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  • Ford mondeo, ghia x 2.5 v6 - Help, cuts out when tank still a third full 5 Oct 2014 (Forum)
    Ford mondeo ghia x 2.5 v6 - Help car cuts out when tank still a third full - avfc When my tank reaches approx a third full, with 130 miles range showing on the computer, it has started to kick back or worse cut out, particularly in 5th gear, cruising at 70mph, has happened 4 times and been a real
  • Squeaky gearbox on Ford Mondeo 25 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I own a Mk3 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI, with 136,000 miles on the clock. When changing down and releasing the clutch there is an annoying squeak. Repeatedly...
  • Ford Focus tdci - Slow cranking/no start when engine is hot 31 Jul 2014 (Forum)
    My Ford Focus 1.6tdci 2005 (Mark II) frequently turns over very slowly, and often won't start, when the engine is hot after driving for 30 mins or more. Voltage at terminals drops from 13.5v to 9v or less when cranking. However, it always starts readily when cold (within a couple
  • Ford Galaxy - Is all this "equipment" stuff that goes wrong? 26 Mar 2014 (Forum)
    I very nearly just bought a beautiful 58 plate Ford Galaxy Ghia. Never having had a higher end vehicle, I was blown away by the programmable self adjusting seat/mirror thing, the dual zone climate control, the central locked fuel filler, the electric parking brake, the tyre pressure monitoring
  • Ford Fiesta Saloon - Heater problems/blowing cold 26 Jan 2014 (Forum)
    it was air locked at first but no) . I took car to the garage, says radiator is full of oil, tried to flush it best he could but still blowing cold. Also, over the past year I've replaced the HCV three times ( Two were  genuine ford) So that's not the cause.  Getting really frustrated now
  • Ford Focus - P2300 "ign coil A Prim Control low" and P2303 16 Nov 2013 (Forum)
    didnt cut out this time though. Today I drove it and when I left the dual carrigeway, cut out and wouldnt start! I fiddled with the wires that run into the coil and it started no problem. I have been reading other forums and this connector seems to be a common fault? Ford dont sell this seperatly though
  • ford fiesta mk6 year 2002 - dashboard lights not working 5 Nov 2013 (Forum)
    i have a ford fiesta mk6 year 2002 (5 door). its my first car and i have noticed that when i turn on my healights either the side lights or main they fully work but there is no indication of them working on my dashboard. im not 100% sure what other symbols i could be missing either now
  • Lost Ford Fiesta radio code 5 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
    The battery died on my Ford Fiesta and the radio been reset, asking for the code. It is a 3000 traffic, but I can't find a radio serial number. Can you...
  • Ford Focus - nearly new purchase - mileage issue 17 Oct 2013 (Forum)
    Bought a 62 plate focus 6 days ago but only just noticed that the mileage on the finance agreement is signiifcantly lower than the mileage when I picked the car up - around 500 less. The car was purchased thru a ford dealership via a 6000 mile options agreement
  • Mazda 6 or Ford Mondeo? 3 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I’m in the process of changing my car and can’ make up my mind. Given the choice, would you buy a used Mazda 6 Sport or a Ford Mondeo 2.5? Both are three...
  • Ford fiesta Zetec 1.25 56 plate - Engine noise at higher speeds 9 Jul 2013 (Forum)
    Hi there. Apologies for the frank nature of this thread but I will try and be as factual as possible to get the point across. Bought a used fiesta Zetec 1.25 (56 plate) two weeks ago. It's only done 38k and has been serviced every year by Ford. Lovely little car but as I have previously driven
  • Ford Focus 2.0 Diesel - Cruise Control Problem 3 May 2013 (Forum)
    codes P0579 and P0581 but advised that only a Ford dealer would be able to take the diagnostics further. I am wondering if there is a sensor on the steering which deactivates the cruise control at a certain turn radius which is faulty
  • 2005 Ford Mondeo Estate - Sources for good rear caliper 23 Apr 2013 (Forum)
    I own a 2005 Ford Mondeo Estate 2.2l TDCi.  The rear Caliper is causing the hand brake to stick on just the drivers side.  I am trying to find the best place to source the parts for.  My mechanic priced one out for me at 230 Euro (I'm in Germany)!  I found one in the past
  • Ford Focus Mk2 1.8L Petrol - Hc And Co Values Very High From Mot Emission Test 2 Apr 2013 (Forum)
      ford focus  passed the test. However when I looked closely at the emission test result, I was somewhat shocked. It almost failed and the emission deteriorated during the course of the year. The table below shows the emission over the last few years
  • Do I need to double up my Focus' service schedule? 2 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Ford advises annual services at 12K miles. Is it worth carrying out an interim service at 6 mths/3K miles? My car, a Ford Focus, only does 6K miles/year...
  • Ford Focus Zetec 1.4 Petrol - Common Problems 31 Mar 2013 (Forum)
    Just picked up a 51 plate Ford Focus Zetec 1.4 Petrol 90000 miles on clock. I thought it would be a bargain at £300 but the previous owener had clearly neglected it. I am wondering if some of following fault are common.  1;) Checked oil on dipstick which was fine
  • Ford Focus 1.0 Ecoboost 125 Titanium - Test Drive Car not available ? 18 Feb 2013 (Forum)
    Anyone else had a problem like this ? I booked a test drive with a local Main Ford Dealer for today, they knew exactly the car I was interested in & cinfirmed they had a car available to the required spec. On arrival this morning, after hanging around for 30 minutes they then advised
  • Buying a used medium diesel car what would you recommend? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Changing from Ford Fiesta to medium-size diesel used car. Don't want problems with fly wheels or DPFs. What would you recommend?
  • Any - Do three door cars have bigger front doors? 23 Jan 2013 (Forum)
    car. The car I currently have is too small causing me a knee problem. I’m thinking of a Ford Focus. On driving to work I saw two 2006 models but one was a three door and one was a five door. I’m sure the three had much wider doors than the front doors of the five doors, was I seeing things
  • Ford Fiesta diesel or petrol - Second hand car for daughter learning to drive. 22 Jan 2013 (Forum)
    diesels like the sort of stop start journeys that she will be doing? Looking at a Ford Fiesta and cannot decide whether a 1.4 diesel or petrol is the best option. Any comments, suggestions, help and assistance gratefully received.
 

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