[Davis_Zadian]

I finally got my VIN number from the dealer today, and went screaming into the FORD ETIS website (www.etis.ford.com)to see what I could find out about my car (that I do not have yet)..



this is the info it showed me :
<t></t><table width="95%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, Trebuchet, _sans;"><t><tr><td colspan="2" style="font-size: 0.8em;">Primary Features
</td></tr><tr><td nowrap="" width="25%" style="font-size: 0.8em;">Build Date:
</td><td style="font-size: 0.8em;">30.11.0002
</td></tr><tr><td nowrap="" width="25%" style="font-size: 0.8em;">Vehicle Line:
</td><td style="font-size: 0.8em;">B-MAX 2012-
</td></tr><tr><td nowrap="" width="25%" style="font-size: 0.8em;">Body Style:
</td><td style="font-size: 0.8em;">5 Door MAV
</td></tr><tr><td nowrap="" width="25%" style="font-size: 0.8em;">Series:
</td><td style="font-size: 0.8em;">Series 50
</td></tr><tr><td nowrap="" width="25%" style="font-size: 0.8em;">Engine:
</td><td style="font-size: 0.8em;">1.6L Duratec Ti-VCT (105PS) - Sigma

</td></tr><tr><td nowrap="" width="25%" style="font-size: 0.8em;">Transmission:
</td><td style="font-size: 0.8em;">6 Speed Auto Trans GFT PS195
</td></tr><tr><td nowrap="" width="25%" style="font-size: 0.8em;">Drive:
</td><td style="font-size: 0.8em;">RHD FWD
</td></tr><tr><td nowrap="" width="25%" style="font-size: 0.8em;">Axle Ratio:
</td><td style="font-size: 0.8em;">4.105
</td></tr><tr><td nowrap="" width="25%" style="font-size: 0.8em;">Emission:
</td><td style="font-size: 0.8em;">Stage V Emissions
</td></tr><tr><td nowrap="" width="25%" style="font-size: 0.8em;">Air Conditioning:
</td><td style="font-size: 0.8em;">Automatic Air Conditioning
</td></tr><tr><td nowrap="" width="25%" style="font-size: 0.8em;">Paint:
</td><td style="font-size: 0.8em;">Tectonic Silver
</td></tr></t></table>

Now correct me if I am wrong, but this is saying that it was buit in November of 2012? and the engine is worrying me , as it states a Duratec Sigma engine, which is thePREDECESSOR to the Ecotech engine. (info source:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Sigma_engine)... I ordered this car in February.... of this year why am I getting an old engine, and old build ?

Edited by: Davis_Zadian

 

[Specialk]

Take your info to the dealers and demand an explanation. If you are not happy, ask for a factory order.

 

[Davis_Zadian]

Have others who have used the Ford Etis website , entered their VIN number , also seen this engine type? or have you seen EcoBoost?

 

[Specialk]

Mine said ecoboost

 

[Jam53ice]

My mums bmax has the same engine type, the 1.6 is just a redesigned Zetec-se engine isn't it?

 

[Robertdownie]

Mine was ordered in November and is only five gear auto.1.6 . Getting 35.4 mpg city centre/ motorway. I think it is the same engine as the fiesta.

 

[Davis_Zadian]

I have the answer to this now, if you have a 5 gear automatic "PowerShift" , then you will have a duratec engine, if you have a 5 gear manual, you will have an ecoboost engine.

The Ecoboost engine is not available yet for Automatics.

 

[rogerhume]

This is confirmed in the Brochure on page 46

 

[Davis_Zadian]

Ahhh, that be why Ididn'tknow then... Our ford dealer is out of Bmax brochures...

I flicked though one on the day I ordered one, but each of us that were there at the time (3 of us), thought the other had picked one up... since going back they had ran out. They said they would send one to my home address.. but it never arrived..

 

[Jam53ice]

the auto gearbox in the bmax is a 6 speed not 5

 

[Robertdownie]

I was told the 1.6 automatic was only 5 geared. Maybe that's why I'm only getting 35 mpg.

 

[Jam53ice]

nope the powershift is a 6 speed box, I believe its the same in the fiesta/focus

 

[rogerhume]

The full length brochure is on line somewhere, I have put it on my web site in case you cant find ithttp://www.cambourne.info/Brochure%20BMAX.pdf
It is 6 speed see page 46

 

[Robertdownie]

I was told the 1.6 automatic was 5 geared. Maybe that why im only getting 35 mpg.

 

[Robertdownie]

If you have an ipad you can get it on your I-books.

 

[Davis_Zadian]

My apologies to everyone, it is a 6 speed for autos

 

[Walther]

How about the build data - I'v just got min too, and there also is the same date - will it change later.??



<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="95%">
<T>
<TR>
<TD width="25%" noWrap>Build Date:</TD>
<TD>30.11.0002</TD></TR></T></TABLE>

 

[Davis_Zadian]

yes it will indeed...

mine changed about a week later to the following :


<table width="95%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, Trebuchet, _sans;"><t><tr><td colspan="2" style="font-size: 0.8em;">Primary Features
</td></tr><tr><td nowrap="" width="25%" style="font-size: 0.8em;">Build Date:
</td><td style="font-size: 0.8em;">12.03.2013
</td></tr><tr><td nowrap="" width="25%" style="font-size: 0.8em;">Vehicle Line:
</td><td style="font-size: 0.8em;">B-MAX 2012-
</td></tr><tr><td nowrap="" width="25%" style="font-size: 0.8em;">Body Style:
</td><td style="font-size: 0.8em;">5 Door MAV
</td></tr><tr><td nowrap="" width="25%" style="font-size: 0.8em;">Version:
</td><td style="font-size: 0.8em;">Series 50
</td></tr><tr><td nowrap="" width="25%" style="font-size: 0.8em;">Engine:
</td><td style="font-size: 0.8em;">1.6L Duratec Ti-VCT (105PS) - Sigma
</td></tr><tr><td nowrap="" width="25%" style="font-size: 0.8em;">Transmission:
</td><td style="font-size: 0.8em;">6 Speed Auto Trans GFT PS195
</td></tr><tr><td nowrap="" width="25%" style="font-size: 0.8em;">Drive:
</td><td style="font-size: 0.8em;">RHD FWD
</td></tr><tr><td nowrap="" width="25%" style="font-size: 0.8em;">Axle Ratio:
</td><td style="font-size: 0.8em;">4.105 Final Drive Ratio
</td></tr><tr><td nowrap="" width="25%" style="font-size: 0.8em;">Emission:
</td><td style="font-size: 0.8em;">Stage V Emissions
</td></tr><tr><td nowrap="" width="25%" style="font-size: 0.8em;">Air Conditioning:
</td><td style="font-size: 0.8em;">Automatic Air Conditioning
</td></tr><tr><td nowrap="" width="25%" style="font-size: 0.8em;">Territory:
</td><td style="font-size: 0.8em;">(+)"GB"
</td></tr><tr><td nowrap="" width="25%" style="font-size: 0.8em;">Paint:
</td><td style="font-size: 0.8em;">Tectonic Silver
</td></tr><tr><td nowrap="" width="25%" style="font-size: 0.8em;">Interior Fabric:
</td><td style="font-size: 0.8em;">New York/Lux / Ebony
</td></tr></t></table>