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Is Ford Fiesta diesel a good car?
The diesel is a good engine too but you have to ask whether the savings in fuel over the already frugal 1.0-litre petrol engine is worth putting up with the inevitable diesel rattle. With sharp steering, excellent grip and a lively chassis, the Fiesta is an absolute hoot in the corners.
How many miles will a Ford Fiesta diesel last?
With adequate maintenance and conscientious use, a Ford Fiesta can push 200,000 miles before falling apart.
How reliable are Ford Fiestas?
Is a used Ford Fiesta hatchback reliable? The Fiesta finished in 17th place out of 22 in the value and small car class of our most recent reliability survey: a fairly average result. Ford as a brand finished in 18th place out of 31 car brands in the same survey.
How reliable is a Ford Fiesta ST?
The ST didn’t feature in the most recent What Car? Reliability Survey as a model in its own right, but the regular Fiesta did. It finished in a respectable 10th place in the small car class. Ford came 18th out of 31 manufacturers in the same survey.
Are there any problems with the Ford Fiesta?
Ford Fiesta owners have reported 259 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 21 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle’s electrical system (193 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle’s car will not start (12 problems).
Why does the fan on my Ford Fiesta not work?
Problem: Smell of melted plastic and fan blower motor does not work on settings 1, 2 or 3. Solution: This problem may be caused by a poor electrical contact of the blower motor resistor multiplug. The high current passing through the resistor may be the cause of the melting multiplug.
What’s the Diagnostic fault code for a Ford Fiesta?
Vehicles that trigger diagnostic fault codes (DTCs) / fault codes P2138 with P2122, P2123 or P2127 a common problem is the PCM (powertrain control module = ECM = engine control module) electrical connector. Check the electrical connector for the PCM for damage to the terminals and pins. Replace or repair as necessary.
What’s the problem with the Ford Fiesta EAC fail?
Problem: Loss of power and EAC FAIL displayed. Solution: The EAC FAIL relates to the electronic accelerator control. Vehicles that trigger diagnostic fault codes (DTCs) / fault codes P2138 with P2122, P2123 or P2127 a common problem is the PCM (powertrain control module = ECM = engine control module) electrical connector.