Ford Fiesta (third generation)

Ford Fiesta Mk3
Overview
ManufacturerFord Europe
ProductionFebruary 1989–February 1997
Assembly
Body and chassis
ClassSupermini (B)
Body style3/5-door hatchback
3-door panel van
3-door high cube panel van
PlatformFord B platform
RelatedFord Ka
Ford Courier
Powertrain
Engine999 cc HCS I4
1,118 cc HCS I4
1,297 cc HCS I4
1,392 cc CVH I4
1,392 cc CVH-PTE 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 Diesel I4
Transmission4-speed IB4 manual
5-speed IB5 manual
CVT automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,446 mm (96.3 in)
Length3,743 mm (147.4 in)
Width1,606 mm (63.2 in)
Height1,321 mm (52.0 in)
Chronology
PredecessorFord Fiesta (second generation)
SuccessorFord Fiesta (fourth generation)

The Ford Fiesta Mk3 was the third generation of the Ford Fiesta supermini built by Ford Europe. Originally introduced in 1989, the Mk3 represented the biggest change to the Fiesta since the original car was introduced in 1976. In addition to the 3-door hatchback and panel van versions that had formed the Fiesta range, a 5-door hatchback was also added. The Fiesta Mk3 was replaced by the Fiesta Mk4 in 1995, but remained on sale until early 1997. The Mk4 was a major restyle of the Mk3, but had the same chassis.

The Fiesta Mk3 also spawned a high-cube panel van version in 1991, the Courier, and also shared its platform with the Ka of 1996, which was derived from the Fiesta Mk4.