FORD FIESTA - what goes wrong?

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6 жыл бұрын

Checking out a pre-owned Ford Fiesta from 2008-2017? Here are 5 common problems to look for.
Like what you see in this Fiesta review? Please give us a thumbs up. We're planning to do more buyer's guides very soon. Yeah, as well as buying a gimbal ;op
Also check out the Haynes manual at haynes.com/en-gb/ford-fiesta-...
Thanks for watching!
Music is Funkorama, ©Kevin Macleod

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@prof.jojopangan2407
@prof.jojopangan2407 Жыл бұрын
Sir thank you very much for this very informative video and it helps alot, for I own a Ford Fiesta! Keep up the good work and God bless.
@owenmclain3327
@owenmclain3327 2 жыл бұрын
I guess I lucked out after seeing several videos with miscellaneous parts failing and quirky things going wrong . My north american model 2014 Fiesta SE 5 speed manual , no problems at all so far after 85 thousand kilometers. Regular maintenance as suggested by the drivers manual . I replaced the battery and tires but any vehicle needs those things eventually so I have no complaints .😉
@randymerlo4070
@randymerlo4070 Жыл бұрын
I have a 2014se and other than the clutches replaced at 47000 and air conditioning unit this has been a perfect car just oil changes brakes and normal maintenance love my green phantom
@TechThrowdown
@TechThrowdown 3 жыл бұрын
Right guys since this guide was pants I'll give you a quick guide right here having owned and worked on many 1.0 fiestas. First off, gearbox issues. If the car struggles going into first or second gear the gearbox synchros are on their way out. This is typically due to being driven hard in those gears. The fiesta is really fun to drive hard however the gearboxes are a good indication of if the car has been treated well or not by previous owners. Secondly, rear axel bushes and spring isolators. The later are a cheap fix costing around £10 for them both. These are the small foam-like mounts that sit between the rear springs and chassis. They deteriorate fairly quickly on these cars mine having been goosed after 30k miles. It took myself an hour to change on the drive and is an easy job for an amateur mechanic. Therefore these shouldn't cost much in labour at a garage. Another issue is the rear axel bushes which is where the front of the rear beam attached to the chassis. These tend to wear and and can cause vibrations similar to an unbalanced wheel. I have also changed these on the driveway but expect the job to take around 2-2.5 hours if going to a mechanic. You may have heard about the 1.0 Ecoboost engines being unreliable. However if treated correctly they will last just as long as any other. A few things to keep in mind. Firstly, the timing belt is submersed in oil. This means it is important that not only the correct grade (5w20) should be used but also the correct spec (WSS-M2C948-B) as this will keep the belt in good condition. Failing to use this spec could cause the belt to break down which eventually clogs the oil feed in the sump and starves the engine of oil causing irreversible damage. Just make sure the car has been regularly serviced by either ford or decent garages (check invoices) to ensure the correct oil has been used. Some earlier cars experienced head gasket issues if thrashed all the time but this is typically only when remapped adding extra strain. I have an early 63 plate car myself and have no issues. Best thing to do is check under the oil cap for any milky residue and also check the coolant to see if it's been topped up with water (will look diluted and lighter in colour) or if it just generally low. Hope this helps as this video was very basic and doesn't really give an idea of issues specific to the fiesta. If you guys need anymore help feel free to reply to this comment and I'll help you out. 👍
@danthedukerider3046
@danthedukerider3046 3 жыл бұрын
Legend! Are the bushes easy to find Or notice they have gone bad, going to look at one Thursday, will look at the oil and gears as you said! I have heard bad things about the engine but you have put it in black and white thankyou!
@TechThrowdown
@TechThrowdown 3 жыл бұрын
@@danthedukerider3046 Hi, hope looking at the car went well the spring isolators can be seen through the rear wheels and are at the top of the spring. They will look brown and cracked if they're on their way out. The rear axel bushes are a little harder to look at without jacking however the best way to do it is to locate the bush through the rear wheel arch (will be further forward from the spring, you can see the nut) then slide you're phone under and take a picture of each end to see if there are any obvious cracks. Hope this helps and good luck. They're a great car that have a bad rep mainly because people don't understand how to look after them.
@iiBOMB
@iiBOMB 3 жыл бұрын
Hello thanks for help!! Also I had ambient automatic
@TechThrowdown
@TechThrowdown 3 жыл бұрын
@@iiBOMB No worries pal always happy to help
@warrior1436
@warrior1436 3 жыл бұрын
@@TechThrowdown Hey mate, I went to go see a fiesta, it seemed to sound a little rough at the 3000rpms and the clutch felt a little soft, any thoughts on what it could be, Im not too bothered fixing a few things but if it starts getting expensive I might just leave the car be. Also, the AC seemed to have a whiney noise does that suggest the motor is going, the heater works fine though and it blows air fine too
@djcrazy2685
@djcrazy2685 3 жыл бұрын
my moms 2017 ford fiesta seatbelts don't lock always up front when brakes are hit in emergencies!!
@simonpace6404
@simonpace6404 3 жыл бұрын
This could be any car!
@iiBOMB
@iiBOMB 3 жыл бұрын
This can be any car and gearbox on fiesta ambient I think its only on that model idk I had only one and ambient i learnt nothing it could be door not closing properly
@juj298
@juj298 Жыл бұрын
The Question is What Goes Right With Them.
@cedric182
@cedric182 8 ай бұрын
Hey, 6 years with my fiesta. Only thing I’ve replaced are the tires and other small routine maintenance. Now issues at 65k miles.
@josephtiger-
@josephtiger- Жыл бұрын
Some problems can be solved by getting up to the legal speed faster if it's safe to do so
@matthewsmith2787
@matthewsmith2787 3 жыл бұрын
The fiesta is actually a very reliable car
@evelynhensen3318
@evelynhensen3318 2 жыл бұрын
Music sucks sucks I would have preferred someone talkin to me
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