roboc Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Hi there, I've recently took delivery of a 1.6 TDCi Fiesta Titanium which I'm very happy with. One question though for others with Titaniums - do you have a grab handle on the driver side? I've got one on the passenger side and a space for one on the drivers side but there is nothing there! Seems a bit weird but when I mentioned it to the dealer they said it doesnt come as standard on the titanium... I'm not bothered about it really but just wanted to check I'm not being told porkies by the dealer - can anyone help? Cheers, Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centamin Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Hi rob do not think its allowed by law hanging things off while you are driving/ both hands on wheel etc etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tt07 Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Hi there,I've recently took delivery of a 1.6 TDCi Fiesta Titanium which I'm very happy with. One question though for others with Titaniums - do you have a grab handle on the driver side? I've got one on the passenger side and a space for one on the drivers side but there is nothing there! Seems a bit weird but when I mentioned it to the dealer they said it doesnt come as standard on the titanium... I'm not bothered about it really but just wanted to check I'm not being told porkies by the dealer - can anyone help? Cheers, Rob Our Titanium TDCi only has grab handles on the passenger side only, not sure if any of the range come with drivers side grabs, I didn't check what trying a Zetec so not sure if standard on another model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny87 Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 i have never known of a car with grab handles on the drivers side. There will be blanking covers but thats only for putting grab handles on the left hand drive version where obviously that would be the passenger side. If it really bothers you im sure you could buy another passenger side grab handle from parts and attach it to the fixings that are probably present under the blanking plates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedgepig Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Hi Rob, I've got the 1.6 petrol titanium and there's no grab handle on the driver's side nor would I really expect one. Passengers have it to stop them from baling out when you are driving like a loon.......... ;) After all, we have the steering wheel to hang on to don't we? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohbear Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Why would you need to have a grab handle on the drivers side? Apart from assistance to get out? I think it's a safety thing, I can imagine some crazy loons just hanging onto that instead of holding the steering wheel! I don't have one on my Zetec, nor did I have one on my MK 5. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichellefromEssex Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 I have grab handles........... on both sides of my hips!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jma78b Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 I have grab handles........... on both sides of my hips!!!!! Its funny when I saw that title I thought of those too! Not yours just in general... oh never mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichellefromEssex Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Its funny when I saw that title I thought of those too! Not yours just in general...oh never mind Cheeky ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Air Hostess Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Nope no grab handles either on the drivers side, but again did have them on the drivers side in my Mondeo.........strange that......... Kristal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roboc Posted April 11, 2009 Author Share Posted April 11, 2009 wow, thanks for the speedy responses everyone! It makes sense that there wouldnt be one on the drivers side - but just wanted to make sure I wasnt missing out on anything :) thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnymac16 Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 ive got a sunglasses case thing on my drivers side, but this was taken out of my 07 fiesta as its just screws into the holes where u would have a grb handle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonZS Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 1.25 Style + Reporting with no Grab Handle on Drivers side ;) Unless my Girlfriend is driving then I have 2 grab handles lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aguycalledmal Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 ive got a sunglasses case thing on my drivers side, but this was taken out of my 07 fiesta as its just screws into the holes where u would have a grb handle Do you have a photo of this in place would like to see as I miss not having an easy place to put the sunglasses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harweyko Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 i have never known of a car with grab handles on the drivers side.... For example Ford Focus I ;) But I have grab hadle also only on passangers side... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjock Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 i would have liked a sunglasses holder i wonder if this would fit? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mondeo-MK2-Drivers-s...=item439bd3ae82 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Surrey Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 I don't have any grab handles :( ..driver or passenger side as I have curtain airbags B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knocker1 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Hi bit late on this i know but I have had a 2011 Fiesta Titaniun for about 6mths now an I wondered why there isnt a grab handle on the passenger side and yet on others even older models there is. Is the reason as stated on here that mine has curtain side air bags? There isnt even the indent to retro fit the handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rojariggs Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Another 1.6 TDCI Titanium here with no grab handles on either side.... I have curtain airbags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knocker1 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Another silly question how do I tell if my car has curtain airbags? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rojariggs Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Another silly question how do I tell if my car has curtain airbags? You can check on Ford ETIS but I think that there is an airbag sign above the seatbelt mountings on the b-pillar. Unfortunately, I cycled in this morning so can't go and check! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNath Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Another silly question how do I tell if my car has curtain airbags? Judging by the last few comments check if you have grab handles or not ;) Or put your VIN in here http://www.etis.ford.com/vehicleRegSelector.do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Barnett Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I have a zetec, but i have one on the drivers side, not sure why some do and some don't although currently one handle is broken and its difficult to locate a replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADMORSE Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 I am the proud owner of a new Fiesta Titanium, unfortunately this car has no grab handles. My husband has bad arthritis so we had to have a handle fitted for him. It works but has been described as ****** awful. It hangs below the door frame so if he's not careful he hits his head on it when getting in the car. I think it's deplorable that a top of the range car is not fitted with this facility and when I change the car in 2 years time if there is still no grab handle I shall have to consider another make which will really disappoint me as I love the car otherwise. Madmorse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yokomoko Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 For example Ford Focus I But I have grab hadle also only on passangers side... Yes my old 2003 Focus has grab handles on both sides, but my new fiesta doesn't. It was handy on the focus as it was nice to hold whilst the window was open and I was sitting at the lights, as it was awkward to rest it just on the side as it was slightly too high for my driving style. The Fiesta much better suits my size and driving style so don't miss it. Edit - Only just seen the age of that quote. Eugh, me fail! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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