Ford Figo Titanium TDCi : Initial ownership report

GTO · 4th May 2010, 18:07

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Originally Posted by RGK

I am tall and felt some amount of discomfort (foot pain) in Santro especially in clutch & braking after a long drive. But I did not have any problem in M800.

You did, because of the Santro's pedal arrangement. It's weird (to say the least) & aren't comfortable to use at all.

joethomasv · 4th May 2010, 18:11

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Originally Posted by Diesel lover

Hi there, I too have a figo at home. Wanted to know where is the radiator fan in the engine compartment? The fan that I see clearly on the front side is the evaporator fan (AC) but i am not able to figure out the radiator fan location.

I think there's no separate fan for the radiator. It's a much larger fan and makes a lot of noise.

joyray · 4th May 2010, 18:37

Congrats on the Figo, hows the performance? By the Ford vehicles use a single 2-speed fan for radiator & condenser cooling. What u see is the one u are looking for. Cheers!!

Joy

trrk · 4th May 2010, 19:00

Hi,

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Originally Posted by gemithomas

What about getting in and out. I guess with the low steering position and the steering adjustment option missing, getting in and out might not be that easy for people with long legs.

My driver needs to pull the seat forward all the way. When he leaves it like that, I have trouble getting in. But getting out never has been a problem for me.

joethomasv · 4th May 2010, 20:41

Thanks Joyray. That's a two speed fan? That explains the sudden increase in noise often. I've covered 4500 kms so far and I'm very happy with it.

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Originally Posted by joyray

Congrats on the Figo, hows the performance? By the Ford vehicles use a single 2-speed fan for radiator & condenser cooling. What u see is the one u are looking for. Cheers!!

Joy

Indizen010 · 6th May 2010, 16:19

Which is the ideal seat position to drive in, for a person with just about average height?

RGK · 7th May 2010, 12:20

@Indizen - It is a personal choice & experience. Set a position which is convenient where you have comfortable seating, stretching of legs,operation of pedals, position to access controls, and the most important - a perfect and maximum possible view and 10'o clock steering position. You may not be right at the first time, one or two drives will get the best position.

Indizen010 · 7th May 2010, 17:13

Thanks for the tip. Normally I drive with the seat in the maximum forward position!

kage9091 · 7th May 2010, 23:20

@joethomas: Congratulations for your new Figo. I have been following your initial ownership report on Figo TDCi Titanium for the past one month. It's been my dream to own this car after reading your report and seeing your excellent pictures.

I have booked a Figo 1.4 TDCi (Diamond White with Coral IP

) with South City Ford (Noida) on 12th April. I'm waiting in anticipation to have it delivered to me.

I was waiting for my Team-BHP membership approval and finally got it yesterday. This enables me to thank you for your post. It rocks!

Indizen010 · 7th May 2010, 23:37

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Originally Posted by kage9091

I have booked a Figo 1.4 TDCi (Diamond White with Coral IP

) with South City Ford (Noida) on 12th April. I'm waiting in anticipation to have it delivered to me.

Even I'm waiting for my diamond Titanium to be delivered as early as possible!

kage9091 · 7th May 2010, 23:53

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Originally Posted by Indizen010

Even I'm waiting for my diamond Titanium to be delivered as early as possible!

Hey Indizen010, that makes two more would be owners of the Diamond White Figo, TDCi. Figo looks stunning in white!

I'm planning alloys, immediately after the delivery. I have to search around for good ones.

I day dream about my Figo now.

Might get the delivery in next 10 days according to the dealership. Fingers crossed.

joethomasv · 9th May 2010, 21:52

Thanks kage9091. And congrats on the booking.

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Originally Posted by kage9091

@joethomas: Congratulations for your new Figo. I have been following your initial ownership report on Figo TDCi Titanium for the past one month. It's been my dream to own this car after reading your report and seeing your excellent pictures.

I have booked a Figo 1.4 TDCi (Diamond White with Coral IP

) with South City Ford (Noida) on 12th April. I'm waiting in anticipation to have it delivered to me.

I was waiting for my Team-BHP membership approval and finally got it yesterday. This enables me to thank you for your post. It rocks!

gemithomas · 16th May 2010, 11:29

Hey Joe. What are the updates. Has been quite some time.

joethomasv · 18th May 2010, 22:24

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Originally Posted by gemithomas

Hey Joe. What are the updates. Has been quite some time.

Sorry for the lack of updates. I'm 150 kms away from the car for the last couple of weeks. My father took over the Figo and I'm left with the Civic.

Indizen010 · 23rd May 2010, 14:54

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Originally Posted by kage9091

Hey Indizen010, that makes two more would be owners of the Diamond White Figo, TDCi. Figo looks stunning in white!

I'm planning alloys, immediately after the delivery. I have to search around for good ones.

I day dream about my Figo now.

Might get the delivery in next 10 days according to the dealership. Fingers crossed.

The dealer has promised to deliver my car on 29th May.
It is in transit from Chennai as of now.

4th May 2010, 18:37	#363
joyray Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 2 Thanked: 0 Times	Congrats on the Figo, hows the performance? By the Ford vehicles use a single 2-speed fan for radiator & condenser cooling. What u see is the one u are looking for. Cheers!! Joy
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6th May 2010, 16:19	#366
Indizen010 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 171 Thanked: 0 Times	Which is the ideal seat position to drive in, for a person with just about average height?
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7th May 2010, 12:20	#367
RGK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: DPM and CHN Posts: 1,861 Thanked: 1,212 Times	@Indizen - It is a personal choice & experience. Set a position which is convenient where you have comfortable seating, stretching of legs,operation of pedals, position to access controls, and the most important - a perfect and maximum possible view and 10'o clock steering position. You may not be right at the first time, one or two drives will get the best position.
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7th May 2010, 17:13	#368
Indizen010 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 171 Thanked: 0 Times	Thanks for the tip. Normally I drive with the seat in the maximum forward position!
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7th May 2010, 23:20	#369
kage9091 BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 58 Thanked: Once	Execllent post joethomas, thanks. @joethomas: Congratulations for your new Figo. I have been following your initial ownership report on Figo TDCi Titanium for the past one month. It's been my dream to own this car after reading your report and seeing your excellent pictures. I have booked a Figo 1.4 TDCi (Diamond White with Coral IP ) with South City Ford (Noida) on 12th April. I'm waiting in anticipation to have it delivered to me. I was waiting for my Team-BHP membership approval and finally got it yesterday. This enables me to thank you for your post. It rocks!
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gemithomas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 2,366 Thanked: 143 Times View My Garage	Hey Joe. What are the updates. Has been quite some time.
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