2010 Titanium 1.6 Tdci Not Nice To Drive!

[matthewlong(drivingschool)]

Hope someone out there knows what I'm talking about and can offer up advice. I just took delivery of my 2010 plate fiesta titanium 1.6tdci. It replaces a 2009 fiesta of exactly the same spec (driving school lease deal) How come my new one, even after 2000 miles, drives so roughly compared to my 2009 model? The engine sounds and feels rough at low engine speeds, It is sluggish to get going and then suddenly kicks you in the !Removed! with a shove of turbo boost. My 2009 model on the other hand was always smooth and consistent, even from new. Driving the 2010 around town it behaves slightly better but will sometimes suddenly decide its going to pull like hell away from junctions. I thought it was just my learners being a bit harsh on the gas but its done it for me too, as if it decides it wants to suddenly give full boost a low engine speeds. The clutch too can be a bit harsh. If you are a little clumsy with it or bring it up a bit quick it makes the car kick violently and the engine will struggle for a second or two. This never happened on the 2009, despite the learners best efforts to rip the clutch from it's mounting! I know I sould probably go to Ford with it but I just wanted to get some opinions from you guys first. Don't want them thinking im a hypocondriac! haha. Still love the fiesta though. Looks amazing. Great features on the titanium like the bluetooth phone and the cruise control make life so much easier. Just dont know why they aded a shift light to this model seeing as it seems to be totally inaccurate as to when you should change up (mine comes on at just 2000rpm in every gear!veru misleading for the learners and results in them changing up at bad moments going uphill) and does anybody else find the voice control monumentally pointless?! Great gimmick and fun for the first day or two, now totally unused!Hope someone out there can help. Many thanks!

[poshpawsfiesta]

all i can suggest is that its the new 95 bhp 1.6 tdci rather thn the old 90 bhp, its probally programmed to do diffrent things at diffrent revs, people always think newer is better but this isnt always the case :)

[matthewlong(drivingschool)]

Thanks for your post. I wasn't aware that it was a slightly more powerful engine. Maybe that is the cause of it. Missing my 2009 model. She was such a reliable, efficient and smooth car even after my learners spent a year abusing the poor thing! You are spot on saying that some people think newer is better. Bring back the good old days of motoring! Would love to be giving lessons in the old 1300 mk2 escort I used to own! haha. She was bombproof!