Ford Galaxy stalling after repairs

I have a Ford Galaxy, 2007, 57 reg. It has recently had the clutch replaced and Dual Mass Fly wheel under warranty. However, when starting from cold and putting in 1st gear it always seems to stall unless...

Real fuel economy of the 2011 Focus?

I really like the look of the 2011 Focus, it gets excellent reviews in most motoring journals. So why is the real fuel consumption from your register, submitted by owners, so poor for the 2.0TDCi 140bhp...

Problem Focus gearbox

In response to a recent question about the Focus C-max automatic transmission (20th May), you said "This is the nightmare transmission. Only about 300 still on the road.The problem is that the torque output...

Buying a new Ford Galaxy - which would you recommend?

I am undecided which model Galaxy would be the better buy, short and long term. I drive 10,000 miles p.a mostly local journeys but with a 180 mile round trip each fortnight. The car will also make two...

C-MAX and road tax feedback

I have recently purchased an 09 C-Max (with then 15+K on the clock) mainly because of my wife. Not that she nagged me but because she is recovering from having had both hip joints and one knee joint replaced...

Extra load tyres needed for MPV?

I have a 1998 2.3 Ford Galaxy and have been told by someone that they have to have extra load tyres on them. Could you verify this or is it just a recommendation?

My wife's work Ford Fiesta is apparently not economical enough - why?

My wife works using a petrol 2006 Ford Fiesta to make urgent deliveries of prescription drugs to local chemists. The firm uses this car for emergency deliveries of prescription drugs to local chemists,...

Which MPV is suitable for a large family?

We are looking for a car to replace our 15-year-old Ford Mondeo. With two children, potentially their friends and families, we are thinking of opting for the versatility of an MPV and, due to our relatively...

Should I replace my Ford Focus with something more economical?

I have only managed a maximum 35.5mpg from my Focus 1.6 at best, using BP Ultimate petrol. If I achieve 35mpg constantly, would you suggest just keeping the car? I can spend £3500 on a new car. I used...

Who pays for a new turbo?

We purchased a Ford Galaxy Zetec 2009 from 'the UK’s leading car and van retailer' about 3 months ago and the vehicle keeps failing into limp mode, with numerous visits back to service bay = new boost...