tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post8583356432146260155..comments2024-03-29T09:11:56.466+08:00Comments on CarGuide.PH | Philippine Car News, Car Reviews, Car Prices: Review: 2014 Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoostUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-15019927812684861632016-03-03T05:46:07.030+08:002016-03-03T05:46:07.030+08:00Remember fiesta's trip meter is using l/100km ...Remember fiesta's trip meter is using l/100km :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-64758821839972874442016-01-18T06:33:55.786+08:002016-01-18T06:33:55.786+08:00Can somebody help me, I'm getting 5km/l on my ...Can somebody help me, I'm getting 5km/l on my fofi 2015... i am not sure if it is due to traffic or my driving habit. I usually travel from cubao to ortigas only.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17779770976272887168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-8443713524664704532015-11-24T20:36:12.992+08:002015-11-24T20:36:12.992+08:00Hi, im going to get a fiesta ecoboost this year/ m...Hi, im going to get a fiesta ecoboost this year/ my only concern is the DCT/ do they still have the issue with the dct and tcm? do this 2015 model already equipped with updated transmission that doesnt have these reliabilty concerns ? i really need your advise :) thanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-86036326642250164052014-11-29T06:05:38.743+08:002014-11-29T06:05:38.743+08:00I believe most of Fiesta Powershift models affecte...I believe most of Fiesta Powershift models affected were the early models, there was a software updates to fix these. I beleive some of those who had problems had their cars serviced outside the casa, so they never got the software updates. <br />New Fiestas shoud already have the latest software in them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-63438464145149574112014-11-04T17:57:36.491+08:002014-11-04T17:57:36.491+08:00My thoughts too - that the DCT would've gone u...My thoughts too - that the DCT would've gone under rigorous testing before getting launched.<br /><br />But there are about 3 dozen individual cases of Fiesta issues over at the FCP forums alone. At first I was a skeptic of this, but apparently it's a very real concern.<br /><br />Equally alarming is that some of the owners who already replaced their TCMs still had recurring failure that required further replacement. Once out of warranty, dealers are more than eager to charge them north of 70k to have it replaced, with no guarantee that the problem won't recur in the near future.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-80381927829951106442014-11-03T13:40:14.041+08:002014-11-03T13:40:14.041+08:00Hi GGG,
Yes, I've heard about the DCT issues,...Hi GGG,<br /><br />Yes, I've heard about the DCT issues, but I cannot verify them 100 percent whether it affects all Fiesta models or those of a particular model year.<br /><br />I'm sure though that all Fords go through rigorous product testing worldwide, and this includes the durability of the dual clutch transmission. Ulysses Anghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06863291552170192774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-55713711610816740472014-11-03T00:03:07.241+08:002014-11-03T00:03:07.241+08:00Uly, I'd like to know your thoughts on the tra...Uly, I'd like to know your thoughts on the transmission issues with the Fiesta. I'm not talking about the jerkiness of the DCT, but rather the TCM/PCM failures as well as the need to replace the clutch packs so early.<br /><br />Quite a number of Fiesta owners have experienced the problem (with varying degrees of having it solved by their respective dealers) and this is a serious point of concern for me.<br /><br />The Fiesta is a great car with a great engine, lovely handling, and complete features. But its reliability is a big concern that your review does not cover.<br /><br />Would you honestly still recommend the Fiesta for someone looking for a great drive under 1M, despite its transmission issues?<br /><br />Thanks. -GGGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-39703560280706590262014-10-30T15:44:13.133+08:002014-10-30T15:44:13.133+08:00This email disproves your claim that the real reas...This email disproves your claim that the real reason of the delay was caused by the insurance company. On the contrary, it proves my claim that you, Ms. Jheng, acted on this only after our initial conversation on 29 September 2014. Had she known that there were documents submitted to MAA before this date, she should not have ordered something (windshield) which not the supposed replacement of my car’s damaged parts. Further, this is a strong and valid confirmation that the reason for the delay was caused by you, Ford Quezon Avenue.<br /><br />It has been nearly two (2) months since my wife turned-over the unit along with all necessary documents to you, and it should have been repaired and released a week after. Therefore, I believe that it is right and just to demand payment from you, for the inconvenience and distress brought about by the incident.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10366436978868399674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-66087409354619537572014-10-30T15:43:27.229+08:002014-10-30T15:43:27.229+08:00“Hi Ludovico,
I received this letter forwarded by...“Hi Ludovico,<br /><br />I received this letter forwarded by my staff coming from you. <br /><br />We would like to first and foremost apologize for the undue delay you experienced however, we would like to assure you that on our end we were able to process the claim as soon as the documents was received and well within our service standards.<br /><br />I would like to run through the events as they have happened on our end.<br /><br />Your incident happened on Aug. 18, 2014.<br /><br />We received the first set of documents last Sept. 8, 2014, where we requested the estimate immediately since they are had a delay in reporting the claim to us. <br /><br />They replied with the additional documents, Photos, and Estimate which we received only on October 2, 2014, almost a month after our request.<br /><br />We already sensed the urgency but the estimate had to channel to me for approval which was given to me Monday October 6, 2014 in the afternoon after negotiation with the Dealership.<br /><br />We had the letter of authority sent and given on October 7, 2014, within our Service Level Standards of 3-5 working days since October 4-5, 2014 is a Saturday and Sunday, respectively.<br /><br />It is unfortunate that this incident happened but as you see in the timeline we are not to blame for the delay since we processed the claim upon receipt of the documents necessary for it.<br /><br />It is also vital that you be informed that the estimate was made on August 27, 2014 by REVIC VILLALON but only sent to our office on October 2, 2014. This is clearly important since they had this estimate that they could have forwarded to our office early on or since the initial report last September 8, 2014.<br /><br />We have the documents with us should you need a copy please send us a request letter and we will be happy to send you a copy.<br /><br />I hope have sufficiently answered your query. Please feel free to call us should you need anything else.”<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10366436978868399674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-32954881546435499542014-10-30T15:42:39.720+08:002014-10-30T15:42:39.720+08:00I am really not convinced by these reasons, I keep...I am really not convinced by these reasons, I keep on insisting Ford Quezon Avenue to disclose what happened from 1 September 2014 to 7 October 2014, because the real reasons for the delay can be revealed during this period. Further, I emphasized that MAA is an in-house insurance company of Ford Quezon Avenue and I had some claims in the past and those did not take them thirty-eight (38) days to approve.<br /><br />I sent a confirmation letter to MAA Insurance Company, to validate your claim that the real cause of the delay was due to their delayed approval/LOA, which they immediately responded, on 28 October 2014, as follows (email from Mr. Jerome L. Astorga, Claims Manager of MAA):<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10366436978868399674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-83288738430116479432014-10-30T15:42:12.680+08:002014-10-30T15:42:12.680+08:00“Dear Mr. Ayad,
Good morning!
We regret to infor...“Dear Mr. Ayad,<br /><br />Good morning!<br /><br />We regret to inform you that the request for compensation or payment for inconvenience and other damages that may have been imposed during the restoration of your Ford Fiesta that were involved in a collision was denied by Ford Quezon Avenue’s Management due to the following reasons:<br />1. Insurance Claims – length of time for the insurance for Letter of Approval is an Insurance Company policy that Ford Quezon Avenue has no control over it except to follow up. Please be advised that even though it is an in-house insurance, it is a different company, run by different Management and different Policy.<br /><br />2. Parts Arrival – Parts availability were hampered by the Port congestion that was not in their control.<br /><br />I would also like to take this opportunity to inform you that as per Ford Quezon Avenue they will do their best to complete the restoration of your Ford Fiesta this coming Friday, October 24, 2014 or earlier.<br /><br />I will also assist you in checking the status of repair until your vehicle is released.<br /><br />Thank you and we hope for your understanding.”<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10366436978868399674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-55377809107001421422014-10-30T15:41:44.649+08:002014-10-30T15:41:44.649+08:00On 20 October 2014, Mr. Rey Pahed, confirmed the f...On 20 October 2014, Mr. Rey Pahed, confirmed the following chronology of events, who failed to point-out what happened for the 38 days (just to obtain approval from MAA Insurance Co., an in-house insurer) from 30 August 2014 to 7 October 2014:<br /><br />Date Claims submitted 30 August 2014<br />Date LOA arrived 7 October 2014<br />Date Parts Ordered 7 October 2014<br />Date Parts Arrived 14 October 2014<br />Date Unit Lined-Up for Repair 8 October 2014<br />Date Target to Finish 22 October 2014<br />Date to Release 24 October 2014<br /><br />On 21 October 2014, after several communications (over phone and email) I received the following email from Ms. Leila of Ford Group Philippines, Customer Relationship Centre:<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10366436978868399674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-85247357401888632832014-10-30T15:41:19.041+08:002014-10-30T15:41:19.041+08:00On 29 September 2014, I called-up your office to f...On 29 September 2014, I called-up your office to follow-up again the status and I have learned that Mr. Villalon already resigned from your office and all his accountability were passed-on to a certain Ms. Jheng. My brother, Ryan Ayad, visited your office and spoke with Ms. Jheng, and committed that the car will be released on Friday, 3 October 2014 and my youngest brother, King Ayad, also called-up and spoke with Ms. Jheng, who informed that the car “might be released” on Friday, 3 October 2014. Having no assurance that the car will be released on the said date, I called-up again and spoke with Ms. Jheng. I was informed that she already ordered a “windshield” on Saturday, 27 September 2014, I was surprised that she ordered something which is not the supposed replacement of my car’s damages.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10366436978868399674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-31610337773393057962014-10-30T15:40:52.454+08:002014-10-30T15:40:52.454+08:00Ford Quezon Ave.
Quezon Avenue cor. Apo St.
Brgy. ...Ford Quezon Ave.<br />Quezon Avenue cor. Apo St.<br />Brgy. Sta. Teresita<br />Quezon City, Metro Manila 1114<br /><br />Re: Compensation for Unutilized Days<br /><br />Dear Sir/Madam,<br /><br />I am writing this letter to demand payment from you to compensate for the days that my car (2011 Ford Fiesta PQS-165) has been unutilized.<br /><br />On 1 September 2014, my wife turned-over the unit to you, for the repair of its bumper and left side door/mirror. The unit was duly acknowledged by Mr. Revic Villalon, whom we had several communications (thru phone and email) to follow-up the status of the repair.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10366436978868399674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-61636348124636217402014-10-02T20:51:44.271+08:002014-10-02T20:51:44.271+08:00By the way, this engine has won the "Engine o...By the way, this engine has won the "Engine of the Year" awards, 3 years in a row, yes it's been available in Europe for a few years now on their C-segment cars like the Focus and C-Max.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-75289695313110564132014-05-19T09:16:48.852+08:002014-05-19T09:16:48.852+08:00Ford and Mazda are unreliable vehicles. Now you se...Ford and Mazda are unreliable vehicles. Now you see them in the streets, a little less than a year later, pooffff it vanishes straight to the junkyard. Ford Mazda might sell more if they would just be smart and realistic to price their vehicle offerings at its actual market value, AT ONE HALF THEIR PRICE OFFERINGS. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-73642597261296757272014-05-13T19:37:38.942+08:002014-05-13T19:37:38.942+08:00Time will tell if the engine is reliable. So far, ...Time will tell if the engine is reliable. So far, wala pa naman negative comments sa net. Still selling like hotcakes sa european market dinBAGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15114780112562421788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-4038593156505916692014-04-18T10:23:43.253+08:002014-04-18T10:23:43.253+08:00"..as smooth as Anne Curtis' underarms..&..."..as smooth as Anne Curtis' underarms.." Whoa!<br /><br />Kahit ano pa, it's still a 1.0 engine. Tapos naka turbo charge pa. Mukhang questionable ang durability. Baka high maintenance din like the mentioned actress. Doubter here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-8408914860355597542014-04-07T01:27:01.951+08:002014-04-07T01:27:01.951+08:00Cast iron is used so that the 3 cylinders can be m...Cast iron is used so that the 3 cylinders can be made with thinner, stronger and more durable walls compared to an equivalent aluminum block plus the cylinder head is actually still aluminum. Hansen Dynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-59608036158701173952014-04-06T19:36:01.477+08:002014-04-06T19:36:01.477+08:00Yes I know about the cast iron block. Didn't w...Yes I know about the cast iron block. Didn't want to get too technical with the story though.Ulysses Anghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06863291552170192774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-80654063460953214212014-04-03T18:23:25.946+08:002014-04-03T18:23:25.946+08:00He forgot to mention that the EcoBoost features a ...He forgot to mention that the EcoBoost features a cast-iron engine block to increase thermal efficiency (50% ignition warm-up) at the expense of additional weight. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-45262135847060680312014-04-02T14:04:55.357+08:002014-04-02T14:04:55.357+08:00Yeah, not sure about the new engine's maintena...Yeah, not sure about the new engine's maintenance and durability.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-35796759797235296642014-04-02T10:53:22.430+08:002014-04-02T10:53:22.430+08:00Performance? Sure.
Fuel efficiency? Fine.
Afforda...Performance? Sure.<br />Fuel efficiency? Fine. <br />Affordability and value for money? ...<br /><br />There are other options out there that strike a better balance between these criteria. And that's not even counting Ford's notorious aftersales service. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-61281449258858275442014-04-02T08:00:01.630+08:002014-04-02T08:00:01.630+08:00Wait for the new honda city.Wait for the new honda city.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521223446245210239.post-49189935654964199122014-04-02T07:54:30.983+08:002014-04-02T07:54:30.983+08:00This is the one i want but the wifey doesn't a...This is the one i want but the wifey doesn't agree due to small trunk space :(<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16638351410832302407noreply@blogger.com