Ford EcoSport Review & Pictures

[Sunshine]

How to check whether the SYNC on my titanium is the latest version or needs update?

[draneeshpm]

Originally Posted by naveen04in

Child lock is not enabled in my car. This happens by default. I just asked couple of other owners and they confirmed the same.

Hi Naveen,
That's the way it works in all Fords.I get so irritated when I drive my Dad's Figo.But I think it's a safety precaution as nobody can open the doors and run away with your valuables.
Regards,
Aneesh.

[jeetu.m]

Originally Posted by anisin84

Hi Jeetu,

Hi,

Can you share some more details of rattles being fixed, like from which parts exactly and what it is done to fix them

[Bopanna]

Originally Posted by 1989rs500

@Bopanna I dont think this is their long term strategy for some Euro or American bosses, the truth may be different we may just be able to play guess games as of now, from the information I got, Ford is trying to put more effort into exports than domestic sales

But there is no corresponding increase in exports either. Please look at export statistics provided by Ford for past 3 months - it is fluctuating 3k->5k->4k. Whereas domestic shipments have steadily decreased 6k->5k->4k.

It is more likely a production bottleneck or deliberately waiting till next year for a price hike.

[1989rs500]

Originally Posted by Bopanna

But there is no corresponding increase in exports either. Please look at export statistics provided by Ford for past 3 months - it is fluctuating 3k->5k->4k. Whereas domestic shipments have steadily decreased 6k->5k->4k.

It is more likely a production bottleneck or deliberately waiting till next year for a price hike.

Yes its decreasing but overall the total sales has jumped 33% from what Ford had last year that is 2012, so for Ford India management mission accomplished, but the bigger story is the struggle is not over, the local suppliers are not completely reliable and local suppliers method of working is difficult to manage for Ford India, but thats no excuse for a customer, its Fords fault that they couldnt find the perfect supply chain and revenue system,
Maybe by 2014 January they figure out some centralized booking process so that at least the dealers can be controlled to an extent, if not Ecosport could be the black sheep for Ford destroying their classics and Figos name too



Ecoboost owners and 1.5 Petrol owners any updates on mileage ?
Vento 1.2 TSI launched and Polo GT TDI launched silently by VW Vento TSI
Rs 1118000 on road Chennai and already getting best Automatic sedan in India vote by almost all magazines and websites

[Golden]

Originally Posted by quantized

Good.
Quite a support.
NOw to act upon, I do not have any prior experience or expertise in consumer court.
But I can see tat we have a perfect case for consumer court at-least in case of IRVM Camera:
"Why are you selling the item for 7 times than the market price, and forcing customer to purchase only from you by threatening with warranty clause."

Can any one who has access to any legal help, get the weight-age in this statement?
We can at least send a legal notice on this. This should be sufficient enough so ring a few bells in FIL.


On a different note,
Has any one came across Metal Door Sills (Non-LED) for all 4 windows? I am already seeing few scratch marks in these areas.
Official Door Sills are costly and are only for front door
The one selling on ebay does not fit in rear doors because of the door curve.

Does door sill mean door scuff plates. If so, then good looking Metal LED scuff plates with (Ecosport) are available for Rs 950.00 (4 doors) in J C road. I have seen them, looked of nice quality. If you are in a hurry try them. The only factor is warranty. However they can be fixed without LED too and that ensures warranty intact. I am waiting for all accessories to come and then choose from them, which they said will be coming within 2-3 weeks. Probably some of them would have arrived by now.

[quantized]

Originally Posted by Golden

I am waiting for all accessories to come and then choose from them, which they said will be coming within 2-3 weeks. Probably some of them would have arrived by now.

Thanks for the info.
The 2-3 week wait estimate is going on since 2 months when I visited JC Road last They told me the same at that time.
I will anyway go there sometime and will update about availability and pricing of accessories.

[get4gopim]

I had my first service last Friday. Along with that under body coating (chassis paint) done. Cost around 3258 (3000 + tax).

[Rajiv0909]

Originally Posted by rahulgupta3101

I still doubt it if it is Ford recommended.

We had an Ikon and a Figo too. We never filled below 30 in any of them(that too for city runs).

I will get back to you on this friend!

thanks Rahul, ford recommended is 30 and you can find this recommendation on the yellow sticker on the driver side door

Originally Posted by anisin84

Hi Jeetu,

I am hearing a slit Tick noise sometimes from the rear left side. Seems like the suspension hitting some sort of light cable or so. I checked the upper pannel of the rear wheel and tried to simulate seemed like it is coming from somewhere there. difficult to say. I will show it when I take it for my 1st service. Its like it comes 1ce in ever 10 mins. not bothering me a lot but still.

Try to shake the car hard up and down several times while stand still in a quite environment. I am sure you will replicate the sound and then show it to them. I saw the service guys doing that to many ES when my ES was at the service station. And yes there were quite some ESs with rattling issues which was of course fixed by the guys.

Hi Jeetu/Anisin, I noticed intermittent metallic ticking noise from rear left door and found the silver trim to be the culprit - getting it fixed over the weekend ( provided I am able to replicate it)

[Golden]

Originally Posted by quantized

Thanks for the info.
The 2-3 week wait estimate is going on since 2 months when I visited JC Road last They told me the same at that time.
I will anyway go there sometime and will update about availability and pricing of accessories.

Hi quantized, the door scuff plates are readily available. I saw them personally 2 weeks back. The 2-3 week wait was meant for other accessories not that. I bought only 3D foot mats and mud flaps that time. Mud Flaps bought for Rs 300 which are about Rs 1400 with dealer. To make it easier for you the shop name is Pagaria Automobiles in J C Road cross (only sale, fitting not available with him). Just one more thing, I think ES 1.5 D is TDCI not TCDI Your signature.

[quantized]

Originally Posted by Golden

Just one more thing, I think ES 1.5 D is TDCI not TCDI Your signature.

I prefer it the TCDI Way: Turbo Charged Direct injection. Easy to remember
BTW Good find, keen eyes.

[pkk_84]

Originally Posted by MSN1

Break is the first and must safety thing so please report the issue to dealer / ford, make sure they fix it,

Originally Posted by jarpickle

For the brake issue bring this to the attention of the A.S.S immediately

Thanks guys.! For break issue, I called up the SA. He asks me to bring the car to dealership immediately next time if it occurs. I'm planning to take it by this weekend.

Originally Posted by sethumurugan

Wow, looks great. Hope to meet you and your car in next Chennai Meet.

Thank you Sethu Sir. Sure for the meet.

[karthick raja]

Originally Posted by Rajiv0909

thanks Rahul, ford recommended is 30 and you can find this recommendation on the yellow sticker on the driver side door

I am filling 32 front and 35 rear which feels more comfortable and there is day/night difference in suppleness comparing to when I tried with 35 front and 40 rear. In both the cases, there were same 4 occupants on board.

@All :
One more thing, do we have to switch ON and OFF ACC manually every time since it gets automatically switched on and off when I start/stop in my titanium , I am more concerned as do we have to wantedly switch ON and OFF to prevent compressor from any damage before switching ON/OFF the engine ?

[saviecosport]

hi guys, am savijith from Bangalore. I booked ecosport 1.5 petrol trend kinetic blue on 28 June 2013 from lathangni ford j.p.nagar showroom from Bangalore. I am yet get the delivery of the car. I checked with the showroom people last month on November 5th, they told me in November no allotment of kinetic blue petrol and told me to come back in December. Today on 3rd December I went again, they said there is no kinetic blue this month also. Asked me to come back in January month after 15th. Even then they are not sure to give it to me. So what should I do now? should I wait or cancel it? please help me guys.

[jarpickle]

Originally Posted by karthick raja

I am filling 32 front and 35 rear which feels more comfortable and there is day/night difference in suppleness comparing to when I tried with 35 front and 40 rear. In both the cases, there were same 4 occupants on board.

@All :
One more thing, do we have to switch ON and OFF ACC manually every time since it gets automatically switched on and off when I start/stop in my titanium , I am more concerned as do we have to wantedly switch ON and OFF to prevent compressor from any damage before switching ON/OFF the engine ?

If there is a switch for the AC you can switch it off when not needed.