The All New Ford Eco-Sport

[Challenger75]

Saw an Orange Ecosport (Titanium?) roaming the streets of Alabang last night, around 9PM? Doubt this was a test drive given the time of day. So some people get first dibs or is this a review unit being brought home?

[cktlcmd]

I didn't notice any noise during my test drive last Friday late afternoon, then again there aren't any potholes in Bonifacio High Street.
By the way, until the Euro Fiesta was updated, the ASEAN Fiesta actually had more sound insulation which was later applied to other global models.


Yes, the ASEAN/Thai EcoSport like the Indian and Chinese EcoSports are FWD-only.
The only plant that builds the 4WD EcoSport is the Ford plant in Brazil since there is a demand for small 4WD crossovers in their market/region.
The 4WD model uses the old flex-fuel 2.0 Duratec engine.
For those curious, most of the empty space under the cargo floor is filled up on the 4WD version (rear differential, independent rear suspension, relocated muffler etc)

Salamat po Sir


Ako na din po ang sasagot nito... based po dun sa pictures from Team-BHP:

Pwede pong pa check kung binago na nila yun pagka dikit ng GAS Tank Cover dito sa Ford Ecosport? Sana naka screw na at hindi lang naka dikit ng "cheapipay" na pandikit tulad ng sa Ford Fiesta.

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YES! Pareho po ang GAS Tank Cover ng Ford Fiesta at ng Ford ECOSport... which means it will easilly fall-off if not applied with proper adhesive. Sana man lang nilagyan na nila ng screws. So pag bumili po kayo, make sure dikitan nyo na agad ng mighty bond para hindi mahulog.

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[cktlcmd]

hanep yan below 1M na may sun roof. sarap mag long drive nyan!

OO nga... isang downside lang ng may sunroof dito sa Pinas eh pag na-traffic ka sa EDSA sigurado sunog ka din kung wala kang itatakip dun

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[AG4]

YES! Pareho po ang GAS Tank Cover ng Ford Fiesta at ng Ford ECOSport... which means it will easilly fall-off if not applied with proper adhesive. Sana man lang nilagyan na nila ng screws. So pag bumili po kayo, make sure dikitan nyo na agad ng mighty bond para hindi mahulog.

We have a Mk2 Focus and the plastic fuel filler door is also bonded with adhesive, not screwed on.
So far after around 7+ years, no problems.

[JohnM]

OO nga... isang downside lang ng may sunroof dito sa Pinas eh pag na-traffic ka sa EDSA sigurado sunog ka din kung wala kang itatakip dun

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IIRC may slide out takip sya. It looks like part of the roof liner. Kung mainit pa rin VKOOL clear lang sagot dyan. Tapos RainX on the outside para iwas watermarks

[cktlcmd]

meron bang "flood capable" na cuv/suv na tinitinda sa pilipinas? lahat naman ng binaha nung ondoy, pablo at habagat sira din lahat e. pag inabot yan ng baha sira pa din yan. bagong sales talk yan ha, "flood capable".

kung gusto mo ng tunay na "flood capable" mag old school diesel engine c/w manual tranny ka. yung may snorkel.

hehehe... pwede pa ang Isuzu Crosswind dyan

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[cktlcmd]

We have a Mk2 Focus and the plastic fuel filler door is also bonded with adhesive, not screwed on.
So far after around 7+ years, no problems.

I wish I could say the same with my Fiesta Imagine walking towards your car at night suddenly noticing a round black shadow where the gas tank cover was. To my surprise, there it was beside the rear wheel, it just fell off. Had to glue it using mighty bond the next day.

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[cktlcmd]

Nasa brochure nila na halos tire deep neto ang fording capacity. Guaranteed kaya? O may mga palusot na naman kung may claim Even if capable sya of doing that I don't think I'll risk it

Ah here it is:

It makes me wonder if it might float at that level already, assuming all doors are properly sealed and water can't get in.

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[AG4]

It makes me wonder if it might float at that level already, assuming all doors are properly sealed and water can't get in.

It's already been tested.

Remember, wading through 550mm of water in an EcoSport is not the same as wading through 550mm of water in a car that's much closer to the ground.

[cktlcmd]

The appeal to me of the Ecosport is the head turning appearance, higher stance, and that 550mm water wading capability. If ever I would get one, I would still opt to have it lifted with bigger and wider tires to match.

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[JohnM]

OT:



I think I like this cargo hatch design better:

[Vodka]

The appeal to me of the Ecosport is the head turning appearance, higher stance, and that 550mm water wading capability. If ever I would get one, I would still opt to have it lifted with bigger and wider tires to match.

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my thoughts exactly. if i'm gonna have it lifted how many inches can you safely go?

and how is it done? sorry i'm not familiar with this...

[Louie Anson Ng]

I wish I could say the same with my Fiesta Imagine walking towards your car at night suddenly noticing a round black shadow where the gas tank cover was. To my surprise, there it was beside the rear wheel, it just fell off. Had to glue it using mighty bond the next day.

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Ma-OT lang saglit, anong year yung Fiesta ninyo sir? We have not yet experienced this with our 2014 Fiesta, pero kung ganito nga ang mangyayari mas maige bang tanggalin na namin and imighty bond na in advance?

[cktlcmd]

Ma-OT lang saglit, anong year yung Fiesta ninyo sir? We have not yet experienced this with our 2014 Fiesta, pero kung ganito nga ang mangyayari mas maige bang tanggalin na namin and imighty bond na in advance?

I was one of the first to buy the Fiesta when it came out. I don't know if they changed anything in the later models or if they addressed this already. The Fiesta Gas Tank Cover, at least on mine (before I sold it and replace it with my Suzuki Jimny) is only held in place by plastic railings, yes it can easily be slid-off. You can check yours just to be sure. If it is loose, I suggest glue it in place before it slid-off by itself or worst... it can easily get stollen and re-sold in Banawe .

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[cktlcmd]

my thoughts exactly. if i'm gonna have it lifted how many inches can you safely go?

and how is it done? sorry i'm not familiar with this...

Sorry, I too am not familiar with this. I now live here in CDO City, so the best way for me is to bring it to the professionals here at TRIX AUTO SHOP.

To add to my wish list... I do hope they bring the 4x4 version and Diesel variants here then I might really get one, specially now that I am thinking of upgrading in a year or two because of additional family members.

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[harold13]

I was one of the first to buy the Fiesta when it came out. I don't know if they changed anything in the later models or if they addressed this already. The Fiesta Gas Tank Cover, at least on mine (before I sold it and replace it with my Suzuki Jimny) is only held in place by plastic railings, yes it can easily be slid-off. You can check yours just to be sure. If it is loose, I suggest glue it in place before it slid-off by itself or worst... it can easily get stollen and re-sold in Banawe .

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Hi do you have picture of that? D ko maimagine anong part eh

[harold13]

It makes me wonder if it might float at that level already, assuming all doors are properly sealed and water can't get in.

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Diba papa sukkah na yung pinto at fog mo papasukan ng tubing kahit sealed Baka mag moist?
I will not do this to my car kahit capable. HHahaha

[cktlcmd]

Hi do you have picture of that? D ko maimagine anong part eh

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Link: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/offici...al-review.html

If you follow the link above, all the way down is a picture of the Gas Tank external cover of the Ford Ecosport... it looks exactly like the Fiesta Extetrnal Gas Tank Cover. From that picture, that orange red (round metal cover) is only attached through plastic rails. So basically if you slid it off, you are left with that "black plastic horizontal closure" attachment for the "round metal cover".

Hope that picture helps.

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[cktlcmd]

Sorry... double post

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[krm]

test drove the ecosport las Wednesday at Ford BGC. According to the SA the test drive units weren't complete and there are some features that may be added on the production units due to arrive on April, particularly on the Titanium trim.

The sound deadening for the ambient noise was ok but you can definitely hear the exhaust when accelerating which in my opinion defeats the purpose . All in all I think it was ok but I found myself wanting something more of a premium interior feel similar to the newer Fiesta for the price of the Titanium trim.