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  • What is causing water ingress to the boot of my Ford Focus? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I regularly find half an inch of clean water in the boot well of my Ford Focus. Exhaustive tests with a hose pipe applied in sections from the bottom of...
  • Replacing Ford Escord Estate 9 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    We have had our Escort Estate 10 years and are struggling to decide on suitable replacement. Due to arthriticky knees want something we can sit up in,...
  • Cold comfort, firm 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Please suggest winter tyres suitable for a 2009 Ford Fiesta Titanium currently sporting 16inch alloys with 195/45, low profile tyres. I propose to...
  • Number of Real MPGs submitted, by engine option 23 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
    While we can see the total number of Real MPG submissions for a given car model, we can't see what portion of that total make up the individual engine...
  • Which first car? 23 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am about to do my driving test and hopefully will pass this time round. I am a mum of 3 (7, 5 & 3months). I need a cheap reliable run around with a budget...
  • Gearbox issues with a brand new Ka 20 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have recently purchased a Ford KA 2012. It has a gear change problem from 4th to 5th that is a synchro mesh mis-alignment? I have been told they are...
  • Is Autoglym's 'LifeShine' good value for money? 12 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have just agreed to purchase a Ford Fiesta 1.25 Zetec, which is four years old and in spotless condition, from a local Ford main dealer. The dealer has...
  • Which small car is suitable for one passenger and three dogs? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    A 78 year old lady who currently drives a Hyundai wishes to buy a small new car having room for one passenger and three small dogs. She would really appreciate...
  • Ford Mondeo ST 2.2 TDCi - Brakes 4 May 2012 (Forum)
    . Eventually got to a point where there were some breaks but after a point the pedal lost all pressure and fell away.  This lead me to suspect there was a problem with the master cylinder.  Replaced master cylinder - bled system - no brakes. Spoke to a friend who works for Ford - suggested
  • Ford Fiesta 'Engine System Fault' 13 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Frequently at 70mph the 'Engine System Fault' message appears and the car, 2008 Fiesta TDCI goes into Limp Home Mode. Ford plugged it in and said that...
  • Should I have the injectors and pump changed in my 75,000-mile-old Ford Mondeo? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2004 Ford Mondeo Ghia TDCI 130. It has done 75,000 miles. Would it be advisable to have the injectors and associated pump changed soon as I have...
  • Fiesta de-mister wiring problem 22 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have just purchased a 2003 Ford Fiesta Zetec 1.4 petrol 3 door and the rear heated demister isn't working The light switch comes on. I lifted the...
  • FORD MONDEO ZETEC 5 DOOR HATCHBACK 2L Petrol 2002 - Ford Mondeo 2002 Petrol Cuts out whilst driving 11 Nov 2011 (Forum)
    I have a Petrol 1999 cc Zetec Mondeo. Whilst driving at a constant speed or sometimes whilst accelerating the following happens: Ignition light...
  • DPF option 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
    The Ford web site http://www.ford.co.uk/Cars/Fiesta/Enginesandtechnology gives the 1.6 diesel engine as available with or without a DPF. I would like...
  • Ford Focus - 99 Ford Focus TD DI - Fuel leak 25 Mar 2011 (Forum)
    Hi all, I'm new on here and asking for some help and guidance. I have a 99 Focus 1.8 TD DI and I thought I had a leak from the advance/retard solenoid...
  • Faulty Ford Focus 18 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I purchased Ford Focus via finance last Saturday. I picked up the car Tuesday and took it back misfiring with the engine management light flashing. The...
  • Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi - White/grey smoke on startup or after idling 15 Mar 2011 (Forum)
    I have a recently purchased a 2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi, when starting from cold there's a cloud of white/grey smoke from the exhaust, also when reving the engine after a period of idling there is a cloud the same colour, the longer the idle period the bigger the cloud.  Also the fuel
  • Ford Mondeo - '98 Ford Mondeo 1.8 Diesel not starting... 7 Mar 2011 (Forum)
    Hi all, Doing some home repairs on the car, changed the head gasket, and the car won't start afterwards. The starter motor does not crank when I turn...
  • Are parts for an Aygo diesel expensive? 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have about £5000 to spend on a new car. I was originally looking at a Ford Fiesta 1.4 diesel, but have recently become interested in the Toyota Aygo...
  • Ford Mondeo 1.8LX 2000 W-reg - head gasket gone? 9 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Engine has overheated for the first time ever. Genuine 80,000 miles and have been told that the head gasket has gone. Car drives fine, normal oil consumption,...
 

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