2014 Ford Fiesta Facelift : A Close Look

hserus · 16th July 2018, 09:13

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Originally Posted by VKS

Anyone got the Fiesta battery replaced ? All the battery in the market seems to be 242*175*190 for 60AH, while the battery bay in fiesta is for 242*175*175

This is what I have in my fiesta - a din 65 battery and it seems to fit just fine.

http://www.batterybhai.com/car-batte...90/40/2/1/65/1

VKS · 16th July 2018, 11:26

Thank you very much, will more AH battery create any issues for other electronics ( alternator and all) , Fiesta seems to be loaded with electronics.

hserus · 16th July 2018, 13:44

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Originally Posted by VKS

Thank you very much, will more AH battery create any issues for other electronics ( alternator and all) , Fiesta seems to be loaded with electronics.

No issues with a higher ampere-hour battery. Go ahead.

vaasscit · 17th July 2018, 15:47

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Originally Posted by hserus

EGR cleaning every 30k km? That is some Maruti dealer’s idea of a scam. Injector / EGR issues usually crop up well after 80k.

Just checked with some informed guys in FORD, EGR valve doesn't require cleaning in Ford diesel vehicles.

tharian · 17th July 2018, 18:01

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Originally Posted by vaasscit

Just checked with some informed guys in FORD, EGR valve doesn't require cleaning in Ford diesel vehicles.

Well, they would need to be cleaned at some point, just that it wouldn't be every 30k kms.

vaasscit · 18th July 2018, 08:05

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Originally Posted by tharian

Well, they would need to be cleaned at some point, just that it wouldn't be every 30k kms.

That "some point" is exactly what i was trying to find out. But Fiesta's service manual doesn't mention EGR cleaning anywhere till 1,60,000kms service recommendations.

tharian · 18th July 2018, 08:17

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Originally Posted by vaasscit

That "some point" is exactly what i was trying to find out. But Fiesta's service manual doesn't mention EGR cleaning anywhere till 1,60,000kms service recommendations.

Since it is not mentioned in manual, I would suggest going by the cars mileage. (kms run)
Usually, EGR cleaning happens nearing a lakh kms.

VKS · 19th July 2018, 23:41

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Originally Posted by hserus

No issues with a higher ampere-hour battery. Go ahead.

Thank you, I got the Amaron battery today. It is the 65 AH Amaron Flo series.

vaasscit · 10th August 2018, 09:49

Folks,

Has anyone installed arm rest in your fiesta ? I'm traveling a lot off late during weekends and the missing arm rest is taking a toll on the shoulders.

Looking to buy one in a local shop in Coimbatore. Any advice/suggestions would be most welcome.

hserus · 10th August 2018, 09:52

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Originally Posted by vaasscit

Folks,

Has anyone installed arm rest in your fiesta ? I'm traveling a lot off late during weekends and the missing arm rest is taking a toll on the shoulders.

Looking to buy one in a local shop in Coimbatore. Any advice/suggestions would be most welcome.

What I got is a broad memory foam neck pillow. It supports the shoulders very well indeed. And note that the seatbelt is height adjustable. Getting a third party armrest would very likely interfere in your changing gears so don't use that.

vaasscit · 10th August 2018, 10:42

Thank you. I'll then drop the idea.

ank.nsit · 10th August 2018, 11:48

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Originally Posted by hserus

What I got is a broad memory foam neck pillow. It supports the shoulders very well indeed ...

Something like this -
https://www.amazon.in/dp/B01BMCF7ES/..._K2sBBbC4542E4 ?

hserus · 10th August 2018, 12:00

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Originally Posted by ank.nsit

Something like this -
https://www.amazon.in/dp/B01BMCF7ES/..._K2sBBbC4542E4 ?

This one
http://s.aliexpress.com/qMVfm6ru

And a similar piece on Amazon
Gigi (G-1603) Gigi Memory Foam Car Neck Pillow Car Headrest,Head Pillow,Rest Pillow,Protect Neck (Black) https://www.amazon.in/dp/B07D3269PF/..._UdtBBb0A20734

itsashishsharma · 8th September 2018, 21:28

Guys my Fiesta has a vibration since I crashed into a speed-breaker at high speeds. The car didn't just jump over it, it literally crashed. It was horrible. I am guessing some engine mount might got broken. Service centre says vibration is a common issue in new/global Fiesta. They have been unable to assess the root cause. What do you guys suggest?

hserus · 9th September 2018, 05:46

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Originally Posted by itsashishsharma

Guys my Fiesta has a vibration since I crashed into a speed-breaker at high speeds. The car didn't just jump over it, it literally crashed. It was horrible. I am guessing some engine mount might got broken. Service centre says vibration is a common issue in new/global Fiesta. They have been unable to assess the root cause. What do you guys suggest?

Just to start with get the tyres rotated, aligned and balanced at some good tyre shop - and while it's raised up for these checks examine the car underbody thoroughly - including whether brake pads / discs are touching the wheel at some angle. Then try to suspect engine mounts and suspension after that.

Vibration isn't all that common in the global Fiesta I am not sure why your SA said that.

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VKS BHPian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hyd/Che Posts: 75 Thanked: 26 Times	Thank you very much, will more AH battery create any issues for other electronics ( alternator and all) , Fiesta seems to be loaded with electronics.
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vaasscit BHPian Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Madras Posts: 200 Thanked: 385 Times	Re: 2014 Ford Fiesta Facelift : A Close Look Folks, Has anyone installed arm rest in your fiesta ? I'm traveling a lot off late during weekends and the missing arm rest is taking a toll on the shoulders. Looking to buy one in a local shop in Coimbatore. Any advice/suggestions would be most welcome.
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vaasscit BHPian Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Madras Posts: 200 Thanked: 385 Times	Thank you. I'll then drop the idea.
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8th September 2018, 21:28	#1064
itsashishsharma BHPian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Bangalore Posts: 888 Thanked: 981 Times	Guys my Fiesta has a vibration since I crashed into a speed-breaker at high speeds. The car didn't just jump over it, it literally crashed. It was horrible. I am guessing some engine mount might got broken. Service centre says vibration is a common issue in new/global Fiesta. They have been unable to assess the root cause. What do you guys suggest?
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