Ford-Tuned Suspension

With a standard MacPherson strut front suspension, 22mm front sway bar and twist-beam rear suspension, the 2011 Fiesta is ready to deliver excitement around every corner.Its standard electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) system is Ford-tuned to offer refined overall driving dynamics. It works with a software-based technology called active nibble control – a Ford proprietary invention – to actively detect and minimize undesirable rotational vibration experienced by drivers, particularly while driving at highway speeds. This means that with the Fiesta, taking on straightaways will be a smooth affair.

Nimble Ride and Handling

Features such as electric power-assisted steering (EPAS), AdvanceTrac® ESC (electronic stability control) and class-exclusive* available Hill Start Assist deliver confidence and control, and contribute to Fiesta's overall intense driving experience. EPAS uses speed-sensitive steering and active nibble control technology to help provide improved feedback and confidence at highway speeds. If a driver releases the brake pedal while parking or taking off on an incline, hill start assist automatically helps prevent the vehicle from rolling back by momentarily holding brake pressure. AdvanceTrac® ESC automatically applies the brakes and modulates engine torque whenever it detects wheel slip, and helps avoid skidding and fishtailing by controlling under steer and over steer. It also helps maintain control under conditions such as ice, gravel or rain, providing more confident stopping power.

PowerShift Six-Speed Auto.

The available class-exclusive PowerShift six-speed automatic provides torque to the wheels 100 percent of the time, for an extra-connected feel.* It’s equipped with a leak-free dry clutch technology and a neutral idle mode that helps eliminate drag and contributes to fuel efficiency. It’s also maintenance-free – with a fill-for-life transmission fluid that requires no dipstick – and designed to last up to 150,000miles.