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  • Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 2001 Y 1.8 TDDi.Start up problems after oil change 18 Feb 2008 (Forum)
    I changed the oil and filter on my car and have since had problems starting from cold,takes 10-15 seconds.Could the viscosity of oil used cause this?(Halvoline...
  • Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - (04-07) 1.6 TDCi rocker box gasket change 1 Feb 2008 (Forum)
    Can anyone tell me how to change the rocker box gasket on this model. Thanks. John {vague year added from the production run of the FocusII, as none...
  • Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - (00-07) TDCi 130 - lost power & glow plug light on 23 Dec 2007 (Forum)
    I was driving along when I lost power and glow plug light started to flash any ideas please {Shouting, (ie, use of only upper case text) amended - DD}...
  • Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 2002 - Bonnet lock stuck 27 Nov 2007 (Forum)
    Does anyone have any advice regarding my bonnet lock, its is stuck and will not open. I only have 1 key, the one that operates the central locking etc....
  • Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 98 Central Locking not working correctly 26 Nov 2007 (Forum)
    My lad's got a 1998 1.25 Zetec Fiesta. When inside the car, he can lock all the doors by pushing in the lock. but it won't unlock when he wants to exit...
  • Ford - Focus 99 1.8 TDDi misfiring under acceleration 8 Nov 2007 (Forum)
    Just bought this with a 3 month warranty and 60,000 on the clock. Noticed on a long run yesterday that it was misfiring under acceleration. Apologies...
  • Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 1999 1.8D - diagnostic cable 27 Oct 2007 (Forum)
    i have a 16 pin serial cable which i use with vag-com/lap top to read fault codes on my v6 galaxy. does anyone know if i can use the same cable on 1999...
  • Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 01 Headlight settings 26 Oct 2007 (Forum)
    Just swapped elderly Fiesta for 2001 1.6 Focus but the visibility on dipped headlights is worse - this can't be right! Have adjusted for load and garage...
  • Blown main bulbs - Ford Focus 23 Feb 2007 (Forum)
    I've now replaced my main bulbs 3 times on my 02 TDCi Focus - all the replacement ones were from one source. Are there better quality makes ? These were...
  • ford mondeo central locking 7 Feb 2007 (Forum)
    1998 1.8 mondeo. when firing central locking, all doors open apart from front passenger side. when trying to lock car, no doors lock unless using key in...
  • Ford Mondeo Panel lights 29 Aug 2006 (Forum)
    I am running a 2005 mondeo 1.8 LX estate at the moment and cannot for the life in me find a panel light dimmer the handbook shows a rotary switch adjacent...
  • Tyres giving away true mileage? 13 Jun 2006 (Forum)
    Went to look at a new car at a car supermarket - Mondeo TDCi, first registered August 05 - 16000 miles. Tyres are new to a bit worn - make was "Hancock" Tyres. Would have expected Ford original tyres to be still installed at this low milage - did'nt think Ford standard fit was budget tyres
  • Ford Endura 1.8diesel Van - non start 8 Apr 2006 (Forum)
    hi there i have a 1.8 diesel endura engine courier van v.reg from cold it wont start i have fitted new glow plugs,fuel heater,fuel filter once its running...
  • Ford Focus Est - Rear screen washer leak 6 Jan 2006 (Forum)
    Can anyone help me with fixing a rear screen washer leak. Water is leaking through the vent holes of the internal rear trim between reaqr windscreen and...
  • Fiesta 1.3 Duratec '52' plate 28 Sep 2005 (Forum)
    I have a problem with the hydraulic clutch and the car has been back to the Ford dealer 7 times! The clutch hydraulic system is getting air into it and it needs bleeding every 80 to 100 miles. Ford have replaced the master cylinder, slave cylinder and the pipes and the problem is still there. Can
  • Zenon Headlamp Converter - Ford Galaxy 8 Aug 2005 (Forum)
    Can anyone clarify how I can convert Zenon headlights for driving in France. I have a headlamp conversion kit from Halfords and I think I know where they...
  • My Horn replacement 24 Jun 2005 (Forum)
    Today my Y-reg Ford Ka needed a new horn after its had its annual service, it sounds quite flat & the techinician at the Ford franchise reccommended a replacement. How long do horns really last? Does it depend on how often you use it? Any comment will be welcome :-) -- Its not what you drive
  • fiesta air recirculation flap motor 14 Apr 2005 (Forum)
    Hello All. The Air recirculation motor has apparently packed up on the fiesta. She claims it is stuck closed as the windows steam up and wont clear properly. Is this an expensive fix ? You are probably wondering but i don't seem to ever have any complaints about the mondeo is it really a Ford
  • Ford Fiesta Mk4/5 towbar electrics 17 Feb 2005 (Forum)
    Hi, Does anyone on this forum have a mk4/5 fiesta with a towbar. If so would you be so kind as to tell me the entry point of the electrics into the car's...
  • Removal of Ford 5000 EON Radio/cassette 26 Sep 2004 (Forum)
    Hi, I've just bought a six year old Mondeo with a 5000 EON Radio/Cassette and I want to replace it with either a 6000 EON single slot CD/Radio or the...
 

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