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  • Toyota hybrid, Seat Leon, Ford Focus - Used car recommendation 30 Apr 2018 (Forum)
    it being uncomfortable or boring to drive..not sure what boring means in this context.. and also noisy at motorway speeds.  Ford Focus 1.5 - good to drive but poor mpg, just about 30 so probably I'll have to skip it.  Seat Leon 1.4 - good to drive, 40ish mpg, not sure how reliable
  • Ford Fusion (2002 - 2008) - 03 1.4 EAC & Speedometer 8 Aug 2017 (Forum)
    Hi My 03 1.4 ford fusion 2 has seemed sluggish and speedometer has stopped working on few occasions over last few months. It all started after a minor accident where damage seemed cosmetic but was repaired by autobody repair company and we mentioned the speedometer to them when we dropped car
  • My Ford Kuga build date keeps being pushed back - what are my rights to cancel the order? 3 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I've waited 20 weeks on a Ford Kuga. The latest (of six) build date I've been given will mean that from order to delivery would be approx 29 weeks. What...
  • Should I get my Range Rover Evoque serviced by an independent garage to save money? 1 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
    My wife has owned a 2012 Range Rover Evoque petrol from new and it's only done about 20,000 miles. To date, we have always had the car serviced by a Land...
  • Kia ceed vs ford focus 21 Feb 2017 (Forum)
    Hi. This is my first post and I could really do with some outside opinions.  I have a budget of £5000. I was originally looking solely at the kia ceed but have surprisingly  found myself also considering the focus. My last ford was an R reg escort  estate back in 2006 since
  • Ford Focus water ingress 27 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
    My Ford Focus (2005 model) has stated leaking water into the cabin. The liquid enters though the dashboard and is becoming a real problem. Any idea how...
  • How reliable is the Mazda 3? 8 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking to buy a secondhand diesel Mazda 3. Is this a reliable car? If so, which model should I get? I'm considering the Mk1 Mazda 3 1.6D or Mk2 Mazda...
  • Ford Focus Ghia 1.8 TDCi Mk1 2003 - Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi Glow Plug Light Flashing 27 Feb 2016 (Forum)
    Hello all,   Recently my Focus (done 75,000 miles) has been playing up. It's taken a long time to start, and twice has gone in to limp mode...
  • 2004 ford focus 1.8tdci mk1 - ford focus alternator problem? 25 Sep 2015 (Forum)
    Right, i changed my alterntor because it was failing, fitted a used used one the battery light was still on, done all the checks 3 pin plug was ok check...
  • Buying nearly new 29 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
    Which makes the better nearly new buy: skoda octavia 1.4tsi or ford focus 1.5 ecoboost? I'm looking for the best combination of performance, economy and...
  • Ford Focus - Ford Focus MK1 intermittent speedo but not VSS 8 May 2015 (Forum)
    Hi All,   First post here, unfortunately in need of advice.   The speedo on my 2004 Focus stops working intermittently (stays at...
  • Nosy Ford Fusion - what can I do to fix it? 16 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I own a 2002 Ford Fusion – which I love - but it is quite noisy in the back on long runs, as the boot floor/load area is not sound proofed. Would it be...
  • Alternator problems with Ford Focus 27 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Ford Focus 1.6 petrol (2001) and have recently been experiencing starting problems with it. I assumed it was starter motor, but now I'm not so...
  • Ford Fiesta misfire 5 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I have a year 2000 Ford Fiesta 1.25 petrol. Recently it has developed a misfire, I tried pulling the leads off with the car ticking over and number three...
  • Leaking Foof, Main Dealer won't fix it 11 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I have been told by the Ford Main Dealet that they won't touch fixing the Leaking roof and that they have to put it on a jig to fix it and only Ford' in...
  • Ford Ka - Brakes & discs needed at a ridiculous cost 11 Feb 2014 (Forum)
    Evening all, Am new to this forum and a new driver, apologies in advance if I make any noob errors! I recently passed my test and was bought a Ford KA (53 plate) I don't drive often as I don't need to but last week when I started my car and drove off I noticed the brakes were quite unresponsive
  • Can I use high octane fuel in my 2002 Ford Focus? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
    The handbook for my July 2002 Ford Focus states there is no point in using petrol of a higher octane than 95. Presumably fuel constituents have changed...
  • How can I remove the smell of tobacco from my Ford Mondeo? 16 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have bought a used Ford Mondeo Zetec, which is fine in every respect except for a persistent odour of tobacco smoke. Can you please recommend a product...
  • Should I use Shell V-Power in my new Ford Focus? 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
    What type of petrol is best for a 2013 model, 1.0-litre EcoBoost Ford Focus? I had a Toyota Celica and got 10 per cent better economy when using Shell...
  • Keeping an Ecoboost turbo healthy? 9 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
    We are thinking of buying a car with a Ford Ecoboost engine. This, I understand, is a petrol engine with a Turbo. In the past you have recommended that...
 

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