Hi All,

My 2019 Mk8 Fiesta Ecoboost 1.0 125 is due for its big service in July

I have 18,000 on clock at moment, I estimate will be around 20,000 by July, following my UK Hols down south

I believe a lot of Filters are replaced.

 

Any idea what I should expect to pay for this service please?

Cheers

 

4th year service - oil, oil filter, air filter, pollen filter, spark plugs.

Approx cost at main dealer - £400

 

Optional extras:

Brake fluid change - £70

MOT - £55

3 minutes ago, TomsFocus said:

4th year service - oil, oil filter, air filter, pollen filter, spark plugs.

Approx cost at main dealer - £400

 

Optional extras:

Brake fluid change - £70

MOT - £55

Thanks Tom

Apparently the Garage said Fuel filter changed too.

6 minutes ago, SteveStrat said:

Thanks Tom

Apparently the Garage said Fuel filter changed too.

There isn't one on the petrol's.  That's for the diesel service.

17 minutes ago, TomsFocus said:

There isn't one on the petrol's.  That's for the diesel service.

AHH right, well I guess the dealer probably got mixed up when he said Fuel filter, thanks for clearing that up Tom.

He quoted me £380 so looks like that's standard price then.

I've looked at those secret garage online quoters, but they don't say what they fully include, so a bit smoke n mirrors.

Cheers for your help 👍

 

 

I'm having my oil and filter changed yearly. 

My Ford dealer is doing it for £90.  

How can they justify £400 for a few more filters and spark plugs?

You can change the pollen filter yourself can't you? 

 

4 minutes ago, Rich650 said:

and spark plugs?

Have you seen the price of genuine Ford Iridium spark plugs ?

https://www.arnoldclarkautoparts.com/products/genuine-ford-spark-plug-1-0l-ecoboost?variant=38068149190809&currency=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA5fetBhC9ARIsAP1UMgGNoxHJhCNOcfxrP5GUcJr_rc-KnFq-gUgRE8wLGwhkGwzG8f9PD1waAmaqEALw_wcB

4 hours ago, unofix said:

Have you seen the price of genuine Ford Iridium spark plugs ?

That's for all four, surely???

2 minutes ago, alanfp said:

That's for all four, surely???

just for one 🤣 Just as well many engines now are 3 cylinder. Just think of the poor Americans with their 8 cylinder trucks

Just looked at the current price for my 1975 car and they are £2.34 each... but I don't suppose there's any iridium in them!

15 hours ago, alanfp said:

1975 car and they are £2.34 each..

so they would cost a little under £21 each at today's prices.

No, that IS at today's price 

https://www.gsfcarparts.com/parts/service-parts/plugs/spark-plug

which is reassuring as I do need 8 of them!

I'll have to get some for my lawn mower😂

5 minutes ago, SteveStrat said:

get some for my lawn mower

Get an Iridium spark plug, it will out live the grass 🤣

26 minutes ago, unofix said:

Get an Iridium spark plug, it will out live the grass 🤣

At that price I will.

I too was shocked at the price quoted for a major 4 year service from a dealer. £400! So last year I bought (Millers) oil and Mahle filters from Opie oils and had a local mechanic change them for me. I can't remember how much they were as I bought stuff for our other car at same time. The mechanic did not change the plugs, but took one out and said they were perfectly OK. I was shocked at the price of new ones as last ones I bought were probably a tenner for 4 (Champion copper Core ones back then). Platinum and Iridium metals are expensive!

The air filter is very simple to change, it's just 2 clips, no tools required. As for the pollen filter, I'm not sure, but there are a few YouTube vids showing you haw to do it.

The car does have a fuel filter, but it is an in-line one by the fuel tank. I don't think it has a schedule for changing it so probably last the lifetime of the car. Diesels have a spin-on (can) type in the engine bay which does need changing frequently. 

2 hours ago, unofix said:

Get an Iridium spark plug, it will out live the grass 🤣

Back when I was fixing the Focus I was looking to treat it with new plugs. Looking on eBay for the best price a set of used ones came up in my search. They looked ok so I bought them.

The owner had just removed them from his much newer car and realised they were in great condition.

Call me a tight bottom but he only wanted £7.05 Inc postage. Fitted them and are working just fine 😀

Thanks Jim,

It does seem very expensive for a little car like the Fiesta.

I'm sure I would figure out replacing of the Pollen filter, looks really simple on YouTube, also as you say the air filter.

I don't think I would attempt an oil change, or the fuel filter you mentioned.

I would love to know what else they do on a 4 year service to be honest.

I have my car on an extended warranty so the service has to be done by a firm, although it doesn't have to be a main dealer, as long as they are vat registered, but also regardless having it done by a firm ensures a full service history.

I have good relationship with my dealer, but nevertheless need to ensure he's not taking advantage and ripping me off at the same time.

 

4 minutes ago, RayC333 said:

Back when I was fixing the Focus I was looking to treat it with new plugs. Looking on eBay for the best price a set of used ones came up in my search. They looked ok so I bought them.

The owner had just removed them from his much newer car and realised they were in great condition.

Call me a tight bottom but he only wanted £7.05 Inc postage. Fitted them and are working just fine 😀

I don't blame you Ray

Who would ever have thought we'd live in an era where prices were so steep we'd have to resort to buying used spark plugs because of price 😉

1 hour ago, SteveStrat said:

I would love to know what else they do on a 4 year service to be honest

Service Schedule

Model Fiesta 2017 Variant 1.0L ECOBOOST/MAN/REAR DRUM BRAKES (01/12/2016 - ) Interval 4 Years (36000 ml) Repair/Order No   Reg. No.   Reg. Date   Radio Code   Mileage ml   Check for any outstanding service actions by using OASIS and ensure they are completed

Driving Vehicle into Workshop Instrument gauges, warning control lights and horn Check operation Clutch Check operation/adjust, if necessary (where applicable) Windscreen, washers, wipers Check operation and condition, if necessary adjust/repair/renew (separate repair order required)

Inside Vehicle Exterior and respective control lights; instrument cluster illumination Check operation/condition Parking brake Check operation/adjust, if necessary (where applicable) Service Interval Indicator / Oil Service Indicator or Intelligent Oil Life Monitor (IOLM) Reset after Oil change on all vehicles equipped with IOLM irrespective of whether cluster messaging is displayed Seat belts, buckles and stalks Fully release webbing from retractor, check the webbing for damages, buckle up and unbuckle tongue, observe functionality Odour filter Renew

Outside Vehicle Hood latch/safety catch & hinges + Check operation/grease

Under Hood Wiring, pipes, hoses, oil and fuel feed lines Check for routing, damage, chafing and leaks Engine, vacuum pump, heater and radiator Check for damage and leaks Coolant Check anti-freeze concentration:  °C Coolant expansion tank and washer reservoirs Check/top up fluid levels as necessary - in case of abnormal fluid loss, a separate order is required to investigate and rectify Battery terminals Clean, if necessary/grease Spark plugs Renew (use torque 13 Nm) Coil on Spark Plugs Remove and install for access to spark plugs (use torque 10 Nm) Induction air filter Renew (more often in polluted conditions)

Under Vehicle Engine Drain oil and renew oil filter (use torque 15 Nm) Steering, suspension linkages, ball joints, sideshaft joints, gaiters Check for damage, wear, security and rubber deterioration Engine, transmission, rear axle Check for damage and leaks Pipes, hoses, wiring, oil and fuel feed lines, exhaust Check for routing, damage, chafing and leaks Underbody + Check condition of PVC coating Tyres Check wear and condition, especially at tyre wall, note tread depth RF  mm, LF  mm, LR  mm, RR  mm Brake system With wheels off, check brake pads and discs for wear. Check rear brake drums - in case of abnormal fluid loss, a separate order is required to investigate and rectify. (More often under severe duty conditions)

Outside Vehicle Engine Refill engine oil Tyres Adjust pressure Instant mobility system Check best before date on tire sealant - if applicable Spare wheel Adjust pressure, check wear - condition (note tread depth)  mm Tire pressure monitoring system Adjust tyre pressures, reset - if applicable Luggage compartment lamp + Check operation - if applicable Wheel nuts Tighten to correct torque and check for correct type. Check for rim damage (use torque 133 Nm) Wheel covers Check for damages, especially at retainer system Service record and MicronAir Filter reminder stickers Update vehicle service record (Service book/Digital Service Record (DSR) and affix stickers to driver side B pillar)

Service Activated Roadside Assistance Ford Roadside Assistance Activate 'Ford Roadside Assistance' registration - if applicable (participating dealers only)

Extended Period Maintenance Brake system Every 2 years - Renew brake fluid (LTS 12 154 4) Notice: Vehicles with ABS system, and specially Vehicles with Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) always require FDRS to be used for brake fluid change/brake bleeding (LTS 29 099 1). Bleeding the system without FDRS will result in braking or EBB failures. See FordPTS Brake Section D&O and General procedures for more details L Engine cooling system Every 10 years - Drain, flush and refill with purple Super Plus(LTS 24 122 4) L Camshaft drive belt, tensioner and idlers Every 144 000 miles/10 years - Renew (LTS 21 304 9 / 21 306 5) L Oil Pump Belt Every 144 000 miles/10 years - Renew (LTS 21 716 5) L Auxiliary drive belts Every 144 000 miles/10 years - Renew (LTS 21 567 5) L Valve clearances Every 144 000 miles/10 years - Check. If adjustment is necessary, a separate order is required (LTS 21 213 5) L Visual body & paint check Every 12 or 24 months depending on vehicle type and build year/registration date. Carry out during operations marked (+) above, see detailed Check Sheet - if applicable (LTS 54 555 1 +) L

Extra Services and Additional Offers * (optional - upon customer request / charged separately) AC maintenance package Air Conditioning (A.C.) system check. Apply A.C. cleaner (recommended FINIS 2395156) to air distribution system. (LTS 54 552 4) L MicronAir Protect Filter (required to be changed in 12 months or 9,000 miles whichever occurs first) Upgrade to safe protection against various virus types.

+ Visual body and paint check should be carried out during these operations on vehicles built from 03/2002 onwards - see detailed Check Sheet if applicable. Separate labour charge dependant on market regulations.

Thanks @TomsFocus

That's really helpful

I can see where at least some of that £400 goes.

Serviced our 1.0L Fiesta 2018 and was fairly simple, especially as I’d never done one before. 
 

Biggest PITA was getting my arm up into the engines nether-regions and trying to get the oil filter off after 18 months! I ended up doing an ECP job and got Bosch Iridium plugs for around £8 a pop which are working well. EBay is great for genuine oil and filters though. 

6 hours ago, Buxty said:

Serviced our 1.0L Fiesta 2018 and was fairly simple, especially as I’d never done one before. 
 

Biggest PITA was getting my arm up into the engines nether-regions and trying to get the oil filter off after 18 months! I ended up doing an ECP job and got Bosch Iridium plugs for around £8 a pop which are working well. EBay is great for genuine oil and filters though. 

Mine is on extended warranty so has to be serviced by an official service centre vat registered also I want to keep full documented service history too, otherwise I may have had a dabble 😊

I'm retired engineer so guess I could have picked most of it up, but many years of getting grease and printing ink all the way up my arms has put me off all that messing these days 😞