Fiesta thermostat replacement program

bharanidharang · 22nd February 2010, 18:27

@anachronix - thanks.

Gilead · 22nd February 2010, 18:32

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Originally Posted by bharanidharang

I just got a call from a ford representative. He clearly mentioned that the there is a underlying problem in some fiesta's where the thermostat is not getting cut-off and is running continuously. They are calling the owners through dealerships only for a few batches of the fiesta. Rest assured, only if you are part of these batches you would be called.

What do you say guys, its better to get this done or not ?

If a Ford rep talked to you, it must be genuine. Get it done at the earliest. What thermostat are they talking about? the AC, or the engine? My AC thermostat is working perfectly fine. I'll mail them tonight and find out if my car is on the list. Did you email the custmail ID?

bharanidharang · 22nd February 2010, 18:40

Is there an engine thermostat :(. I just presumed it was the A/C one only.

My A/C thermostat is working fine too.

Yes i mailed their customer care (custmail@ford.com)

Gilead · 22nd February 2010, 18:44

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Originally Posted by bharanidharang

Is there an engine thermostat :(. I just presumed it was the A/C one only.

My A/C thermostat is working fine too.

Yes i mailed their customer care (custmail@ford.com)

The engine fan turns on and off depending on the temp. Do you feel your fan is running continuously? I can't even feel the fan turning on and off in the Fiesta. It is ultra quiet. Does it even have a fan? lol

anachronix · 22nd February 2010, 18:54

Gilead, chill man

The problem is with the High/Low fan running continously without cut-off! AND, this problem is specific to cars manufactured very recently (3-6 Months). I beleive our cars are already old enough

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Originally Posted by Gilead

The engine fan turns on and off depending on the temp. Do you feel your fan is running continuously? I can't even feel the fan turning on and off in the Fiesta. It is ultra quiet. Does it even have a fan? lol

bharanidharang · 22nd February 2010, 18:54

That I guess is the A/C thermostat. LOL

Neither can i notice whether the fan is running or not. With the diesel engines clatter, i guess this sound gets drowned.

unni.ak · 22nd February 2010, 19:12

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Originally Posted by bharanidharang

That I guess is the A/C thermostat. LOL

Neither can i notice whether the fan is running or not. With the diesel engines clatter, i guess this sound gets drowned.

You wont miss it when the radiator fan comes on. Especially if you have the clutch or brake pedal pressed, you can in fact feel the vibrations. It rarely comes on, and in all the two years I've had the car, it has come on only a handful of times. Mostly, when idling with AC on, when stopped, on a hot afternoon.

Gilead · 23rd February 2010, 18:57

I mailed Ford this morning asking them if my car was on the list. They just called and confirmed that it is not.

mayukh · 23rd February 2010, 19:28

Do I need to mail to ask or should I depend on my dealer for this?

Mine is a Dec 09 manufactured car.

Gilead · 23rd February 2010, 19:41

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Originally Posted by mayukh

Do I need to mail to ask or should I depend on my dealer for this?

Mine is a Dec 09 manufactured car.

Just mail them your vehicle Regn No. and dealer name and ask them if it's on the list. Will not even take a couple of minutes of your time. You will know for sure either way.

mayukh · 23rd February 2010, 19:55

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Originally Posted by Gilead

Just mail them your vehicle Regn No. and dealer name and ask them if it's on the list. Will not even take a couple of minutes of your time. You will know for sure either way.

Thanks Gilead !! But do I need to give the regn no or the VIN?

Ignorance to be pardoned.

sanjayc · 23rd February 2010, 20:24

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Originally Posted by mayukh

Thanks Gilead !! But do I need to give the regn no or the VIN?

Ignorance to be pardoned.

Give both..more the merrier;-}

bharanidharang · 24th February 2010, 19:02

Guys.

Got the thermostat replaced today. Car seems to cool faster than before. It was supposed to be a 2 hr job but MPL ford took a whole day because of backlog of vehicles. They have done a good job except the time taken and some lousy cleaning

sanjayc · 24th February 2010, 19:05

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Originally Posted by bharanidharang

Guys.

Got the thermostat replaced today. Car seems to cool faster than before. It was supposed to be a 2 hr job but MPL ford took a whole day because of backlog of vehicles. They have done a good job except the time taken and some lousy cleaning

"Cool Faster" means - was the replacement related to A/C thermostat?

bharanidharang · 24th February 2010, 19:14

Yes. It was the A/C thermostat.

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22nd February 2010, 18:40	#18
bharanidharang BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 402 Thanked: 254 Times Infractions: 0/1 (5)	Is there an engine thermostat :(. I just presumed it was the A/C one only. My A/C thermostat is working fine too. Yes i mailed their customer care (custmail@ford.com)
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22nd February 2010, 18:54	#21
bharanidharang BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 402 Thanked: 254 Times Infractions: 0/1 (5)	That I guess is the A/C thermostat. LOL Neither can i notice whether the fan is running or not. With the diesel engines clatter, i guess this sound gets drowned.
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23rd February 2010, 18:57	#23
Gilead Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 2,142 Thanked: 60 Times	I mailed Ford this morning asking them if my car was on the list. They just called and confirmed that it is not.
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23rd February 2010, 19:28	#24
mayukh BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 206 Thanked: 5 Times	Do I need to mail to ask or should I depend on my dealer for this? Mine is a Dec 09 manufactured car.
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24th February 2010, 19:02	#28
bharanidharang BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 402 Thanked: 254 Times Infractions: 0/1 (5)	Guys. Got the thermostat replaced today. Car seems to cool faster than before. It was supposed to be a 2 hr job but MPL ford took a whole day because of backlog of vehicles. They have done a good job except the time taken and some lousy cleaning
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24th February 2010, 19:14	#30
bharanidharang BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 402 Thanked: 254 Times Infractions: 0/1 (5)	Yes. It was the A/C thermostat.
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