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Old 12-05-2008, 02:12 PM   #1
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I am just wondering if anyone has a Fiesta and if they notice when they press reasonably hard on the accelerator from the idle position it makes a sucking sound in the intake? Is this normal for Fiesta and if not is it a common problem or something?

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Old 12-05-2008, 02:26 PM   #2
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nope should be normal. if you add a pod you will notice it more clearly.
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Old 12-05-2008, 05:33 PM   #3
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Thats the Zetec kicking in
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Old 12-05-2008, 05:56 PM   #4
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Yes, when you hit the blueline... zetec kicks in.
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Old 12-05-2008, 10:03 PM   #5
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totally normal (and kinda cool) :
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Old 21-05-2008, 06:23 PM   #6
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Zetec can not and does not kick in. It is an engine name it is not a Ford Europe version of V-TEC or MiVEC
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Old 21-05-2008, 06:42 PM   #7
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Yep im guessing its totally normal. The missus WQ LX has done it since new.
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Old 21-05-2008, 07:20 PM   #8
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Zetec can not and does not kick in. It is an engine name it is not a Ford Europe version of V-TEC or MiVEC
Take a joke much???
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Old 21-05-2008, 09:22 PM   #9
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Zetec can not and does not kick in. It is an engine name it is not a Ford Europe version of V-TEC or MiVEC
What about Zirtec, that kicks in right? She goes like Zirtec fool...
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Old 22-05-2008, 07:59 AM   #10
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Zetec can not and does not kick in. It is an engine name it is not a Ford Europe version of V-TEC or MiVEC
ROFL .. are you for real.....

WELL DUH!!!! its a Joke lol.. Jeez, someone needs to lighten up. And for a newbie to the forum i wouldnt start preaching! unless your another steffo, if thats the case then i suppose we have no choice.

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Old 24-05-2008, 11:48 PM   #11
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yeah its gets annoying at times, also has anyone else noticed (ford said its normal) that in a manuel when your taking off at a really low rev the throttle boddy clicks ?
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Old 09-06-2008, 03:22 PM   #12
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dident know that why does it do that i have a 04 and never noticed that
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Old 09-07-2008, 11:27 AM   #13
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has anybody noticed that the fiesta's engine wines alot. i notice it wines from 2500rpm to 5000rpm every one that drives in it saays does it have a supercharger in it lmao. i have read some where it is the a/c compressor there noisy. any more ideas?
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