Advantage Fiesta
Handling Best in class handling even at top speeds of 150 km ++
car is in complete control. better than Honda city, Verna, SX4, Toyota Innova.
Engine & Gearbox Best pickup excellent engine no vibrations Silky smooth. u need to check rpm needle to be sure its running.excellent gearbox.gear changing is fast and easy.
*Mileage City 12.5Km highway 16 Km depends on driving style
*power steering very accurate and very light.u can aim at a pin on road and won’t miss.
headlamps and wipers great.
*Disadvantages & Missing safety features
*No Anti lock Brakes (latest jan 08 model has ABS optionI Heardnow)
No Airbags(latest jan 08 provided with it for driver only)
No Rear screen defogger heat element.(in base version of car Exi)
I feel Indian Govt should make these features Madatory on all cars.
Alloys and 15 inch wheels . would be a happy addition.
Ride quality Poor for a Car in this Class.
even my 4 year old used Indica costing half the price of Fiesta rides Much Better than my New Ford.great engineering by Tata.
Lots of Bumps and Noises felt inside Car on rough roads. all fiesta same design issue.
Bumps Vibrations travel to felt on steering wheel too.
own ford fiesta 1.4 exi petrol, 40000 Km
Generic issues it has are 1. throttle body problem.. 2 . radiator fan problem
a yellow light engine management fault will come on during cold start more at rainy season more so .. engine will refuse to respond to accelaration and will not go beyond 1000 rpm.. restarting car after 1 or 2 minutes usually solves the yellow light..
cleaning throttle body with WD40 also cleans contacts but for a year or so has to be done again...
it is generic problem on ford fiestas throttle position sensor gets corroded and its computer generates error code .. cost to replace 7000 Rs.
Those who do not believe google it...ford fiesta throttle body problem
another generic problem on fiesta & also figos also its Cooling fan bearing goes out causing engine to heat usually within 20000 Km and starts to vibrate no way to repair maintain u need to change cost 8000 Rs as it it is sealed packed....
. Maintain car regularly serviced from sc ford apart from these generic problems did not face any issues with car run 40000 km car still going like new.. touch wood
did not change any parts than a wiper blade one headlight bulb , engine is just like showroom gives average of 12km/L
ford should solve generic issues before launching car in India that is only complaint otherwise a great product
for those doubting review chk with any mechanic also can give live demo of these issues or inquire at a ford service center