Get Maintenance Guide for Ford Fiesta 4 Door Fifth Generation (2003-2008)

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GENERAL INFORMATION

• Engine oil level. See Engine oil

check (page 116).

Have your vehicle serviced regularly

to help maintain its roadworthiness

and resale value. There is a large

network of Ford Authorised Repairers

that are there to help you with their

professional servicing expertise. We

believe that their specially trained

technicians are best qualified to

service your vehicle properly and

expertly. They are supported by a

wide range of highly specialised tools

developed specifically for servicing

your vehicle.

• Brake fluid level. See Brake and

clutch fluid check (page 118).

• Washer fluid level. See Washer

fluid check (page 119).

• Tyre pressures (when cold). See

Wheels and tyres (page 127).

• Tyre condition. See Wheels and

tyres (page 127).

Monthly checks

• Engine coolant level (engine cold).

See Engine coolant check

(page 117).

In addition to regular servicing, we

recommend that you carry out the

following additional checks.

• Pipes, hoses and reservoirs for

leaks.

WARNINGS

Switch the ignition off before

touching or attempting

adjustment of any kind.

• Power steering fluid level. See

Power steering fluid check

(page 118).

Do not touch the electronic

ignition system parts after you

have switched the ignition on or

when the engine is running. The

system operates at high voltage.

• Air conditioning operation.

• Parking brake operation.

• Horn operation.

• Tightness of wheel nuts. See

Wheels and tyres (page 127).

Keep your hands and clothing

clear of the engine cooling fan.

Under certain conditions, the fan may

continue to run for several minutes

after you have switched the engine

off.

Daily checks

• Exterior lamps.

• Interior lamps.

• Warning lamps and indicators.

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2. Raise the bonnet slightly and pull

the catch towards you.

OPENING AND CLOSING

THE BONNET

Opening the bonnet

4

1

E90413

1. Pull the lever.

E78143

3. Open the bonnet and support it

with the strut.

Closing the bonnet

Note: Make sure that the bonnet is

closed properly.

Lower the bonnet and allow it to drop

from under its own weight for the last

20 – 30 centimetres.

2

E90414

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT OVERVIEW - 1.3L DURATEC-

8V (ROCAM)

A

B

C

D

E

F

J

I

H

G

E90582

*

Engine coolant reservoir : See Engine coolant check(page 117).

*

Brake and clutch fluid reservoir (right-hand drive) : See Brake and

clutch fluid check (page 118).

A

B

*

Engine oil filler cap : See Engine oil check (page 116).

C

D

Engine compartment fuse box. See Fuses (page 99).

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*

E

Brake and clutch fluid reservoir (right-hand drive) : See Brake and

clutch fluid check (page 118).

F

Battery: No maintenance necessary.

G

Windscreen and rear window washer fluid reservoir: See Washer

fluid check (page 119).

H

I

Air cleaner: No maintenance necessary.

*

Engine oil dipstick : See Engine oil check (page 116).

J

Power steering fluid reservoir: See Power steering fluid check

(page 118).

*

The filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are coloured for easy identification.

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT OVERVIEW - 1.25L

DURATEC-16V (SIGMA)/1.4L DURATEC-16V

(SIGMA)/1.6L DURATEC-16V (SIGMA)

A

B

C

D

E

F

J

I

H

G

E90583

*

Engine coolant reservoir : See Engine coolant check(page 117).

*

Brake and clutch fluid reservoir (right-hand drive) : See Brake and

clutch fluid check (page 118).

A

B

*

Engine oil filler cap : See Engine oil check (page 116).

C

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D

E

Engine compartment fuse box. See Fuses (page 99).

*

Brake and clutch fluid reservoir (right-hand drive) : See Brake and

clutch fluid check (page 118).

F

Battery: No maintenance necessary.

G

Windscreen and rear window washer fluid reservoir: See Washer

fluid check (page 119).

H

I

Air cleaner: No maintenance necessary.

*

Engine oil dipstick : See Engine oil check (page 116).

J

Power steering fluid reservoir: See Power steering fluid check

(page 118).

*

The filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are coloured for easy identification.

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT OVERVIEW - 2.0L DURATEC-

ST (ZETEC)

A

B

C

D

E

F

J

I

H

G

E90584

*

Engine coolant reservoir : See Engine coolant check(page 117).

*

Brake and clutch fluid reservoir (right-hand drive) : See Brake and

clutch fluid check (page 118).

A

B

*

Engine oil filler cap : See Engine oil check (page 116).

C

D

Engine compartment fuse box. See Fuses (page 99).

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*

E

Brake and clutch fluid reservoir (right-hand drive) : See Brake and

clutch fluid check (page 118).

F

Battery: No maintenance necessary.

G

Windscreen and rear window washer fluid reservoir: See Washer

fluid check (page 119).

H

I

Air cleaner: No maintenance necessary.

*

Engine oil dipstick : See Engine oil check (page 116).

J

Power steering fluid reservoir: See Power steering fluid check

(page 118).

*

The filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are coloured for easy identification.

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT OVERVIEW - 1.4L

DURATORQ-TDCI (DV) DIESEL

A

B

C

D

E

F

J

I

H

G

E90585

*

Engine coolant reservoir : See Engine coolant check(page 117).

*

Brake and clutch fluid reservoir (right-hand drive) : See Brake and

clutch fluid check (page 118).

A

B

*

Engine oil filler cap : See Engine oil check (page 116).

C

D

Engine compartment fuse box. See Fuses (page 99).

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*

E

Brake and clutch fluid reservoir (right-hand drive) : See Brake and

clutch fluid check (page 118).

F

Battery: No maintenance necessary.

G

Windscreen and rear window washer fluid reservoir: See Washer

fluid check (page 119).

H

I

Air cleaner: No maintenance necessary.

*

Engine oil dipstick : See Engine oil check (page 116).

J

Power steering fluid reservoir: See Power steering fluid check

(page 118).

*

The filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are coloured for easy identification.

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT OVERVIEW - 1.6L

DURATORQ-TDCI (DV) DIESEL

A

B

C

D

E

F

J

I

H

G

E90586

*

Engine coolant reservoir : See Engine coolant check(page 117).

*

Brake and clutch fluid reservoir (right-hand drive) : See Brake and

clutch fluid check (page 118).

A

B

*

Engine oil filler cap : See Engine oil check (page 116).

C

D

Engine compartment fuse box. See Fuses (page 99).

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*

E

Brake and clutch fluid reservoir (right-hand drive) : See Brake and

clutch fluid check (page 118).

F

Battery: No maintenance necessary.

G

Windscreen and rear window washer fluid reservoir: See Washer

fluid check (page 119).

H

I

Air cleaner: No maintenance necessary.

*

Engine oil dipstick : See Engine oil check (page 116).

J

Power steering fluid reservoir: See Power steering fluid check

(page 118).

*

The filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are coloured for easy identification.

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK -

1.25L DURATEC-16V

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK -

1.3L DURATEC-8V

(SIGMA)/1.4L DURATEC- (ROCAM)

16V (SIGMA)/1.6L

DURATEC-16V (SIGMA)

B

A

B

E95910

E95540

A

MIN

A

MIN

B

MAX

B

MAX

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ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK -

2.0L DURATEC-HE (MI4) 1.6L DURATORQ-TDCI

(DV) DIESEL

A

B

A

B

E92036

A

MIN

MAX

B

E90983

A

MIN

MAX

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK -

1.4L DURATORQ-TDCI

(DV) DIESEL

B

ENGINE OIL CHECK

B

CAUTION

A

Do not use oil additives or other

engine treatments. Under certain

conditions, they could damage the

engine.

Note: The oil consumption of new

engines reaches its normal level after

approximately 5 000 kilometres (3

000 miles).

E95911

A

B

MIN

MAX

Checking the oil level

CAUTION

Make sure that the level is

between the MIN and the MAX

marks.

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Note:Check the level before starting

the engine.

ENGINE COOLANT

CHECK

Note: Make sure that your vehicle

is on level ground.

Checking the coolant level

WARNING

Note:Oil expands when it is hot. The

level may therefore extend a few

millimetres beyond the MAX mark.

Do not allow the fluid to touch

your skin or eyes. If this

happens, rinse the affected areas

immediately with plenty of water and

contact your doctor.

Remove the dipstick and wipe it with

a clean, lint free cloth. Replace the

dipstick and remove it again to check

the oil level.

If the level is at the MIN mark, top up

immediately.

CAUTION

Make sure that the level is

between the MIN and the MAX

marks.

Topping up

WARNINGS

Only top up when the engine is

cold. If the engine is hot, wait 10

minutes for the engine to cool down.

Note: Coolant expands when it is

hot. The level may therefore extend

beyond the MAX mark.

Do not remove the filler cap

when the engine is running.

If the level is at the MIN mark, top up

immediately.

Topping up

WARNINGS

Remove the filler cap.

CAUTION

Only top up when the engine is

cold. If the engine is hot, wait 10

minutes for the engine to cool down.

Do not top up further than the

MAX mark.

Top up with fluid that meets the Ford

specification. See Technical

specifications (page 119).

Do not remove the filler cap

when the engine is running.

Do not remove the filler cap

when the engine is hot. Wait for

the engine to cool down.

Unscrew the cap slowly. Any

pressure will escape slowly as you

unscrew the cap.

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CAUTIONS

CAUTION

Do not spill coolant on any part

of the engine.

Do not top up further than the

MAX mark.

Do not top up further than the

MAX mark.

Top up with fluid that meets the Ford

specification. See Technical

specifications (page 119).

Top up with fluid that meets the Ford

specification. See Technical

specifications (page 119).

POWER STEERING FLUID

CHECK

BRAKE AND CLUTCH

FLUID CHECK

WARNING

Do not allow the fluid to touch

your skin or eyes. If this

WARNING

happens, rinse the affected areas

immediately with plenty of water and

contact your doctor.

Do not allow the fluid to touch

your skin or eyes. If this

happens, rinse the affected areas

immediately with plenty of water and

contact your doctor.

CAUTION

Make sure that the level is

between the MIN and the MAX

marks.

CAUTION

Make sure that the level is

between the MIN and the MAX

marks.

If the level is at the MIN mark, top up

immediately.

Note: The brake and the clutch

systems are supplied from the same

reservoir.

Topping up

Remove the filler cap.

CAUTION

If the level is at the MIN mark, top up

immediately.

Do not top up further than the

MAX mark.

Topping up

Remove the filler cap.

Top up with fluid that meets the Ford

specification. See Technical

specifications (page 119).

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Note: The front and rear washer

systems are supplied from the same

reservoir.

WASHER FLUID CHECK

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Vehicle fluids

Item

Recommended fluid

Specification

Ford or Motorcraft

Formula E SAE 5W-30

Engine oil

WSS-M2C913-B

1

Engine Oil

Ford or Motorcraft

Power Steering Fluid

Power steering fluid

Antifreeze

WSS-M2C195-A

WSS-M97B44-D

ESD-M6C57-A

Motorcraft SuperPlus

Antifreeze

Ford or Motorcraft Super

DOT 4 Brake Fluid

Brake fluid

CAUTION

Do not use oils which do not meet the specifications or requirements.

Use of unsuitable oil may lead to engine damage which is not covered by

the Ford Warranty.

1

You can use an alternative SAE 5W-30 engine oil, providing it meets the

specification defined by WSS-M2C913-B.

Note: If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below -20°C, you must

not use SAE 10W-40 engine oil.

Topping up the oil: If you are unable to find an oil that meets the

specification defined by WSS-M2C913-B, you must use SAE 5W-30

(preferred), SAE 5W-40 or SAE 10W-40 that meets the specification defined

by either ACEA A1/B1(preferred) or ACEA A3/B3. Using these oils can result

in longer engine cranking periods, reduced engine performance, reduced

fuel economy and increased emission levels.

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Capacities

Capacity in litres

(gallons)

Variant

Item

All

Power steering system

MAX mark

2.5 (0.5)

Windscreen and rear

window washer system

Petrol

Diesel

Fuel tank

45 (9.9)

43 (9.5)

Engine lubrication

system - including the oil

filter (EFL500)

1.25L Duratec

3.75 (0.8)

3.8 (0.8)

Engine lubrication

system - including the oil

filter (EFL10)

Engine lubrication

system - excluding the

oil filter

1.25L Duratec

1.3L Duratec

3.5 (0.8)

5 (1.1)

Engine cooling system

Engine lubrication

system - including the oil

filter

4.35 (1)

Engine lubrication

system - excluding the

oil filter

1.3L Duratec

1.4L Duratec

3.9 (0.9)

5 (1.1)

Engine cooling system

Engine lubrication

system - including the oil

filter (EFL500)

3.75 (0.8)

Engine lubrication

system - including the oil

filter (EFL10)

1.4L Duratec

3.8 (0.8)

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Capacity in litres

(gallons)

Variant

Item

Engine lubrication

system - excluding the

oil filter

1.4L Duratec

3.5 (0.8)

5 (1.1)

1.4L Duratec

1.6L Duratec

Engine cooling system

Engine lubrication

system - including the oil

filter (EFL10)

4.1 (0.9)

Engine lubrication

system - including the oil

filter (EFL600)

1.6L Duratec

4.25 (0.9)

Engine lubrication

system - excluding the

oil filter

1.6L Duratec

2.0L Duratec

3.75 (0.8)

5 (1.1)

Engine cooling system

Engine lubrication

system - including the oil

filter

4.3 (1)

Engine lubrication

system - excluding the

oil filter

2.0L Duratec

3.9 (0.9)

6.7 (1.5)

3.8 (0.8)

2.0L Duratec

Engine cooling system

Engine lubrication

system - including the oil

filter

1.4L Duratorq-TDCi

Engine lubrication

system - excluding the

oil filter

1.4L Duratorq-TDCi

1.6L Duratorq-TDCi

3.4 (0.8)

5.5 (1.2)

Engine cooling system

Engine lubrication

system - including the oil

filter

3.85 (0.8)

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Capacity in litres

(gallons)

Variant

Item

Engine lubrication

system - excluding the

oil filter

1.6L Duratorq-TDCi

3.45 (0.8)

6 (1.3)

Engine cooling system

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