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!

 

1.4 TDCI engine any good?

jay1981
jay1981
in Ford Fiesta Club

Featured Replies

Just got a 2003 Fiesta 1.4 TDCI as a second car, and would like to know is the 1.4 diesel a good engine and what are the common faults with it?

How often does the timing belt need changing?

Cheers

  • Quote


    Not bad, used one for while, surprisingly nippy for 1400 diesel, good on economy.

    Faults we found with those engines when i was in the trade and 50% of our work was diagnostics (95% of that work was diesels!) was the injectors, and it aint cheap to replace. People putting petrol in them, not accusing you of being silly it does happen, buggers them completely due to a highly secret coating inside the fuel pump. EGRs sometimes play up, but they appear to have sorted most of that.

    Always remember these 1400 and 1600 engines are french, made by the Peugeot/Citroen group...so take that as you will!!

    if I recall the cambelts are on 100k, but I would wait to see if anyone here can confirm that!!

    Piggy :)

  • Quote
    • Author

    Do you know if the cambelt is easy to change?

  • 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
      • 144 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.