Ford Figo

Why Ford Figo ?
Tuesday, November 09, 2010

00:23
Dear reviewers ,
This consolidated information about Ford Figo would help

buyers to understand more on Ford Figo product.
Opinions expressed on this document are solely the personal
opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect official
views of the ford figo any other related organization.
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FOR GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES.
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• Team-bhp
• Top speed
• Car wale
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• Zigwheels
• Auto Guru
• Car mag
• Wikipedia
• Motoroids
• Ford india
• Car sales india
• google
• Plant Ford - Dealer & Consultant
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Ford Figo Features
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
12:50
1. Dimensions
The Figo is one of the longest, widest and shortest in height in its segment. This contributes to the best
aerodynamic design and its spacious interiors.
Overall Length – 3795 mm
Overall Width – 1680 mm
Overall Height – 1427 mm
2. Wheelbase
With a 2489 mm wheelbase, the Figo clearly offers the most spacious interiors in its category.
3. Leg Room
Smart designing makes the Figo one of the most spacious cars available.
Front Leg Room- 1084 mm
Rear Leg Room- 860 mm
Rear Shoulder Room- 1300 mm
4. Boot Space
The Figo has 284 litres of boot capacity – again, the largest among all hatchbacks.
5. Air-Conditioning
The Figo boasts of the most powerful air conditioner in its segment. With the largest compressor and
the best air speed, the Ford Figo offers the fastest-in-class time to comfort.
6. Bluetooth
Plug and unplug mobile phones to make and receive calls and hear the other person's voice over car
speakers, access your complete phonebook on the audio unit without reaching for the phone, browse
the last 10 dialed numbers, the last 10 missed and received calls, redial a particular number and swap,
hold, mute and transfer calls from audio to phone. Smart audio allows you to stream songs from mobile
phones to the car audio via Bluetooth and enjoy music over the car speakers without transferring files.
7. Intelligent Features
• Programmable keyless entry
• Intelligent safety locking features (central locking, drive away, crash unlock, ignition off auto
unlock, and auto relock)
• Distance to empty display
• RDS capable audio
• Speed sensing volume controls
• Electric boot release
• Lane change indication
• Hazard deceleration warning
• Variable (6 Speed) intermittent wipers
• Intelligent PATS
8. Styling
The Figo is designed in line with Ford's Global Kinetic Design philosophy. Streaky side repeater lamps,
raising belt line, door lines, grille-less front, wide open trapezoidal lower grille, wrap-around head lamps
and stylish tail lamps make it stamp a style statement.
Interiors: The Figo sports a unique coral theme on the inside, along with colour coordinated instrument
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Interiors: The Figo sports a unique coral theme on the inside, along with colour coordinated instrument
panels and stylized door boards with pull cup type handles.
Vibrant Instrument Panel: The Figo is the first in its segment to make a style statement with colour
infused vibrant interiors. The coral Instrument panel makes for the most vibrant looking Interiors
available in its segment.
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Ford Figo Specification
04 October 2010
14:32
Ford Figo is a newly launched car in the reasonable price range of 3.5 lakh onwards, with basic features
particularly suited to the Indian road and traffic conditions. It gets its name from the colloquial Italian
expression Figo which is similar to colloquial English expression ‘cool’.
The car offers third generation safety features like Antilock Brake System, Dual Front Airbags for safety
in case of head-on collisions and Electronic Brake Force Distribution for comfortable driving and
enhanced stability. Seatbelt warning indicator and door warning features are also inbuilt.
It lacks some advanced features like alloy wheels, rear power windows, automatic climate control, rear
defogger, rear wiper, sun roof and fog lamp.
Mileage, Average and Fuel Economy

The petrol variant of Ford Figo is packed with 1196cc engine with five speed manual transmission. The
mileage is around 12 kmpl in city conditions and 15 kmpl on highways. The engine is BS-IV(Bharat Stage
IV) compliant.
The diesel variant is made up of 1.4L,1299 cc diesel engine and offers excellent fuel economy. Mileage of
15kmpl in city and 18.5 kmpl on highways.
A unique feature known as “Distance to Empty” informs you how many kms you can go with the
remaining fuel in the tank.
Power
Ford Figo is available with both petrol and diesel engine options that provide different levels of power
and performance. The petrol variant has been equipped with 1.2L, 1196cc, SEFI petrol engine with five
speed manual transmission. The 1.2 litre petrol engine of Ford Figo produces 71(52.4) at 6250 rpm and
pumps out 102 Nm of peak torque at 4,000 rpm.
A 1.4 L, 1399 cc Duratorq diesel engine has been provided in the diesel variant that delivers 69 PS of
maximum power at 4,000 rpm and produces a top torque of 160 Nm at 2,000 rpm which ensures
smooth driving experience and impressive performance.
Comfort
Ford Figo has a seating capacity of 5 passengers, including the driver as it is a compact car, suited to the
Indian traffic conditions. The front seat row is spacious and adjustable. An excellent air conditioning and
heating system ensures comfort and luxury at the same time. Even the base variant is fitted with an air
conditioner and heater. The front seats are fitted with head rests and the seats at the back are foldable
as well.
Safety
Ford Figo has a plethora of features which add to the safety levels of the car. Dual front airbags ensure
protection during a collision. A keyless entry feature named as Smart Programmable Remote Key
enables the driver to open all four doors when required. Power Locks, Power windows, day and night
rear view mirror, passenger side rear view mirror and central locking provide additional safety. Seat belt
warning and door ajar warning remind the driver of any errors regarding the proper closing of doors and
wearing seat belts.
Ford Figo comes with Rapid Decelerating Waring system which comes into action above speeds of 96
kmph. A warning blinker will start flashing after this speed limit, to warn the drivers coming behind.
Apart from this, lane Change Indicators are also built in that blink three times when you change your
lane.
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lane.
Braking and Handling

All variants of Ford Figo come with power steering and a five-speed transmission that let the driver
handle the car with ease .ABS, EBD and disc brake improve the handling further.
Anti-lock braking system and Electronic brakeforce distribution prevent wheel lock-up under heavy
braking so that the car doesn’t skid, thereby increasing the stability and performance.
Interiors
Ford Figo boasts of a three spoked power steering and an attractively coloured dashboard which is
comprised of a digital odometer and tripmeter, providing a classy and stunning overall look. An Mp3
player Radio and 4 speakers make up the black coloured audio system with silver outlining.4 mobiles can
be added to the Bluetooth connectivity and offers access to phone book and call logs on the audio
display.
The instrument panel consists of a tachometer, digital clock, digital odometer and two tripmeters. The
interior is wrapped in fabric upholstery; dual tone colored seats add to the beauty of the new Ford Figo.
The rear seats are fitted in bench like design.
The rear seats are not provided with head rests and this allows the driver to look behind clearly, when
turning back or in some other situation. The legroom, headroom, shoulder room and hiproom is pretty
good at rear seat row not but not ample.
Accessories
An MP3 player and Radio with 4 speakers, including front and rear side speakers. Bluetooth connectivity
of upto 4 devices with full access to SMS, call logs and phone book. A speed sensing volume control
ensures same momentum at different speeds.
An Air conditioner and heating system are also provided. Fog lamps can be fitted at extra cost.
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Ford Figo likes & dislikes
28 September 2010
18:00
What you'll like:
• Robust build and construction

• Interiors more comfortable than chief competitors i10 & Swift
• 1.4 Diesel's proven driveability and fuel efficiency. No turbolag
• Mature big-car-like ride quality
• Ford's DNA in the on-road behaviour and quick steering
• Class-topping 284 liter boot space
What you won't:
• Lacks the modernity of recently launched hatchbacks

• Either engine is lacking in outright performance. Neither engine can exploit the car's dynamics
• No true top-end variant (tilt adjustable steering, rear power windows, MID etc.)
• Average backseat legroom. Not in the league of, say, an Indica Vista
• Ford's sub-par dealership experience
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Ford Figo - Review
28 September 2010
17:59
Ride Quality & Handling Ride is a bit bumpy/tossy when the speed is very low but the
moment you drive past 30-40 km/hr it improves dramatically. At 60-70 and above, those
unexpected potholes simply dont matter. The car is stable even at 120km/hr, braking is
good and the ABS/EBD work very well. You feel like driving the car continuously and the
occupants also dont get tired for 2-3 hours at a stretch. People have talked about scraping
the underside on speed-breakers (as the wheelbase is larger) but I didnt find it a problem at
all with 4 passengers and medium size speed breakers (around 5" height) if you slow down
and pass them carefully (which is what they are meant for). Its not a major concern at all
as per my experience (1000 km in 1 month).
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Driving experience:
The car has been a pleasure to drive so far. There has been almost no Turbo lag compared to all cars running on the Fiat’s MJD engines. I have
driven 1400+ kms so far on highways, in cities (Pune and Mumbai) and some strenuous ghat sections. The engine response is superb.
Pros (apart from the ones mentioned by other members before):
1) After driving on the expressway with a top speed of 140 kpmh, I found the car to be extremely stable, like a sedan. Even without ABS, the car
brakes well, the 4th and 5th gear pickup is also good.
2) Good build quality (I will tell you why: Yesterday an Indica bumped into my Figo from behind in Pune traffic, I was surprised to see there was
not even a scratch on the rear bumper, reason: the bumper is extremely flexible and bends inwards if pressed by hand lightly and hence could
absorb a jerk like that!)
3) If you buy a top end variant of this car, you do not need to take this car to any after-market products’ shop for accessorizing it. It’s on road
price is really on road price apart from the standard sun films, polishing, waxing and mats.
4) The sound system is very good. Bluetooth works flawlessly well. (Ford has grown by leaps and bounds in the infotainment area recently)
5) The area covered by the headlights is good and does not need at upgrade of headlamps as of now.
6) Good fuel efficiency – 16 to 17 kmpl (Tank full to tank full method)
Cons (Again the ones not mentioned before):
1) The quality of the Fuel cap lock is not upto the mark. Ford has used plastic there and I have my doubts on the longevity of the lock.
2) The ICE that comes with Figo does not have an USB drive plug point, though the system is enabled with an USB drive reading circuit. Question
is if it costs just Rs 1,100 as an accessory, might as well include it with the package. USB is now almost a standard feature in car audio systems.
3) There is scope for improvement on the interiors of the Figo. With the use of blue LED in the dashboard (ref: the new i20) gaining presence in
the Indian market, the Figo owners will feel a little left out.
4) From my experience so far, if you want to focus on getting optimum FE from Figo, you need to be really skilled in driving your Figo to extract
the best FE. The right gear ratios, speed, etc. which is a little difficult in the city traffic.
5) The reverse gear is not as powerful as the first gear which is normally the case in most cars. Engine stalls in most cases if not used properly.
Fuel Efficiency:
I have driven the Figo on highways, expressways, ghats, cities and bad roads. My driving style is, you could say a little spirited. With 50-50
highway-city combo and two cycles of tank full to tank full method of FE calculations later, I have got FE of 17.3 kmpl in the first cycle and 16.5
kmpl in the second cycle.
I was pretty happy at this considering the reviews on T-BHP of Figo regarding FE were disappointing.
Below is how I (try) to drive my car and AFAIK is the reason to get this kind of FE:
0-15 kmph – 1st gear
15-40 kmph – 2nd gear
40-60 kmph – 3rd gear
60-90 kmph – 4th gear
90-140 kmph – 5th gear
I try not to let the tacho cross 3000 rpms. Also, avoid running the car without the turbo kicked in (keep your engine above 1500 rpm).
Maintain a pressure of 32 psi in all four tyres.
Keeping my fingers crossed for better FE after the first service!
Issues cropping up so far in my car:
1) The rear left window rolls down (a little bit) voluntarily after consistent high speed driving.
2) The rear left speaker responds badly to higher levels of bass output.
3) Front right power window shrieks while open-close function, needs lubrication I guess.
Will keep posting new experiences of my relationship with my Figo as and when it happens.
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The structure of the vehicle is a proven architecture, that's true, but it has
Design Review been thoroughly modified and tuned for the Indian market.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
11:33 Virtually 85% of the exterior is brand new. There are very few carry over
parts. The interior of the vehicle is all new.
Ford Figo - Design Pasted from <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Otl9YzYL5c>
First glance reveals a rather familiar design for the Figo - and if you think you've seen it before, blame it on the C-Max. Yes, the
car has a face that is extremely similar to the large hatchback that Ford unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show and sports the Blue
Oval's distinct design personality. All the way from the uniquely shaped headlights down to the front grille, the face is the
representation of new Ford models throughout their product portfolio. In many ways in fact, it even harks back in visual similarity
to the Ford Ikon as well.
The overall design is rather chunky and muscular with neat accents and details all around. The flared wheel arches and the kink
running between them front to back ad a strong sense of character. The rear is rather pretty too with the vertically stacked tail
lamps and shapely rear window. All in all, the Figo isn't an overly radical design - it is in keeping with large hatches available from
other manufacturers in the country - which is a good thing. The Indian populace should find ready acceptance to the design.
Interiors seem fresh as well from the little that the released images show.
The design of the dash itself is nothing new, being very similar to that of the Fiesta. The plastic quality is
acceptable, not great, and there are some issues with finishing. There are some pretty visible gaps in the steering
wheel and the door handles are pretty flimsy. The music system on the higher end variants is well integrated but
again looks tacky, and the feel of the buttons isn’t really rich. So at this point one might ask if there is anything
really good about the interiors?
The answer is: YES! – Space! And boy is there a lot of it. The Figo gave the impression of being a pretty big car
when viewed from the outside, and this has carried over to the inside. The people who benefit most from this are
the rear passengers, who get an enormous amount of legroom, along with decent headroom; although the rear
headrests are useless for anyone more than five feet tall. The seats are rather upright, and a touch firm, but will be
a boon on longer rides. So even if rear passengers feel like they’ve been immersed in a sea of grey they certainly
won’t feel claustrophobic. Rear window opening is limited at 50%, which means your rear windows won’t come
down more than halfway.
The driver will be a happy man, with the high driver’s seat giving him a commanding view of the road. All the stalks
and buttons are at hand, the view from the ORVM’s is good and the dials are easy to read.
The cramped foot-well and the absence of a dead pedal spoil the party. The seat fabrics feel a bit abrasive and
aren’t great quality. Coming to storage, the front passengers get door pockets, but storage at the rear is non-
existent, no door pockets to speak of. The glovebox is pretty small and narrow and poorly finished with visible
creases in the plastic. Rear visibility is good and reversing shouldn’t be a problem. All in all the interiors may lack in
quality, but they more than make up in the sheer amount of space.
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The handling is easily the best feature with the Figo. Based on an older Fiesta platform, this car can move in style!
Absolute control over where it treads, everything about the way the Figo handles inspires confidence. Very
impressive stuff from Ford, handling continues to remain the hallmark of Fords in India.
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enough ground clearence to avoid heay bumps, suspention is superb sitting inside the car u hardly notice any patches on the
road, excellent grip while sharp curves, very stable and will react to you on high speed, swift suck and figo cool!
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A few figures will only go ahead and substantiate the point I am trying to make here since the India-focus of the car has been
consistent throughout its production cycle. Out of the 84 prototype mules that were built for the Figo, 64 were manufactured at its
Chennai plant right here in India. The development process was also as diligent as they come with over 8,000 individual tests, 20
crash tests and 7 lakh kilometers of testing which were performed on the 134 pre-production models that were made. Clearly
Ford seems to be leaving very few stones unturned in the way of making the Figo a success in a market that gives back by the
bucketful to products that subscribe and deliver to its few but stringent demands.
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The stance which makes the new Figo so very athletic and handsome in its outlook while having that confident about-town
sensibility thanks to just the right amount of body toning and practical design cues rounded out by clever accents. The front end
has that familiar global Ford tri-plane look with the split line on the top of the bonnet's leading edge working harmoniously with
those dynamically stylized headlamps. The Figo seems to shroud its 2498mm wheelbase very well and given its ultra short
overhangs, notably at the rear, it is no surprise that the car looks just right in proportion as it does in its stance. Given its
wheelbase - the longest among any B-segment car in the land, the Figo's overall length is under 3.8 metres, 3795mm to be
precise, validating the visual appeal of the package.
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More Reviews
04 October 2010
14:29
What we liked on the petrol Figo is its mid range power and its driveability. There are times when when
you will need to downshift a gear – like during a quick overtaking.
The Ford Figo in its petrol avatar handles rather well. The suspension setup is identical to that on the
diesel that we tested, but the ride quality is slightly different due to the weight-loss on the petrol
version. ABS and EBD work well and aid the drive.
Feedback from the steering is impressive as the Ford Figo uses a hydraulic power system which is lively
compared to the electronic power systems in some other cars. During our road testing, we took the Figo
though some city roads with a bunch of speedbreakers – the Figo handled the bumps without losing
composure, and the ground clearance also helped the car glide over bad terrain. The Figo handled most
potholes easily, so nothing to worry about there. Related: Chevrolet Beat road test
As with the diesel Figo, the petrol one also does corner well. Braking is impressive and sharp. At times
one gets a feeling if the car has an all-disc setup (it has drums are the rear). Related: Volkswagen Polo
road test
Ford claims a 0-100kmph acceleration of 15.5 seconds. During our test, we achieved that in 16 seconds.
We have spoken a lot about the Figo in the review of its diesel variant – and all of that stand for the
petrol version too. The same big car feel and ride quality, that is quite like the big brother Fiesta, is very
much there in both the petrol and diesel variants. Handling is pretty sharp and this makes a very good
overall package.
Equipment level on the Ford Figo Titanium 1.2 petrol also remains the same. Airbags, ABS, Bluetooth
Stereo, Coral dashboard (black available too), electric mirrors, panic braking warning tail lights, key-less
entry and the list goes on. We missed rear power windows on the diesel Figo, and the same applies to
the petrol car too. Height adjustable seat belts, and the much needed clutch foot rest (dead pedal) were
also missed.
The mileage (fuel efficiency) figure for the Ford Figo petrol was 13.5 kmpl – not bad for a hatchback this
big.
If you ask us which of the two are better, it would be very difficult as both the engines are capable units.
The diesel engine of the Figo is fuel efficient but a tad noisy, while the petrol is smooth but isn’t as fuel-
efficient as the other.
The 284 liter boot of the Ford Figo is the largest in the segment. The Figo easily comes across as a very
value for money car, both in the petrol and diesel versions.
Ford has recently made big promises on how they have refreshed the after sales and dealer network and
we know for sure that Ford India is very serious with the Figo.
Competition for the Figo in India consist of the segment leader Maruti Suzuki Swift, its sibling Ritz ,
Hyundai i10 and new variants of the Hyundai i20 Era and Sportz, Chevrolet Beat, Volkswagen Polo and
the Tata Indica Vista.
The Figo petrol priced between Rs 3,66,886 (ex-showroom Mumbai) for the base Lxi and Rs 4,64,401 (ex
showroom Mumbai) for the fully loaded Titanium that we drove. The Ford Figo surely does make a very
good Value for money hatch.
Now only if Ford is listening in, we would love to see the 1.6 Petrol engine that powers the Fiesta S to be
plunked in the Figo to suffice the needs of die hard petrol heads.
Ford Figo 1.2 Petrol Specifications
Displacement: 1196cc, DuraTec, DOHC 16V
Engine Type: Petrol
Maximum Power: 70 Bhp @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque: 102 Nm @ 4000 rpm
DIMENSIONS
Length: 3795 mm
Width: 1680 mm
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Width: 1680 mm
Height: 1427 mm
Seating Capacity: 5
Tyre Size: 175/65 R14
Suspension: Mcpherson strut – Twist Beam
Boot Space: 284.00 ltrs.
Steering: Hydraulic Power Steering
Brakes: Front Disk, Rear Drum
Gears: 5 Manual
Ground Clearance: 168.00 mm
Kerb Weight: 1040.00 kgs.
Fuel Tank: 45.00
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Road Test Summary
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Road Test
score out of 20:
18/20
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It’s not often that a budget hatchback causes a stir in the CAR offices, but the Figo
managed to do just that. Having sampled some budget offerings from India and China with
decidedly iffy build quality and handling characteristics, it was a relief to see that the Figo
has managed to retain the nimble handling and supple ride of the previous Fiesta upon
which it is based, while feeling solidly put together. But it’s the level of specification
available at this price point that had a number of us checking, and then doublechecking,
the sticker price and equipment check-list.
When looking at the Figo’s logical rival, the R109 900 VW Polo Vivo Hatch 1,4, there’s
simply no comparison in terms of standard kit. Needless to say, if the classy Polo Vivo
can’t match it, the Figo has managed to emulate many of the previously segment-
dominating VW Citi’s virtues.
Given its combination of generous specification, good build quality and entertaining
dynamics in a package that is both familiar and popular with folks here in South Africa, the
Figo represents seriously good value for money. If Ford can keep the pricing stable, the
Figo may well be the first choice in this segment.
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W hile most of the CAR team were impressed with the Figo’s balance of dynamic
prowess and ride comfort, it was the standard specification that elicited many a
cocked eyebrow and further nod of approval. In many cases the term “entry-level”,
especially when regarding a budget car in the R110 000 price bracket, is often
accompanied by such adjectives as “spartan” or “no-frills”. But opting for this base
Ambiente-specification car, does not entail the feverish ticking of options boxes at the
dealership to kit out your purchase. Among the car’s standard features are power
steering, airconditioning, a radio/CD audio system with auxiliary connectivity, dual
front airbags, central locking, ABS with EBD and a remote boot release from within
the cabin.
Power is provided by a revised version of Ford’s proven 16-valve 1,4-litre Duratec
petrol engine. It’s a keen-revving little unit that develops 62 kW at 6 000 r/min and 127
N.m of torque at 4 000. Granted, the engine is no ball of fire, propelling the Figo to
100 km/h from standstill in a leisurely 13,63 seconds, but it’s pretty much spot-on for a
car that tips the scales at 1 072 kg. The power delivery is smooth and there’s none of
the harshness that often afflicts small petrol engines in the budget class.
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Ford figo Diesel vs Petrol
28 September 2010
18:12
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Petrol
ZXI - 408,600.00
TITANIUM - 449,900.00
Diesel
ZXI - 499,900.00
TITAN- 533,400.00
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Ford Engine
09 October 2010
11:32
Engine – gearbox
The Swift’s 1.3 petrol engine was a joy to drive with its rev-happy nature, but wasn’t best suited for the stop
start city traffic with its rather peakish power delivery. The new 1.2 K-series engine in the car has more grunt
at the bottom end, making it more convenient to be driven in the city, but doesn’t quite like to be pushed too
hard. The fuel efficiency has improved a bit and so have the emissions but the car has lost a bit of its enthusiast
appeal. Mind you, it still has the best in class power for the petrol variant, but the revvy 1.3 was a different
experience altogether.
Fret not though; the diesel variant of the Swift is at your service if you wish to enthral yourself. With an
addictive power surge from as low as 1200 rpm, the Swift DDiS is simply a delight to drive. The smooth and
punchy engine is the best that there is in the small car segment and with its amazing fuel efficiency, has made
its place in the hearts of enthusiasts and economy conscious alike. The engine options on the Swift are
definitely one of the best, and address the segment brilliantly.
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The Polo is a totally new entrant in the arena and comes with two engine options. A 1.2-litre petrol and a 1.4-
litre turbo diesel (to be available from May). The petrol powered Polo produces 75 horses, 10 less than the
Swift’s 85, but doesn’t lack power. It pulls reassuringly from the bottom till 4000 rpm, after which the engine,
once shown the highway tends to show its limitations. The three pot engine makes a lot of noise and isn’t quite
as refined as its 4-pot rivals. It’s fairly punchy though, and is complemented well by a 5-speed short throw stick
that slots in a rather slick fashion. The ratios are well-sorted and the appreciable low end grunt of the engine
along with nicely spaced ratios allows crawling speeds in third gear. Overall, an average package – nothing that
should excite you.
The petrol Figo is powered by a new 1.2 litre engine specifically designed for India. It puts out a modest 71bhp
@ 6250 rpm and 102Nm @ 4000rpm. Though the power output might seem low on paper as compared to 1.2
litre mills from Maruti-Suzuki, it doesn’t feel sluggish on the move. Even though outright performance may not
be as good, the drivability is certainly as good as the other engines in the segment. The gear ratios are slightly
on the taller side to improve the fuel efficiency. It starts pulling satisfactorily past the 2000 rpm mark. But the
real power is delivered at the top end, past 4000 rpm, upto the 6500 rpm rev limit.
The other engine option is the 1.4 litre Duratorq diesel, which has been doing duty on the Fiesta, Fusion and
Ikon. With 68 bhp @ 4000rpm and 160Nm @ 2000rpm, the engine isn’t very powerful, but is much more
drivable than its competitors with loads of low end twist. There is practically no turbo lag and you don’t even
feel the turbo kicking-in. With its high fuel efficiency, this car is near perfect for day-to-day city commutes. We
have experienced this diesel engine earlier on the Fiesta and the Ikon and can vouch for its practicality and
frugality.
The Grande Punto comes with the options of three engines – 1.2 and 1.4 petrols and a 1.3 turbo
diesel. Comparing apples with apples, the 1.2 litre petrol mill of the Punto is the least powerful of the lot on
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diesel. Comparing apples with apples, the 1.2 litre petrol mill of the Punto is the least powerful of the lot on
paper, but makes up for its low power output with a reasonably good low and mid-range. There isn’t anything
much left once you go above the 120km/h mark, making the 1.2 petrol Punto strictly a city car. The 1.4 with
90PS of power has more power, better acceleration and better top whack, but it comes for a premium. The 1.3-
litre turbo diesel mill is the same engine as in the Swift DDiS albeit with a slightly different state of tune. It’s as
delightful and frugal on the move as on the swift though.
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Engine Type
28 September 2010
17:14
OHC stands for Single Overhead Camshaft. That means that there is only one camshaft per header.
Inline engines will contain one camshaft. V-type and/or flat will contain 2 camshafts. For a SOHC engine
there are usually 2 valves per cylinder but there can be more with the addition of cams for each valve.
DOHC stands for Double Overhead Camshaft. Now there are 2 camshafts per header. So in an inline
there are 2 camshafts because there is only one header, but there is 4 in a V-type or flat engine. These
DOHC engines usually have 4 valves. One camshaft for the exhaust valves and the other for the intake
valves.
Advantages to having a DOHC engine over a SOHC is that the engine has twice as many intake and
exhaust valves as a SOHC motor. This makes the engine run cooler and more smoothly, quietly, and
efficiently. But the downfall is that DOHC engines cost more for repairs. To ensure against expensive
engine repairs, make sure you change your engine's timing belt about every 60,000 miles.
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Fuel System
Sunday, November 07, 2010
01:09
As we all know MPFI (Multi Point Fuel Injection) is common fuel system used in petrol cars, it uses
'batch firing' technology and fires all the injectors for one bank of the engine at once.
SEFI (Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection) also know as SFI. It fires each injector separately and gives
slightly better fuel mileage and less emission at lower RPMs compare to MPFI.
Currently I see Ford & Chevrolet vehicles comes SEFI whereas Maruti & Hyundai vehicles comes with
MPFI
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In sequential fuel injection systems there is a camshaft position sensor, which the ECM uses to determine which fuel
injector to fire. The last component is the oxygen sensor. After the vehicle has warmed up, it uses the signal from the
oxygen sensor to perform fine tuning of the fuel trim
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the injected fuel mass is tailored for each individual induction event. Every induction event, of every cylinder, of the
entire engine, is a separate fuel mass calculation, and each injector receives a unique pulse width based on that
cylinder's fuel requirements.
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My Test Drive Checklist
09 October 2010
13:06
Feedback
Check List
Taken Test drive with low speed (40-50) and high
speed(80-90).
1. FUEL CAP LOCK
2. USB PLUG
1. Handling - Excellent
3. INTERIORS + LED DASHBOARD
2. Break - Good
4. BLUE TOOTH
3. Suspension - Good
5. ASK FOR FUEL EFFICIENCY
4. Interiors Dashboard , Seating- Average
6. CHECK REVERSE GEAR
5. Crank Protection - Good (is a plus)
7. CHECK REAR LEFT & RIGHT WINDOW
6. Reversing - good
8. CHECK DISTANCE TO EMPTY FEATURE
7. Rear Visibility - Average
9. KEY LESS ENTRY - FOUR DOORS
8. Gear Shifting - Good
10. NIGHT REAR VIEW MIRROR
9. Rear Window - Bad , only 60% the other it is
11. PAX SIDE REAR MIRROR
good that it is manually which I prefer to
12. CENTRAL LOCKING
have.
13. SEAT BELT WARNING
10. Dashboard - Average
14. DOOR AJAR WARNING
11. Steering - No tilting
15. RAPID DECERATING WARNING INSIDE
12. Rear Seating - Comfortable for 2
16. BLINKER WARNING FLASHING SPEED LIMIT TO WARDN OUTSIDE
13. Indicator switch - Below Average . Provided
DRIVERS
on left , head light switch is of rotary type
17. LANE CHANGE INDICATORS
14. Kenwood Music System - Good
18. ABS, EBD and DISC BREAK (Electronic brakeforce distribution
15. Bonnet opening - Average , to be opened
prevent wheel lock-up )
from left side
19. DIGITAL ODOMETER AND TRIPMETER
16. Turning Radius - Good
20. REAR SEAT HEADREST ( FOR VISIBILITY )
17. Auto Door Lock - Good
21. LEG ROOM , HEAD ROOM , SHOULDER AND HIPROOM
18. Tyre Size - Good
22. MP3 PLAYER 4 SPEAKERS
19. Front View - Good
23. SPEED SENSING VOLUME CONTROL
20. Side View Left - Good
24. AIR CONDITIONER , HEATING SYSTEM
21. Blind Spot - Average
25. FOG LAMPS
26. CAPACITY OF 5 PAX
27. FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT
28. FRONT SEAT WITH HEAD REST
29. REAR SEAT FOLDABLE
30. STEARING ADUSTMENT
31. REAR SUSPENSION
32. TURNING RADIUS =4.9
33. DOORS LOCK AUTOMATICALLY ONCE SPEED CROSS 7 KPH
34. ORVMs (EXTERNAL MIRRORS ) FOLD. ( DESIGN FLAW IN FIGO )
35. FIGO WITH STARTER CRANK PROTECTION. When the engine is
running, the key will not move further. Prevents unintentional double
cranking.
36. BONNET RELEASE POSITION
37. REAR SEAT SIZE ( TOO SHORT )
38. AUDIO SYSTEM - SOUND QUALITY , CHECK FOR BASS
39. REAR WINDOW ROLLER ( THE WINDOW HAS TENDENCY TO ROLL
DOWN UNINTENTIOANLLY
40. REAR WINDOW ROLL DOWN ( FIGO GOES ONLY 60%)
41. FRONT WINDOW ROLL DOWN ( CHECK FOR SMOOTHNESS)
42. INSURANCE
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Body Building - Quality
Saturday, November 06, 2010
22:12
Ford Figo’s Body-building for Quality

In this post, we will tell you how the robots put your vehicle together at the plant’s body shop.
The new state of the art facility has an array of high-tech robotics – a total of 92 new robots have been installed in the
body shop, paint shop and final assembly.
The all-new body shop

Sixty-six robots are used in the body shop for critical processes like spot welding, sealer application and door
hemming. The robots have increased the automation level at the expanded facility gearing for volume production to
30 percent.
Automated underbody framing robots build the lower and upper body structure of the vehicle. This operation requires
absolute precision, as large metal structures are assembled and spot-welded into vehicle floorpans.
The body shop has also become “flexible”, with a framing line designed for handling up to six different models
simultaneously in a single line.
Other features of the body shop include:
• Portable measuring machine: to measure jigs and fixtures for build precision.
• Part checking fixture: to measure all major subassemblies, body, front-end and rear-end fit and finish.
• Real-time seal gap measuring equipment: a step up over measuring seal gaps with hand-held calipers.
Why these robots are special
Once we program a robot, it can perform complex and repetitive tasks quickly and precisely. The body shop welding
robots are equipped with new servo motor welding guns. These are quieter than the older welding-gun technology,
and deliver high-quality welds that are cleaner, with reduced expulsion and burring. Servo motors allow the welding
tips to be brought smoothly into place, which helps to eliminate distortion of the metal and ensure stable weld
pressure.
Why robots? “A modern automobile plant needs robotics to get the precision that’s essential to a well-constructed
vehicle,” says Tom Chackalackal, Vice-President, Manufacturing, Ford India.
Big impact
The robots have made processes speedier. Our body shop capacity has more than doubled, from 15 to 34 jobs an
hour. The new line is “future engineered” – flexible enough to build different vehicles one after the other. The new
body shop line will build vehicles in Ford India’s current product portfolio as well as the Figo.
With enhanced production efficiency and quantum leap in quality, the plant is now geared to deliver even higher
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With enhanced production efficiency and quantum leap in quality, the plant is now geared to deliver even higher
quality cars to consumers that will be not only be great products but competitive in the market.
As Mr. Chackalackal puts it, “This huge conversion will make us very competitive with Indian manufacturers and give
Indian customers a better product than ever. Much of our investment is centred on quality and our desire to be the
best in class in India.”
What do you think of the robots in our new body shop? What else do you think robots could do in an automobile
plant? Tell us!
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How it is made ?
21:49
Chennai: Ford Figo rolled out of the Maraimalai Nagar facility on February 5, 2010. The US car major has
invested $500 million for setting up the state-of-the-art facility. The new facility will manufacture both petrol and
diesel versions of Ford Figo, which is set to hit the Indian roads by March-end.
"After the domestic launch, Ford Figo will be exported to other countries," said Michael Boneham, President and
MD, Ford India. The price of the car is likely to be competitive in the compact segment due to localisation of major
auto components.
Prior to setting up this facility, Ford also examined its facilities across the globe and has brought the best
practices for manufacturing in line with the Indian requirements.
Duly aided by robots, the world-class unit has the capacity to produce 2.5 lakh engines per annum.
After the expansion, Ford India houses 3,000 employees at the Maraimalai Nagar facility.
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Ford Figo Painting
Saturday, October 30, 2010
08:45
Ford boasts to have the most advanced paint shop in India. Their cars are painted with what they call Three-
Wet technology which reduces the volatile waste into the environment by upto 20 percent. Cother
advantages, as claimed are a better finish and more durability. Some interesting facts about Ford’s paint line
are as stated below
• The facility is first Ford car plant globally to introduce new Three-Wet High-Solids paint process, which delivers a
superior finish with high gloss and depth of colour, improved durability and better resistance against scratches and
stone chips.
• The Ford Chennai facility is the first automobile manufacturing plant in India with Three-Wet High-Solids paint
technology.
• New automated paint booth features robots to apply three coats of paint – primer, base coat and clear coat – over
top of one another. This “three-wet” approach eliminates the need for oven baking between coats.
• The new paint process produces less carbon dioxide emissions and reduces volatile organic compounds
emissions by about 20 percent as compared to current medium-solids solvent-borne paints.
• Higher solids content, mixed with new polymers and other additives, minimises running and sagging during the
application process. This facilitating the application of the three wet in series before oven curing.
• Paint shop capacity moves from 15 vehicles per hour to 34.
• The new paint booth uses 16 robots – eight for the base coat application and four each for the primer and clear
coat.
• The new system also incorporates a new robotic underbody sealer application process. It uses three robots to
apply the sealer, a quicker, higher quality approach for vehicle quality.
• Colour choice flexibility increases from eight to 11 different colours.
• Hydraulic pumps replace pneumatic pumps in the paint preparation and delivery process
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How we Paint your Ford Car – the High-tech way

Liked what the new Ford Endeavour looks like? We did too. The car’s good looks are thanks to the distinctive
embossed chrome grille, wraparound headlamps and new tail lamps, the wide header bar, and, of course, its glossy
colour and paint quality.
The new Endeavour is the first car to be painted using our pioneering painting technology– the three-wet high solids
system. At Ford, we take pride in our high-tech colour selection and painting process. Here’s a peek at what goes into
painting a Ford car.
Painting cars – Then and Now
Earlier, our designers had to rely on paint chips or a car door to see how a colour would look. Now, with computer-
generated models, the designers map a colour on any vehicle, and view it from a variety of angles and lighting
conditions to make sure it’s right. Thus designers can experiment, and we get better colours for our cars. BTW, the
colours also need a nod from our dealer network and customers.
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The three-wet high solids system was used to paint the new Endeavour. This paint system was pioneered at the
Avon Lake plant for trucks in the US a couple years ago. Ford is the only automaker to use the three-wet high solids
system in India. “We’re excited to launch this breakthrough technology in India,” says Kalyan Murugan, project
manager for Ford India’s paint shop.
Why we Love it (and you will too)
Our team is excited about this because it will be used for the Figo as well. The technology gives us and car owners a
range of innumerable benefits. For us, it’s great because:
• It has reduced our energy consumption, is eco-friendly, cost-efficient solution that produces beautifully painted
vehicles with long-term durability
• It has more than doubled our Chennai plant’s hourly vehicle capacity (from 15 to 34 vehicles per hour)
• The system produces less carbon dioxide and greenhouse gas emissions and reduces volatile organic compounds
emissions by 20 percent, important considerations for Ford and the community
The paint shop team loves it because it makes things simpler and faster for them. Cars are painted in three wet coats
without baking between coats, so there are no primer ovens and no primer preparation booth.
It’s good for the car owner because it gives his car a superior finish with high gloss and depth of colour, greater
durability and better resistance against scratches and stone chips.
“It’s not very often that we can deliver quality, cost and environmental objectives with a single paint technology,” Mr
Murugan explains.
Robots get to work
The most exciting bit is that (hold your breath here!) robots apply the paint. It’s a sight straight out of a sci-fi movie.
Specialized robotic paint units apply the coats quickly, efficiently and evenly. The paint booth uses 16 such robots —
eight for the base coat application and four each for the primer and clear coat.
There is also a new robotic underbody sealer application process, which uses three robots to apply the sealer (a
quicker, higher quality approach for vehicle durability). After the finishes are applied, each vehicle passes through
one of two new baking ovens.
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The new formulation we use contains more paint solids, which means that the car paint promises longer-term
resistance and better durability to scratches than other paints (water-borne paint and medium-solids solvent-borne
paint).
The result — a fabulous Ford car that you can show off. So watch out for the Figo’s high-quality appearance, glossy
finish, and more.
– By the Ford Figo team
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Factory Pictures
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAQRL-X4wcI&feature=player_embedded
12 October 2010
Stage TWO : The Stamping Process Stage THREE : The

The Stamping Machine: Body Shop
Underbody being
automatically fed to
the underbody line.
All the points are
welded (front and
rear sub assemblies
Grippers (arms to hold the metal included):
sheets) of varying sizes (for different
body parts):
Coils of steel being lifted and brought to

the blanking machines: Being transferred to
the framing line,
where the side panels
& roof will be fitted:
Measurement of panels, ensuring that

the stamping is perfect:
The Ikon assembly

line:
Neatly placed into cradles:
Robots – this is an
entirely automated
line – are in charge of
welding the side
panels & roof:
Here is where the steel is uncoiled,

washed and then cut:
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Here is where the steel is uncoiled,
washed and then cut:
Welding done!
Finished panels of the Figo's bonnet
lined up, and ready to proceed to the
body shop:
Fiesta on the same

framing line. On its
To the right is the end of processing:
way to pick up the
doors, fenders, hood
and trunk:
That’s the Figo’s roof:
Look to the extreme

left of the picture. An
engineer is manually
checking the frame
Scrap (excess from cut sheets): for dents / defects
(just in case). The
Endeavour & Figo
(picture center) are
being prepared for
painting:
Side body panels:
Figos going for a

The Control Panel. Notice the real-time bath. Literally (Water
video screen that tells this engineer jet wash, then spray
exactly whats happening inside: paint):
You'll see the Fiesta's side body panels

on top:
Coming out of the

paint shop:
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paint shop:
Heavy duty machine that stacks the

blanks on a palette:
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Concurrent Stage : The Engines!
GTO
Engine Cylinder head. Fully localised:
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tage FOUR : Trim Chassis and Final Line

Cars waiting for their trim:
The rather smallish looking Turbocharger:
The seal press machine:
This is the pre-trim stage. Some basic parts

are being fitted:
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are being fitted:
Engineers running a check on the cylinder

heads:
That’s the Endeavours assembly line at the

back. At the top right, you’ll see doors
getting their wiring, window mechanism etc:
Internals assembly line:
Under-hood trim line. This is where the

compressor pipes, firewall insulation etc.
are installed:
Being transported to the next stage:
Dashboard, interior plastics and more being

fitted. Note that the parts bins moves
ALONG WITH its respective car:
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Flywheel fitment. At the back, you’ll see the
engines being cold-tested. Most other
manufacturers use “hot testing” (where the
engine is actually started). Ford uses the cold
testing approach (no need to start the engine at
all). Checks include fuel injectors, sensor
connectivity, fuel rail leakage, oil pressure and
camshaft positioning:
The Figo’s interiors being kitted out. Notice

how the body panels are covered to prevent
scratches / damage:
On the way to get “dressed”:
Windshield experts:
This is where the engine is “dressed up” with the

starter, alternator, oil filter and more:
An automated guided vehicle installing the
engine, suspension, steering and
transmission onto these Fiestas.
Components installed from down up. Body
remains suspended. Its only some nuts &
bolts that are fitted manually. The process
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transmission onto these Fiestas.
Components installed from down up. Body
remains suspended. Its only some nuts &
bolts that are fitted manually. The process
is overall fully automated:
The finished engine:
Finito!
Automatic storage & recovery system. Machines

store the engines on top (caged area),
remember the positioning, and automatically
retrieve the units when required (remembering
Final inspection: what was stored where too). On the RHS is the
hot testing room (engines are pulled out
randomly for testing. Only 1 – 2 from a batch of
hundreds):
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A Fiesta 1.6S on Ford's Test Track
The "Driving Experience for Life" practical

session being conducted. Among other
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A Fiesta 1.6S on Ford's Test Track
The "Driving Experience for Life" practical

session being conducted. Among other
things, how braking distances can vary in
real-life conditions was demonstrated:
Lined up & ready to be shipped: Me & the 1.6S getting ready for the arrow
straight section of the track:
Indian "rough road" conditions have been

artificially created on the track. Don't miss
the potholes:
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GTO
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Child Parts
Ford carries the "expensive to maintain"

reputation from the early Ikon / Mondeo
days. In its effort to reduce ownership costs,
Ford has adopted the "child parts" approach.
To give you an example of the child parts
approach, if the solenoid of your starter fails,
you do NOT need to change the entire starter
assembly. Rather, Ford will sell you only the
solenoid assembly (which will, of course, cost
only a fraction of that for the entire starter).
The door & door skin sold separately: Amazing, fast, right-hander:
Where handbrakes and low gear ratios are

Important in India - Mirror glass and cover tested:
sold independent of the assembly:
The "Belgian Block" section. Engineers

Starter motor parts: switch the engine off, let the car roll down,
and check for unwanted noises:
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Starter motor parts: switch the engine off, let the car roll down,
and check for unwanted noises:
Ditto for the compressor:

That's the Endeavour's territory. Nope, I
didn't take the Fiesta down this way:
And the Alternator:

You do realise what an empty lock-to-lock
test track and a Fiesta 1.6S mean, right? I
had an absolute blast:
Float unit can be purchased separately:
Among other things, the steering &

suspension are checked on this section:
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That's what your gears look like. Again, ratios
can be bought individually:
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Components
Thursday, October 28, 2010
07:41
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Ford Figo Pictures
12:53
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Services
Monday, October 18, 2010
20:10
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FOR FIGO : (PETROL / DIESEL)

3 months* / 2500 Km* - 1st Free Service
1 year * / 10000 Km* - 2nd Free Service
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List of inspection points during 5000 kms service

i. Petrol
○ Checking of level of all vital oil and coolants
○ Checking for optimum performance of various engine management system
○ Checking of all fasteners
○ Cleaning of Brake pads
○ Checking of A/c system for optimum performance
○ Checking of Power Steering System
○ Checking of Vehicle Electrical
○ Road Test
ii. Diesel
○ Replacement of Engine oil
○ Replacement of Engine oil filter
○ Checking for optimum performance of various engine management system
○ Checking of all fasteners
○ Cleaning of Brake pads
○ Checking of A/c system for optimum performance
○ Checking of Power Steering System
○ Checking of Vehicle Electrical
○ Road Test
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○ Road Test
iii. List of inspection points during 10000 kms service
i. Petrol
Replacement of Engine oil
Replacement of Engine oil filter
Replacement of fuel filter
Carrying out wheel alignment
Checking for optimum performance of various engine management system.
Checking of all fasteners
Cleaning of Brake pads
Checking of A/c system for optimum performance
Checking of Power Steering System
Checking of Vehicle Electrical
Road Test
ii. Diesel
Replacement of Engine oil
Replacement of Engine oil filter
Replacement of fuel filter
Carrying out wheel alignment
Checking for optimum performance of various engine management system
Checking of all fasteners
Cleaning of Brake pads
Checking of A/c system for optimum performance
Checking of Power Steering System
Checking of Vehicle Electrical
Road Test
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Maintenance Facts
21:05
Ford Figo Petrol

• Lowest scheduled as well as non scheduled service costs
• Periodic maintenance cost of the Figo is cheaper by up to 60% compared to competitors
• Accident repair parts for the Figo cheaper by up to 16% over its competitors
• Lowest maintenance costs over a 5 year period:
• 5 year spend on the Figo— INR. 10,624
• 5 year spend on Brand A — INR. 26,478
• 5 year spend on Brand B — INR. 13,703
COMPARISON ANALYSIS – Spare part costs*
Manufacturer / Brand Ford Figo (INR) Brand A (INR) Brand B (INR)
Tyre replacement w/o labour 10,600.00 9,800.00 12,800.00
Front brake pads, R&I both sides 1,393.00 989 2,458.00
Rear brake pads, R&I both sides 1,009.00 822 1,723.00
Brake rotors, front R&I both sides 1,348.00 789 2,870.00
Clutch kit 2,763.00 3,275.00 3,780.00
Complete exhaust 7,120.00 11,114.00 8,680.00
Frt alignment, caster, camber, toe 275 235 450
Alternator replacement, R&I 4,748.00 6,985.00 6,050.00
Starter motor replacement R&I 2,720.00 5,297.00 4,392.00
Water pump replacement R&I 1,783.00 2,145.00 2,164.00
U/B catalyst replacement R&I 9,295.00 12,394.00 9,280.00
Front struts, R&I both sides 2,730.00 2,760.00 3,888.00
Rear shocks, R&I both sides 1,665.00 1,795.00 2,958.00
Wiper blades, R&I both sides 375 543 512
Battery, R&I 2,683.00 4,050.00 4,265.00
Headlamp bulb, R&I 208 184 222
Radiator hose, upper & lower, R&I 708 395 274
Front end accessory drive belt, R&I 1,010.00 848 356
Steering gear replacement R&I 413 465 690
Radiator replacement, R&I 2,740.00 3,148.00 3,615.00
Windshield replacement, R&I 5,500.00 4,355.00 4,114.00
A/C evaporator & condenser, R&I 8,200.00 10,072.00 9,142.00
Total 69,286.00 82,460.00 84,683.00
* Comparative costing based on an internal study conducted by Ford India. Overall, the Ford Figo (petrol)
leads the race in maintenance cost savings.
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Ford Figo Color
Saturday, October 16, 2010
22:14
. According to a study published in 2003 by the British Medical Journal, cars with silver colors tend to be
safer in the road. They have fewer disasters and less crash injuries. However, there is no certain color that
can be called as the safest because it always depends on the car’s driver.
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Dealer & Price
29 September 2010
11:00
Planet Ford 1.2 LXI : 3.49 lakhs

Pune Satara Road, 1.2 EXI : 3.81 lakhs
Pune 1.2 ZXI : 3.99 lakhs
1.2 Titanium : 4.42 lakhs
1.4 LXI : 4.47 lakhs

Talera Ford 1.4 EXI : 4.72 lakhs
Talera Eastate, Gate no : 2326, 1.4 ZXI : 4.96 lakhs
Pune nagar road, 1.4 Titanium : 5.29 lakhs
Pune - 412207.
Phone No. - 020 - 66029090/66012568/69/70
Fax No.-020-66012567
Email: service@taleraauto.com
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Paradigm shift for Ford
Monday, November 08, 2010
17:53
Few points noted from news..

Full Article Read
http://sify.com/finance/q-a-michael-boneham-president-and-md-ford-india-news-default-
kliaPBjebdf.html
How it meant a paradigm shift for Ford? How you had to think differently for Figo in terms
of costs, design & engineering, sourcing, product development, pricing?
Yes, it was a paradigm shift for Ford. We had Fusion before but we could not price position it as it had
poor localisation. For Figo, we did a lot of value-engineering to bring down the cost of the vehicle
without compromising on the ride quality or performance of the car. Take the doors, for instance. In
case of minor accidents and dents, which are common in India, the door has to be replaced completely
after damage in most cases. In the case of the Figo, since the material (the sheet metal) has been
sourced locally, one would need to just change the skin of the door instead of the entire assembly.
This was a first-in-class feature offered in India. We did a lot of value-engineering. Take the AC
compressor. If something went wrong with the unit in our cars, earlier one had to replace the entire
assembly; now you can just replace that specific part. Earlier, there were issues with our AC
compressors, the engines or wiring connectors. We have done value-engineering to bring down the
cost of parts and ownership for the customer. Yes, we have trained the sales team to explain these to
our customers.
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Competition
15:30
Ford Figo Review - Expert Review: Ford Figo - Images and Expert Review | CarTradeIndia.com
http://www.cartradeindia.com/reviews/Ford-Figo-112222.html
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Ford vs Swift
30 September 2010
12:16
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Ford Figo vs Punto
09 October 2010
13:22
Ford Figo Titanium Punto 1.3 Mjd Dynamic Punto 1.4 Emotion Pack
Diesel petrol
Comfort Comfort Comfort

Airconditioning with Heater Airconditioning with Heater Automatic Climate Control
Power steering Power Sterring Power Sterring
Tachometer Tachometer Tachometer
Not Available Tilt Adjust Sterring Wheel Tilt Adjust Sterring Wheel
Front power windows Power Windows Front & Rear Power Windows Front & Rear
Remote Fuel Tank open Remote Fuel Tank open Remote Fuel Tank open
Not Available Clutch Foot Rest Clutch Foot Rest
Remote Boot Open (Electric) Remote Boot Open (Electric)
Driver Seat Height Adjustable Not Available Driver Seat Height Adjustable
Electric adjustable outside mirrors Manually Adjustable Outside Mirrors Manually Adjustable Outside Mirrors
Digital Odometer & Tripmeter Digital Odometer & Tripmeter Digital Odometer & Tripmeter
6 Speed Variable Intermittent Front Wipers 3 Speed Variable Intermittent Wipers 3 Speed Variable Intermittent Wipers
Anti Drip Wiping Not Available Anti Drip Wiping
Distance To Empty (DTE) Display Not Available Distance To Empty (DTE) Display
Door Ajar Indicator Not Available Door Ajar Indicator
Low Fuel Warning Lamp Low Fuel Warning Lamp Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Headlamp on Reminder (Chime) Not Available Headlamp on Reminder (Chime)
Foldable Grab Handles with Coat Hooks (Rear) Foldable Grab Handle - Front &rear (3) Foldable Grab Handle - Front &rear (3)
Not Available Not Available Leather Wrapped Streeing wheel and Gear Knob
Not Available Not Available Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Exterior Exterior Exterior

Body Coloured Front & Rear Bumpers Body Coloured Front & Rear Bumpers Body Coloured Front & Rear Bumpers
Not Available Rear fog lamps Rear fog lamps
Not Available Front Fog lamps
Body Coloured Outside Mirrors Not Available Body Coloured Outside Mirrors
Body Coloured Outside Door Handles Not Available Body Coloured Outside Door Handles
Chrome Finisher on Radiator Grille Not Available Chrome Finisher on Radiator Grille
Chrome Finisher on Side Repeaters Not Available Chrome Finisher on Side Repeaters
Full wheel covers Full wheel covers Alloy Wheels
Interior Interior Interior

Rear parcel shelf Rear parcel shelf Rear parcel shelf
Day / Night Inside Rear View Mirror Not Sure Day / Night Inside Rear View Mirror
Front Power Point (12V) 12v power sockets 12v power sockets
Cup Holders on Floor Console Not Available Not Available
Fabric Insert on Door Trim Fabric insert on door trim &door arm-rest Fabric insert on door trim &door arm-rest
Rear seats head restraint Fixed Rear seats head restraint Fixed Rear seats head restraint Flexible
Passenger Vanity Mirror on Sunvisor Passenger Vanity Mirror on Sunvisor Passenger Vanity Mirror on Sunvisor
Wiring to Antenna Base Not Available Wiring to Antenna Base
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Wiring to Antenna Base Not Available Wiring to Antenna Base
MP3 Player with Radio (AM / FM) + 4 Speakers Not Available MP3 Player with Radio (AM / FM) + 4 Speakers
Bluetooth Phone Interface Not Available Bluetooth Phone Interface
Full Phonebook Access Not Available Full Phonebook Access
Call Logs (Incoming, Outgoing, Missed) Not Available Call Logs (Incoming, Outgoing, Missed)
Call Swap, Call Hold, Call Mute, Privacy Mode Not Available Call Swap, Call Hold, Call Mute, Privacy Mode
SMS Notification Not Available SMS Notification
Audio Streaming Not Available Audio Streaming
Not Available Programmable service reminder Programmable service reminder
Not Available Follow me home headlamps Follow me home headlamps
Digital clock Digital clock Digital clock
Rear seats double folding (Fold Flat) Rear seats double folding (Fold Flat) Rear seats double folding (Fold Flat)
Boot lamp Not Available Boot Lamp
Not Available Not Available instrument Pannel Light Regulator
Not Available Not Available External Temperature Display
Not Available Not Available Steering Mounted Audio Controls
Safety Safety Safety

3 Point Seatbelts for Front & Rear Seats 3 Point Seatbelts for Front & Rear Seats 3 Point Seatbelts for Front & Rear Seats
Lap Strap for Rear Centre Passenger Lap Strap for Rear Centre Passenger Lap Strap for Rear Centre Passenger
Dual Tone Horn Horn Available Horn Available
Laminated Glazed Windscreen Laminated Glazed Windscreen Laminated Glazed Windscreen
Not Available Fire Prevention system Fire Prevention system
Engine Immobilizer (PATS) Immobilizer with rolling code Immobilizer with rolling code
Intelligent Central Locking Child safety lock on rear doors Child safety lock on rear doors
Not Sure Seats belt warning Light only Seats belt warning Light & Chime
Smart Programmable Keyless Entry Not Available Smart Programmable Keyless Entry
Rear Wash / Wipe Not Available Rear Wash / Wipe
Rear Defogger Not Available Rear Defogger
Dual Front Airbag Not Available Dual Front Airbag
ABS Not Available ABS
EBD Not Available EBD
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Polo vs i20 vs Beat vs figo
09 October 2010
13:37
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Compare Polo and i20 and Beat and Figo Cars - CarSalesIndia.com
http://www.carsalesindia.com/researchcars/comparecars.jsp?car1=1252&car2=1303&car3=1264&car4=1275
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EMI
09 October 2010
13:54
Car Loan Product Details - BankBazaar

http://www.bankbazaar.com/car-loan/productdetails.html?productId=6002&loanAmount=390000&tenure=24
- Cash Paid - 1,05000

- Rs. 3000 offer given by Bank Bazaar
- HDFC - 9.75 % Fixed , 3 Year
- Pre closure after 6 months
- HDFC Document charges - Rs. 0 ( waved off 4000 Rs)
- 6% Charges on Pre closure
- GOVT Stamp Duty Charges - Rs. 1000
- OCTROI LESS Registration Rs 12000 minus on - Ex show room price
- Documents - Present , permanent , Pan , 2 Photo, letter from org , Form 16
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Final words
18:15
Final Words A very good value for money family car which has little bit of good things from
all others (spaciousness like Vista, not as beautiful as i20/punto but moderately good looks)
and above all best in class boot space (284 ltrs). I was concerned about service and spare
cost, but as they have invested a lot in the new plant at Chennai where 80% parts are
indigenized and because of child component concept, you dont have to replace the whole
assembly, maintenance might not be an issue unlike Ford Ikons (especially 1.8D). If you are
buying a Ford however, do check the reputation of the dealer for peace of mind. Mine is Planet
Ford from Pune for whom I got very good references, so I got my car from them. The delivery
and after sales experience was good.
Pasted from <http://www.carwale.com/research/userreviews/reviewdetails.aspx?rid=26682>
Top 5 cars according to sales in India for the month of September 2010 are:
1. Maruti Suzuki Alto – 30,000 Units
2. Hyundai i10 – 14,160 Units
3. Maruti Suzuki Swift – 11,512 Units
4. Maruti Suzuki Wagon-R – 11,200 units.
5. Ford Figo – 6465 Units
Pasted from <http://www.autoholiks.com/2010/10/ford-figo-becomes-the-5th-highest-selling-car-in-india/>
Ford Figo sold out more than 60000 + NOV 2010
Compiled by
Jaganmohan Krishnamoorthy
Pune
vkjagan@gmail.com
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Additional Safety
00:48
Windscreen - Laminated Glazed Windscreen
Laminated glass basically consists of two layers of shaped annealed glass bonded together by a tough,
pliable and invisible layer of polyvinyl butyral (PVB). This glazed sandwich offers three main benefits:
increased comfort, security and safety.
laminated glazing also offers an opportunity to create advanced glazings with additional features, such
as coatings or wire heating for de-misting, or modified interlayers.
Pasted from <http://www.just-auto.com/analysis/laminated-glazing_id89017.aspx>
Pasted from <http://www.just-auto.com/analysis/laminated-glazing_id89017.aspx>
• Ford Figo is equipped with data collection system , Pl. go through the ford figo manual.
• Ford figo Bumper is made of flexible plastic
• Front Grill ( Space in grill is more which can spoil radiator ..stones can pass-through)
• Space between radiator and engine gap is good
• Non collapsible engine but it sits down on any front impact
• Twisted Break System ( Automatic and Manual )
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Videos Review
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
00:34
Features
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chqANiz701c
Review
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Amf41gL2De0&NR=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knF0QLcQezk&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Otl9YzYL5c
Ford production
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAQRL-X4wcI&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBjqdtc9Xt4&feature=related
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Post Delivery checklist
18:56
After delivery check list
1. Invoice.
(Check that the Chassis and Engine number of the car matches with the Invoice and / or Challan).
2. Sales certificate.
3. All payment receipts.
4. Registration book or temporary certificate (Some States). Is your name spelt correctly? Are the
car chassis / engine number matching with the actual?
5. Insurance: Ensure that coverage is valid and active.
6. Original PUC certificate. This is valid for one year.
7. Owners Manual.
8. Duplicate Keys.
9. Form 22.
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Auto Info
09 October 2010
13:17
The alternator (generator) supplies electric power for the vehicle's electric systems and also recharges the battery when
the engine is running. If it fails, the engine will continue to run using the battery power, but the car will eventually stop
as soon as the battery will be completely discharged. When the alternator fails, there is a warning light on the
instrument panel that comes on with the engine running. Usually it's something like
or "charge" warning light. If you see that sign on your instrument panel while driving, have your vehicle inspected before
it dies on you
Pasted from <http://www.samarins.com/glossary/index.html>
Ball Joint
A ball joint is a part of a vehicle front suspension. Most cars have one or two ball joints at each front wheel. When a ball
joint becomes bad, a vehicle could be unsafe to drive; a ball joint, when badly worn, can disjoin causing the vehicle to
lose control unexpectedly.
One of the possible indication of a bad ball joint could be a knocking noise coming from the front end, particularly while
driving over bumps or making sharp turns. If you suspect your vehicle has a bad ball joint or any other suspension
component, have your car inspected as soon as you can, it can be unsafe to drive. It's recommended to check the
vehicle's chassis in a garage on a lift at least once a year to discover potential problems with suspension, brakes and
other components.
Battery
The battery provides electric power to start the car. I get many questions like "My car doesn't start, it only makes a click-
click noise when I'm trying to start it" - this is most likely the result of the battery having decided to quit. Unfortunately,
usually it happens unexpectedly - the battery just stops working one day. If your vehicle doesn't start and you suspect
the battery, there is a simple way to check it. Try switching the wipers on - if they move very slowly, a lot slower than
usual (too low voltage) the battery is probably discharged or dead.
Continuously Variable Transmission

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) shares some components and principles to a conventional automatic
transmission - it has a torque converter and operated by the transmission fluid pressure. The difference is that it has no
gears. Instead there are two pulleys connected by a special belt. The size of each of the pulleys can be varied within
certain limits using hydraulic pressure and as a result the gear ratio can be changed continuously. It drives like
conventional automatic transmission with the difference that there is no shifting - gear ration changes continuously
according to the driving conditions. Nissan Murano, Saturn Vue, Audi A4, Honda Civic Hybrid are among the few models
featuring the CVT.
Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG)

Direct Shift Gearbox or DSG is essentially an automatically controlled manual transmission. There is no torque converter
as in a conventional automatic transmission and there is no clutch pedal as in a manual transmission. Instead there are
two clutches, controlled by the electronics. Each clutch controls certain set of gears; one clutch controls odd (1,3,5)
gears, the other clutch controls even (2,4,6) gears. This allows very fast shifts between the gears. How this works: when
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gears, the other clutch controls even (2,4,6) gears. This allows very fast shifts between the gears. How this works: when
the car is driven, for example, in the first gear, the second gear is already pre-engaged. As soon as it's time to shift, the
clutch that controls first gear deactivates, and at the same time, the clutch that controls the second gear activates. This
results in very fast shifts between gears with no interruptions. The advantage of the DSG is lower fuel consumption,
better performance and smooth shifting. This type of transmission is used in a number of European cars (e.g.
Volkswagen, Audi, Volvo)
Driven-by-wire
If older vehicles use cable or mechanical link to operate the throttle, many of the new cars have electronic, "driven-by-
wire" throttle control. This means that there is no longer a mechanical connection between the gas pedal and the
throttle: There is a sensor connected to the gas pedal. Once you step on the gas pedal, it sends the signal to the vehicle's
computer, which in turn opens the throttle using an electronic actuator. The actuator helps optimize engine
performance by keeping the emission level low. Also, there is no more need for additional idle control and cruise control
systems - these functions are controlled by the vehicle computer using the same electronic throttle actuator.
EGR system
The EGR system (Exhaust Gas Recirculation system) is designed to reduce emissions. To be precise, it lowers the amount
of nitrogen oxides (NOx) in the exhaust emissions. Nitrogen oxides are formed at very high combustion temperatures.
What the EGR system actually does is direct part of the exhaust gases back into the intake manifold, which in turn helps
reduce the combustion temperature and consequently lower the amount of NOx in the exhaust gases. The EGR flow is
controlled by the engine computer which opens or closes the EGR valve depending on the operating conditions. One of
the most common problems related to EGR is that the passages or the EGR valve itself getting clogged with carbon
deposits causing restrictions to the EGR gas flow. This turns the "check engine" light on and sets the code, for example,
PO401 - insufficient EGR flow (this was a common problem for the Acura / Honda V6 engine, for example). This problem
happens mostly if a car is driven for only short trips so it can't warm up fully, or when the oil is not changed regularly.
Overdrive
Generally speaking, overdrive (O/D) is the highest gear in the transmission. On most cars the automatic transmission has
three or four speeds and overdrive (which is fourth or fifth speed accordingly). Overdrive allows the engine to have less
rpm with higher speed for better fuel efficiency. When you switch it ON, you allow the transmission to shift into
overdrive mode after a certain speed has been reached (usually 30-40 mph depending on the load). When it's OFF, you
limit transmission shifting to third or fourth speed, not allowing the transmission to shift into overdrive.
In normal driving conditions the overdrive should be always ON. You may need to switch it OFF if you drive in a
mountainous area.
[The automatic transmission automatically shifts from O/D to the lower gear when it feels more load. When it feels less
load it shifts back to O/D, but under certain conditions, e.g. driving uphill or towing a trailer, the transmission cannot
decide whether to stay in O/D or shift into 3rd speed and it starts shifting back and forth. That's the time when you may
switch the O/D off and help the transmission to decide].
You also may need to switch the Overdrive OFF when you want to slow down using the engine braking, for example,
when driving downhill. For more details, check your owner's manual
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Compact Cars
21:57
Reasons for Compact Cars
Consideration of Compact Cars
Customer's issues from the study
During the study the problems faced by the customers are also analyzed while survey and the opinions
from that are as follows:
1.Fuel consumption is one of the problems faced by the customers according to the study.
2.Very poor quality of plastic, big turning radius has made the customers inconvenient.
3.Inconvenient to reverse the car, starting car requires lots of efforts are making the
customers more difficult in driving. This is the problem of the comfort.
4.A/C not good for summer, Rear boot opener are the other problems faced by the customers
5.Ground clearance is needed and central locking not available
6.The customers have problem with the headlight of the car.
7.Poor quality of the music system.
My Verdict [jm] - Figo does well with above all the conditions
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ABS
04 October 2010
14:08
our-wheel ABS
The four-wheel ABS or Anti-lock Braking System is designed to help the driver maintain steering control
during hard braking, especially in slippery conditions. How it works:
Imagine, you are driving a car without ABS on a slippery road (e.g. after a rain or snow). Suddenly, you
notice something on the road right in front of you. You hit the brakes, and try to turn aside, but the
steering doesn't work; the car just skids out of control (see the picture). Why, because all the wheels are
locked up while you are holding down the brake pedal. As a result, you lose the ability to steer the
vehicle.
The four-wheel ABS can help in situations like this. It prevents the wheels from locking up, helping you
maintain steering control during braking. In a similar situation, driving a car equipped with four-wheel
ABS, it would be easier for you to steer your vehicle while braking.
Braking on the snow without ABS ABS hydraulic control unit

Essential to know:
- The four-wheel ABS system can help to slightly reduce the braking distance in some situations.
However, under certain conditions (e.g. on loose snow or gravel), the braking distance may be longer.
The main purpose of ABS is to help the driver maintain steering control during hard braking.
- Some trucks may have the two-wheel ABS system that controls only rear wheels. The rear wheel ABS
system does not help to maintain steering control during braking. To gain full advantage of the ABS
system you need to know what type of ABS you have in your vehicle and operate it correctly. Check your
owner's manual for details.
- Good tires play an important role; for example, if the car has bald or wide sport tires the ABS can
hardly prevent it from skidding on the snow.
How the actual ABS system works

Major components of the typical ABS system include four speed sensors (one at each wheel), an
electronic control unit (ABS computer) and a hydraulic control unit (see the picture). The ABS computer
constantly monitors the signal from each wheel speed sensor. When it senses that any of the wheels are
approaching lock up during braking, the ABS computer sends the signal to the hydraulic control unit,
which modulates the braking pressure for a corresponding wheel(s) preventing it from locking up.
When the ABS is activated, it feels like rapid brake pedal pulsation with a buzzing noise, which is normal.
ABS system problems
If the ABS light comes on while driving, there is a problem with your ABS system and you need to visit
your dealer as soon as possible.
Pasted from <http://www.samarins.com/glossary/abs.html>
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Transmission
13 October 2010
09:05
Manual transmission cars are the cars that allow the driver to change the gears as per driving needs and there is a
manual clutch pedal used while changing gears. The clutch uses solid clutch plate and pressure plate mechanism.
What is Automatic Transmission ?
Automatic transmission on the other hand works automatically depending on the vehicle speed and engine speed. In
automatic transmission cars, there is no clutch pedal, and clutch-plate mechanism is replaced with a hydraulic torque
convertor.
Pasted from <http://www.carblogindia.com/should-i-buy-manual-transmission-or-automatic-transmission-car/>

Comparison Of Manual Transmission and Automatic Transmission
Factors Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission
Initial Cost Initial cost of manual transmission cars is Initial cost of similar automatic transmission car is higher
low
Fuel Fuel Efficiency of Manual transmission is Fuel Efficiency of Automatic transmission car is lower
Efficiency higher because of low energy loss of a compared to manual transmission because of energy losses
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Efficiency higher because of low energy loss of a compared to manual transmission because of energy losses
clutch plate based system in hydraulic torque convertor are higher
Preventive Preventive maintenance cost for Manual Preventive maintenance cost for automatic transmission car
Maintenan transmission is slightly lower. is slightly higher.
ce Cost
Breakdow Breakdown maintenance cost of manual Breakdown maintenance cost of automatic transmission car
n transmission car due to transmission due to transmission related failures is higher compared to
Maintenan related failures is lower compared to manual transmission because of more complexity of
ce Cost automatic transmission because of automatic transmission
lesser complexity of manual
transmission
Sporty Manual transmission is usually more Automatic transmission decides the gear changing speeds
Thrill sporty compared to automatic and changes it automatically, so the driver does not have
transmission because the choice of full liberty to choose what gears he/she wants to drive in,
changing the gears lies with the driver so thus it is less sporty as compared to the manual
he/she can choose whether to drive with transmission
more acceleration or more fuel efficiency
based on the driving style
Comfort Manual transmission is less comfortable Automatic transmission is very comfortable as the driver
and as the driver has to operate clutch to needs not worry about the clutch and there is no need to
Convenien change gears and it can be lot of manually change the gears with changing speeds. This
ce inconvenience in a congested city traffic adds a lots of convenience in city traffic where we have lots
with stop and go type of situation. of frequent stop and go conditions.
Driving It requires more skills to drive a manual It requires lesser skills to drive an automatic transmission
Skill transmission car as there has to be a car compared to manual transmission car as the gears are
coordination between speed and gears. changed automatically by the transmission system of the car
Also driver needs to operate clutch so the driver needs to operate just the accelerator, brake
whenever moving from a stopped and steering. The driver need not coordinate for the gears
position and while changing gears. It as per speed and does not need to operate the clutch pedal.
takes more time to be habitual of Thus it takes less time to be habitual to drive an automatic
smoothly driving a manual transmission transmission car smoothly compared to manual
car transmission car.
Why should I buy Automatic Transmission?
If you are in search of driving comfort convenience and luxury, and you do not mind spending some extra money on
cost of car and fuel, go for Automatic Transmission and you will be happy with the comfort and convenience of driving
an automatic transmission car. Automatic transmission is highly recommended for stop-and-go congested city driving.
Why should I buy Manual Transmission?
If you are very specific about value for your money and you want best possible fuel efficiency from your car, you
should buy Manual transmission. Alternatively, if you drive mostly on highways or out of city, where there is no much
need to change gears frequently, you can buy Manual transmission car.
Pasted from <http://www.carblogindia.com/should-i-buy-manual-transmission-or-automatic-transmission-car/>
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04 October 2010
14:07
OHV engine design

4-cylinder 8 valves OHV engine
OHV means OverHead Valve - an engine design where the camshaft is installed inside the engine block
and valves are operated through lifters, pushrods and rocker arms (an OHV engine also known as
"Pushrod" engine). Although an OHV design is a bit outdated, it has been successfully used for decades.
An OHV engine is very simple, has more compact size and proven to be durable.
Downside: it's difficult to precisely control the valve timing at high rpm due to higher inertia caused by
larger amount of valve train components (lifter-pushrod-rocker arm). Also it's very difficult to install
more than 2 valves per cylinder or implement some latest technologies such as Variable Valve Timing -
something that could be easily done in a DOHC engine.
OHC or SOHC engine

4-cylinder 8 valves SOHC engine
OHC in general means OverHead Cam while SOHC means Single OverHead Cam.
In the SOHC engine the camshaft is installed in the cylinder head and valves are operated either by the
rocker arms or directly through the lifters (as in the picture).
The advantage is that valves are operated almost directly by the camshaft - easy to achieve the perfect
timing at high rpm. Also it's possible to install three or four valves per cylinder
The disadvantage - an OHC engine requires a timing belt or chain with related components - more
complex and more expensive design.
DOHC or Twin cam engine

4-cylinder 16 valves DOHC engine
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4-cylinder 16 valves DOHC engine
DOHC or Double OverHead Cam - the setup used in many today's cars. Since it's possible to install
multiple valves per cylinder and place intake valves on the opposite side from exhaust vales, DOHC
engine can "breath" better meaning that it can produce more horsepowers with smaller engine volume.
Compare: The 3.5-liter V6 DOHC engine of 2003 Nissan Pathfinder has 240 hp, similar to 245 hp of the
5.9-liter V8 OHV engine of 2003 Dodge Durango.
Pros: High efficiency, possible to install multiple valves per cylinder and adopt variable timing.
Cons: More complex and more expensive design.
Pasted from <http://www.samarins.com/glossary/dohc.html>
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SOHC / DOHC
04 October 2010
13:36
SOHC and DOHC are basically two different ways to configure the valvetrain. In the whole valve train
setup there are camshafts, lifters, rockers, valves and springs. It is best that the valvetrain is light. Valves
open at intervals of 25 times a second at 3000rpm. If the valvetrain is heavy, when the camshaft lifts it
the valvetrain will just keep going up until the valve spring catches it. This is called valve float. You can
overcome this with stronger (which means heavier) springs, but this extra weight increases the power
requirements to open the valve.
The cams are driven by the crankshaft, using either a belt or chain called a timing belt or timing chain. If
the timing belt/chain snaps and the camshaft stops spinning, the piston coming back up the combustion
chamber might hit the open valves. This is very costly. That’s why you should always change your timing
belt/chain at the interval specified by your car manufacturer.
SOHC refers to Single Overhead Camshaft. In the days before DOHC, it was known as OHC, with no need
to differentiate between a single or double camshaft. In SOHC, the camshaft is situated in the cylinder
head, above the valves. The valves are opened and closed either directly with a shim between the cam
lobe and the valve stem, or via a rocker arm. SOHC engine valve configurations typically have 2 or 3
valves per cylinder. It is also possible to have 4 valves per cylinder using SOHC but this translates into a
complicated combination of rocker arms and cam lobe shapes. An example would be the 4G92P in my
car which is a SOHC but has 4 valves per cylinder.
DOHC refers to Double Overhead Camshaft. This arrangement uses two camshafts in each cylinder head.
Two cams per cylinder head means that a DOHC V engine has 4 camshafts because it has 2 banks of
cylinder heads. This allows the manufacturer to easily implement a 4 valve per cylinder setup. Most of
the time it also allows the engine to rev higher. It also allows better placement of the valves in an
optimized setup that gives you maximum performance. But the disadvantage of such a setup is more
weight, more cost and more complexity. It takes more stuff to drive two camshafts. The main reason to
use DOHC is to drive more valves per cylinder. If a SOHC setup can allow 4 valves per cylinder, having a
DOHC engine will not bring that much benefits over SOHC and the additional weight becomes a burden
instead. DOHC engines also allows the spark plug to be placed right in the middle of the combustion
chamber. This promotes efficient combustion. With SOHC, the camshaft is usually in the middle of the
head because it has to drive both the intake and exhaust valves, robbing the sparkplug of it’s optimal
location.
In the end, a SOHC 16 valve engine would have better torque on the low end where the DOHC
valvetrain’s weight results in lower torque. But at high engine speeds, the 16 valve DOHC engine’s peak
torque and horsepower would be greater. That’s the trade-off. With the amount of valves being equal,
SOHC has better low-end torque because the valvetrain package is lighter while DOHC has better top-
end power.
Other benefits of DOHC would be making it easier to implement variable valve timing technologies
(which I will cover in another blog post) and also you can tweak it better with adjustable cam pulleys. If
you were to put high-profile cams in your DOHC engine, the cam lobe profile can also be more
optimized than a SOHC engine because you can play around with the lobe shape easier with separate
camshafts for the intake and exhaust valves.
Why more valves per cylinder? Why not just make 1 huge intake valve and 1 huge exhaust valve? Bigger
valves weigh more than the smaller one, so controlling the extra weight as it gets flung open and close
becomes difficult. The spring has to be stiffer. A stiffer spring means more energy has to be spent
overcoming the valve pressure. This partially oversets the gains which a bigger valve has to offer.
Another problem with a single big valve is at lower RPMs the intake velocity will be lower. I’m sure you
guys know this… the same amount of air going through a big pipe will have lower pressure than the
same air going through a smaller opening. Think of how you can control the water pressure of your
garden hose by adjusting the opening size with your finger. Because of the velocity drop, low RPM
torque and driveability will suffer. Although two smaller valves weigh the same as 1 big valve, and with
the extra rocker arms and springs they can actually end up weighing more, this is offset by less mass to
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the extra rocker arms and springs they can actually end up weighing more, this is offset by less mass to
be overcome when opening and closing the valves.
So, are more valves per cylinder really that beneficial? Here’s comparing a Nissan VG30E to a VG30DE.
Both are 3 liter electronic fuel injection engines, but one is a SOHC with 2 valves per cylinder and the
other is DOHC with 4 valves per cylinder.
We can see that torque at low RPMs are about the same for both engines, but at higher speeds the 2-
valve per cylinder engine has reached it’s peak and has to switch to the next gear while the twincam 4
valve per cylinder engine continues making more power at the top-end of the powerband. The
powerband is also longer. (Note: I’ve added this graph here to show you the difference between 2-valve
and 4-valves, not SOHC vs DOHC. Couldn’t find any graphs for SOHC vs DOHC. Sorry!)
So to sum it all up, SOHC has better low-end power, DOHC has better high-end power and overall
maximum power. 4 valves per cylinder is much better than 2 valves per cylinder and it doesn’t matter
whether 4-valves is achieved via SOHC or DOHC.
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AirBags
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1 What are airbags?

Airbags are cushions built into a vehicle that protect occupants from hitting the
vehicle interior or objects outside the vehicle (for example, other vehicles or trees)
during a collision. The instant a crash begins, sensors start to measure impact
severity. If the crash is severe enough (at or above the airbag deployment
threshold), the sensors signal inflators to fill the bags with gas. The bags fill in a
fraction of a second to cushion occupants. Occupant protection is maximized
when safety belts are used in conjunction with airbags.
Video: frontal driver airbag deploying from the steering wheel
Frontal airbags: Most vehicles have airbags that deploy in frontal crashes to
protect front-seat occupants. The frontal airbag for the driver is stowed in the
steering wheel. The frontal airbag for the front passenger is stored in the
instrument panel.
Some manufacturers provide knee airbags, mounted in the lower instrument
panel. Knee airbags distribute impact forces to reduce leg injuries. They also help
reduce forces on an occupant's chest and abdomen by controlling movement of
the occupant's lower body.
Side airbags: Increasing numbers of vehicles also have airbags that deploy in
side impact crashes. Side airbags are usually smaller than frontal airbags and
deploy from the vehicle seatback, door, or roof to protect front- and sometimes
rear-seat occupants.
Some side airbag systems protect only the torso (chest, abdomen, and pelvis)
and some protect only the head. Those that protect both head and torso are
optimal.
Head-protecting airbags may extend into the rear seating area. Rear seats may
also have head-protecting side airbags separate from those in the front seat or
airbags that provide torso protection.
Frontal dual airbag system Side airbags to protect the head
or head and torso
Side airbags to protect the head

and torso
Video: full frontal test with and without airbag/safety belt, 95th percentile male
dummy
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Why do we need airbags?
Frontal airbags: In serious frontal crashes, the occupants inside the vehicle do
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Frontal airbags: In serious frontal crashes, the occupants inside the vehicle do
not stop immediately, but continue moving forward. Frontal airbags are designed
to work with lap/shoulder belts to protect the heads and chests of occupants from
hitting the steering wheel, instrument panel, or windshield. If occupants strike
these surfaces hard, they can sustain serious or fatal injuries.
Side airbags: In side impact crashes, the side structure of the struck vehicle or
the structure of the striking vehicle can injure properly belted occupants. In some
cases, occupants collide with nearby objects (like utility poles). Side airbags
cushion and spread the load of these impacts to prevent any part of the body
from sustaining concentrated impact forces. Side airbags that offer head
protection are particularly important because they may be the only thing between
an occupant's head and the front of a vehicle, a tree or other object, or the ground
in the event of a rollover.
When do airbags deploy?

Airbags are designed to deploy only when they might be needed to prevent
serious injury. In order for airbags to be effective they must deploy early in a
crash; in a frontal crash this typically occurs within the first 50 milliseconds (0.05
seconds). A vehicle's airbag control module relies on feedback from crash
sensors to predict whether an event is severe enough to warrant an airbag
deployment.
Frontal airbags: Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe
frontal crashes. Among airbags with advanced features that include a safety belt
sensor, there are different inflation thresholds depending on whether people are
using their safety belts. One threshold used by airbag designers is "must deploy"
which includes a situation such as an impact into a rigid wall of 10-12 mph for
unbelted occupants. The "must deploy" threshold is slightly higher — about 16
mph — for belted occupants because the belts alone are likely to provide
adequate protection up to these moderate speeds. Frontal airbags may deploy to
help protect occupants in side impacts if there is sufficient forward deceleration
during the crash. For example, if a vehicle is moving forward at the time of a side
impact, frontal airbags can help prevent serious injuries.
Advanced airbags compliant with government crash performance standards have
been required in all passenger vehicles since model year 2007. Advanced
airbags are designed to suppress deployment or alter deployment characteristics
to reduce the risk of injury by the airbag if weight sensors in the seat detect that a
front-seat passenger is small or in a child safety seat. Advanced airbags also can
deploy at a lower energy level or pressure when passengers are small or out of
position, or if the crash is of very low severity.
Side airbags: Because of the small space between an occupant and the side of
the vehicle, side airbags must deploy very quickly to cushion occupants from
intruding vehicles or objects. Some airbags typically deploy within the first 10-20
milliseconds of a side crash. "Must deploy" thresholds can be as low as 8 mph for
narrow object crashes (e.g., trees and poles) and 18 mph for the more distributed
side crashes (vehicle-to-vehicle crashes). Several auto manufacturers deploy the
side airbags in frontal crashes to help control occupant movement during the
rebound phase of a crash. Some curtain side airbags may stay inflated longer to
protect occupants in rollover crashes. Allowing the airbags to remain inflated or
triggering their deployment during a rollover can help prevent full or partial
ejection of occupants.
Rollover airbags: Some types of side airbags also deploy in a rollover crash in
response to sensors that measure a vehicle's sideways moving and tilting. Like
curtain-style side airbags, these airbags deploy from the roof downward to cover
side windows. Compared to curtain-style side airbags, rollover airbags typically
are tauter, cover more of the side window to help prevent ejection, and stay
inflated longer.
Who needs an airbag on/off switch for frontal airbags?

The federal government has procedures allowing the very few people who may
be at risk of serious airbag injury to get switches, but these aren't appropriate for
most people. Installation of switches is permitted until Sept. 1, 2012. Most
motorists can position themselves properly to avoid being too close to an inflating
airbag. Airbags are designed to be used in conjunction with safety belts. Using a
belt will reduce the chances of an occupant sliding too close to a deploying
airbag.
Drivers: If a driver is unable to sit at least 10 inches away from the steering
wheel, an airbag on/off switch could be considered. However, most 1998 and
newer vehicles have redesigned airbags with less powerful inflators that reduce
serious injury risk. Without an airbag, a driver's face is likely to hit the steering
wheel in a frontal crash.
Passengers: Properly restrained adult passengers sitting back in the seat are not
at significant risk from an inflating airbag. If a driver does get a switch, it should
be used to turn off the airbag only in the rare case that an infant or child must ride
in front.
Vehicles: Vehicles without rear seats are permitted to have an on/off switch
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Vehicles: Vehicles without rear seats are permitted to have an on/off switch
installed for the passenger airbag. This includes some pickup trucks and some
small cars.
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• Plant Ford - Dealer & Consultant

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Mileage, Average and Fuel Economy

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Braking and Handling

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What you'll like:

• Robust build and construction

What you won't:

• Lacks the modernity of recently launched hatchbacks

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6) Good fuel efficiency – 16 to 17 kmpl (Tank full to tank full method)

Cons (Again the ones not mentioned before):

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Ford Figo - Design Pasted from <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Otl9YzYL5c>

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Ford Figo’s Body-building for Quality

The all-new body shop

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