Peugeot’s 308 was the topic of discussion for last month, with the versatile French car giving us plenty of opportunity to discuss fault finding and diagnosing common issues.
This month our friends in the market turn their attention to the handsome looking Ford Fiesta.
Launched in 2008 as the seventh generation, some breathless Ford executive said it was the most significant and poignant vehicle since Ford’s Model T.
The popular Fiesta gave owners the choice of nine different engines including the much acclaimed ECOnetic range.
There are plenty of issues and quirks with the Fiesta. We’ve some really good tips and pointers to look out for should one rock up at your garage, to help you diagnose and fix the car in double quick-time. Similarly to the 308 from last month, the Fiesta also requires a close eye on its oil consumption.
Next month we’ll be looking at the Vauxhall Corsa introduced in 2006. If you have expertise, knowledge and insight to share, we would be delighted to hear from you. It will make our Inside Lines an even more powerful tool for our workshop readership. Contact hemal.mistry@haymarket.com or peter.lawton@haymarket.com.
Click below to see technical contributions on the Ford Fiesta from:
Cambiare – highlights the issues with the Fiesta’s ignition system
Castrol – recapping why oil plays such an important part in the Ford engine
CES– a whole host of issues and instructions on how to solve them
Comline – analysing the squealing brakes
Comma – discusses the foibles of fluids and the importance of oil
Contitech – explaining how to check for wear on the belt
Corteco – why upgrading the cabin filter is necessary
Denso – takes us through some important air conditioning fault finding tips
Forte – how to avoid costly failures
Gates – advises on belt replacements
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