Ford EcoSport : Official Review

rajeev k · 3rd February 2015, 11:52

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Originally Posted by wilful

Took a short break with the family over the Republic Day weekend at a serene spot in Muhamma (about 48 kms from home).
Posting a few pics.

Why don't you make a one day picnic kind of travelogue, in detail. Nice serene spot and the complimenting pictures.

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Originally Posted by arunphilip

I think you're running the stock wiper blades. When you decide to change them, please consider either the Hella DynaEdge or Bosch Aerotwin blades.

Better to wait till June so that they can be replaced, ideally, just before the monsoon.

wilful · 3rd February 2015, 12:30

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Originally Posted by arunphilip

Wow, lovely pictures and appears to be a nice place. You need to do a travelogue for the rest of us.

Since this is the EcoSport thread, I have to point out one thing I noticed in your first picture - I think you're running the stock wiper blades. When you decide to change them, please consider either the Hella DynaEdge or Bosch Aerotwin blades. These are the frameless style of blades that drape onto the glass - I changed to these some months ago, and have been fully pleased with their performance, and their cleaner appearance.

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Originally Posted by rajeev k

Why don't you make a one day picnic kind of travelogue, in detail. Nice serene spot and the complimenting pictures.
Better to wait till June so that they can be replaced, ideally, just before the monsoon.

Thanks for that useful tip on the wiper blades. I'll definitely change to them before the next monsoon.
I'm not much of a writer and my usual indolence prevents me from overexertion - and writing a travelogue is certainly exacting work.

ACM · 4th February 2015, 01:01

Got the Air bag recall work done. They took 1.5 hrs. Skipped the free wash. The center console where they do the work now rattles irritating me a fair bit.

In the last service they also managed to loose the black cap over a screw that fits the driver side door handle it now looks shoddy and they don't sell this as a part.

Thought I posted this earlier

Got the 3m germ clean plus interior cleaning done for 3.5k as good as new on the inside now. Just the rattle

naveen.raju · 4th February 2015, 07:05

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Originally Posted by ACM

In the last service they also managed to loose the black cap over a screw that fits the driver side door handle it now looks shoddy and they don't sell this as a part.

Oh no. I have the same thing missing on the passenger side door. The guys lost it while installing the tweeters. I was planning to get this done when I go for service. If they don't sell this as a part, will they be selling the entire door trim?

It's like saying they dont sell the mirror cowl, but only the entire mirror assembly. What a way to loot money.

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Thad E Ginathom · 4th February 2015, 13:40

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In the last service they also managed to loose the black cap over a screw that fits the driver side door handle

100% their problem and their liability to fix. How, or how much it costs them, is not your concern. it is theirs! Insist. Strong and loud.

hemant.kamat · 4th February 2015, 15:57

HDFC ERGO is quoting Rs. 14,249/- for comprehensive insurance & Rs. 19,596/- with zero depreciation add-on. The vehicle IDV is Rs. 8,81,593/- against an ex-showroom price of Rs. 9,18,149/- They are also offering cashless settlement with the after-sales service provider in Goa, Caculo Ford. Is this a good deal and should I go in for the zero depreciation add-on? I will anyway be opting for extended warranty. I appreciate your comments & suggestions.

rajeev k · 4th February 2015, 19:02

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Originally Posted by naveen.raju

Oh no. I have the same thing missing on the passenger side door.
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This is a problem with the Figo too. It falls off on its own. Once I could pick it up from the floor mat. Very ill fitting cap.
Btb, Is it the tweeter, that is resembling like a spider in the picture?

naveen.raju · 4th February 2015, 19:20

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Originally Posted by rajeev k

This is a problem with the Figo too. It falls off on its own. Once I could pick it up from the floor mat. Very ill fitting cap.
Btb, Is it the tweeter, that is resembling like a spider in the picture?

It didnt fall off. The guys missed it while installing the tweeter. And yes, that's a Soundstream tweeter.

abkett · 6th February 2015, 09:19

Ford personalization centres :

Ford has introduced personalization centres for vehicle modification . First vehicle being taken up for customization is Ecosport .

The Vehicle Personalization Centre will begin with three customization options for the Ford EcoSport, which include:

Spare Wheel (Cover) Pack for all EcoSport variants
Alloys Pack that offers premium quality alloys and rear-spoiler for EcoSport’s Ambiente and Trend trims
Sports Pack that includes rear-spoiler, LED scuff plate, roof cross-bar for EcoSport’s Titanium and Titanium (O) trims

Source : IAB .

Samfromindia · 6th February 2015, 23:11

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Originally Posted by abkett

Ford has introduced personalization centres for vehicle modification . First vehicle being taken up for customization is Ecosport .

The only benefit i see is getting the accessories factory fitted instead of dealership fitted. All the accessories are widely available with dealers now. I was expecting something more which dealerships may not be able to do like say installing a sunroof. The sunroof accessory is long due which is there on some international variants. Also they are trying to sell off some duds like spoiler with the so called "packs". Its a shame to see that people here will spend 20k+ for fancy alloys on their Ambiente and Trend Ecosports while there is no market for ABS and Airbag equipped lower trims of cars which would have costed this much more.

naveen.raju · 8th February 2015, 20:15

20k kms service done. Report here:
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...ml#post3640829

Also saw this at the service station.

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rajeev k · 9th February 2015, 00:05

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Originally Posted by naveen.raju

Also saw this at the service station.

Is this a new color option for the Ecosport?

naveen.raju · 9th February 2015, 06:57

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Originally Posted by rajeev k

Is this a new color option for the Ecosport?

No. This is there at the service station for training purpose. Also, many cars do undergo paint jobs for testing purpose and to see if they can be introduced later down the line.

aquarian1502 · 9th February 2015, 21:19

Call it my ignorance, but I am not able to locate my tool kit of my Ecosport TDCI Titanium. Infact, I don't remember seeing it since a while now. When I went to drop the vehicle for 2nd free service, that is when I realized. Can you please let me know how the tool kit looks like ? I have a family trip coming up this weekend and I am a little worried now. If I have really lost one, can you recommend any tool kit I can buy before my trip ?

arunphilip · 9th February 2015, 22:19

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Originally Posted by aquarian1502

Call it my ignorance, but I am not able to locate my tool kit of my Ecosport TDCI Titanium. Can you please let me know how the tool kit looks like?

Its in the boot, beneath the boot mat. The following pictures are from page 1:

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Originally Posted by Vid6639

The tool kit...

...and the jack below:

4th February 2015, 01:01	#8583
ACM Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,765 Thanked: 4,453 Times View My Garage	Re: Ford EcoSport : Official Review Got the Air bag recall work done. They took 1.5 hrs. Skipped the free wash. The center console where they do the work now rattles irritating me a fair bit. In the last service they also managed to loose the black cap over a screw that fits the driver side door handle it now looks shoddy and they don't sell this as a part. Thought I posted this earlier Got the 3m germ clean plus interior cleaning done for 3.5k as good as new on the inside now. Just the rattle Last edited by ACM : 4th February 2015 at 01:03.
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4th February 2015, 15:57	#8586
hemant.kamat BHPian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Goa Posts: 232 Thanked: 620 Times	Re: Ford EcoSport : Official Review HDFC ERGO is quoting Rs. 14,249/- for comprehensive insurance & Rs. 19,596/- with zero depreciation add-on. The vehicle IDV is Rs. 8,81,593/- against an ex-showroom price of Rs. 9,18,149/- They are also offering cashless settlement with the after-sales service provider in Goa, Caculo Ford. Is this a good deal and should I go in for the zero depreciation add-on? I will anyway be opting for extended warranty. I appreciate your comments & suggestions. Attached Thumbnails
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6th February 2015, 09:19	#8589
abkett BHPian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: SYDNEY/SINPORE/ Posts: 65 Thanked: 31 Times	Re: Ford EcoSport : Official Review Ford personalization centres : Ford has introduced personalization centres for vehicle modification . First vehicle being taken up for customization is Ecosport . The Vehicle Personalization Centre will begin with three customization options for the Ford EcoSport, which include: Spare Wheel (Cover) Pack for all EcoSport variants Alloys Pack that offers premium quality alloys and rear-spoiler for EcoSport’s Ambiente and Trend trims Sports Pack that includes rear-spoiler, LED scuff plate, roof cross-bar for EcoSport’s Titanium and Titanium (O) trims Source : IAB . Attached Thumbnails
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8th February 2015, 20:15	#8591
naveen.raju Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Cochin Posts: 4,906 Thanked: 9,434 Times View My Garage	Re: Ford EcoSport : Official Review 20k kms service done. Report here: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...ml#post3640829 Also saw this at the service station.
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9th February 2015, 21:19	#8594
aquarian1502 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Bangalore Posts: 41 Thanked: 46 Times	Re: Ford EcoSport : Official Review Call it my ignorance, but I am not able to locate my tool kit of my Ecosport TDCI Titanium. Infact, I don't remember seeing it since a while now. When I went to drop the vehicle for 2nd free service, that is when I realized. Can you please let me know how the tool kit looks like ? I have a family trip coming up this weekend and I am a little worried now. If I have really lost one, can you recommend any tool kit I can buy before my trip ?
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