Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.
Ford Owners Club - Ford Forums

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.



Join the Independent Ford Owners' Club

Our community has been built by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts, and proudly run by Ford owners' for over 18 years. As an independent, non-official club, everything you’ll find here, advice, support, and opinions, comes directly from members with genuine Ford ownership experience.

Join our friendly community... it's Free!

 

Fiesta V 1.6 TDCi instrument cluster woes

ddevos
ddevos
in General Ford Related Discussions

Featured Replies

Hi guys, I am new to this forum, so please bear with me, hopefully I'm posting in the correct section.

I have searched for info on the problem with my dad's car, but couldn't find anything useful here. My dad owns a 2007 Fiesta 1.6TDCi which suffered a nasty electrical/electronic failure at the end of October 2021 after a battery failure. There is just no response when turning the key to start the engine, even with a new battery installed, yet all the lights in the cluster were still coming on as usual.

The car has been towed to the local Ford agents, but they didn't have the necessary equipment to analyze the problem. The PCM was removed and sent to Ford in Johannesburg, which I think was a waste of time, since they couldn't do anything with it without having access to the car as well. After the PCM was returned to the local agents, the car was then towed to the Ford agents in Port Elizabeth. The PCM was then replaced, but the engine was still not attempting to start. They then said the cluster was also faulty. Since then an auto electrician has worked on the cluster, which apparently had five faults, of which he managed to fix four. So, no progress since then and in the meantime my parents (both in their 80s) are struggling without their car. And I'm living too far away from them to get actively involved in this myself.

Question I have is: how can a battery failure cause both the PCM and the cluster to fail in a way that the engine simply won't start? With no spare cluster available, what other options do they have? Will a cluster from a petrol model work, even though the RPM indication will be much lower down the scale?

I really hope someone with the right knowledge could shed more light on this. And if someone on this forum, who is based in South Africa, possibly know of a solution to parts availability, it would be great to hear from you.

  • Quote


    Hello Dirk,

    please repost this in the FIESTA forum and we will try and help you.

    https://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/forum/1-ford-fiesta-club/

  • Quote
    • Author

    Thanks, I'll do that, didn't know what the various clubs are about.

  • Quote

    • Latest Deals

    Ford UK Shop for genuine Ford parts & accessories

    Disclaimer: As the club is an eBay Partner, The club may be compensated if you make a purchase via the club

    Join the conversation

    You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

    Guest
    Reply to this topic...
    Go to topic listing

    The "Digestive"

    • The Digestive Forum Roundup (24th May - 31st May 2026)

      Steve ·
      The Digestive Forum Roundup (24th May - 31st May 2026) We hope this email finds you well and enjoying your week. As always, our forum has been buzzing with activity, so we’ve compiled the highlights for you. Plenty of interesting discussions are taking place, especially around the Ford Focus and Fiesta models. Starting off with the Focus, many members have been discussing issues with the Emergency Call System, particularly in the Mk4 model. PLB raised concerns about persistent malfunctions, a se
      Steve
      Steve
      • 210 views





    Background Picker
    Customize Layout

    Account

    Navigation

    Search

    Search

    Configure browser push notifications
    Chrome (Android)
    1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
    2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
    3. Adjust your preference.
    Chrome (Desktop)
    1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
    2. Select Site settings.
    3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.