[Sheel]

Originally Posted by Electric

Sheel,

Had it been a while that, you had used your rear washer? My earlier Focus (ofcourse not here in India ), used to have the same problem, which the SA said, could be because of fluid drying out - due to vaporization / heat. Solution - hold the lever for a few seconds and the motor will pump the wiper fluid back.

It worked. Thanks a ton for this heads up. Really appreciate it

Seems Fords all across have their own sweet mind

Yes, it had been a while since I used the rear wash-wipe.

[rohing]

Today I was low on Diesel and was going to work, so switched off the AC as I did not want to cut it too close (I have pretty much never driven the Figo without AC before). To my suprise the performance of the car was in a different league:

- There was almost NO turbo lag even in low rpms
- The acceleration on 2nd & 3rd was much better
- The car could be driven 1 gear higher than the norm in my route

To summarize, it was like driving a petrol car!! It is addictive - now even after filling diesel, I am tempted to switch off the AC...only that it gets unbearable hot (I don't roll the windows down).

I have driven the old indica where you switch of AC to overtake and this is nothing like that. Figo's performance is very much acceptable with AC on. However, the power delivery without AC is superb and makes driving in the city so much easier. Now naturally having experienced it, I want the same with the AC on too

Not sure how the MJD performs without AC.

[sumathindra]

Originally Posted by figo_united

I checked this today in my figo, and it does behave as rohing mentioned.
Not a problem for me though

WOW are you saying that after taking a call on the BT the music/radio does NOT turn on? If thats the case then it may have to so with some settings on the system. I would like to know what?

[figo_united]

Originally Posted by sumathindra

WOW are you saying that after taking a call on the BT the music/radio does NOT turn on? If thats the case then it may have to so with some settings on the system. I would like to know what?

No, I said it does behave as rohing mentioned!
i.e, it does turn on after the call

[gtonsing]

My second post on this forum and I have to thank GTO for such an excellent review of this wonderful car called Figo! I have read almost all of your posts, GTO and I find them indepth yet crisp and extremely readable as well as informative. It was mostly because of this review as well as inputs from other members that I decided to follow my head rather than heart (Polo) and bought myself a ZXi Figo Petrol about 40 days back. Thank you.

[sumathindra]

Originally Posted by gtonsing

My second post on this forum and I have to thank GTO for such an excellent review of this wonderful car called Figo! I have read almost all of your posts, GTO and I find them indepth yet crisp and extremely readable as well as informative. It was mostly because of this review as well as inputs from other members that I decided to follow my head rather than heart (Polo) and bought myself a ZXi Figo Petrol about 40 days back. Thank you.

This is exactly what i did a year back. Read GTO's view and went and booked my titanium petrol and have been enjoying every drive since then.

[aravind.anand]

I recently took a test drive of the Figo. Man the diesel has almost no turbo lag, the performance from the Tdci was satisfying, Space was adequate, Handling and stability at triple digit figures amazed me. A really brilliant car at this price point. Excellent VFM and makes for a very sensible as well as desirable buy. Figo's success is not surprising. Great car Ford

[gtonsing]

Yes@Sumanthindra. Very insightful.

One thing I have noticed is that when going over road humps at slightly higher speeds than what should have been ideal, I noticed a "thunk" sound. Not sure how to express it properly. It sounds as though the springs have bottomed out or something like that. I know its not the mud flaps nor the body. It has to be the suspension (some part of it). have you noticed it?
Another thing is, I have run approx 1200 kms so far. Yesterday I was cleaning the engine bay. I noticed the Power steering fluid was below the MIN mark. I called the showroom guys but they did not return my call and I dont have the time to drive to their garage. Is this normal? What will happen if the fluid runs dry? I will go to Metro tomorrow and have it checked but I just thought I will ask.

[dhanushmenon]

Ford Figo, I feel that it has been a complete VFM package and I wouldn't hesitate a split second to recommend it to anyone. And i haven't repented a single day yet of the choice i made. I hope that my words are worth its weight as i have enough experience in the car having gobbled in 19000 kms within a span of 9 months in the Figo TDCi.

However, as i get more and more matured into the car experience, i have felt the need of a remote for the music system at times.Thought of bringing this up in the scheme of discussions as i did not find any one mentioning it. Probably, it was only me who felt its need...
Do i hear some one clapping for me too? Or am I still left alone on the pavement?

[bruiser]

Since this is the most active thread for FIGO and there are members who have completed more than 15k kms, I am posting this question here:

What's the difference in mileage figures with and without AC?

My FIGO has completed 14k kms and in the winters in Delhi it used to be 20+ all the time....heck i even saw figures of 22.7 and 21+ a few times.

But now that the summers are here and the AC is on all the time, last mileage was 14.2 and even this refill seems to be heading for a similar figure.

A difference of 6 kmpl is something that amazes me, cos the driver and the route are the same with similar traffic conditions.

Can people share their mileage figures please? Esp owners from NCR (since I live in Delhi)

[Sheel]

@Rohing - Yes, the Car feels much peppier w/o A/C. It feels as though you are driving a different Car (engine wise)

@bruiser - I am regularly getting 16kmpl on all my tank ups. (Its a diesel, 100% a/c with idling a wee bit)

[sparkglow]

Hi,

A couple of questions to the Figo owners:

1) Hows the back seat ride quality and comfort?

2) I see that there are no head rests in the back seat...does the absence of it make a difference to ride comfort and safety?

[jayded]

Originally Posted by gtonsing

Yes@Sumanthindra. Very insightful.

One thing I have noticed is that when going over road humps at slightly higher speeds than what should have been ideal, I noticed a "thunk" sound. Not sure how to express it properly. It sounds as though the springs have bottomed out or something like that. I know its not the mud flaps nor the body. It has to be the suspension (some part of it). have you noticed it?
Another thing is, I have run approx 1200 kms so far. Yesterday I was cleaning the engine bay. I noticed the Power steering fluid was below the MIN mark. I called the showroom guys but they did not return my call and I dont have the time to drive to their garage. Is this normal? What will happen if the fluid runs dry? I will go to Metro tomorrow and have it checked but I just thought I will ask.

Hi gtonsing,
The "thud" sound while going over a bump/pothole is a known thing in most Ford cars as I have learned. All Figo's have it and it can be attributed to the stiffer suspension setup in these cars. Nothing to worry about

And about the power steering fluid level, do take your car to the A.S.S. during the weekend and get it topped up. You wouldn't want to run with less than required level. I guess lesser fluid levels can render the steering tighter than normal, not sure about this though.

Originally Posted by bruiser

Since this is the most active thread for FIGO and there are members who have completed more than 15k kms, I am posting this question here:

What's the difference in mileage figures with and without AC?

My FIGO has completed 14k kms and in the winters in Delhi it used to be 20+ all the time....heck i even saw figures of 22.7 and 21+ a few times.

But now that the summers are here and the AC is on all the time, last mileage was 14.2 and even this refill seems to be heading for a similar figure.

A difference of 6 kmpl is something that amazes me, cos the driver and the route are the same with similar traffic conditions.

Can people share their mileage figures please? Esp owners from NCR (since I live in Delhi)

My car has always returned around 16 kmpl with 80% A.C.

Originally Posted by sparkglow

Hi,

A couple of questions to the Figo owners:

1) Hows the back seat ride quality and comfort?

2) I see that there are no head rests in the back seat...does the absence of it make a difference to ride comfort and safety?

1) Ride quality is fairly good for the category. The car does have a stiff suspension set-up, but rides equally well. Not in the Punto class, but good enough. Punto>Polo>Figo>i20, IMO when it comes to ride quality. Have not been in an Indica, hence can't comment

2) The lack of head rest is a big disadvantage especially for people anywhere taller than say 5 ft 10". You head would in most probablity be above the tiny integrated headrests and that indeed is not a good safe position to be in. For people shorter, it would be just fine and there would be no complains.

[sparkglow]

Is it possible to remove the integrated headrests and fit normal ones?

Originally Posted by jayded

2) The lack of head rest is a big disadvantage especially for people anywhere taller than say 5 ft 10". You head would in most probablity be above the tiny integrated headrests and that indeed is not a good safe position to be in. For people shorter, it would be just fine and there would be no complains.

[Captain Slow]

Originally Posted by anilisanil

Captain please pursue this with President's desk ford. I too am facing the squeaks problem for almost a year and now they are trying to tell me that it might be because of my car getting rear ended, though I would outright reject their thrash, a collective revolt should help. So please raise a request and let me know your request number. And let me know if you need mine!

Others, if you are facing the similar issues please let me know on PM, it is quite important for me to quote all these cases to them.

Just to be clear it more like chin chin squeaking noise like an insect's squeak.

I cant believe the excuses the SAs tell the customers.
Yes thats the kind of the sound. There is a also a slight thud thud noise coming from the left rear side.
Anilisanil, Surely will get back to you. Will take the car to the A.S.S and see what they say.
Others facing this problem please post about it.

Update -
My petrol 1.2 has given the the worst F.E ever recorded for any figo. Last tankfull my FE was a little above 8 KMPL Driven in heavy B2B traffic with Aircon.