Is the Ford Fiesta LX a good car?
Is the Ford Fiesta LX a good car?
Bought a 2009 WS Fiesta LX with the 1.6 Duratec pared up to the 5 Speed manual transmission. It’s an absolute cracking car to drive, awesome handling car, easy to learn manual in and the 1.6 has a lot of poke. The 1.6 has a decent amount of power (88kw) and super torquey (152Nm) for a small hatch.
How much does a new Ford Fiesta cost?
All up cost for me was $1200, but that included a service with oil filter and 5W-20 oil (the recommended grade), a new driveshaft seal plus fitting, a wheel balance and a few other odds and sods. If no other work is required and you don’t change the cam seals it might be in the $700 to $800 region.
Are there any issues with the Ford Fiesta?
Ford Fiesta Automatic Powershift transmission has been known to have issues, they have been fined by ACCC but nothing is happening for customers, I have gone back 4 times since I have bought this car in 2013 and they use excuses like it’s my driving or I need to speed more on the highway.
Where does the Ford Fiesta ST come from?
– Wp/Wq/Ws Fiesta’s are built in Germany, Wt/Wz Fiesta’s (excluding the Wz St and Wg St) are made in Thailand – With the WS Fiesta all the manuals are paired with the 88kw 1.6 4 Cylinder Engine where all the autos are paired up with 71kw 1.4 4 Cylinder Engine.
When did I buy a Ford Fiesta Zetec?
I purchased a 2009 WS Fiesta Zetec last October and found it required the timing belt change when I read the manual. Given the previous owner’s attitude to servicing, there was no way it would have been done. I did this: I bought the required parts online.
How much does it cost to replace wheels on Ford Fiesta?
Be aware that the 16″ Zetec wheels are often knocked about with gutter rash, and they are really expensive to replace, even second-hand, as in around $300 depending on condition and whether fitted with a decent tyre. Hi, I am looking at a 2010 auto LX that has done 160k as a first car for my son.
Why was my Ford Fiesta at the workshop for 8 days?
The main cam sprocket (or sprockets, since it’s DOHC) has to be removed to change the seals- but they are held on by bolts which have to be replaced, as they are “single use only” or torque to yield. They don’t come in the kit and this caused a delay of 4-5 days (with a weekend in the middle), so the car was at the workshop for 8 days.
How do you change timing belt on Ford Fiesta?
A curious and annoying aspect of the timing belt change was the cam seals, which come with the belt kit. The main cam sprocket (or sprockets, since it’s DOHC) has to be removed to change the seals- but they are held on by bolts which have to be replaced, as they are “single use only” or torque to yield.
