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Title: Ford automatics
Post by: Webby the Bear on 09 December 2019, 22:00:05
Evening gays, I mean guys 😘

I’m still looking at these Fiestas. Not interested in the hot versions and definitely not interested in the Ecowank versions either. Just a lovely 10-15 plate zetec or duratec 1.4 or 1.6.

It will be automatic unless I grow another arm over next year or so 🤔 so my question is... did ford only put the “power shift” double clutch auto transmission in these or can I get one with standard auto box and torque converter set up? I’ve heard some bad things about these power shift boxes so would prefer standard auto if possible 👍
Title: Re: Ford automatics
Post by: Viral_Jim on 09 December 2019, 23:53:28
AFAIK, you can only get the 1.4 with a 4 speed automatic, not the 1.6. Also I think you have to look early in the production run for that shape as I think they moved everything over to Powershift at some point.

Earlier 4 speed autos were called 'Durashift' or similar. And had a more traditional looking auto J-gate shifter.
Title: Re: Ford automatics
Post by: Webby the Bear on 10 December 2019, 08:02:41
Thanks jimmy. So pretty much the age of car I’m looking at it’s all power shift
Title: Re: Ford automatics
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 10 December 2019, 10:31:53
The 1.4 had a standard 4 speed auto option, no idea how available these are.

The 6 speed is the dual clutch Powershift.

I personally hate the Fiesta, never enjoyed them, I would be looking towards an i10 or similar for a small hack


Title: Re: Ford automatics
Post by: Webby the Bear on 10 December 2019, 18:24:54
Do we know anything about the reliability of the power shift box?
Title: Re: Ford automatics
Post by: Andy B on 10 December 2019, 19:06:20
Do we know anything about the reliability of the power shift box?

I know nothing about them other than what the Interweb suggests, but this fella has a name for Ford's dct https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OSDw-uyP98  9mins 58secs  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Ford automatics
Post by: STEMO on 10 December 2019, 19:43:51
Do we know anything about the reliability of the power shift box?

I know nothing about them other than what the Interweb suggests, but this fella has a name for Ford's dct https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OSDw-uyP98  9mins 58secs  ;D ;D
I like him  :)
Title: Re: Ford automatics
Post by: Andy B on 10 December 2019, 20:43:16
.......
I like him  :)

So do I .... no nonsense talking Ozzy!  :y :y

He has a few YouTube videos
Title: Re: Ford automatics
Post by: STEMO on 10 December 2019, 21:38:45
.......
I like him  :)

So do I .... no nonsense talking Ozzy!  :y :y

He has a few YouTube videos
Yes, I'm subscribed.
Title: Re: Ford automatics
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 11 December 2019, 07:35:03
Do we know anything about the reliability of the power shift box?

Been a few versions, some wet and some dry clutch setups, all seem to be less capable and reliable than a traditional auto
Title: Re: Ford automatics
Post by: Webby the Bear on 11 December 2019, 08:30:16
Thanks for the info 👍👍👍
Title: Re: Ford automatics
Post by: tunnie on 11 December 2019, 10:49:46
I think the Zaf-C is one of the few out there with old-school traditional slush box autos.

All the better for it, liking the Daddy bus a commuter.  :)
Title: Re: Ford automatics
Post by: STEMO on 11 December 2019, 10:58:07
I think the Zaf-C is one of the few out there with old-school traditional slush box autos.

All the better for it, liking the Daddy bus a commuter.  :)
Astra K, obviously.
Title: Re: Ford automatics
Post by: tunnie on 11 December 2019, 11:11:57
I think the Zaf-C is one of the few out there with old-school traditional slush box autos.

All the better for it, liking the Daddy bus a commuter.  :)
Astra K, obviously.

Sorry yes and other Vauxhalls, Mokka, Insignia etc. Now PSA owns Vauxhall, they may start putting their own crap in.  :(
Title: Re: Ford automatics
Post by: Andy B on 11 December 2019, 12:06:50
Vauxhall used to have the Easytronic automated manual but it had its own problems.
Title: Re: Ford automatics
Post by: STEMO on 11 December 2019, 12:37:33
I think the Zaf-C is one of the few out there with old-school traditional slush box autos.

All the better for it, liking the Daddy bus a commuter.  :)
Astra K, obviously.

Sorry yes and other Vauxhalls, Mokka, Insignia etc. Now PSA owns Vauxhall, they may start putting their own crap in.  :(
I think, despite the scare stories, most people don't even notice any difference. There are bound to be some who have problems, but isn't that the same with anything?
Wifey's K has had problems, but Vx have fixed them promptly and courteously, with no mention of money changing hands and always provided a courtesy car.
I cannot recommend Perrys in Barnsley enough, they are how a main dealer should be. I cannot recommend Evans Halshaw at all, they are not interested once you've bought a car.
Title: Re: Ford automatics
Post by: tunnie on 11 December 2019, 13:26:32
Snap on my experience, first Zaf came from them at St Albans. Second from Drive Bristol, the after service has been much better.
Title: Re: Ford automatics
Post by: Webby the Bear on 11 December 2019, 19:37:55
Wifey has a 18 plate i20 and she’s received impeccable after sales service from Spirit Hyundai in Northampton. I’d get an automatic i30 (which she had before) but I just love the fiesta.

Title: Re: Ford automatics
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 12 December 2019, 07:48:15
Wifey has a 18 plate i20 and she’s received impeccable after sales service from Spirit Hyundai in Northampton. I’d get an automatic i30 (which she had before) but I just love the fiesta.

You need help  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Ford automatics
Post by: Webby the Bear on 12 December 2019, 11:25:45
Quite possibly 🤣🤣🤣
Title: Re: Ford automatics
Post by: henryd on 12 December 2019, 12:03:58
Quite possibly 🤣🤣🤣

Nothing possibly about it :D :D
Title: Re: Ford automatics
Post by: TheBoy on 12 December 2019, 17:09:31
Wifey has a 18 plate i20 and she’s received impeccable after sales service from Spirit Hyundai in Northampton. I’d get an automatic i30 (which she had before) but I just love the fiesta.
Its well known what I think of most Fords. But I do have a soft spot for the little Fifi.  Despite Fords attempts to knacker the handling, I still prefer it to other small cars like the Corsa and Polo.
Title: Re: Ford automatics
Post by: RossPhim on 13 December 2019, 09:58:50
Wifey has a 18 plate i20 and she’s received impeccable after sales service from Spirit Hyundai in Northampton. I’d get an automatic i30 (which she had before) but I just love the fiesta.
Its well known what I think of most Fords. But I do have a soft spot for the little Fifi.  Despite Fords attempts to knacker the handling, I still prefer it to other small cars like the Corsa and Polo.
I know its off topic as its not an auto, but my son has a 15 plate Fez ST, and by f*@k what fun to be had in a sub 10 grand car. I will state that as its basically a go-cart, I could never use it as a daily driver.
He drives it like Miss Daisy though and has it sitting at around 47 mpg for his usual uni commute, what a waste.  :y :y
Title: Re: Ford automatics
Post by: 78bex on 15 December 2019, 03:10:23
I drove a 14 plate Agila auto the other day, it felt quite nippy around town.
The shifter  went down the thru gate : D  /2 / L  not sure what flavor of g/box that was  ???