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  • Ford Fiesta 2009 1.4 / Mazda 2 Sport (2008) - Second Hand - Fiesta 2009 or Mazda 2 Sport (2008) 18 May 2021 (Forum)
    Hi All,  I am currently looking for a second hand car. I am currently looking at a Ford Fiesta (2009), Petrol 1.4, 96CV and a Mazda 2 (2008), Petrol 1.5, 103CV.  I need a reliable, small car to drive to and from work daily. Once a year I'd like to be able to drive
  • 2002 Ford Focus - Braking effectiveness 20 Aug 2020 (Forum)
    I am interested in buying an apparently well looked-after 2002 Ford Focus which is currently untaxed (in the UK), so can't test drive extensively. The current owner has replaced the clutch, cam belt and brake shoes. The brakes don't feel very effective - the (private) seller says this may
  • 2005 Ford Fiesta, 1242cc, 3-door, petrol - Radiator Fan Problem 15 Aug 2020 (Forum)
    Hi, can somebody give me some technical advice please? I have a 2005 Ford Fiesta, 1242cc, 3-door, petrol. Great car but the radiator fan is not working and the car is overheating especially in traffic jams. There are three electrical plugs
  • Ford Fiesta - 2004 Fiesta won’t change gear 30 Aug 2018 (Forum)
    I’ve got an automatic 2004 Ford Fiesta... been working perfectly until taking it out one day and I got down the road and it was stuck in gear 1, I couldn’t use semi-automatic to get it up a gear, and it wasn’t changing on it’s own. A little cog appears on the dash. If I want to reverse, i have
  • Ford focus titanium x 2ltr 2012 reg. - testing for parasitic drain 28 May 2018 (Forum)
      / connected a diagnostic machine and still not found the cause of the parasitic drain. All they say is it may be time to have the car to a Ford Dealership to see if they can find something. Having been online it seems as though Dealerships can run out of ideas as well. Tried spending my way out of the problem
  • Ford Focus - bonnet lock not working 12 Feb 2018 (Forum)
    Hello All, The bonnet lock on my Ford Focus (Feb 2008 model) has stopped working. The key turns, but the bonnet does not pop open. On researching the problem, I have read that the Focus is prone to this.  I had the air conditioner compressor changed a week ago
  • Ford Tranist 280 - The highs and lows of buying a work van 2 Oct 2017 (Forum)
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  • Fords and Toyotas - which type of automatic? 20 Jul 2017 (Forum)
    ! From what I know, Volvos, BMWs, Mercedes, Mazdas, JLRs, Kias, Hyundais and most other big cars have TQ autos, and newer Hondas have CVT.  Only the biggest Audis have CVT, otherwise it's DSG throughout the VW Group. Fords and Toyotas seem to vary - so which have TQ autos and which have
  • Ford Focus Estate 2008 1.6tdci - ENGINGE MALFUNCTION- NO FAULT CODE 3 May 2017 (Forum)
    Hi! Recently fixed all the major problems with my ford, Dpf, Additive module, Turbo charger, Controll valve for tubo(overboost situatoion), and EGR circuit low wich was given by Blocked Intercooler by-pass valves. I still have a problem that seems to be coming form nowhere
  • Why are all of my dashboard lights flashing while I drive? 29 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
    My Ford Focus Mk1 dashboard lights keep flashing like a Christmas tree while I'm driving.
  • ford focus 1.8 tdci 2007(57) - same old droning noise from front 14 Jan 2017 (Forum)
    i have a ford focus 1.8tdci 2007 it has recently started to make a droning noise at the  front which is louder than the engine. It is speed related and doesn't really start until about 25 mph, when i dip the clutch the noise continues, i have no  problems with gear changing
  • Has the Ford Fiesta Zetec got a big enough wheel well for a spare wheel? 26 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
    Has the 2014 Ford Fiesta Zetec 1.25 got a wheel well that would take a space saver wheel and a jack/wheel brace?
  • VW Golf or Ford Focus - Buying cheap old small automatic 10 Sep 2016 (Forum)
    on this?  £1500 is my very, very top price. I appreciate this is a pretty tall order and you can't get a Ford Focus convertible but everyone else in immediate family happily drive Focuses (Focii?!) so I suppose that'd be the "sensible" option but I will be very appreciative of any comments or thoughts
  • Ford Focus electrical problems 18 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
    My 2000 Ford Focus has an electrical problem. The wipers, ventilation and windows have stopped working. I can't find a blown fuse. Any ideas?
  • Ford Focus 1.6 2007 - Oil leaks 23 Apr 2016 (Forum)
    Stuck for something to do on a sunny Saturday afternoon, I had a look under the engine of my Ford Focus for oil leaks. I found one or two minor ones which seem like fairly fresh oil, but there's nothing on the floor and the level doesn't appear to have dropped noticeably
  • Ford Fiesta Saloon - Repeated Flat Battery 16 Apr 2016 (Forum)
    We had exactly the same problem as Midgely posted on 11th April 2016 and the Ford Dealer initially said there was no fault. However, after the dealer fitted a new battery which went flat overnight it was found that a part of the stereo unit which appeared to close down when everything
  • Ford Focus 2007 1.6 - Antifreeze replacement 29 Feb 2016 (Forum)
    mark the other day I decided to do some research into finding the right product with which to top up, rather than just buying any old rubbish off the shelf.   My research, such as it was,  leads me to conclude that as long as the antifreeze matches the Ford/ Haynes spec
  • Ford Ka - Jack Collapse 19 Jan 2016 (Forum)
    While changing the front left wheel on a Ford Ka, the screw jack supplied with the car suddenly
  • ford focus 2.0 tdci 56 - not starting 3 Oct 2015 (Forum)
    hi everyone I have a problem starting the car when we clear everything that comes up about 18 faults it starts ,It can run for a month or ten minutes .i have been told that its the clocks and that ford are the only ones that can do this is as they have to recode and link both keys
  • Ford Focus Titanium Estate Td 109 (2008) - DPF Fault 7 Sep 2015 (Forum)
    In May, following a major loss of power, my Ford dealer diagnosed low fuel pressure & replaced the fuel filter. The problem occurred again in July & they replaced the turbo. This week the engine malfunction warning light appeared with another reduction in power. Now the dealer says
 

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