- Engine / equipment
- Ford Fiesta VI diesel (1.4, 1.5 and 1.6 TDCi)
- Period mentioned
- 2008–2017
- Symptoms
- Defective tie rod ends, springs that break and cracked exhaust manifolds; and, among component faults, starter (2014), battery (2012–2013 and 2017), ignition cables and plugs.
- Possible cause described
- According to the ADAC, the Fiesta is around average in the German roadworthiness test and slightly above average in the breakdown statistics. A diesel only pays off if you drive about 15,000 km a year or more, because of its price and tax.
- Check for the garage
- Check tie rod ends, springs, the exhaust manifold and battery; and ask by VIN about the recalls (brake vacuum valve, glow plug control module).
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
KNOWN FAULT · Ford
Weak points of the Ford Fiesta VI diesel according to the ADAC: tie rod ends, springs and manifolds
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How much does it cost to repair this fault?
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.
A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Calculate estimateHow is it checked?
Check tie rod ends, springs, the exhaust manifold and battery; and ask by VIN about the recalls (brake vacuum valve, glow plug control module).
What are the symptoms?
Defective tie rod ends, springs that break and cracked exhaust manifolds; and, among component faults, starter (2014), battery (2012–2013 and 2017), ignition cables and plugs.
Which cars and years does it affect?
- Brands
- Ford
- Engine / equipment
- Ford Fiesta VI diesel (1.4, 1.5 and 1.6 TDCi)
- Period mentioned
- 2008–2017
Taking it to a garage?
Models with this entry
- Ford Fiesta (VI)2008–2017
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