Will Rimell

To remain competitive in the replacement parts market, factors and garages need to be able to access the latest parts as soon as the demand for the

Sven Nielsen, Technical Director from MEYLE, says the Ford Fiesta suffers from the following problems:

This Ford Fiesta range also uses the 1.6 TDCi engine and this is one area a garage should look at when servicing.

First series Ford Fiestas experience issues with injection pump pulleys, which work loose and generate vibrations in the belt.

According to Cambiare, the Fiesta’s ignitions system appears to be a bit of a weak spot.

Corteco supplies an activated carbon upgrade to the standard issue cabin filter, which is usually located inside the vehicle on the passenger side

Checking Wear

Multiple V-ribbed belt wear - as a result of the effects of heat, deposits and operationally induced abrasion in the ancilla

As with many applications, this vehicle is prone to brake squeal.

Engine Oil

• Ford generally favour a product like Comma Xtech 5W30 for most of their applications however there are some exceptions,