- The short listed names for the new car designed by the project Bobcat team were Amigo, Bambi, Bebe, Bravo, Bolero, Cherie, Tempo, Chico, Fiesta, Forito, Metro, Pony and Sierra. Despite more board votes for "Bravo", Henry Ford II personally overruled and named the car "Fiesta". The name "Fiesta" belonged to General Motors at the time, however it was freely given for Ford to use on their new class B car.
- To cut costs and speed up the research and development time, many modified Kent Engines destined for the Fiesta were tested in Fiat 127s. This also allowed covert road testing across Europe.
- The original plans for the "Bobcat" claimed it must cost US$100 less to produce than the Ford Escort.
- In the UK the Fiesta holds the accolade of being the most often stolen car, followed closely by the Vauxhall Nova.
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