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Ground clearance (also famous as Ride height) measures the length between the minimum mark of the car’s chassis and the spot of the tires’ touch with the even area. Nevertheless, the maker of the model might apply little tricks to the typical measure to come up with enticing estimation suggesting the valid length from the shock absorbers, the engine oil pan or the muffler to the terrain might be lower than stated in the printed leaflet.
It is no wonder since choosy shoppers go for a lifted ground clearance to bypass issues when parking near the high edges or running through the rugged landscape. The exact ride height of the model fluctuates between 140 to 167 mm based on the year of production and trim. Take into consideration that a well- filled vehicle will definitely lose about 1 inch of ground clearance.
Fortunately, the model ground clearance can be increased by using spacers for shock absorbers to make the car remain higher off the ground. While getting a higher model, you sacrifice a bit of the former balance and flexibility driving fast. Instead model ground clearance can be lowered for the sake of upgraded handling and stability.
There a number of ways to increase ground clearance. When it comes to lifting or lowering your Ford Fiesta you can choose between bigger tires, a leveling kit, coil spring assisters, coilovers, airlift suspension, suspension lifts, etc.
01.2013 – 2019
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| 1.6 MT Trend | 167 |
| 1.6 MT Trend Plus | 167 |
| 1.6 PowerShift Trend | 167 |
| 1.6 PowerShift Trend Plus | 167 |
| 1.6 PowerShift Titanium | 167 |
| 1.6 MT Ambiente | 167 |
How to raise Ground Clearance on your Ford Fiesta. Tip 1 – Get Bigger Tires.
You can raise the ground clearance of your Ford Fiesta by upgrading tires to the bigger size. This will earn you extra 0,5-1 inch of clearance.
01.2013 – 2019
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| 1.6 MT Trend | 167 |
| 1.6 MT Trend Plus | 167 |
| 1.6 MT White and Black | 167 |
| 1.6 PowerShift Trend | 167 |
| 1.6 PowerShift Trend Plus | 167 |
| 1.6 PowerShift Titanium | 167 |
| 1.6 PowerShift White and Black | 167 |
How to raise Ground Clearance on your Ford Fiesta. Tip 2 – Install Leveling Kit.
Leveling kits are designed to level out the uneven stance and increase the ground clearance of your Ford Fiesta. In most cases, the slight lift will allow for bigger tires. Please refer to Plus Sizing Guides.
09.2008 – 12.2012
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| 1.25 MT Ambiente 3dr. | 155 |
| 1.4 MT Trend 3dr. | 155 |
| 1.4 MT Ghia 3dr. | 155 |
| 1.4 AT Trend 3dr. | 155 |
| 1.4 AT Titanium 3dr. | 155 |
| 1.4 AT Ghia 3dr. | 155 |
| 1.6 MT Titanium 3dr. | 155 |
| 1.6 MT Ghia 3dr. | 155 |
| 1.6 MT Sport Limited Edition 3dr. | 155 |
How to raise Ground Clearance on your Ford Fiesta. Tip 3 – install Suspension Lift Kit.
Ford Fiesta Suspension Lift Kits (only available for trucks and SUVs) provide the proper clearance between the tire and chassis when going off-road. Normally, it increases the ground clearance from 2 to 8 inches.
09.2008 – 12.2012
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| 1.25 MT Ambiente 5dr. | 155 |
| 1.4 MT Trend 5dr. | 155 |
| 1.4 MT Ghia 5dr. | 155 |
| 1.4 AT Trend 5dr. | 155 |
| 1.4 AT Titanium 5dr. | 155 |
| 1.4 AT Ghia 5dr. | 155 |
| 1.6 MT Titanium 5dr. | 155 |
| 1.6 MT Ghia 5dr. | 155 |
09.2005 – 08.2008
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| 1.4 MT Comfort 5dr | 140 |
| 1.4 MT Trend 5dr | 140 |
| 1.4 AMT Comfort 5dr | 140 |
| 1.4 AMT Trend 5dr | 140 |
| 1.4 AMT Ghia 5dr | 140 |
| 1.6 MT Ghia 5dr | 140 |
| 1.6 AT Ghia 5dr | 140 |
09.2005 – 08.2008
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| 1.3 MT Ambiente 3dr | 140 |
| 1.4 MT Comfort 3dr | 140 |
| 1.4 MT Trend 3dr | 140 |
| 1.4 AMT Comfort 3dr | 140 |
| 1.4 AMT Trend 3dr | 140 |
| 1.4 AMT Ghia 3dr | 140 |
| 1.6 MT Ghia 3dr | 140 |
| 1.6 AT Ghia 3dr | 140 |
11.2001 – 09.2005
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| 1.3 MT Ambiente | 140 |
| 1.3 MT Comfort | 140 |
| 1.4 MT Comfort | 140 |
| 1.4 MT Trend | 140 |
| 1.4 MT Ghia | 140 |
| 1.4 DSG Trend | 140 |
| 1.6 MT Trend | 140 |
| 1.6 MT Ghia | 140 |
11.2001 – 09.2005
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| 1.3 MT Ambiente | 140 |
| 1.3 MT Comfort | 140 |
| 1.4 MT Comfort | 140 |
| 1.4 MT Trend | 140 |
| 1.4 MT Ghia | 140 |
| 1.4 DSG Trend | 140 |
| 1.6 MT Trend | 140 |
| 1.6 MT Ghia | 140 |
How to lower the Ground Clearance on your Ford Fiesta.
Option 1 – Install Lowering Springs 
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Option 2 – Install Coilovers
Option 3 – Install Air Suspension Kit
