Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi 68 Zetec Reviews

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Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi 68 Zetec
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Average Ratings for Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi 68 Zetec

  • Performance3.4 stars
  • Practicality3.7 stars
  • Reliability3.3 stars
  • Value for Money3.3 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings3.2 stars
  • Overall Rating3.3 stars

22 Reviews For Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi 68 Zetec

  • Guest 12th Oct 2009

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    I have the fiesta zetec tdci 2006 model, i have only had it for 3 months and noticed a leak from the engine then smoke and fumes coming out the engine. i reported this to the local garage that i bought the car from and they said that i had got 30 days warrenty with the car so i was really upset as i got a quote from ford and they said that it would be £394 to replace even though the seals only cost just over ten pounds pretty bad i thought.
    i have managed to get them replaced by a local garage for £280 still bad but at least a little cheaper than ford. i feel this is really unfair as i have read its a occurance problem so WHY are ford not sorting it out. i REALLY REALLY RECCOMEND DO NOT GET ONE!!!!!

  • Guest 3rd Oct 2009

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    I'm a second owner of this car ford feista 1.4tdci zetec, 2006 model.Three months later in my hand, a leakage in the stearing rack is a problem. Since it was still cover with the warranty, it was sorted out. Last 9 Dec. 2008, heavy fumes of deisel and noise of the engine was an another problem. The injector seal no.3 went on. still on warranty and was sorted out. After the warranty ends last March 2009, again I heard the noise and a little bit smell of fumes and i did'nt mind it. Now, fumes and ...

  • Guest 18th Sep 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    i brought the ford fiesta 1.4 tdci 1last year it has been a good car good on road tax 35 pound a year good on fuel it does 55 to 60 mpg only problems i had was a water pump whine and power steering pipe leak but apart from that good car and recomend one !!

  • Guest 8th Sep 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Bought the Ford Fiesta 1.4 car in 2006 from a Ford Dealer when it was 2 yrs old and 14,500 on the clock Is a TDCi Zetec with air con.
    Problems. Front wheel found to be buckled ( not by me) replaced under warranty.
    Clutch operating mechanism failed (clip broke) and I had to be recovered.( fixed under warranty ( never re occurred)
    Air Con stopped working - back to dealer about 4 times before fixed ( wire too short which kept snapping.)
    All these faults were in first couple of months and the car ...

  • Guest 5th Sep 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I have owned many cars over the years but I love this Fiesta 1.4 TDCi 68 Zetec Diesel. Its not the fastest car in the world but the mpg's have saved me good money so far in the couple of months ownership compared to the Golf. I would highly recommend this vehicle to anybody wanting to save money. No mechanical issues with this vehicle so far. Found out from a ford mechanic friend of mine that majority of people have issues with this vehicle because they cane it and dont treat the diesel engine h ...

  • Guest 5th Sep 2009

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    Fiesta 1.4 TDCi 68 Zetec had no probs but ticking noise ,was still under warranty but dealer said no prob just normal,then the smell of fumes after stopping at lights etc, dealer said £300, took it to local garage £120, but 6 months on can't park her too long facing uphill as fuel running back to tank . Pity as i like the car but will look for another make after 37yrs of Fords. Can't believe they still make the same problem.

  • Guest 6th Jul 2009

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    My Ford Fiesta is an 03 and had to get 3 injectors and steering rack done inside 22 months....dealer blamed bad diesel but really it's Ford diesel engine to blame...
    I think these are the same engine as the Peugeot 1.4hdi which was pure rubbish.
    I would never buy a diesel Fiesta again, would going to buy an 2005 Focus 1.6 tdci but these engines are poor too giving loads of bother.
    Best to stick to the petrol in these.

  • Guest 25th Jun 2009

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    update on the Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi 68 Zetec...........got a full refund< injector seals were finally classed as a "warranty" repair!!!!

  • Guest 12th Jun 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Bought my Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi Climate last week from RMG Motor park www.rmgmotorpark.co.uk in Doncaster after seeing the advert on the internet www.cheapfiestadiesel.co.uk Really Impressed with the car and with RMG. The salesperson was great, showed me the car, gave me a thorough test drive and I secured a fab price.

    Car's got decent spec, FREE Air Conditioning AND comes with the balance of the FORD manufacturer's warranty. 08 plate all for £6995.

  • w232 9th Mar 2009

    Reviewer rating: 2.5 stars


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    My Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi 68 Zetec had good reliabity until recently, cheap to tax + insure plenty of interior space. Woeful fuel economy from such a small car, this is my eighth ford diesel and the only one that gets no where near its economy figures, i used to get 50 mpg out my mondeo 1.8. on the same journeys i get 55mpg out of the fiesta, i have had three other 1.4 tdcis as courtesy cars over the past 6 years none of the have bettered 55 mpg. build quality is good and parts are usually cheap. ...

  • Nevmet Rank: Lance Corporal 16th Jan 2009

    Reviewer rating: 2.5 stars


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    Yesterday I got the car back from the Ford garage where it had been for a service and because there was engine 'knocking' and diesel smell in the cabWell they charged me pound;438 quid for the service and replacing the fuel injector rubber seals..................it appears this is a very common problem and if so surely it should come under warranty? Has anyone else had the same problem fixed under warranty?

  • lady45 15th Sep 2008

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    I have had my Ford Fiesta 1.4 tdci zetec from new (sept 03) and to be honest on the whole it was okay up and till the last two years.
    The steering pump went at 60.000 miles and then the steering rack went at 65.000 miles on the whole it cost me £1200.
    I had been telling the Ford Garage (where it had been regularily serviced every 8 months) that it had a vibration above 65 mph and it seemed to loose its steering at times for the last 18months of the three year warranty (which to be honest ...

  • steve808 3rd Aug 2008

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    There are more bad points than good. Bad starting in cold conditions during winter. Engine takes forever to warm up as well during winter.
    The steering rack rattles when going over bad roads.
    There is also vibration coming from the steering when you drive at 65 to 70 mph. When the wheels were re-balanced it made no difference.
    There was a ticking noise coming from the engine and very bad fumes coming into the car which resulted in 1 injector having to be replaced. Very expensive job. £700 ...

  • clooteybum 16th Apr 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I purchased an 05 plate Ford Fiesta Zetec 1.4 TDCI just under a month ago. This began to make the same ticking noise as I ve read elsewhere which seems to disappear after the car has warmed up. I put it in for a service and was told the seal for the injector had went so I contacted my local dealership who informed me after inspecting the car that the full injector needed replacing. I was told this was covered under warranty which eased my worries as I was told from the garage that serviced the c ...

  • stevesheila 15th Mar 2008

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    Bought the car new and the injector seal went at 18000 miles light smell of diesel in cabin and ticking noise went again at 40000 this time the injector had to be replaced. Once they have gone once they repeatedly go causing possible damage to the cylinder head. Same engine used in Peugeot 206, they also have the same problem. Cost for replacement seal from £50.00+ Cost for injector and seal £225+ If you are buying one of theses cars make sure you get a warranty and have it checked ...

  • beefandtomato 24th Nov 2007

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    Replaced faultless 1.8 tdci focus with fiesta 1.4 tdci which has a repetitive fault (3RD TIME BACK TO DEALER IN 6 MONTHS!) of problem with engine "ticking" noise, Ford dealer say, its a fuel injector seal failure, strong smell of diesel/fumes inside car. I used the same vehicles at my workplace and one of those also has same "ticking" noise....anyone else had this problem?

  • Walkman950 12th Nov 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Car is very practical, has a surprisingly large boot, even the standard torque on this engine is impressive, has the ability to pull a lot of weight in the car with ease. I (unlike a lot of other people) have taken out the dashboard (radio part) and have found it an absolute annoyance getting back in. I'd only recommend taking it out if you are patient, careful, or are paying a professional to do the job. Great little car, I've got fiesta Mk7 lights front and rear with the mk7 Zetec-S rims on it ...

  • bikermike 28th Aug 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    So cheap to run - my Ford Fiesta costs £35 road tax and average 55mpg over the whole year - thats all types of driving. It'll do 80 -85 on the motorway no problem and still return over 50mpg, even fully loaded. Handles like a little rollerskate! Great fun to drive but you need a bit of skill to get the most from the diesel.
    Superb little car great space for 2 adults and can take 4 at a push. Really cheap to run and Ford fixed price servicing is pretty reasonable as well.

  • cbrdude34 12th Aug 2007

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I changed from a Focus Zetec to this Fiesta 1.4 TDCi Zetec climate, the only thing that has changed is the real feel of driving that you get from a Focus, on a motorway drive I average around 76.2 mpg around town around 50-52-ish mpg, the CO2 emissions are low. I would recommend this car to anyone. The room inside the car does not differ greatly from a Focus except the boot area, tax and insurance groups are very low. If your looking for a car that gives good performance, reliability and costs l ...

  • Moe2003 18th Mar 2005

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    The Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi 68 Zetec 5dr is an excellent car to own. The Fiesta handles perfectly and when going around corners glides smoothly with no hassle. Also the fiesta is styled very well, with a very sporty outside as the 15 inch alloys make the car stand out from the crowd. The interior is also well made with good use of plastics whcih are of high quality.
    The diesel itself is not at all noisey and when it gets going into the higher gears it drives as good as any petrol version and als ...