2019 Ford Ecosport Titanium 1.5 TDCi - Canyon Ridge

[deville_56]

September 2021 - Center Arm Rest Fix

The arm rest was not opening properly and was pushing the back panel out. Removed the back panel, which came off with prying.

One of the hinges has seized and jammed and broke the notch holding the screw.

Removed and stuck it back, just a drop of superglue. SVC would have replaced the whole armrest (or at least that part if it is available as a child part).

Installed. Lubed the hinges to prevent seizing again.

Antenna for sensing the key. This will detect a dead key (with low or no battery) when placed inside the glove box.

All done.

 

[deville_56]

November 2021 - 30000 Periodical Service

Rotation done with spare wheel. Two-year 30k run MRF.

First service since Ford's exit and VAS started intruding in the bill. Wash and vacuum used to be part of the periodical service. There goes a 3M blah-blah pack for a grand. Wiper blades were replaced by them 6 months back and replaced once again. Surprisingly, there was 20% off on wheel alignment and balancing. Dealer was Harry Ford.

Bill split up:

Parts:

Engine Oil 5W30 - ₹ 309.16 x 4
Fuel Filter Kit - AV6Z9155B - ₹ 1,131.24
Oil Filter - 2S6Z6731D - ₹ 146.82
Drain Plug Gasket - 2S6Z6734B - ₹ 42.65
Wiper Blade RH - K2MZ17528A - ₹ 282.81
Wiper Blade LH - K2MZ17528B - ₹ 244.09
Brake Light Bulb 21/5W - 81AZ13466A - ₹ 99.19
Weight - 6R331040AA0010 - ₹ 29.75 x 4
Windscreen Washer Fluid - 1216529 - ₹ 58.54

Parts Total - ₹ 3361.00

Labour:

30000 km Periodic Service - A10530000 - ₹ 2,614.88
Interior Enrichment - 3M VAS-008 - ₹ 1,121.00
Wheel Alignment - ₹ 610.00 (₹ 120.00 discount)
Wheel Balancing - ₹ 488.00 (₹ 108.00 discount)

Labour Total - ₹ 4,762.00

Total - ₹ 8,123.00 (inclusive of tax)


Took PUC for the first time . BS4 with one year validity,

 

[deville_56]

March 2022 - Perks of Servicing at Authorized Service Center

Heard a rattling sound when I started the car and it remained in idling, but disappeared on throttling. Thought it would be some engine trouble and umpteen negative thoughts scrolled through my mind. Popped the hood and found a clamp stuck on the side of the engine.

Took it out.

Clamp for mounting engine cover. Indian version never got the engine cover, but Ford retained the clamp. Global Fiesta had the cover and seen some swaps.

It sat over the fuel filter. Replaced the fuel filter last service and the morons did the magic. Either didn't install the bolts or didn't tighten it or, worse case, might have dropped the clamp and forgot about it.

Fresh stock of flange nuts and bolts bought recently.

Needed three 10-mm bolts, means three were missing. Even a properly tightened single bolt would have retained the clamp in position.

Installed back.

5k km and 4 months from date of service.

Quick wash for a trip.

Return of trip, there was another rattling noise. Took back to Harry Ford and they found something else on the bottom cover, which I have no idea of.

It's always the service centre which ruins a car.
I live by that Moto. And hence my passion to do everything myself, as much as possible.
And I have been proven correct numerous times,on my visits to ASC.

Proven right again and again and again.

 

[deville_56]

April 2022 - New Shoes

MRFs were having too frequent punctures and had three of them the night before a long holiday drive. BIL lost the confidence on the tyres and we decided to replace two of them for the trip and two later. I inquired with my regular tyre guy, Nayana Tyres, for just Yokohoma Earth 1 as we had good experience with its predecessor ES100 on Polo and he was very happy with it.

Two year and 37710 km.

Installed the best two of the remaining three in the rear

and the third one as spare. Think this will survive as spare when we replace the other two.

Yokohoma Earth 1 205/60R16.

Stock size Yokohomas were not available in ready stock. He arranged in 2 hours. Quoted ₹ 7,750.00 per tyre and gave a discount of ₹250.00 per tyre, ₹ 15,000.00 for a pair.

Wheel Alignment - ₹ 600.00
Wheel Balancing x2 - ₹ 300.00

Tyre details.

Made in India

One tyre February 2022 make and the other April 2022.

Brake light bulb conked off and attempted replacement to find I bought the wrong bulb. Pictorial of how to remove the brake light assembly

Two torx screws.

A plastic retainer nut sits inside the small opening.

Twist and remove.

Ford calls it special M5 nut.

Assembly comes off. Remove the clips and access the bulbs. At this moment, I realized I had the wrong bulb, so installed back. I asked for 21/5W bulb, but he gave me a 10/5W bulb.

 

[allhyundaicars]

these are the best tyres in a budget. my 6 year old tyres on my verna looks better than your old MRF. i am guessing those were ZVTVs ?
MRF's ZVTV are shitty. although MRF wanderer on my brezza is still going good at 62k kms. will change them at 70k kms for yokohama earth 1. i have tried atleast 10 sets of earth 1 now

and these have 5 years warranty too. i hope the tyre dealer registered the tyres with yokohama.
[YOKOHAMA TIRE]

 

[deville_56]

these are the best tyres in a budget. my 6 year old tyres on my verna looks better than your old MRF. i am guessing those were ZVTVs ?
MRF's ZVTV are shitty. although MRF wanderer on my brezza is still going good at 62k kms. will change them at 70k kms for yokohama earth 1. i have tried atleast 10 sets of earth 1 now

and these have 5 years warranty too. i hope the tyre dealer registered the tyres with yokohama.
[YOKOHAMA TIRE]

Always wanted to try Earth, but never came in my desired sizes . A fan of S-Drives. Stock was ZV2K, crap as well. Rarely seen good model from MRF. Only our past generation and truckers recommends MRF, not even a single tyre guy or an enthusiast peer suggested MRF.

Dealer took photos of serial numbers for warranty registration. Would be getting the same for Estilo.

 

[VISHNUCARCRAZY]

MRF Perfinza is better for rear wheel drive models, and performance cars (More than 200hp). I have seen in another forum, Octavia fitted with Perfinza. Comfort wise that was on par with market leaders, while durability of these performance tyres are under question.
My ZVTV still had thread even when ride was 50kkms , but the rubber had hardened like a boulder.

For me Bridgestone never disappoints. I haven't got chance to try Yokohama, as mostly in my Tyre shop it is priced a bit more. @deville_56 bro had suggested me to try Nayana tyres, although as I was away, I couldn't coordinate that when ride badly needed tyre change.

Worst experience with MRF I have had is, sidewall tear when ride was 1200kms. If it had been another brand, atleast I would have managed to reach home driving that.

For 2 wheelers, rear I always prefer CEAT, as more durable. For front MRF zappers give good grip, without stiffening the suspension(Ride : Activa without telescopic suspension)

 

[deville_56]

MRF Perfinza is better for rear wheel drive models, and performance cars (More than 200hp). I have seen in another forum, Octavia fitted with Perfinza. Comfort wise that was on par with market leaders, while durability of these performance tyres are under question.
My ZVTV still had thread even when ride was 50kkms , but the rubber had hardened like a boulder.

For me Bridgestone never disappoints. I haven't got chance to try Yokohama, as mostly in my Tyre shop it is priced a bit more. @deville_56 bro had suggested me to try Nayana tyres, although as I was away, I couldn't coordinate that when ride badly needed tyre change.

Worst experience with MRF I have had is, sidewall tear when ride was 1200kms. If it had been another brand, atleast I would have managed to reach home driving that.

For 2 wheelers, rear I always prefer CEAT, as more durable. For front MRF zappers give good grip, without stiffening the suspension(Ride : Activa without telescopic suspension)

MRF makes some good tyres like Perfinza. Tried ZLO before and it was in lar with XM2. The problem is they are next to impossible to find and if found may be in some odd size. Dealers want to push stock models only.

MRF's ZVTV are shitty. although MRF wanderer on my brezza is still going good at 62k kms. .

Forgot mentioning, a friend's 2022/07 make Urban Cruiser came with factory-bulged Wanderers. Dealer replaced two of them under warranty. Tried replacing all four.

 

[VISHNUCARCRAZY]

Trivandrum I think Rohini Tyres deals exclusively MRF, hadn't you tried ZLOs there bro ?

 

[deville_56]

Trivandrum I think Rohini Tyres deals exclusively MRF, hadn't you tried ZLOs there bro ?

Didn't even consider buying an MRF and ZLO not available in this size.

 

[deville_56]

May 2022 - 40,000 km Paid Service

Done service at 2.7-year mark, again at Harry Ford due to the proximity. No VAS or misfit parts, may be due to last time's issue.

Parts

Engine Oil 5W30 x 4 L - ₹ 1,236.64
Oil Filter - 2S6Z6731D - ₹ 148.00
Drain Plug Gasket - 2S6Z6734B - ₹ 43.01
Air Filter - K2MZ9601A - ₹ 360.00
AC Filter - CN1Z19N619A - ₹ 165.00
Bulb P21/5W - 81AZ13466A - ₹ 100.00
Windscreen Washer Fluid - 1216529 - ₹ 59.00

Labour

40000 km Periodic Service - ₹ 2,614.88 inclusive of tax

Total - ₹ 4726.53

Very much reasonable. Wheel alignment/balancing were skipped due to recent tyre install. That would've made the bill inflated.

 

[deville_56]

July 2022 - New Battery

EcoSport has been sitting almost idle for a month, with just biweekly idling or 1-2 km warm-up trips. Refused to start one day when I was into the ritual. Popped hood and there was classic sign of oxidation on the clamps.

First thing next morning, took Beat for a jump start.

Convenient terminal for jumper cable.

I was in the dilemma of finding the spot to connect the cable till I discovered this terminal.

There wasn't enough room for the Beat to squeeze in, so removed the battery and hot wired. Started without issue. There was a 50-50 chance for rat attack.

Called up our regular battery guy, Laxmi Enterprises. Battery was in stock. Went straight and replaced right away.

Amaron DIN60 - ₹ 6,700.00 (MRP ₹ 8,300.00 - Buyback ₹1,600.00)

Idle twins.

 

[deville_56]

August - September 2022 - Updates

Two weeks since last startup and shocked with the fungus attack. It was all over.

Epicentre. Kids might have spilled something. Wiped off everything with vinegar. Brushed the floor patch with the same. Left open to delete the odour.

Once settled, took home and gave a wash inside out. Cleaned interior again with STP Tuff Stuff.

Changing batten with the Skids. Filled up the CZ-IT and put it inside the EcoSport.

Left the car outside to kill the rest of the fungus/moisture build up.

After two weeks.

 

[deville_56]

October 2022 - More Trouble

During the biweekly startup ritual, noticed the ABS light was on. Drove the car for some distance, hoping it would go off when warmed up. Negative. Got it scanned by Vishnu and front RH sensor was popping the error. Thought of cleaning the coupler as the first step. New sensor would cost ₹2.2k.

When popped the hood to disconnect the battery, there was oxidation in the clamp, indicating moisture.

Removed the clamp for painting.

Jacking points were marked on the running board cover.

Removed the wheel. Dent in the wheel arch was an eyesore.

Pushed it out. Bonus.

Warm welcome. Confirms the presence of rodents and explains the moisture build on top of the battery.

The point of attack. These ***** would always bite at the crucial points, this time the vehicle harness side and not in the sensor side and right at the coupler, deeming repair impossible.

Cut the connector off. Ford got some connectors as child part, but couldn't find this one in Boodmo nor any pigtail harnesses for brakes.

Removed the pin and soldered.

Ready to install back.

Soldered to the harness and sleeved.

Added some corrugated sleeve. Didn't have the smaller ones.

Connected and routed back everything.

The error is gone.

Clips for fender lining. These won't budge if damaged.

One of the bad bits in the car, the sump cover. Made of carpet-like material, not at all suitable for our weather. It sags when soaked. Desired at least a plastic one. These were not cheap either, costs ₹2.5k.

Both ends sagged like this.

Coming back to the clamp, sanded it out and painted.

Installed back with an Amazon cover in between to prevent future current leaks. Paint started peeling at other places. Would paint it completely the next time.

Charged up the battery. New addition, the Foxsur charger.

Checked the air filter box for any colony.

Filter was good.

Part number - GN15-9601-AA. Boodmo started hiding the part numbers, so for future reference.

MAF sensor connector. Slide out to unlock. Most mechanics would break this.

Connect back and slide it back to lock.

Dug up the old ultrasonic rat repellent. Installed it as a precaution to prevent future attacks.

Spotted one of the wheel nuts was deformed, just Ford thing. Took some effort to remove it. OE wrench would slip.

Deformed one vs undamaged one. Installed the damaged one in spare wheel with plan to replace at next service.

The infamous two-piece Ford lug nut.

Then a quick wash.

 

[deville_56]

October 2022 - Trivandrum - Chennai - Trivandrum

A long pending trip. Prepped the night before.

Started late for the day despite all the planning. The first stop was Hotel Gowri Shankar as usual, but the place lost its glory.

Some scenic spot in the (then) newly opened re-aligned Nagercoil bypass (NH944).

The giants. Never missed stopping under a windmill.

Raddiarpatty Hills, leaving the comfort zone/territory.

View from Indian Oil pump at Gangaikondan.

Detoured from NH44 at Thirumangalam towards Trichy, NH38. Construction was going on and had many detours, but could manage speed. Missed our regular Adyar Ananda Bhavan inside the COCO Ghar outlet. Drove another 3 hours and 260 km to reach this place near Trichy. Had spicy biriyani. The quantity and quality were good, but was too spicy.

Crossing Kaveri.

Started raining in Trichy.

The intensity increased and couldn't see anything in front, while others were speeding past. Had to pull over with no other option.

Managed to reach Sengurichi by 7 PM and the first AAB stop.

and Chennai AAB by 10:30. Buying sweets from Chennai for Chennai people . Had no clue which all roads I took, just followed the GMap with a crowd of vehicles. Many times raining buses left and right.

Destination by 10:30. 760 km in 15 hours.

Good morning Chennai.

Bought this all the way from Trivandrum.

My farthest on-site install so far.

Display quality was too good with IPS panel with no lag.

Had dual channel DVR. Records directly to USB drive. Got two USB ports in case using a pendrive or wired Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. Had wireless AA. Disabled the irritating Geesonic assistant.

Rear camera. The image quality was good.

Visited VGP Marine Kingdom. Ticket was ₹750.00. It was huge.

Then a calm secluded beach nearby. No rush.

Night in Chennai.

Started back in a hurry leaving 75% of the wishlist behind including a shot in front of Ford plant. First pitstop between Chengalpett and Tindivanam.

+

Tolls-tolls-tolls.

Greenery. Drove all the way in pitch dark the other day through these beautiful stretches.

Spotted a raging bull.

Bought the juiciest ever garden-fresh red guava near Ulundurpettai toll. This gentleman snatched a couple of them. Regretted buying only 2 kg. Even a bucketful was worth it.

More leg stretching breaks. When traveling with a toddler, the distance traveled is directly proportional to his sleep time.

Lunch break somewhere near Madurai. Most of the restaurants in the map were closed, the same as the first day. This restaurant was a half non-veg/half pure vegetarian setup . Two entrances/name/dining halls with same kitchen.

Tea break near Sattur.

Coconut milk halwa.

Exiting speedable highways to narrow roads near Nagercoil.

Home sweet home. Return leg took 14 hours.

Eco was stable and planted on the highway. No fatigue. Maintained 80-100 on the highway though a lot of punch left and tempting. MID showed up to 22 kmpl trip average mileage, 17-18 on rough calculation. Filled up for ₹ 8500.00 and the total toll was ₹ 2200.00.


This was just a dress rehearsal.