Brutally Honest FORD FIESTA MK8 Buyers Guide & Review 

Full Review of this car if you’re thinking of buying! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-E126mDtdqmE.htmlsi=iWZWjDdH3j_iQ4v-

Owned a 2020 Fiesta for 2 years now thinking it was wet belt. Not chain. This was a discovery moment for me! One of the most concise and informative, no messing MK8 Fiesta videos on RU-vid. Great work! 👌

Its a shame Ford axed the Fiesta. Never owned one but driven a few. Always fun to drive and one of the sharper looking cars in this segment. The old Yamaha derived 1.25's were very reliable.

I had a fiesta on a 19 plate. Not one issue. It was also a power shift.

I had 2017 1.0 for 5 years from new and the only thing it needed was new rear coil springs. Apparently they can break on the bottom coils. The mot tester went straight to it so it must be fairly common. £40 and an hour of my time sorted it.

I have a 3 door Fiesta ST-Line 1.0 140hp in Deep Impact Blue, 67.500Km done (41.600 miles), still works very good, nothing to say. I bought it brand new in february 2018. Great little car, adorable to drive.

The Ford dealership confirmed my 2019 ecoboost engine has a Wetbelt (Fiesta Vignal)

In my experience the Fiesta mk8 ST line eco was the best car I’ve owned.It handled like a go kart.When I sold her this year she had just under 100k on the odometer without any problems!Just to confuse yer!LOL🤣😂🤣

It's a sophisticated engine. No problem if serviced correctly, if you choose not to then be it on your head, your fault, don't whine on.

Still got an oil pump wet belt inside? That is a repeat of the same stupidity. Get rid of wet belts totally 'it's the only way to be sure'

I've been driving an automatic ford fiesta for 6 years only to realise that it's a manual. I'd been smoothly shifting gears this whole time.

My turbo is at the front, made in cologne may 2019, is this one still a wet belt? Bought 2nd hand with 30k miles a few years ago no issues yet.

Cheap tat bought by Plebs. The Ecoboost is just straight nasty. A Mazda 2 with a NA 1.5L is a nicer drive and nice place to sit.

I bet you the 80 Fiesta that i had was much better than todays Fiesta. They are trying hard to get good gas mileage while turboing it, which means too much stress on a little engine..

Great video thank you Are there any clutch issues like high pedal even though it works no slipping And the engine at high mileage

Great vid & great channel! I am a driving instructor and I put 70k on my ‘19 plate ST line Fiesta 1.0 ecoboost. I sold it at 70k because I just couldn’t sleep at nights…. feeling that I was only a few thousand miles away from “boom”. Based on your photo, I believe my ‘19 plate was the “ecoboom 💥” ! It’s a shame because it was actually a great driving car - refined on the motorway, surprisingly brisk, an absolute joy to blast on a back road, and no rattles to speak of. Everything they say about Fiestas being a hoot to throw around the bends is absolutely true. But for me, going forward, it’s gotta be Japanese. That Fiesta had a chronic airbag warning light that could never really be fixed. And at tick over it sounded like the engine mounts were extremely worn - like a few squeaky chipmunks were having a conversation under the bonnet. And I always got the feeling that the car was never going to make it to 100k….

Why only do half a job! The wet belt where it be the timing belt or oil pump drive belt neither should be in a engine so I still wouldn't go anywhere near these engines!

I've had 8 no problems ,,who decided to wet belt needs a different job 😮avoid the automatic ,s😮

I bought an 18 plate 1.0 100bhp as a first car in jan 2022 and it's been mostly okay. I mean for a first car it's pretty damn enjoyable. it's got 49k miles on it now and it did have that grinding sound when changing gears about 12 months into ownership so had it fixed as well.

Thankyou for your information on the Ford fiesta 1 liter ecoboost engine . The 140 hp in the fiesta st line , get up and goes , a pocket rocket . A good engine .

People who know about the wet belt(s) are going to drive the early fiesta and focus prices down. 125'000 or 150'000 miles (depending on who you talk to) but a strick 10 year replacement period, Which means thousands of 13 plate fiestas and ever increasing 14 plate fiestas and focus are due at circa £1000 wet cam and water pump belt change) cant see it happening on a £3'000 to £5000 car.

Thanks for the video . Is the 1.1 engine a wet belt setup?

I have a 18 plate ST-Line TDCI. 50k miles. No issues yet. I Usually get 65mpg ~ on mostly motorway driving. 120hp and 200lbs of torque. A better all round engine than the petrol variant's IMO. Good handling, comfort and styling. It's a very good all round car. The handling is excellent as well. I'd prefer hydraulic power steering over the electric type but that's my only complaint really.

New or Old it doesn't matter. The Timing Belt Issue is just one Issue with these engines. They are among the most replaced engines going. A 1.5TDCi with manual is the best option. 80 mpgs max, 57 Combined. Zero Road Tax.

Taking mine in for a wet belt change next week at 86,000 miles. Hasn’t failed, but it’s starting to sound rough and I’d rather just pay for it now than a whole new engine. Or car really, because other than this issue it’s a great little car, and is very well equipped (in Vignale trim).

I can’t believe Ford carried over the wet belt engine into these mk8’s. I hear they’re no longer helping customers that have blown engines. Some with really low miles. Disgusting.

To be fair, I owned a 66 plate 1.0 ecoboost powershift, and sold it for a 22 plate 8.5 last year, with 32,000 on the clock. In the years I had the car it drove beautifully, the auto gear shift was smooth as silk, and I never had any mechanical issues with it in the time I had it (around 6 years). I am a true believer that there was no issues as it was serviced yearly, so any problems with the wet belt would have been picked up on. I did notice on the last service invoice a reminder that the belt was due for changing on the next service (which would have been next month) but now someone else has that to deal with! Totally love the new one though, again an auto ecoboost mhev st line 3 door in black. A head turning little rocket! Great video for us Fiesta enthusiasts!

Mine is a C-Max 1.0 Ecoboost 125 produced late 2018 with timing chain and a MT6. 70.000km passed flawlessly. This is a perfect car.

I wouldn’t buy any car with a wet belt

Don't think you're giving enough credit to the 1.5tdci 4pot diesels. Got a 120bhp, and it pulls, easy cruiser on the motorway, and if you get it, mapped 140bhp and more than enough torque.

The fiesta is not as bad as the focus. It is the buyer that determines the life them. They are all rust traps far too soon compared to many makers but you are more likely to buy a Focus that was previously owned by a boy racer where the Fiesta would more likely have been a respectable driver that needed economy when it mattered. The Fiesta is okay, it is not a Honda or Toyota as far as reliability (not even by a stretch) and long shelf life but it isnt awful either. It could be a mini.

I have literally made a list from your video for my 1.0 21plate Mhev 124bhp viewing tomorrow. Best review on RU-vid, well done Sir 👏🏻

Wish you'd spent more time on the 1.1 TiVCT engine. They are less powerful than the eco boost cars but okay to drive due to the good low down grunt delivered by the variable cam timing....

You forgot to mention the fragility of the pistons. I have a 21 fiesta well maintained and take care and It started to get a rattled sound on cold start and low reps. The garage show me the pieces of the piston in the cilinder and the crack in the piston. Unbelievable.

Honestly think this car looks awesome but I cant imagine buying a Ford. Anyway here in the states the last gen had a significantly negative impact. That huge lawsuit with broken transmissions of course. Some websites put this as the number one most dangerous car in the US. My buddy had thr MK7 and it was just falling apart. Trim pieces coming off the doors and such. And it was so cramped. We were all skinny high school runners but sitting in that thing was terrible. My 2018 Honda Fit put this thing to shame in terms of useable space. Plus its a Ford. Ford is number one in recalls and warranty claims atm. A family friend had a 2016 Escapes transmission go at 70k miles My friends 2014 Mustang had a transmission go out at 40k miles and trim coming odd the doors and a plastic fantastic interior. My uncles F-150 suffered from tons of issues like electronics and powertrain but cant recall specifics. He got rid of it though. And Ford has been in rabid decline in terms of market share and pulling out of segments and global markets because everyone know how bad they are. Dont buy a Ford. You're just asking for trouble. Its one of the many embarrassments of being an American.

Like your video About the fiesta. I have a fiesta st 2 16 Teribo. It 64 Play? I just had a new time about water pump and farm belt fitted to it..

This guy seems to love blaming the manufacturers.Am I missing something here or is it not the responsibility of the owner to look after warranty and servicing!LOL😂🤣😂

Pre-2018 the ecoboost engine was really crap, more modern engines were very slightly less crap, but still crap. I wouldn't even buy a wheelbarrow if it had a Ford badge on it.

got an 2018 st line x 3 years ago unaware of the wet belt, really amazing car but selling it now as so expensive to replace belt £1800 with ford

That design of engine cost Ford its reputation as a car manufacturer, I wouldn’t buy any Ford new or otherwise there’s to much to wrong so therefore many people avoid them.

I can not believe ford have put the old wet belt! For the oil pump in with the chain driven engine. Stupid. But maybe made to fail accidentally on purpose!

Superb to drive, Horrible to own long term, Could never recommend one to anyone with a clear conscious.

"Jesus Christ!" LOL Good video. Thanks for all of the helpful information. Although with the picture of the engine with the turbo, I couldn't quite follow it; the picture that you use with the arrow pointing, is that pointing to the turbo at the side? Or is the entire silver block the turbo? Is that picture the old engine to avoid? I've got a 2014 Fiesta ecoboost, 86k on the clock. I have no idea if the wet belt has been changed in the past, and don't fancy paying to get it fixed myself, So would any Fiesta from 2020 onwards be a good replacement for it? It should like it would be but want to be sure. I'm not bothered if it's hybrid or automatic or manual. Which would be best? Thanks in advance

I wouldn't touch a 1.0 Ecoboost or Powershift with a 10ft barge pole, even one of the later ones as they are still failing if you believe the Facebook groups.

I wouldn't buy anything with a wet belt. Stupid Ford.

Im a driving instructor. Bought my new Mk8 1 litre 125bhp ecoboost manual in Jan 2020. 84k miles later only had to change tyres, brakes,wipers and battery. I service it every 15k miles by an expert. It's a brilliant car.

Powershift gets a really unfair rep for being troublesome. Great gearbox, awesome piece of kit - as long as it has been looked after properly, and not abused.

had the st line nice car shit engine got the i20n line better cheaper smoother quicker and more comfy

I had one and the fit and finish was terrible. Rust in every hinge and behind every body panel. Very common with US cars as I continued to find many more with the same issues. 17 Fiesta ST. It was fun but a piece of junk.

Meanwhile in LAT with the 1.6 sigma and manual transm 😊

I bought a new Fiesta in 2007....it's been such a reliable fun car. I've been driving it for 17 years with no problems. Watching your review has made me a bit cautious to replace it with one of the newer ones. Maybe time to jump ship?

Is extremely careful, slow, soft driving matter on lasting long or should I do its maintenance on time and stop being paranoiac? 2017 1.0 EB AT Fiesta

Nobody is reviewing the 1.5 tdci fiesta???

Love this dudes reviews on motors thanks for all the help

Ford fiesta is one of the worst cars I've owned, the suspension doesn't hold well and once one thing goes wrong expect more to follow.......South East Asian or German only for me.....****** Ford.

Does the ford fiesta st200 have a wet chain ? Tia

I would never buy an Ecobang car 😱😱😱

Don’t forget the rear light bulb holders with start playing up and blowing bulbs right left and centre

Power figures are PS not BHP

Would it be good for a first car ?

What about Fiesta ST MK8?

Wet belt ??????? if so do not buy

Any good points? Sounds like I should avoid.

Fiestas are pretty reliable, they do suffer from minor issues like track rod ends worn, bushes, heatshields becoming loose, coilpacks failing. Although they are cheap to fix. 1.0 eco boost is reliable if maintained regularly and correct oil used and not abused

Really good thank you

The timing belt went on our 1.0L 2013 Ford Fiesta and knackered up the engine despite the car being regularly serviced. We couldn't afford another engine and sold it for next to nothing.

Manual 1.5 tdci diesel reliability?

watched to the end just to see how good youtube subtitles are translating foreign languages to english, RU-vid did pretty good. there were some minor mistakes, but I understood pretty much everything.If it wasnt for the subtitles, i would be lost after 2 seconds.

I have taken two powershift gearboxes 80k+ no problems at all, because they were dry clutch (fitted to lower bhp models) the problems came with the wet clutch versions, fitted to higher bhp and diesel, which needed maintenance around 35000 miles, if the oil wasn't changed they went wrong.

Ive got the focus 1.0 ecoboost 140 st line 2018. I drop the oil every 5k miles and use the correct 5w20 castrol oil developed with ford. Use the proper oil and itll be fine. All the negative comments usually come from people that have never owned one. Look on google every car ever made is crap and has this problem that problem so dont worry 😉.

These Ecoboost engines are terrible. Shame on you Ford. I am subscribed😉😉Buy A Suzuki Swift instead.

I’ve had one for 4 years and it’s still amazing. I’ve got the st line 1.0 3 door. Minor issues with it, but all covered under warranty. Only changed front tyres and front brake pads once since I’ve had it. Really good car.

You have talked me into buying another BMW as Fords are still shit! Wet belts? WTF are Ford thinking?

2020 was the change over for the new engines in the mk8 also any 8.5 will have the new revised engine. Also to note belt failure in the old engines was down to complete neglect. Either they were never serviced or people used the wrong oil and that’s what chewed them to bits. Other than that they are solid cars and the mk8 is.m serious fun out the box. Not biased at all :P

Ive got the new engine in my focus so what have i got exactly and where so far,as belts and chains are concerned and when do they require replacenent if any

Thanks for the vid. Definitely would never buy now. Sticking with my 2010 1600 Zetec S. A cracking motor.

I advise people NOT to buy a Ford as these cars require a lot of regular repairs. Best go for more reliable and durable Japanese cars like Lexus or Toyota. After scrapping my 2014 Ford Focus a few months ago (as it had engine damage as a result of snapped timing belt). I now drive a Lexus NX which is a much better car and so much fun to drive.

Its a shame the car was built with the steering wheel on the wrong side.

Ford make some really shit cars