Ford Fiesta Issues

[LoBudget]

Hello,

Aside from the Transmission shift problem and the Cracking Windshield are there any other known issues with the Fiesta? There is no consolidated Fiesta Issues thread yet so I thought I'd ask...

Transmission: Learning mode or needed ECU Upgrade warranty covered
Automatic Transmission, Blubbering - Ford Fiesta Forum

Cracked Windshield (Philippines): Caused by Sharp item warranty covered
http://tsikot.com/forums/ford-cars-t...dshield-80922/

[vivafoxpro]

Eto Sir, coming from "Daming Problema" thread

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[cktlcmd]

saka meron din nun kumakatok sa pang ilalim ng Fiesta pag nadadaan ka sa medyo malubak na kalsada... eto yun inayawan ko sa kanya eh... masyadong maingay... pero sa pantay na kalsada wala namang tunog.

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[LoBudget]

*cktlcmd
Is this with all Fiestas? Have you had it checked?


Outside of the CASA is there a place that can repair or service the Dual Clutch system? I'm just thinking about after the warranty period, how much and where would we bring transmission issues. Im assuming that bringing it to the CASA would be very pricey indeed.

[vivafoxpro]

*cktlcmd
Is this with all Fiestas? Have you had it checked?


Outside of the CASA is there a place that can repair or service the Dual Clutch system? I'm just thinking about after the warranty period, how much and where would we bring transmission issues. Im assuming that bringing it to the CASA would be very pricey indeed.

One of the reasons I opted for the MT. Less things to go wrong.

The Dual Clutch system is basically a manual clutch being controlled by a computer.

Traditional automatic transmissions are basically "dumb" devices that shift up or down based on certain conditions.

The advantage of being computer controlled, performance improves once new software is loaded into the computer. For example, in coming models, one can give his teenage son a special key that the computer detects. Since the computer controls everything, the teenage son cannot go beyond say for example 60KPH.

Traditional transmission have none of these.

With these in view, this system should be simpler mechanically but more complex on the computer side. Now being simpler, those Ford experts in traditional automatic transmissions should find it easier to fix it mechanically.

[LoBudget]

interesting view... hopefully in 5 years dual clutch becomes as easy to bring to the neighborhood talyer as a normal automatic. Even on the internet i have not seen any stories of repairing the fiesta transmission, they all just say it was replaced.

[cktlcmd]

*cktlcmd
Is this with all Fiestas? Have you had it checked?

I don't know if all Fiesta cars have it... I remember reading about others complaining about the same sound coming from underneath the car... which in my perception, the sound is coming from the back part of the car. I did asked and had it checked during the time I still own my Fiesta from Ford Global... they said all is fine... but the sound whenever I drove over uneven roads still persisted... time came I had to move to CDO due to work... I like my Fiesta, but it won't survive the travel from CDO to Bukidnon back and forth most of the time... so I had to sell it and got my self a 4x4 instead.

My advise for new Fiesta Buyers... test drive the car and listen to the back part as you go over uneven paved roads... you will notice the sound I am referring to immediately, otherwise, the NVH is excellent on even paved roads.

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Guys are these problems still persist sa 2012 models?

[LoBudget]

You might have to check the ford or fiesta groups for more updated info. No one is really adding anything here. However if we do finally get one this week i'll update here.

Based on the test drive i did last year i dint really notice the fidgety shifting that they were talking about but it could just have been something i was not looking out for. As far as the cracked windshield, i dont believe any changes were made to the fiesta to prevent it so probably still a chance.

Something to look out for is the rusting nut which holds the wiper mechanism. I can still see the them in the showroom fiestas and the ones i see in the parking lots. I think it was vivafoxpro that posted in the hacking thread about it. You can see it in the through the vents near the passenger side wiper arm, an exposed nut that is in a place where water accumulates.

[Tj_abs]

Nvh of fofi is excellent but fuel consumption is another story

[izon]

What is the resale value of the Ford Fiesta ? Heard from someone that the resale value is low.

[vivafoxpro]

What is the resale value of the Ford Fiesta ? Heard from someone that the resale value is low.

I discourage you in buying one if resale value is a major consideration.

We bought ours for the safety, comfort, fuel economy and most of all style.

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Like what's the depreciation rate?

[tr1ck5h07]

I saw a 2011 Fiesta S hatch being sold for 712k.

[LoBudget]

The normal 10% per year is pretty much the same for all cars. If your SRP at purchase was high then it will be worth more than a more affordable car. What also affects price is if there is a strong market for it when you are selling. Honda Jazz/city/civic are higher priced and the status quo demand is always there which is why it has better resale.

We bit the bullet and got us the Fiesta Sport. The fuel consumption gauge is very optimistic... i have 29Km on the odo, got it with 8Km from the dealer and it saying 20Km/l guesstimated FC. I'll send more updates as I get my first full tank.

So far the only issue I have had is how to remove the plastic from the rear seat. hehehehe... And the fact that it only comes with one key with remote and a plain key. I believe for factory keyless entry they should provide 2 keys with remote and the one valet key, but that's just my perspective.

[vivafoxpro]

A lot of cost cutting on the non essential things were done to bring the price down, I assume.

Another remote would have added 7K to the tag price. Fogs 16K. and so on.

[LoBudget]

7k for another key?!! Is there a transmitter only that can be bought so we can at least attach that to the spare? Anyone know what the OEM brand of the FOB is maybe we can just by one cheaper and program it.

Saw this its $87!

BRAND NEW FORD FIESTA OEM REMOTE KEY CONTROL FOB #BE8Z-15K601-D | eBay

[LoBudget]

Something i noticed when I was washing the car... there is a bolt at the rear that seems rusty already as well as the muffler... doesn't look like Ford put a lot of effort into rustproofing. Should be new stock that just arrived, but it makes me wonder how long and where this has been sitting around. Might post pictures soon...

Here is a link which also talks about rusted parts all over the fiesta also bought this year... Too bad I dint see this sooner, should have demanded 3m undercoating as free...

My 2012 Ford Fiesta 1.5L TDCi - Team-BHP

[LoBudget]

Just came from the casa, the parts guys said the transmitter only is 2250 and with key i think he said its 4k.... so not as bad as initially thought.

What is ridiculous are the mudguards... they dint have the ford made which are 6500 but they had a sample of the aftermarket ones which were 3400... we fitted them on the display model and it did have some gaps "di lapat". I think its beneficial to have this especially for sport edition or those who went with wide wheels as the mud splash is really annoying as it reaches the doorhandles and higher.

The display model of trend edition has the same rusting on the nut seen in the rear wheel area as mine. They of course said this is normal even for all other vehicles... odd as i have never seen it on a new honda or toyota. Has anyone seen the same rusting as the ones in the link i posted above?

[vivafoxpro]

That is good news. The 7K was quoted way back in Dec 2010 when we got ours from the casa. No need for the key since we already have the non-transmitter key as a spare.