New Ford Figo Trend (Diesel) | 3rd Year | 47,000 Kms: Ownership Review

[1989rs500]

Re: New Ford Figo Trend (Diesel) | 3rd Service Update | 20,000 Kms: Ownership Review

@1989 - Thanks fam! Interesting video , It has never happened to me - Might have been lucky on this one(if it's an issue at all) but just one thing , if you look at the video at the 1:00 minute mark after he swerves to the right lane , he let's go of the wheel a couple of times and the car does not move to the left - at all because his steering is tilted slightly towards the right . He then tilts it to the left(almost) and the car moves towards the left. What exactly is the problem here? and who let's go of the steering wheel on a car? Two hands at all times was exactly what I was taught .

I also decided to try this out today on a wide enough road at night with our Brio and it does the same thing after a few seconds , either moves to the right or the left depending on where the steering is at (It's hard to keep the steering at dead center without inputs you know ). If you have to fight the wheel at speeds of less than 70-80 kmph to keep the car straight then it could be a problem. But what's up with letting go of the wheel and expecting it to go straight ?

It fights a little bit thats the issue, the steering will move on its own when left free over an uneven terrain but some new Figos even in straight plain roads tend to have a slight push to its left, the degree to the extent to which its felt depends for different cars which makes it more of a complexity
I do agree that we must have hands on steering wheel all time but when the car itself is pulling itself towards left it will be a concern when some one is cruising at steady speeds etc, we will notice the car shift to the left of road without our input, this means some people will even feel hand pain because they need to constantly correct steering.

 

[a4arun]

Re: New Ford Figo Trend (Diesel) | 3rd Service Update | 20,000 Kms: Ownership Review

Hey folks,. Came across this news piece today. Sharing it for your reference.

https://www.thrustzone.com/ford-aspire-crashes-in-madurai-in-a-brutal-accident-all-5-onboard-survive/

 

[krishna6239]

Re: New Ford Figo Trend (Diesel) | 3rd Service Update | 20,000 Kms: Ownership Review

Hey folks,. Came across this news piece today. Sharing it for your reference.

https://www.thrustzone.com/ford-aspire-crashes-in-madurai-in-a-brutal-accident-all-5-onboard-survive/

Wow... I think it held up pretty good than most of the C segment cars in Indian Market.

What is being said by locals when they reached the spot is that the most important part, which is wearing a seat belt wherever you sit in the car, was followed by all passengers

This was the reason why they all survived.

 

[Easternjack]

Re: New Ford Figo Trend (Diesel) | 3rd Service Update | 20,000 Kms: Ownership Review

Seen the pics doing the rounds in Facebook. Getting crushed between 2 trucks. I think it helped that the the trucks were both decelerating else the situation would have been a lot worse. Its good the passengers were belted down and probably the car hit from behind and got crushed and went under the rear of one of the trucks. Being a hatch with low sitting is what helped them. Good build quality or not nothing stopping the car getting crushed like a tin can in such a situation.

 

[a4arun]

Re: New Ford Figo Trend (Diesel) | 3rd Service Update | 20,000 Kms: Ownership Review

Hey TAIgers,

I have this this question that's bugging me for a while now.

Basically the crux is, I am planning to go for 1.5 tdci (Aspire/ecosport) very shortly. My usage pattern will be 80% highway and 20% city/town. Given this how long can I expect the turbo to last, assuming I am doing the service regularly and religiously? Also is there any specific mileage after which tdci is no longer dependable??

Your response is greatly appreciated.

 

[allhyundaicars]

Re: New Ford Figo Trend (Diesel) | 3rd Service Update | 20,000 Kms: Ownership Review

A tbhp member has crossed 50k kms without any issues. I read on a website to always idle the car after long highway drives. When you reach your destination don't turn it off instantly , idle the car for a minute or two. Plus 10-15 seconds warm up everyday and always start the car with clutch depressed.

 

[a4arun]

Re: New Ford Figo Trend (Diesel) | 3rd Service Update | 20,000 Kms: Ownership Review

A tbhp member has crossed 50k kms without any issues. I read on a website to always idle the car after long highway drives. When you reach your destination don't turn it off instantly , idle the car for a minute or two. Plus 10-15 seconds warm up everyday and always start the car with clutch depressed.

Thank you AHC for these tips. Will ensure I follow these religiously.

 

[rakeshkn]

Re: New Ford Figo Trend (Diesel) | 3rd Service Update | 20,000 Kms: Ownership Review

A tbhp member has crossed 50k kms without any issues. I read on a website to always idle the car after long highway drives. When you reach your destination don't turn it off instantly , idle the car for a minute or two. Plus 10-15 seconds warm up everyday and always start the car with clutch depressed.

Yes, This is good for turbo, even that wrote in the owners manual as well. 30 seconds recommended, for this particular reason I am worried to give car to anybody else, I always prefer to drive myself.

 

[1989rs500]

Re: New Ford Figo Trend (Diesel) | 3rd Service Update | 20,000 Kms: Ownership Review

Hey TAIgers,

I have this this question that's bugging me for a while now.

Basically the crux is, I am planning to go for 1.5 tdci (Aspire/ecosport) very shortly. My usage pattern will be 80% highway and 20% city/town. Given this how long can I expect the turbo to last, assuming I am doing the service regularly and religiously? Also is there any specific mileage after which tdci is no longer dependable??

Your response is greatly appreciated.

Specifically speaking TDCis usually last for 1.75-2.4 lakh kms, seen lot of 1.4 TDCis hitting decompression by 1.7-1.8 lakh kms which basically means slow death of the motor,
That said there are lot of 1.5 TDCis in Europe that has run 3 lakhs kms as well, but in India where conditions are far more worse I dont expect TDCi to last more than 2 lakhs kms without troubles

 

[Easternjack]

Re: New Ford Figo Trend (Diesel) | 3rd Service Update | 20,000 Kms: Ownership Review

Earlier my car was getting slight petrol smell after tanking up. I mentioned the issue during service and it seemed it might have gone away. Now again I tend to get petrol smell but this time its on an off while driving mostly if I am fully depressing the accelerator. Anyone facing such issues in here? What could be the issue?

 

[1989rs500]

Re: New Ford Figo Trend (Diesel) | 3rd Service Update | 20,000 Kms: Ownership Review

Earlier my car was getting slight petrol smell after tanking up. I mentioned the issue during service and it seemed it might have gone away. Now again I tend to get petrol smell but this time its on an off while driving mostly if I am fully depressing the accelerator. Anyone facing such issues in here? What could be the issue?

It could be anything from leaky fuel lines, fuel pump or even a defective fuel cap, so it needs thorough investigation , anyway if its leaking fuel its not at all a safes sign, so do have it checked.

 

[Easternjack]

Re: New Ford Figo Trend (Diesel) | 3rd Service Update | 20,000 Kms: Ownership Review

Tried doing a visble check around the fuel tank area but could not see any visible leaks or oil drops. I even looked under the car found nothing. During last service the folks at Ford service poked around it to rectify my earlier complaint. Must have messed it further. Will take it for checkup up but leaves for next 2-3 weeks. Anyways my driving is less so wouldn't worry.

 

[karma0306]

Re: New Ford Figo Trend (Diesel) | 3rd Service Update | 20,000 Kms: Ownership Review

Guys need some inputs here. I was told my vehicle( ford figo diesel - sports edition ( ruby red) is alloted and i had asked for the vin number . this is the vin number/chassis number i have got - HB 26347 .
I was under the impression that a vin number would be around 17 digits. How do i decode this? Any inputs on this would be great!

 

[a4arun]

Re: New Ford Figo Trend (Diesel) | 3rd Service Update | 20,000 Kms: Ownership Review

I believe you are given the last few digits. Please ask him to send the full 17 digits vin detail. He should have got the invoice for the same. Alternatively you can check for yourself once it has come to dealer yard.

 

[1989rs500]

Re: New Ford Figo Trend (Diesel) | 3rd Service Update | 20,000 Kms: Ownership Review

Guys need some inputs here. I was told my vehicle( ford figo diesel - sports edition ( ruby red) is alloted and i had asked for the vin number . this is the vin number/chassis number i have got - HB 26347 .
I was under the impression that a vin number would be around 17 digits. How do i decode this? Any inputs on this would be great!

I guess this will help you out
The first few digits are not mandatory
http://www.theautomotiveindia.com/f...le-identification-number-vin-8.html#post63898