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[Scott_can_Focus]

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Hello! I'm Scott and I have a 2012 Focus SE. Just found this forum but am already thinking that I should have done this about 8 yrs ago lol.

 

[Handy Andy]

Never too late!

Enjoy the site.

 

[2012fiestaSbasic]

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2012 Fiesta S 4dr Sedan

 

[econoboxrocks]

2012 Fiesta S 4dr Sedan

Auto or manual?
Either way, changing your transmission fluid is good for it.

 

[Tremoceiro]

Olá a todos
Chamo-me José Sampaio e acabei de adquirir um Fiesta 1.0 Titanium de 2016.
Tal como fiz no meu carro anterior, pretendo personalizar o interior do Fiesta, colocando um ecrã táctil de 7 ou 8 polegadas, sensores e camara de MA e mudar a cor dos led's da copeira e do porta luvas.
Para isso. conto com o saber dos mais experientes aqui no fórum para, caso haja possibilidade, me auxiliarem nas dúvidas que possam vir a ter.
As primeiras acções serão precisamente na segurança com a instalação dos sensores e câmara de MA
Obrigado por tudo.
Festas felizes e Bom 2025

 

[econoboxrocks]

Bem-vindo.

 

[wali110]

Hi all

I am from the UK and use to live in LA and am driving a Ford Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost 2014 Titanium.

 

[econoboxrocks]

Hi all

I am from the UK and use to live in LA and am driving a Ford Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost 2014 Titanium.

Welcome!
We've heard some bad news about that engine. They tend to self-destruct.
That's a shame, since it's torquier and more drivable than the base 1.6.
I hope you get some good use out of it. They're fun little cars.

 

[scotman]

The 1.0 has some specific issues with its design that requires two separate thermostats, malfunctioning of either one of them being catastrophic for the engine is a major concern. All the other engines have a very “age sensitive “ coolant reservoir and plastic coolant lines. Just last week I found out that the coolant lines and their connectors had reached the limit of their lifespan. When I went to replace the coolant reservoir the connectors to each cooling line literally crumbled as I disconnected them with my bare hands!
The result being a cobbled up fix that took a while to complete so I could use my car until new lines come in. Failure of any of these components is a huge concern a blown engine kind of concern.

 

[Handy Andy]

Seems to be a chronic problem, just recently drove a 2018 EcoSport with one of those 1.0L - they had a similar issue with broken clips.

They wound up using those threaded hose clamps - I could not believe the OEM clamps failed that fast...

 

[scotman]

The small diameter plastic lines are original to the car. So, I have to call their lifespan to be eight years.
it will cost over $140 to replace the two plastic lines I am looking to fabricate equivalent lines in metal or aluminum but I have not inspected the other ends of the lines yet to discover how much trouble they will be to replace. I might “chicken out” and just buy the OE parts and then do a protective thermal wrap on the ends of the lines. Then at least the external heat soak will be slightly less. But I don’t like the idea of the plastic lines and clips.

 

[Wytt H]

👋 This place is great for looking at repairs for my beater (my fiesta is about as base as you can get.)

 

[Tamsin]

Hi folks, black mk5 3 doors 53 plate owner, had for a year and spent more than I paid for it but its the most fun I've ever had driving. I'm here looking for tips so I can learn basic maintenance for myself as I'm totally reliant on mechanics at the moment. At some point I realised that despite driving for 20 years and mostly much newer cars I really love this fiesta and haven't ever felt a buzz driving any car before lol , interested in learning how to repair scratches to start with and looking after the paintwork, I was told it was a limited edition black sparkling paint but right now there's not much sparkle, paint is dull and scuffed in many places. There's also an issue with throttle body, so a garage told me, on idle it's revving up and down, was told I need to clean it. So anyway, nice to meet you all 😀

 

[econoboxrocks]

Hi folks, black mk5 3 doors 53 plate owner, had for a year and spent more than I paid for it but its the most fun I've ever had driving. I'm here looking for tips so I can learn basic maintenance for myself as I'm totally reliant on mechanics at the moment. At some point I realised that despite driving for 20 years and mostly much newer cars I really love this fiesta and haven't ever felt a buzz driving any car before lol , interested in learning how to repair scratches to start with and looking after the paintwork, I was told it was a limited edition black sparkling paint but right now there's not much sparkle, paint is dull and scuffed in many places. There's also an issue with throttle body, so a garage told me, on idle it's revving up and down, was told I need to clean it. So anyway, nice to meet you all 😀

Welcome!
For paint rejuvenation and cleaning the throttle body, try looking for Youtube vids on the subject.
I upgraded my intercooler that way. It was intimidating to dig so far into the car, but I watched other people do it and did it myself. It would have cost a fortune to have a mechanic do it.

 

[Tamsin]

Welcome!
For paint rejuvenation and cleaning the throttle body, try looking for Youtube vids on the subject.
I upgraded my intercooler that way. It was intimidating to dig so far into the car, but I watched other people do it and did it myself. It would have cost a fortune to have a mechanic do it.
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Thanks 😊 well done you , it's a great feeling isnt it! I replaced a quarter glass the other day, felt very daunting but I did it and saved a ton of money, cost me 120 as I got used window off Ebay and sealant from local spares shop. Felt like my dad was cheering me on, I used to watch him and sometimes get to help when he was working on his old Mercs, mostly got to do a bit of sanding when he was repairing the rusty bits lol, and he showed me how to change coil packs on my old clio but I'm at a loss how to do much else. Thanks for advice I will check out YouTube.

 

[econoboxrocks]

Thanks 😊 well done you , it's a great feeling isnt it! I replaced a quarter glass the other day, felt very daunting but I did it and saved a ton of money, cost me 120 as I got used window off Ebay and sealant from local spares shop. Felt like my dad was cheering me on, I used to watch him and sometimes get to help when he was working on his old Mercs, mostly got to do a bit of sanding when he was repairing the rusty bits lol, and he showed me how to change coil packs on my old clio but I'm at a loss how to do much else. Thanks for advice I will check out YouTube.

Good for you! There are also Fiesta groups online who can help you out too. This one is mostly a US forum, but there are plenty of friendly, helpful people here.

 

[Keith_in_Kingman]

Hello. I drive a black 2019 SE with a manual transmission. I'm in Kingman, Arizona.

 

[econoboxrocks]

Hello. I drive a black 2019 SE with a manual transmission. I'm in Kingman, Arizona.

That's a really good car. If you haven't, it might be a good idea to change the transmission fluid. How many miles?