Expert Answers about Ford Fiesta
- Battery Life of Rear View Safety Wireless Hitch Camera # RVS-83112
- The 9V battery for the Rear View Safety Wireless Hitch Camera # RVS-83112 will last for around 3-4 hours of use according to the manufacturer. Keep in mind that the camera does have an automatic shut-off after 15 minutes of inactivity.
I have attached a short video demonstration on this camera that you can check out as well.
view full answer... - InvisiBreak Install with Roadmaster Diode 7-wire To 6-wire Flexo-coil Wiring Kit
- Most of our installation videos for the InvisiBrake # RM-8700 and the Roadmaster Diode Kit # RM-15267 use the methods that our install techs have found to be the best way for them, and also sticking with manufacturer instructions- but it may not be the best way for others.
I did speak with my contact over at Roadmaster and they did insist that following the recommended installation instructions are always best to avoid potential problems, but with that being said- there's nothing stopping...
view full answer... - Does Demco Trailer Connector Adapter - 6-Way have 12 Volt Accessory Circuit Active
- The center pin of the Demco Trailer Connector Adapter - 6-Way - 7' Cord # DM9523006 is normally the circuit that carries the 12 volt circuit and it is active. If the 6-way on your tow vehicle has this circuit active it would be carried with this part number.
view full answer... - Exhaust Makes Contact with Trailer Hitch and Makes A Lot of Noise
- It is very possible that some part of the exhaust is making contact with your newly installed trailer hitch. I have included a link to the right to a help article that explains several different ways that you could fix this problem. Most of them you can do at home. And if all else fails a muffler shop could take care of the issue.
view full answer... - Can a 2017 Ford Fiesta be Flat Towed With 200 Miles on it and Recommended Parts Needed to Flat Tow
- I checked an online version of the owner's manual about flat towing for your 2017 Ford Fiesta and although I didn't find anything in there about a mileage requirement before flat towing, it is good practice to get at least 500 miles on a new vehicle before doing anything to or with it. This gives the vehicle a chance to break-in. The manual does say to put about 300 miles on new tires so I recommend going on a little road trip before flat towing your Fiesta.
To flat tow your Fiesta you...
view full answer... - Will Roadmaster Spare Tire Carrier Work With Motorhome and Bike Rack
- The Roadmaster Spare Tire Carrier # RM-195125 only has about 8 inches from the hitch pin hole to the back of the carrier and my understanding of Fiamma racks for motorhomes are that they are designed to sit pretty low when mounted on rails of motorhomes.
What you can do is use this spare tire carrier as a receiver for a bike rack, but you would need one that is rated for use on the back of a motorhome such as the Swagman Titan 2-Bike Rack # S63400. The Roadmaster Spare Tire Carrier will...
view full answer... - Installing Ground on SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO in 2016 Ford Fiesta
- According to the installation instructions of the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # SM99251, the white ground wire can be grounded to the frame of the towed vehicle, which in your case is a 2016 Ford Fiesta. Since you mentioned you need to use a battery disconnect your Fiesta must be an automatic transmission; since that is the case keep in mind that using the Stay-IN-Play will require you to use the Roadmaster Stop Light Switch Kit # RM-751450.
I've linked the installation...
view full answer... - Measurements To Install the SportRack Semi-Custom Roof Rack on a 2016 Ford Fiesta Hatchback
- I have attached the mounting dimensions of the SportRack Semi-Custom Roof Rack for Naked Roofs part # SR1010 on a 2016 Ford Fiesta Hatchback for you. The front crossbar will need to be set at the 15 mark and the rear at the 12 mark in regards to width. In regards to spread, the front crossbar will need to be positioned 10" forward of the point where the two doors meet and the rear crossbar will need to be positioned 24" back from the front crossbar on center.
Please note that the square...
view full answer... - Where Does Lower Brace of Hollywood Racks Over-The Top Rest on 2011 Ford Fiesta Sedan
- I spoke with my contact at Hollywood Racks and he informed me that when you install the Over-the-Top # HRF2-3 on a 2011 Ford Fiesta Sedan you want to put the lower brace just above the rear bumper. He said not to put all of the weight on the rear bumper though.
view full answer... - Why Does Battery of 2014 Ford Fiesta with Automatic Transmission Have to be Disconnected
- The automatic transmission of your 2014 Ford Fiesta shifts electronically which is why the battery has to be disconnected when flat towing as well as following all of the other procedures outlined in the manual. You will have transmission problems if you don't disconnect the battery. I found a few people online who flat towed without disconnecting the battery and they had to have the transmission rebuilt. The transmission basically dropped back into gear while they were flat towing which...
view full answer... - Does Battery Need To Be Disconnected When Flat Towing A 2011 Ford Fiesta Automatic
- It is recommended to disconnect the battery on your 2011 Ford Fiesta automatic when it is being flat towed. Your vehicle has a feature that will not allow the battery to be discharged while it is being towed, so you should not have to go through the whole procedure you mentioned to reset the vehicles presets. To keep a maintenance charge on the battery I recommend using a harness such as # BX88206 with the tow bar wiring you will be using so that you can run a wire from the connector at...
view full answer... - Fit of Curt Class I Trailer Hitch # C11067 on 2014 Ford Fiesta Hatchback w/ Ecoboost Engine
- According to my contact at Curt, the Class I # C11067 hitch is compatible with all 5 dr hatchback models of the 2014 Fiesta, including models with the Ecoboost engine.
If you'll be doing some light towing with your Fiesta, you might also need the following:
Ball mount part # 3593
Trailer Wiring Harness, part # 118471
2 Inch Trailer Ball, part # 19258
1-7/8 Inch Trailer Ball, part # 19256
Locking Hitch Pin, part # e98882
Before attempting to tow with your Fiesta, be sure to read and abide...
view full answer... - Would 68 inch Coiled Safety Cables be too Short If they Stretch Out When Installed
- As long as the cables have enough slack built into them so that you can make tight turns without issue the cables you have would work just fine. If they get so tight that the attachment points look strained or the cable is totally straightened (since it's coiled) it would be too short.
Otherwise we have an 80 inch Roadmaster coiled cable, part # RM-653.
view full answer... - Tips for Installing XADAPT11 Adapter Kit Into Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars
- Thank you so much for the pictures! I do have a few suggestions that you can try so that loading your Thule Hull-A-Port 834 with the Watersports Adapter # THXADAPT11 is less of a chore.
When I've installed accessories in the newer-style rubber strip on the WingBar Evo crossbars I've noticed that it helps to make sure that the middle pieces where the T-Bolt goes through need to be pushed down. If the ends are sticking up like it looks like is happening then that adds some extra material...
view full answer... - 2013 Ford Fiesta Demco Classic Base Plate Kit part # DM9518285
- While we haven't had the opportunity to install the Demco Classic Base Plate Kit part # DM9518285 I have included a video on a very similar base plate that we did install recently on a 2013 Ford Fiesta. It will have most of the more involved processes covered for you with a couple of small differences on this base plate to yours..
view full answer... - Labor Time for Roadmaster EZ2 Base Plate Kit on 2011 Ford Fiesta
- There are a lot of variables that go into the amount of time it might take to install the Roadmaster EZ2 Base Plate Kit # 524425-1 on your 2011 Ford Fiesta.
If you take a look at the linked instructions that may give you a better idea of how long it will take you but a non-professional should plan on a minimum of a full afternoon as there quite a few steps, even if some are quite simple.
view full answer... - What Size Battery is Needed to Power Stromberg Carlson Electric Trailer Jack
- The Stromberg Carlson Electric Trailer Jack # SC63VR will require a 12V battery that can handle a 30 amp draw. You will want to choose a battery based on the amp hours. A smaller battery like a lawn mower or motorcycle battery could potentially work, but you won't get much use out of it before needing to recharge.
If it had a 30 amp hour rating you could get an hour out of it assuming you fully discharged the battery. Fully discharging the battery isn't something you want to do so realistically...
view full answer... - Tail Light Isolating Diode System # 38955 Install on 2011 Ford Fiesta
- If you go to the product description page for the Hopkins Tail Light Isolating Diode System, part # 38955 and scroll down to the bottom of the page (use the provided link) you will see 4 install diagrams.
The wiring method used will depend on the way the tail light circuits on your RV are wired. The lights can be wired in one of two different ways. If your RV uses what we call a combined system, the brake light and turn signals are combined into a single circuit, using a singe bulb on...
view full answer... - Installation Instructions for Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-524441-5
- I have linked the installation instructions to this answer page (towards the bottom) of the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # RM-524441-5 for you to check out. I have also attached a photo from the instructions that show what the base plate kit looks like after it is installed.
For a complete flat towing setup you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, vehicle tow bar wiring, a supplemental braking system, and possibly a high-low adapter. If you do not have all of...
view full answer... - Installation of Roadmaster Even Brake 2nd Vehicle Kit on Vehicle Using Magnetic Tow Lights
- A brake light relay is not required when installing the Roadmaster Even Brake # RM-9400 on a vehicle that will be using magnetic tow lights. I am attaching a copy of the instructions for the EvenBrake which details the process of installing the Even Brake 2nd Vehicle Kit # RM-98400 when there is no brake light relay installed.
Essentially, if the Brake-Lite Relay was not installed — connect the “cold” side of the brake light switch to the terminal marked “1” on the ICX terminal. This information...
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