maximum speed of 147 km/h.

The engine is quite compact and the radiator is classically-front, and to ensure the thermal mode at low speed movement it is equipped with an electric fan which heats automatically on the thermostat case.

Currently, 6th generation of Ford Fiesta are assembling and below series of these generations with their periods

1st generation of Ford Fiesta (1976-1983)

In 1976, the company presented the fruit of tireless creations. There were several options to choose such as 1.0, 1.1 and 1.3-litre petrol engines and new Ford Fiesta has acquired the status of ' world best car ' in first three months.

2nd generation of Ford Fiesta (1983-1989)

The model has become a bestseller in the UK as well as in Europe.

3rd generation of Ford Fiesta (1989-1997)

The main innovation is necessary to concentrate on appearance of a new body - the new generation Ford first introduced the 5-door version of the model.

4th generation of Ford Fiesta (1995-1999)

In parallel with the release of the third generation in 1995, Ford presented the next, fourth generation model, equipped with the new chassis and suspension. It has changed markedly and appearance-lines became smoother with modern technical equipment.

5th generation of Ford Fiesta (2002-2006)

In November 2005, on the market there was a restyled version of the Mk5 with many cosmetic innovations such as front and rear optics, bumpers and side moldings along with rear-view mirrors have been completely changed. The car is refreshed with a new color palette.

6-generation of Ford Fiesta (2008-)

Observing the platform with stylish Fiesta, Mazda has seemingly started to join into the fight, despite the same roots, because concept cars were still different, so different are the consumers.

Ford Fiesta was the TOP 10 best selling cars in Britain from 1977 onwards. In 1990, 1991, 1996-1998 model was recognized as ' the best-selling car abroad '.

Fiesta for the first time had diesel in 1983 and ABS in 1989.

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Facelifted Ford Fiesta Van Gains Aston Martin-Esque Schnozzle

Joining the refreshed range of Fiesta hatchbacks in Europe is the facelifted, commercial version of the series aptly named the Fiesta Van, which is available to order now in Britain, with customer deliveries from early January 2013. Read more »

Euro NCAP Find that Dacia Lodgy Dissapoints while 14 Other New Cars Score Five Stars

The safety gurus at the European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP), an independent organization that assesses and scores vehicle safety, have released a new round of scores for 15 new models, many of which were presented at the recent Paris Motor Show.

With one exception, the new Dacia Lodgy minivan that Euro NCAP said "budgets on safety" as it was rated with a mediocre three stars out of five, all other cars tested were awarded five stars.

Euro NCAP criticized the Renault Group's decision to not offer the electronic stability control (ESC) as standard equipment on the Lodgy, while also noting that the Dacia model scored poorly for pedestrian and child protection.

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Check Out the New 2014 Ford Fiesta ST in 80 Photos and on Film

Ford is not only betting on the growing small-car market in the U.S. with the Fiesta but it is also testing the waters with a new performance variant of the hatch named the Fiesta ST that will make its North American debut at the LA Auto Show.

Like the bigger Focus ST, the Fiesta ST is the result of the collaborative efforts from the Blue Oval's European and American divisions.

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Ford Adds 123HP 1.0-liter EcoBoost to Facelifted 2014 Fiesta, Claims 40 MPG Plus [58 Photos + Video]

With fuel prices on the rise and federal and state mandates about fuel economy, U.S. manufacturers and buyers alike are beginning to see the advantages of downsizing when it comes to both vehicles and their engines.

Ford’s Fiesta, which has been redesigned for the 2014 model year and will launch at the LA Auto Show this week, is probably one of the best examples.

That’s because apart from the cosmetic changes, such as the larger trapezoidal grille that resembles that of the Fusion mid-size saloon (…or Aston Martin models), Ford’s subcompact will be offered in the States with the firm's new 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine.

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New Ford Fiesta ST Hot Hatch Confirmed for North America, Debuts in Los Angeles

At last year's LA Auto Show, Ford displayed a concept version of the Fiesta ST, stating at the time, that it "remained open" to selling the hot hatch on this side of the Atlantic.

Well, the decision has been made and at this week's 2012 LA Auto Show, the Blue Oval will premiere the production Fiesta ST for the U.S. and Canada.

Unlike the European model that was introduced in Geneva with a three-door body style earlier this year, the North American version will be offered exclusively as five-door hatch, but don't fret, as Ford has a surprise in store for US.

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Ford to Offer 2014 Fiesta Facelift with 1.0-liter Three-Cylinder EcoBoost in the U.S.

We knew it was coming but now Ford has confirmed the arrival of its 1.0-liter turbocharged three-cylinder gasoline engine Stateside in the redesigned Fiesta that was revealed at this year's Paris auto show and which will go on sale in the U.S. early next year.

While in Europe, the 3-cylinder EcoBoost unit is offered in two states of tune delivering 99HP (100PS) and 123HP (125PS), in North America, Ford will bring the most powerful version that generates a peak torque of 148 lb.-ft.

By comparison, the pre-facelift 2013 Fiesta's base (in the U.S.) 1.6-liter naturally-aspirated four-cylinder unit peaks out at 120hp and 112 lb-ft.

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Ford Margins Shrink as Buyers in North America Turn to Smaller, Less Profitable Cars

In the first nine months of the year, Ford’s earnings in North America were US$6.47 billion before taxes, more than it had made in the region in all of 2011. Its operating margin in that period was 11.2 percent, more than double the 5 percent that’s the norm in the industry.

Now, however, the Blue Oval says that its profit margins are shrinking and the reason is that new car buyers in North America are downsizing, turning their backs on trucks and opting for smaller passenger cars such as the Fiesta and the Focus.

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Side Air-Bag Glitch Leads to the Recall of 262,000 Ford Fiestas from the 2011-2013MY

Ford plans to recall certain model year 2011-2013 Fiesta vehicles, built from November 3, 2009 through September 21, 2012, to reprogram the passenger side, curtain air bags.

The recall affects around 262,000 cars sold in North and South America, including 154,604 Fiesta sub-compacts in the United States.

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Ford to Withdraw from the World Rally Championship at the End of this Season

In a surprise move, Ford of Europe became the second team after MINI in four days to announce a withdrawal from the World Rally Championship (WRC) after the 2012 season.

Ford's motorsport division, in its current form, has participated in the WRC with a full factory-backed team since 1997 in cooperation with Malcom Wilson’s M-Sport.

In a statement, the Blue Oval explained that its decision to leave the series one year earlier than originally planned was made due to the “difficult economic environment” in its European business.

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New Ford Fiesta Priced From £9,795 in the UK, 179Hp ST to Debut in 2013

When Ford officially revealed its redesigned Fiesta in the beginning of the month, it provided little information about its engine line-up other than it will be available with the 1.0-liter EcoBoost unit. The Blue Oval told us that it would release more details as the premiere of its supermini at the Paris Auto Show drew closer; and it did so today. Read more »

Official: Ford Fiesta Facelift Gets 1.0-liter EcoBoost Engine, SYNC Multimedia and MyKey

With the first images of the redesigned Ford Fiesta out in the open, Ford today disclosed official details about what’s under the skin of its B-segment competitor in advance of its debut at the “Go Further” product event that will be held in Amsterdam this Thursday.

The most important change for the European-market Fiesta is the addition of the 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine in its line-up. The three-cylinder unit, which has won the “2012 International Engine of the Year” award, is claimed to offer “best-in-class” fuel economy.

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Ford Grafts an Aston Martin-esque Front Grille to 2013 Fiesta Facelift

With several European carmakers having presented new offerings in the supermini segment such as the Renault Clio and the Peugeot 208, Ford decided it was time for a styling refresh for its sixth generation Fiesta subcompact that was introduced in 2008 (North American sales started in 2010).

Slated to debut at the 2012 Paris Motor Show later this month, the revamped Fiesta in European guise adopts Ford's new Aston Martin-like grille that has trickled down from cars like the C-MAX Hybrid and the new Fusion / Mondeo.

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Ford Still Believes in Fiesta Even Though U.S. Sales Drop 25%, Focus up 31%

American consumers may be shunning away from the Fiesta and turning to the Focus this year, but Ford does not intend to leave the sub compact segment.

In the first seven months of the year, Ford sold 35,385 Fiesta sedans and hatchbacks in the States, down 25.4 percent over the same period last year when it delivered 47,245 units, making it the least popular passenger car in its range (excluding the now discontinued Crown Victoria and the Police Interceptor).

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Gymkhana Five Sees Ken Block Turning the Streets of San Francisco Into an Urban Playground

What a man will do to sell some shoes – well, actually, make that lots and lots of pairs. In partnership with DC Shoes, professional rally driver Ken Block has unleashed his 650-horsepower Ford Fiesta racer on the quiet streets of San Francisco for the fifth installment of the popular Gymkhana video series.

And just in case you missed out, we have added all the previous clips for your enjoyment right after the break.

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Ford Fiesta Maxi in a Horrifying Rally Crash in Argentina

If you watch the spine-tingling video that follows, you'd be hard pressed to believe that not a single person was injured during this racing incident.

Yet amazingly, both the driver of the Ford Fiesta rally car, Nicolas Diaz, and his co-pilot, Luis Allende, walked away unscathed from the accident that occurred just 50 meters before the end of the first stage of last week's Rally de Catamarca in Argentina.

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Pissed Off Woman Unleashes Hammer Hell on Her Man's (?) Fiesta

You can never know how someone will express their anger as some people simply suppress their feelings while others explode like popcorn.

Of course, anyone who will allow their fury to guide them is asking for trouble – in some cases, lots of it as this driver proved back in March.

The YouTube has it that the woman seen in this video was furious over something that her boyfriend did and she lashed out on his Ford Fiesta. We can’t confirm it, but it does seem to make sense as a scenario.

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Scoop: 2013 Ford Fiesta Sedan will get the Aston Martin Grille Treatment, Plus 1.0-liter Turbo

Having already afforded us a peak at the hatchback version of the upcoming 2013 Ford Fiesta through these shots, our spies have now caught up with a prototype of the sedan model while engineers were testing it on the roads around the Nürburgring.

There's too much cladding on both ends of the Fiesta sedan to be absolutely sure, but it appears that Ford will apply the same Aston Martin grille treatment on the facelifted model as it did on the new Fusion.

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Ford Debuts Frugal Fiesta ECOnetic with 85.6mpg UK or 3.3lt/100km in Europe

Ford announced today that it has commenced production of the new Fiesta ECOnetic. Available in Europe, the ECOnetic is powered by a 1.6-liter diesel engine with an output of 94hp (95PS) and a peak torque of 205Nm (105.2 lb-ft).

What makes this Fiesta special is that it returns an average fuel consumption of just 3.3 lt/100 km (equal to 85.6mpg UK and 71.3 mpg US) according to the European Fuel Economy standards, while emitting only 87g of CO2 per km.

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Spy Shots: Ford Prepares Fiesta for its First Facelift, will get New 1.0L EcoBoost and SYNC

Ford's engineers are busily testing the facelifted version of the Fiesta subcompact hatchback, which could be revealed as early as this fall at the 2012 Paris Motor Show.

The front end of the prototype was hidden under camouflage, but we can see that it features a re-sculptured hood – similar to the one found on the new Fiesta ST. You can also expect a newly designed bumper with a modified grille and different fog lamp housings, and possibly some minor tweaks to the headlamps.

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