Ford Fiesta (2009 - ) - 09 1.4 Notchy gear change between 1st and 2nd

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Wed 14 Oct 2009 17:21
09 1.4 Notchy gear change between 1st and 2nd - heathjt
Hi - can anyone help solve my notchy gear change problem when changing from 1st-2nd on my nearly new Fiesta? Its 6 mths old. Could it just use some oil or is it something more serious? Thanks
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Wed 14 Oct 2009 20:05
09 1.4 Notchy gear change between 1st and 2nd - jc2
Take it back to the dealer!!
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Wed 14 Oct 2009 20:51
09 1.4 Notchy gear change between 1st and 2nd - DP
I agree. The luxury of a new car is not having to worry about stuff like this. The car is under warranty and can be put right for nothing, and at minimal inconvenience to you.

It will also log this on the Ford service computer, so if you have any related problems later on out of warranty, it may strengthen any goodwill case from Ford.

Book it in and get it checked out.
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Thu 15 Oct 2009 10:08
09 1.4 Notchy gear change between 1st and 2nd - heathjt
I haven't owned it from new, i'm the 2nd owner (technically!). I bought it about 3 weeks ago from a well known car supermarket, i think it was an ex hire car - will this make any difference to me returning it to them for repair? I'm concerned as in some other forums i've read bad stuff about their aftercare {In which case, I'll remove their name from your post - DD}. I can only ask them I suppose but any advice is gratefully received! Thanks

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 15/10/2009 at 11:21

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Thu 15 Oct 2009 19:38
09 1.4 Notchy gear change between 1st and 2nd - L'escargot
It's still covered by the manufacturer's warranty so take it to a Ford dealer.
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