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  • 2006 Ford Mondeo - does it have a chain cam? 7 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
    Your answer to a recent question states that a 2006 Ford Mondeo TDCi should have a timing belt change at 70,000 miles. I thought they were chain cam? I...
  • Buying a small hot hatch - what's best? 19 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Honda civic I want to change for a smaller car. I was considering the Ford Fiesta ST for the acceleration, but I have been told the ride is very...
  • Ford Mondeo juddering in 4th and 5th gear 12 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My 2005 Ford Mondeo is starting to judder under acceleration in 4th and 5th gear. It is also making a screeching noise; any idea what’s going wrong?
  • What's the best car for a new driver? 6 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I’m looking to buy a used car for my 17 year old son. I have about £9000 to spend and my son likes the SEAT Ibiza FR, Ford Fiesta and Vauxhall Corsa limited...
  • Which tyres give the best ride on a Ford Mondeo estate? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I need to minimise tyre replacement costs and improve the ride comfort on my Ford Mondeo estate 2.2 TDI. It’s currently on 18-inch wheels and 235/40 ZR18...
  • Ford Mondeo - Engine mount/ oil 13 Sep 2013 (Forum)
    the bearing. Checking with ford they said timing chain cover or would have to look at but the mount does not have oil in it. I had the area cleaned to see where it was coming from and it's definitely the mount. I have just found out the mount has a hydro bearing in it which means it has oil in it. Has anyone
  • Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCI - Starting problem. 9 Feb 2013 (Forum)
    Hi I could do with some advice. I replaced The copper injector seals and the plastic seals on a 2005 1.4 tdci ford fiesta today and after putting it back together and bleeding it up i turned the key to start it up and all i got was a clicking from the starter motor which i thought was strange
  • Ford fiesta - Never left deposit but can't get my money back! 30 Jan 2013 (Forum)
    I recently contacted a dealer in essex(i'm from scotland) and asked if they had any ford fiestas. They told me they could get one but it would cost £500 for delivery. I gave my bank details to pay for delivery and was told i never had to pay a deposit. They then sent me an email with the car and i
  • I'm looking to downsize to a Ford Fiesta 13 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking to downsize from 2008 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 as I no longer the need an MPV. I like the look of the 2008 Ford Fiesta - what's the best engine?...
  • Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec 2001(Y Reg) - Tailgate/Central locking problem. 29 Oct 2012 (Forum)
    I have a problem with the tailgate on my ford focus 1.6 Zetec opening, apparently on its own, when i'm driving! It has also started opening when I start the ignition and opens almost as soon as I close it again! The  offside passenger door also seems to have a mind of its own working
  • Ford Mondeo TDCI 2.0 130 2005 - Knocking sound 28 Feb 2012 (Forum)
    my left foot. Put in neutral, clutch out and noise stopped. Clutch back in noise started again. This is now always the case but only when the car is stationary, not when coasting with clutch in. No noise while driving (except the usual Ford Diesel sound) and everything else seems OK. Any idea what
  • ford ka - heater problems 6 Nov 2011 (Forum)
    hi there folks my girlfriend has a ford ka i have read the posts relating to the heater problems (there seem to be many) here is our problem the heater control valve is working (i bought a new one ) the old one behaves exactly the same as the new one. upon
  • Buying a new mid size car 5 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
    What do you think of the Ford Focus 1.6 Titanium petrol automatic. What compares?
  • Mazda 2 / Ford Fiesta Titanium The Same???? 27 Aug 2011 (Forum)
    Hi All, I have a late 2010 Mazda 2, 1.6 diesel sport. After 8 months I've decided I realy don't like the way this car feels or drives. I've been making enquiries at various garages about a Ford Fiesta,Ttitanium. I took one out for a test drive and loved how it felt and handled
  • Ford Fiesta - Door lock problem - 1990 Fiesta 20 Aug 2011 (Forum)
    Hi, folks. My H reg Ford Fiesta, which itself is running fine, has just developed a problem with the driver's sidefoor lock.  The door won't grip closed when you shut it. I've taken the side panel off the door, and all the parts seems to be moving when I use the inside
  • 2008 Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi - Loose fuel injector pipe 20 Jun 2011 (Forum)
    Hi, I've just purchased a 3 yr old 1.8 TDCi ford focus from a main dealer. On getting it home I realised it was leaking diesel all over my driveway. A quick trip back to the dealer and they identified that one of the injector pipes had come loose and they reattached it. My question
  • Ford Focus Saloon 1600 zetec - Semi-synthetic or fully synthetic oil? 14 Jun 2011 (Forum)
    I have been using, or should I say may Ford dealer has been using, Castro Magnatech 5-30w fully synthetic motor oil in my 2002 Focus with a 104000 miles.  Now I understand they have switched to semi-synthetic Castrol. I wonder, do I really need to use fully synthetic oil, or am
  • Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 2002 1.6 Ghia - Driver's Armrest & Lumbar Support 26 Apr 2011 (Forum)
    Hi I have a 2002 Ford Focus 1.6 Ghia, and the armrest and lumbar support on the drivers seat do not work. The armrest is stuck in the up position, and will no longer unlock to be lowered. The lumbar support which adjusts with a wheel on the hinge of the armrest) has also stopped working
  • Ford Transit Connect - Van only starts on easy start 14 Apr 2011 (Forum)
    My dad has a ford transit connect which after having had various oil leaks caused by a bad engine change (FWI national engines dont use new gaskets) fixed, i took the van on a 10 mile drive to make sure everything was ok which it was but after a few times it has trouble starting and will now only
  • Ford Focus Zetec - Clutch pedal plastic eyelet broke?! 16 Mar 2011 (Forum)
    Hi again. I am am loads of trouble with my 2002 ford focus just lately, probably because I mentioned selling it, she has now cost me nearly £500 since January!! Anyway, after just having had my brake caliper un seized today, the lad who does the repair work on the car for me has
 

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