Collected our Ecosport 1.0 Titanium 3 weeks ago, 65 reg with 20k miles. Initial impressions are very good overall, but we had a breakdown within a week!
A vacuum pipe running behind the cylinder head (just inboard from the brake reservoir) had been rubbing against an aluminium air con pipe, and fretted until the pipe had a hole in it. This resulted in the engine running very rough with no power and the car was unable to do more than 20mph.
Strangely, there was no 'fault' light on the instrument pack.
All credit to the AA guy who tracked the fault down in no time and wrapped the hole with tape for a temporary repair (you left the reel of tape behind mate, by the wiper arm!). And also to Cramlington Ford for a speedy warranty replacement.
But I advise all 1.0 owners to have a close look to see if yours has done the same. It is difficult to see, being round the back of the engine.
We are looking forward to years of trouble free Ecosport driving from now on (fingers crossed).
A vacuum pipe running behind the cylinder head (just inboard from the brake reservoir) had been rubbing against an aluminium air con pipe, and fretted until the pipe had a hole in it. This resulted in the engine running very rough with no power and the car was unable to do more than 20mph.
Strangely, there was no 'fault' light on the instrument pack.
All credit to the AA guy who tracked the fault down in no time and wrapped the hole with tape for a temporary repair (you left the reel of tape behind mate, by the wiper arm!). And also to Cramlington Ford for a speedy warranty replacement.
But I advise all 1.0 owners to have a close look to see if yours has done the same. It is difficult to see, being round the back of the engine.
We are looking forward to years of trouble free Ecosport driving from now on (fingers crossed).