Any 2016 ST owners have problems, clutch or otherwise?

Hey Myke,

I myself just picked up a 2016 FiST, I did some extensive research and like you found the coolant and clutch problem with the 15's. I didn't find anything alarming with the 16's however. I say test drive the vehicle, give it a good looking over, let the salesman know about your concerns, and don't be rushed and let the excitement influence your purchase. It may cause you to overlook things. I've had great cars come from Private Sellers and Crappy Lemons come from Certified Dealers. So just take your time and if it's a deal. DO IT!

Nice. I got a 17 with colors I wanted (Orioles fan) Orange Recaros and black exterior. Dealer said you can still factory order a FiST with any colors/options you want, but maybe only for a month or so. The 18s in the US might just be the leftover 17s, and the car might not be sold here in 2019.

Myke said:

Nice. I got a 17 with colors I wanted (Orioles fan) Orange Recaros and black exterior. Dealer said you can still factory order a FiST with any colors/options you want, but maybe only for a month or so. The 18s in the US might just be the leftover 17s, and the car might not be sold here in 2019.

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I hope they still sell them in 2019. I'm looking at getting one this fall. If not focus st could work

Myke said:

I found a good deal on a 2016 ST. Anyone own a model from this year? Have you had any issues? I read that 2015 and earlier models had clutch problems, sometimes after only 15k miles. Thanks for any feedback!

I was going to buy a 2018, but it turns out the ones that will be offered in the states are no different from 2017s, and the engine will still be 4 cylinder, unlike European model; in addition, there won't be a panoramic sunroof option.

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motor just blew at 89xxx miles has a stage 3 cobb kit and full 3in turbo back exhaust running 93 oct tune...motor spun a baring and took out the block water and oil mix on the under side of the motor and drive axle on passanger side right side for us lol...all happend under normal driving doing 40 mph or i think 60ish kph in 4th gear at like 2300 ish rpm ,,,dont know why, but got a warranty so its fixed for free, other than that the car is awsome last car was a mustang and a saturn sky think they were baged as opel over there my st kicks the mustangs ass any day of the week shit almost took out a hellcat but at 80 he puled away fiesta st's for what they are and for the pice cant beat it ,,,,and with killer gas milage well maybe before the cobb kit but i still get 25 to 35 mpg

Owners of ST models have reported clutch problems when the slave cylinder leaks inside the bell-housing, polluting the pressure.