Automatic gearbox problem on Ford Focus

I have a 1.6 petrol Ford Focus automatic. It struggles to get past first gear into the upper range. I've been told this could be a gearbox solenoid. Problem is which one? There are six in the gearbox.

How much is my 2007 Focus worth?

What price would I expect to get for a private sale on my July 2007 Ford Focus 1.6 115 Titanium hatchback in metallic blue? Immaculate condition, 38,000miles, full Ford service history and MOT, standard...

Is a Mondeo diesel belt or chain driven?

I am looking at buying an 08 Ford Mondeo Zetec TDCI. Would this be a cam belt or chain? And it has full service history, would the up keep of the cam/chain have been included in this?

Are my driving habits likely to be causing DPF problems on my Mondeo?

Over the recent past I have read what to me seem conflicting views on diesel-engined cars and the problems that different types of driving and mileage can create. I have a two year old Mondeo Titanium...

Which 7-seater would you pick from the KIA Sorento, Ford Grand C-Max and Mazda 5?

I’m looking for a 7-seater. I want to avoid the S-Max because I think they seem very unwieldy. If I bought new and was less concerned about economy and transmission, what order would you put Sorento, Grand...

Can you recommend a car with a flat floor and easy access?

As a long time reader of your column I do not recall anyone asking this question: Both my wife and I have leg trouble and need a car with a 'flat floor', i.e. one with virtually no door sill and an upright...

Can you recommend a car with light steering for an arthritis sufferer?

Could you recommend the best car for someone who is registered disabled with severe arthritis who has limited power in her arms? Her present car is an automatic with power-assisted steering, but she finds...

Kuga Engine Warning Light

We have a 10 plate 2.0tdi 2 wheel drive Ford Kuga. Just before Christmas the orange engine warning light came on. We called out Ford Assist (AA) who said it was a problem with the particulate filter,...

Ford Focus DPF problems

Have had the engine light come on and engine malfunction message displayed on my Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI. The car restricted itself to 40 MPH. Have taken it to Hendy and they have told me that fluids need...

A diesel car for £7000

I currently have a 2003 Mondeo 115 TDCI. It's done 197,000 miles. The DMF went at 90,000 and is starting to fail again. I'm concerned about buying another Ford Mondeo or any Ford TDCI because of DMF...