Low oil light on, but oil level is fine?

My 2012 Ford Focus 1.6 diesel has run approx 6000 miles since its engine oil change 10 months ago. The car is running very well and has good performance. After a long run to Cumbria the message "Engine...

Why is my Ford C-MAX losing power?

I have a Ford C-MAX2.0 petrol automatic (2007 model) that has just turned 56,000 miles. I have today experienced a loss of power but managed to limp home at which point an amber light appeared on my dashboard...

Buying a Ford Focus diesel with a PSA engine

I would like to buy a 2012 Ford Focus 1.6 diesel, but have read so many horror stories about the PSA 1.6 engine used in these. I've read that there are two versions of these engines, an 8v and a 16v. How...

Where's the best place to buy a used Ford Galaxy?

Do you still recommend Addison Lee for buying a used Ford Galaxy? Just saw some negative comments on other websites. Is it worth getting a mechanic to check them out? How do you choose one over another?

Fiesta Ecoboost Clutch Problems

I bought a 1.0 Ecoboost new in 2014. Within 1200 miles I twice reported clutch problems - smell, inability to engage gears. On diagnosis (a drive around the car park) no problems were found & the car was...

Ford recall has ruined my car's LED headlights

Ford recently issued a recall on the LED headlights of the Ford Galaxy. My local small Ford service centre has done the work, but the LED lights are now darker and slower to react. I got in touch with...

Need a nearly new car with low running costs

I am planning to buy nearly new, small car. I drive around 15,000 miles annually and want something that is economical. I am wondering between Ford Fiesta, Toyota Yaris or the Honda Jazz. My budget is...

Need a family car capable of carrying bikes

I have recently retired and will be handing back my trusty Volvo V70 company car, which has doubled as our family car for the past few years. I am now running a 2006 Ford Fiesta as my family car as a temporary...

Ford Powershift - which models are torque converter?

Having lost patience with the continual problems with the dry-pack Powershift on my Ford Focus, I have decided to replace it with a 2016 Focus automatic. How can I tell on the forecourt whether the transmission...

Ford Focus water ingress

My Ford Focus (2005 model) has stated leaking water into the cabin. The liquid enters though the dashboard and is becoming a real problem. Any idea how I can fix this?