WZ Fiesta ST Questions Thread

[martinijosh]

Auto wipers and lights have been flawless for me so far.

[cainen]

Like turkish, I personally find the auto wipers can be pretty erratic at times. Auto headlights are perfect though.

[NuMatthu]

Hi guys

Picked up my ST at the end of March and have done about 1500 k's on it.. At idle when the engine is warm there is a irregular knocking from the engine. Rattles for a few seconds then stops for a few more seconds, then comes back. Kinda sounds like valve noise but it only does it when it is warm and at idle. Had the complimentary checkup and Ford service said it is just "pulley's and compressor noise". Starting to annoy me though, just wondering if anyone else has noticed this?

Thanks
Matt

[Pursya]

Originally Posted by NuMatthu

Hi guys

Picked up my ST at the end of March and have done about 1500 k's on it.. At idle when the engine is warm there is a irregular knocking from the engine. Rattles for a few seconds then stops for a few more seconds, then comes back. Kinda sounds like valve noise but it only does it when it is warm and at idle. Had the complimentary checkup and Ford service said it is just "pulley's and compressor noise". Starting to annoy me though, just wondering if anyone else has noticed this?

Thanks
Matt

Make sure you get an ipad/iPhone or equivalent video if this issue.
And present the video to the Ford service department next time you are in.
If, as it appears, other owners have not had this issue, then this video may be useful if you need to take it to Ford themselves.
Evidence is everything.

[NuMatthu]

Originally Posted by Pursya

Make sure you get an ipad/iPhone or equivalent video if this issue.
And present the video to the Ford service department next time you are in.
If, as it appears, other owners have not had this issue, then this video may be useful if you need to take it to Ford themselves.
Evidence is everything.

Thanks guys. Have a video of it. This is when the engine is fully warmed up..

http://youtu.be/Q0mIDGnIBOA

Will get onto the Ford service guys again..

[martinijosh]

Haven't noticed that on mine and I'm about to tick over 11,000ks since Feb.

Knocking noise could be piston slap or a bad engine bearing if I'm not mistaken?

Could also be lifters etc. But it shouldn't be intermittent if it was.

[martinijosh]

Oh wow yeah, that's definitely not right. It's a metal on metal slapping. Doesn't sound anything like lifters or injectors.

I still think it could be piston slap?

Definitely get them to do something about that mate.

[caprispecial]

It sounds to me as its just the variable cam timing pulleys making a clatter at idle, my wt does this too, they are not the quietest engine at idle. Wouldnt hurt to ask the dealer about it tho.

[martinijosh]

Interior fit and finish is a bit questionable, already developing squeaks rattles and vibes from the interior trims on mildly bumpy roads and when you've got music going.

[Franco Cozzo]

Thats odd are they built in Germany like the WS or are these STs Thailand specials? My WS has no rattles/squeaks and its been driven on dirt roads a lot of its life.

[LeadFoot81]

The windows in mine rattle if they're past half way down (others have complained about this) which isn't great...

I also get a rattle in the back left when I play songs with phat bass. I'm not fussed about this.

Other than that, build quality (and lack of rattles/squeaks) is on par (if not better) than my old WS Fiesta.

[Swoopdown]

Originally Posted by LeadFoot81

The windows in mine rattle if they're past half way down (others have complained about this) which isn't great...

I also get a rattle in the back left when I play songs with phat bass. I'm not fussed about this.

Other than that, build quality (and lack of rattles/squeaks) is on par (if not better) than my old WS Fiesta.

exactly the same

sydney

[martinijosh]

I get rattles and squeeks on my passenger window only when I've just wound it up, it well then make noise on any bumps for a few seconds before settling down.

Main rattle is interior back left passenger trim when there is bass in a song.

[Franco Cozzo]

How much did you guys end up paying for your WZ STs? There is a few new ones on Carsales listed for $29K DA? Did you have any trade ins etc?

[Basil brush]

Originally Posted by Big Damo

How much did you guys end up paying for your WZ STs? There is a few new ones on Carsales listed for $29K DA? Did you have any trade ins etc?

$26500, no trade in

[DeepOz]

$26,500 seems very competitive, which dealer was that?
PM me if you prefer

[Basil brush]

Originally Posted by DeepOz

$26,500 seems very competitive, which dealer was that?
PM me if you prefer

Lane ford in Mandurah WA

Had to wait 2 weeks for my black, they had an orange as the demo car at the time

[jd dad]

Originally Posted by Basil brush

$26500, no trade in

Did you have compromising photos of the salesman? If that was drive away it was dirt cheap.

[Basil brush]

Originally Posted by jd dad

Did you have compromising photos of the salesman? If that was drive away it was dirt cheap.

That was for an MY13 or if I wanted to wait the extra couple of months I could have had the 14 for the same price, so I was very happy with the deal I got

[Skramit]

Originally Posted by Big Damo

How much did you guys end up paying for your WZ STs? There is a few new ones on Carsales listed for $29K DA? Did you have any trade ins etc?

27800 no trade in.

[MickyB]

29k but I was very happy with my trade.

[Nolz]

Looking at trading in my LW Diesel Focus at years end for a FiST.

They've been around for a while now, do you think that a series 2 will be out soon?

Anyone with recommendations for Sydney dealers?

[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by Nolz

Looking at trading in my LW Diesel Focus at years end for a FiST.

They've been around for a while now, do you think that a series 2 will be out soon?

Anyone with recommendations for Sydney dealers?

I was thinking about trading in my LV TDCI but the trade in value is just too low so I'll keep it I think.

[martinijosh]

Originally Posted by Nolz

Looking at trading in my LW Diesel Focus at years end for a FiST.

They've been around for a while now, do you think that a series 2 will be out soon?

Anyone with recommendations for Sydney dealers?

They're still on first model year so an update wouldn't be expected until end of 2015 at the earliest

[Nolz]

Thanks for the input martinijosh. I could be looking towards the end of the year/new year so that helps with the decision to shop around.

Damo, I know that well. But my inner child chooses to ignore such sensible facts and wants to just have fun :p albeit on a budget.

[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by Nolz

Thanks for the input martinijosh. I could be looking towards the end of the year/new year so that helps with the decision to shop around.

Damo, I know that well. But my inner child chooses to ignore such sensible facts and wants to just have fun :p albeit on a budget.

I could do it but I don't really want to decimate my savings at the moment

I'm looking at around $9K for my Focus as a trade-in.

I was hoping it would have been around $11K then that would be a bit more comfortable on the ol' bank balance haha.

[martinijosh]

Get one of these on a technical road and induce some satisfying throttle shut oversteer... Your bank balance won't be a concern anymore.

[partsguy]

Hey all, I picked up my new FiST today, driving home I went to bluetooth streaming and artist/track titles actually came up on the screen.
I had a Focus ST as a demo in January-March and have had several drive Foci since where SYNC doesn't show titles.
Does anybody else's car actually do this or have I scored an upgrade?

Car is a May 2014 build, July compliance

Love the car, feels like a go cart!

[Skramit]

Maybe you got a newer firmware version. Curious to know if we can upgrade our sync to do this. Btw what sort of phone?

[partsguy]

iPhone 5. I'm wrapped that it does it, the only thing that I thought let SYNC down