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3 faults documented by at least two sources, listed by version then by mileage at onset when known.
3 known faults
On the 1.0 EcoBoost, the belt runs in oil and can degrade over time, risking contamination of the lubrication circuit (WhoCanFixMyCar, Parkers). WhoCanFixMyCar puts the average replacement cost at around 893 GBP. Require proof of replacement and consistent servicing.
ADAC statistics reported by Car-recalls.eu cite the battery (2013-2015 registrations) and the fuel pump (2013) among common faults. Auto Express indicates that electrical faults are the most frequent, and WhoCanFixMyCar advises checking the battery and alternator in case of slow starting.
On the 1.0 EcoBoost, the belt runs in oil and can degrade over time, risking contamination of the lubrication circuit (WhoCanFixMyCar, Parkers). WhoCanFixMyCar puts the average replacement cost at around 893 GBP. Require proof of replacement and consistent servicing.
ADAC statistics reported by Car-recalls.eu cite the battery (2013-2015 registrations) and the fuel pump (2013) among common faults. Auto Express indicates that electrical faults are the most frequent, and WhoCanFixMyCar advises checking the battery and alternator in case of slow starting.
ADAC statistics reported by Car-recalls.eu cite the battery (2013-2015 registrations) and the fuel pump (2013) among common faults. Auto Express indicates that electrical faults are the most frequent, and WhoCanFixMyCar advises checking the battery and alternator in case of slow starting.
The PowerShift dual-clutch automatic gearbox (notably on the 1.6 Ti-VCT 105) is the most cited fault: jolts when stopping or pulling away, hesitations, harsh shifts, sometimes an inability to engage a gear, often from 20,000 miles according to Autodoc. Auto Express notes that severe jolts have affected some versions and that lasting remedies are hard to find; Honest John reports jolts that return after the control module is replaced.
ADAC statistics reported by Car-recalls.eu cite the battery (2013-2015 registrations) and the fuel pump (2013) among common faults. Auto Express indicates that electrical faults are the most frequent, and WhoCanFixMyCar advises checking the battery and alternator in case of slow starting.
ADAC statistics reported by Car-recalls.eu cite the battery (2013-2015 registrations) and the fuel pump (2013) among common faults. Auto Express indicates that electrical faults are the most frequent, and WhoCanFixMyCar advises checking the battery and alternator in case of slow starting.
ADAC statistics reported by Car-recalls.eu cite the battery (2013-2015 registrations) and the fuel pump (2013) among common faults. Auto Express indicates that electrical faults are the most frequent, and WhoCanFixMyCar advises checking the battery and alternator in case of slow starting.
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
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