Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost

[Belle427]

Started looking for one of these for around £4000, just need a cheap tax petrol engine for work duties.
I've heard Ecoboom directed at some ford engines but is this one of them?

[Belle427]

Thanks, one to avoid then.

[Belle427]

Wet belt change is supposed to be 100k i believe, i do see quite a few with 100k plus on them so it surprises me they are so bad.

[Belle427]

Not really something the home mechanic could do either is it?

[Belle427]

ZX10R NIN said:

No it's around £700 from an Indy, the big problem is they don't get serviced on schedule & that's when the problems start.

I advise people looking at these to budget getting the belt done if they can't verify the history, they're good cars but do your homework.

Other options.

0.9 Clio Dynamique S Media Nav:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202309302...

Dynamique Media Nav:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202311113...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202311244...

Mito Twin Air:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202311284...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202309232...

Kia Rio 2:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202310132...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202311274...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202305197...

Must admit that mito looks interesting, thanks for that.

[Belle427]

Yes I think it's too much of a risk really so will at other options.

[Belle427]

I'm going to take a look at the Mito twin air but can't help thinking that's a bit out of the frying pan etc etc.
They say every petrol head should own an Alfa once!

[Belle427]

OldSkoolRS said:

Belle427 said:

I'm going to take a look at the Mito twin air but can't help thinking that's a bit out of the frying pan etc etc.
They say every petrol head should own an Alfa once!

Just came across this thread and noticed this post: I went through a similar process earlier this year looking for a cheap to run local use/second car. I looked at Fiestas since my son has the older 1.25 engined model, which I've done various work to (including the standard type cambelt), but was put off by stories of the 'Ecoboom' engine.

I ended up buying a Mito (have a thread in 'readers cars' section. It is ironic that I chose an Alfa trying to avoid reliability issues, but I wasn't under any illusions: Mito Twin Air have various issues too, but in most cases things that I can do myself.

You still need to look for one with a good history due to the Twin Air oil strainer and that they've used the correct grade of oil too. Electric power steering issues, sometimes caused by a weak battery (check), or poor earth cables (check) though if you're unlucky a replacement unit might be needed (check ). I fitted mine myself for just over £300, but that could be a £1,300 garage job. Plus broken springs seem quite common, top mounts and rear wheel bearings. Again at least things I could DIY if I have to.

It's a quirky little car and I actually really like it, so I'm probably too biased about them. The Twin Air sounds comical when extended...like a mad lawnmower, but at least it has character and it feels like you're going fast even when ultimately you aren't. Not as good on mpg as you might think given the £0 VED and official figures, but I've seen well over 50mpg on motorway runs and low 40s is our average as my wife uses it (heavy right foot ) for some pretty short trips.

Thanks, im going to look for one after Christmas as although im only after a run around id like it to be somewhat interesting and it seems to tick that box.
I do all the work myself too so thats a bonus if things do go wrong.
It will get a thorough service when bought but what is the frequency for changing the oil strainer or is it not in the maintenance schedule?

[Belle427]

stevemcs said:

If you referring to the 1.0, it’s not part of the schedule. Removing the sump will give you an indication to the engine’s condition but when the belt breaks up it also starts ripping the teeth off the belt. The job itself is diy capable if your handy with the tools it’s just the torque multiplier that makes it expensive.

I was referring to the strainer in the Alfa but thanks for that, my dad has a multiplier but its not something i want to get into to be honest.
Probably some bargains to be had though if you do the job yourself but im guessing its too late when it does go.