[StepUP!]

Originally Posted by HTC

My 2011 diesel Figo is acting up lately.

Car usage is pretty low. These days, car is used for small city errands within 5-10 kms range. When I turn the ignition key ON, it takes very long crank and then starts. This is on cold starts ( first start of the day). Yesterday, when I tried to start, it took long crank but didn't start. After that, any attempt to start was unsuccessful without even cranking. It is as if nothing is happening. I put the instrument cluster in diagnostic mode and checked the battery reading. It was having around 11+ reading. Then I tried after 20 mins and car started ( still long crank to start). After starting, battery reading went to 14+ which means the battery is not the culprit.

I had faced similar issue last year and had even given my car to FASS for 2-3 days observation. But they said they were not able to recreate the issue and gave back the car. I suspect glow plug is giving up or fuel pump might have issues. If glow plug goes bad, it should show error on cluster. which is not the case now. I will try to record a video for better understanding and share here.

Till then, happy to hear suggestions or root cause if any of the members have faced similar issue. Any contact information of expert Ford mech around south Bengaluru would be appreciated. Thanks in advance

Drive Safe and have fun,
HTC

Thanks for sharing. Even my 2012 Figo is having the same issue. It's taking lot longer to crank the engine.
In addition to this I hear kui kui sound from engine bay on cranking the engine. I suspect this is from belt pulley and I fear it will give up soon.

[Rahul Bhalgat]

Originally Posted by HTC

My 2011 diesel Figo is acting up lately.

Car usage is pretty low. These days, car is used for small city errands within 5-10 kms range. When I turn the ignition key ON, it takes very long crank and then starts. This is on cold starts ( first start of the day). Yesterday, when I tried to start, it took long crank but didn't start. After that, any attempt to start was unsuccessful without even cranking. It is as if nothing is happening. I put the instrument cluster in diagnostic mode and checked the battery reading. It was having around 11+ reading. Then I tried after 20 mins and car started ( still long crank to start). After starting, battery reading went to 14+ which means the battery is not the culprit.
HTC

Hi,

As pointed out by the other members, weak glow plug or faulty fuel pump can cause long cranking at cold start. Even the overnight loss of fuel pressure due to internal leaks in the fuel line / non-return valves (causing some fuel in the fuel line leaking backwards to the tank) also can cause long crank at cold start.

But these causes do not explain the failure to crank that you witnessed once. Failure to crank points out towards battery or starter issues.

You have already said that you will get the battery checked. If possible, try cold start from a newer battery on some other car using jumper cables. Your mechanic / battery shop will be in a better position to do this; you only need to hand over the car to them in the night.

If the cold start needs longer cranking even with newer battery, then get the starter checked. Is there any delay after turning the key before the cranking begins?

[sumathindra]

My April 2010, 1.2 Titanium (run only 50K till now) was given for a busted AC high pressure hose. Subsequently got a call from the JSP SA with a few additional issues:

1. Bonnet Mat to be replaced
2. Gear box bedding is week, to be replaced
3. Break disc and pads
4. Link rod boot damage, to be replaced
5. Steering rack moisture seen, decided to touch it after 6 months, no action for now
6. Wiper blades to be replaced
7. AC high pressure hose to be replaced
8. AC gas topping
9. Complete cleaning foam wash (interior & exterior)

All of this at an estimate of 25 to 30k. Expected to get the car delivered today afternoon.

Anyone with similar issue on this first gen car?

[shipnil]

Originally Posted by sumathindra

Anyone with similar issue on this first gen car?

Off late I mostly get it servived outside. But looking at your items, some of them are good to do.

Bonnet mat is for noise suppression. Can live with it. Gear box bedding, is that mount? That you have to findout if weak. There is some engine mount one of the SA asked me to replace 8 years back as he said it has crack which I couldn't. He kept on asking every year. I am still on that mount.

Brake pads last 60 to 70k. That you can replace but not sure if brake disc also should be replaced. Do you see any problem in braking, like juddering?

AC hose if defective should be replaced. Topping gas too required. Wiper blades again might need to be replaced but you can do it yourself. It is 5 minute job.

Not sure what is link rod boot? Are you referring suspension link rods. Generally you replace multiple components like dampers, link rods etc of both sides. It will cost good amount.

[shipnil]

Guys, my spare/2nd key is not working. The one without the remote. Does it have kind of battery that I should replace? I had used it today after many years but the car did not unlock.

[KI07]

Originally Posted by shipnil

Guys, my spare/2nd key is not working. The one without the remote. Does it have kind of battery that I should replace? I had used it today after many years but the car did not unlock.

Isn't it a simple 'insert and twist' key?

I had recently sold my 2014 Figo 1.4 with a heavy heart, I used to check regularly on Spinny if they have listed it, ah, its been more than 2 months and I finally see an AD!

I think I'm gonna tear up, this car had formed a bond.

https://www.truebil.com/used-cars-in...n-delhi-ncr/s/

[MorePower]

I have a 2012 Ford Figo. Looking to upgrade the headlights since the OEM ones are grossly inadequate especially on the highways during rains. I understand 100/90 Philips is one of the better options. Bangalore Figo owners, can you recommend any reliable workshop where this job can be done? After reading reports about car electricals going crazy after botched jobs by clueless technicians, want to make sure this is done by folks who know what they are doing. Look forward to recommendations.

[StepUP!]

My 2012 Figo TDCi underwent a major repair work on the front suspension and the timing belt. It has clocked 99500 on odo.

Replaced front shocks, tie rod, engine rear mount, tensioner assembly, timing belt, water pump etc. I was billed Rs 46423 including labor at Dhone Ford.

After the work, suspension feels as good as new! Engine NVH is improved. Overall happy with the work done!

[vnabhi]

Originally Posted by shipnil

Gear box bedding, is that mount? That you have to findout if weak. There is some engine mount one of the SA asked me to replace 8 years back as he said it has crack which I couldn't. He kept on asking every year. I am still on that mount.

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Even I have been declining change of gear box mount/bedding for the past 6 years. Every time I ask why, they say vibrations will reduce. But as there are no vibrations, i have avoided this job. It costs around 6k.

[shipnil]

Originally Posted by vnabhi

Even I have been declining change of gear box mount/bedding for the past 6 years. Every time I ask why, they say vibrations will reduce. But as there are no vibrations, i have avoided this job. It costs around 6k.

What I feel is the part replacement is simple bolt on job with very high financial incentive / margin. Hence the SA keep on pushing for replacement.

Question on coolant. Is it Ford specification coolant available in open market? What brand / name?

[vnabhi]

Originally Posted by shipnil

What I feel is the part replacement is simple bolt on job with very high financial incentive / margin. Hence the SA keep on pushing for replacement.

Question on coolant. Is it Ford specification coolant available in open market? What brand / name?

No idea about Ford coolant in the market. Why don't you source it from FASS?

[HTC]

Originally Posted by vnabhi

No idea about Ford coolant in the market. Why don't you source it from FASS?

Ford coolant is not available in open market. It is branded for ford service centers. In my 1 lac kms plus usage only once the coolant level had dropped. Got it topped up and tried my luck in getting a can of spare coolant just in case. But the SA said they cant give it. That too after I had gotten some major service done.

Between, my figo crossed the magic number few days back.

[vnabhi]

Originally Posted by HTC

Ford coolant is not available in open market. It is branded for ford service centers. In my 1 lac kms plus usage only once the coolant level had dropped. Got it topped up and tried my luck in getting a can of spare coolant just in case. But the SA said they cant give it. That too after I had gotten some major service done.

Between, my figo crossed the magic number few days back.

Congratulations on 123456! I'm still a long way to go---the Figo was hardly used for 3400 kms in the past one year, as I'm using the Ecosport more. Similar figure the prior year, due to the pandemic. It would have been used more had my daughter been here, but it is now being used only by my wife and rarely by me.

I have a question---how much does a battery for the remote cost? Can i get one outside from a watch battery shop? Mine is quite weak for the past 2 weeks. The car completes 10 years in another 2 days. But in the case of my Fiesta, the original battery of the remote lasted for 13.7 years, till the car got drowned and was declared a total loss.

[HTC]

Originally Posted by vnabhi

Congratulations on 123456!

I have a question---how much does a battery for the remote cost? Can i get one outside from a watch battery shop?

Thanks @Vnabhi! I guess you need to use your figo little more to do justice to FORD. Regarding key fob battery, it shouldn't cost much. you can open the key fob and buy the battery from any electronic store or watch shop and fix it yourself.

My Figo has some repairs lined up. I'm planning to get done from Engineering Exponents, Whitefield-Bengaluru. Only problem is I stay at one end of the city and EE is at another end. May have to reserve a day for this. I will call them in advance and setup appointment.

• AC blower is burnt. replacement cost would be around 5K to 6K
• Cold start - long crank and no starts intermitently. Could be fuel lines or glow plug issue.
• Wolf stage1+ remap. Need this for 2nd and 3rd gear accleration - 26k+
• Shocks checkup and replace if needed.
• Tyre rotation

Also, with normal driving (80-100 kmph speeds), my figo is returning FE of 19+ these days. I am not complaining at all . The Pirelli Cinturato P6 tyres which have run 13k kms are giving good comfort oriented performance. Ride seems more cushy than before. Maintaining 33 PSI for all four tyres.

Thats it for now.

Cheers
HTC

[r_devakumar]

Originally Posted by shipnil

Question on coolant. Is it Ford specification coolant available in open market? What brand / name?

Have used this Coolant from Shell two years back (mine is Diesel)