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  • Ford Focus suspension failure 27 Apr 2005 (Forum)
    All, Some advice if possible. I left my company car park 8pm last night (in my 2001 2.0l Ford Focus with 40k on the clock) with no significant drama but noticed a knock/rub present when moving the steering wheel. Very concerned I removed the wheel an too my horror I noticed that the front left
  • Mondeo pig in a poke 14 Sep 2004 (Forum)
    I have a 2 year old Company Mondeo Ghia X TDCi which has suffered a multitude of problems from new.Last month the rear brakes caught fire whilst my wife was driving my two boys to a party.The problem was sliders/caliper related and repaired under warranty.I wrote to Ford pointing out that for a car
  • Thanks to Ford 3 Sep 2004 (Forum)
    I have a two year old Mondeo Ghia X TDCi, it has not been entirely trouble free though I guess not too bad over nearly 80k miles, had a recent issue which I contacted Ford Customer Services about (Glasgow), they liased with the dealer and myself, I really felt they were on my side, I had a call
  • Thanks HJ etc./Ford Options 17 Aug 2001 (Forum)
    (CG Ford, Lake District). So thanks for your advice guys - I owe you a pint each. Unfortunately, I neglected to cancel the standing order and Ford Credit took an extra payment from my account, leaving me in debit which cost me money -grrr! After 12 days and two letters they finally answered and said
  • Dilemma of dilemmas of dilemmas 2 Feb 2012 (Forum)
    almost impossible to find any diesel car that doesn't have the potential (maybe even likelihood) to go wrong in one or more expensive ways! PSA 1.6 HDI used in Ford, Mini?, Citroen, Peugeot: Fuel pump issues . DPF/fluid issues Fiat 1.3 and 1.9 also used in Vauxhalls- waterpump seizes, shreds
  • Can I reject a car I just bought because one of the doors won't open? 6 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a car one week ago and noticed one of the doors won’t open. Can I reject the car or do I have to get it repaired if the dealer offers? Thank you.
  • Legal rights over a faulty used car 7 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
    My son purchased an Audi A4 Estate in November, 2014 from Car Giant. He did so on a HP agreement financed through Car Giant. He also purchased an RAC Warranty...
  • Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCI 2011 - Kinked oil/breather pipe, could this cause issue? 4 Dec 2023 (Forum)
    Just noticed this on a car I purchased recently. It looks like a DIY repair. Would this cause any issues? I was concerned about the kink. Not sure how...
  • Ford Focus - Wiring question 21 Oct 2022 (Forum)
    This is probably a really stupid question. I am testing the wiring to a component, I got someone to took it up on Autodata and says its a ECM earth circuit...
  • Ford Fiesta - Recommendations for echanic / garage in warrington 23 Aug 2021 (Forum)
    Hi all, I've recently started a thread about a jump start going wrong and my car immobilizer becoming activated. Now every garage I've called has been...
  • Ford Focus - Radio code? 6 Mar 2021 (Forum)
    Just had a battery change & don’t have the radio code as was not given it when I bought the car. I’m aware I need a serial number to get a code when I...
  • Ford Fiesta (2013) - pulling to right 14 Aug 2020 (Forum)
    Any ideas what could be causing this? Daughters car was pulling to right so put it into trusted local garage.  They checked the wheel alignment...
  • Ford Fiesta ST - New Owner for HJ 1 Mar 2020 (Forum)
    I see that Hey car has rescued HJ from the receiver, which seems  like welcome news. They claim their desire is to bring greater trust and transparency...
  • Ford Escort - Anti-theft light issue 6 Feb 2020 (Forum)
    The anti-theft light (located below the dash clock) used to flash continuously every few seconds once the car was locked. It doesn't come on at all now....
  • Ford Focus Titanium X 2ltr 2012 reg - engine management / engine immobaliser sensor malfunction dash 28 Nov 2019 (Forum)
     I have had an engine management alert saying Immobiliser sensor malfunction and after a few tries coming up saying press O.K the car started could...
  • Ford transit connect - Private buying van and vat on sale 22 Jun 2019 (Forum)
    Hi Looking to buy a van off a dealer. This includes vat. I haven’t a business but want it for camping. When I come to sell it, what happens to the...
  • Ford Focus Zetec 1.6 Petrol - Focus 09 cigarette lighter 31 Aug 2018 (Forum)
    Hi I have a focus with a cigarette lighter that works intermittently, the 12v aux power socket works fine. So I'm guessing it's not a fuse at fault. Anyone...
  • Ford Mondeo mk3 2.0 petrol - Auto with poor power at low revs 5 Feb 2018 (Forum)
    From a standing start 1st gear doesn't receive much power about half of the time. Once going the power isn't bad but probably not what it should be. Other...
  • Ford finesse 1.3 - Keycode 11 Feb 2017 (Forum)
    Hi can someone please help me by helping me find the keycode for the wife's radio. I've followed the information as to how to get the serial number by...
  • Ford Mondeo - Fuse position swap elekie&a/c doctor maybe? 31 Jul 2016 (Forum)
    Maybe a quick one for elekie&a/c doctor. Is here a fuse swap/move to change the cigarette lighter (centre console) from permanently live to switched...
 

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