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• Ford KA, KA2, KA3 (1996 - 2008) - 03 1.3 Engine problem (Duratec) 17 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  I have a 2003 Ford Ka, Duratec engine, 34000 miles on the clock. Set off this morning (with a full tank of petrol). About 25 miles or so, driving along at about 50 mph, I started noticing what I would describe as a very slight "kangaroo petrol" effect - i.e. the car would feel like
• Ford Escort (1993 - 2000) - 98 1.8d very poor starter......tried everything!!! 21 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  Can anyone please help?! I have a 1998 Ford Escort 1.8 non turbo diesel van which in the ten months I have owned it has never wanted to start in the morning or after a period of standing. This problem is especially bad in cold weather (requiring a jump start to get it going) but after a lot
• Ford Escort (1993 - 2000) - 1998 1.8TDi EEC V PCM 16 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  in physically integrating it with my existing loom, but the problem I am having is how the ECU takes a live feed?? Can I just put the loom and ECU in and connect it up to all the sensors and actuators on the engine and it will work?? Or, does a separate 12 volt feed need to be run to it?? It is a Ford EEC V PCM
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 1999 1.8 Engine oil grade question? 31 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  I have a Ford Focus with a 1.8 zetec petrol engine. The Hayne's manual for this model says that 10w 40 engine oil can be used as well as the recommended 5w 30 oil - does this mean that only performance and fuel economy will be affected and no damage can be done to the engine through the use
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 2001 1.8 tddi estate - secondary fuel pump? 21 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  can anyone tell me has this car got a fuel pump in the tank to supply the main pump,ive got flat spot at 2,800revs after that clears itself.got a diagnostic and said its lack of fuel.garage checked his diagram and its said no fuel pump in the tank,but they rang ford and they said it did,but seems
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 03 2.0 fuel consumption 18 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  hi my car is a 2003 130 tdci the fuel consumption is crap basically the computer on average is saying iam doing about 28 mpg on average which is crap and can only get 46 mpg on motorway doing 70 in 6th gear i had the egr valve done recently at ford and since that has been done the fuel consumption
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 05 2.0Tdci Engine Management/Fuel Problem 4 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  I have a problem with my Ford Focus 2.0 Tdci which I can't get resolved. Two main things happen intermittently: 1. Sometimes when slowing to a stop the engine clearly hasn't stalled but there are absolutely no revs. The gas pedal just feels like a sponge. This also happens sometimes when
• Ford StreetKa (2003 - ) - 2005 1.6 Electrical/Warning Light Problem 23 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  power?) or three seperate problems. As a non mechanical minded person, thought I'd see if anyone can help on here. Any advice will be appreciated as we spoke to the Ford garage, and they quoted £160 just to run the diagnostics! Thanks for looking.
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 1999 1.8 Focus speedo problems - fixed? 31 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Hi All, I have a 1.8 T Ford Focus. I have been reading the forums and my Focus has what seems to be quite a common problem: * Speedo drops to zero, car loses some power, speedo springs back into life and car resumes its power * Car radio volume seems to reduce when speedo drops * When speedo
• Ford Escort (1993 - 2000) - Car broken into - repair lock 9 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, I left my house this morning to find that someone had broken into my car (Ford Escort). Nothing was taken, as there was nothing to take, but there is a hole next to the drivers door lock where they forced in a screwdriver. The lock still works so I don't think I have to replace it. Can it just
• Ford Focus CC (2006 - ) - ISOFIX 8 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Hi all I've recently purchased a one year old (2007) Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec Climate. It didn't come with ISOFIX as standard but I paid the dealer to have it fitted retrospectively. The wife went to Mothercare earlier to buy the ISOFIX base for the seat and when the assistant looked up the car she
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - Service Intervals ? 26 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Hi all - hope this (stupid question) makes sense ... Just about to buy an 07 plate Ford Focus 1.6 LX and it was last serviced at 12000 miles at 6 months old. It is now 12 months since this service but only done 5000 additional miles. Should I get it serviced straight away as it is 12 months since
• Ford Fusion (2002 - 2008) - 04 1.6 - Cambelt change intervals - under used car 1 May 2008 (Forum)
  Hi - We are buying an 2004 04 Ford Fusion from our neighbour who can no longer drive due to disability. The car only has 4400 miles on the clock and I'm hoping this does not mean it will be prone to problems caused by under useage (anything I should check). Someone mentioned that the valve stem
• Ford - Mondeo TDCi issues 1 May 2008 (Forum)
  Sorry for posting this again, hopefully in the Ford section now. I am normally given a Focus 1.8 Zetec for business trips but have had a Mondeo IV TDCi for the last few days. I was pleased to have this as I am looking for a Diesel to replace my own Petrol car, although not Mondeo size
• Ford KA, KA2, KA3 (1996 - 2008) - Just done a pre MOT on a friends KA and shocked. 2 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  hand I have just seen this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-KA-96--FRONT-LOWER-CROSS-MEMBER_W0QQitemZ180218336256QQcmdZViewItem But then its the rest of the rust too :(
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 2002 2.0TDCi 130 Estate Rear Disc Brake Banjo Size 25 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  really an option. Otherwise i'll have to buy a new hose from Ford and take the readings off that. Many thanks in advance. Carl.
• Changing A 1998 Ford Fiesta Headlight 1 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Hi everyone, Ive been searching the web for hours trying to find an answer for this but ive found nothing so I thought I owuld sign up to a few forums to se eif anyone could help. I need to change the passenger side headlight bulb on my 1998 ford fiesta zetec 1.25. It turns on to parking light OK
• possible sale of TD engine and Turbo 4 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  Have had the miss fortune of crunching my car, I fear the insurers are going to write it off - but only due to damage repair costs exceeding value of car. I had a Ford Mondeo 1800LX turbo diesel. (L reg '93) I was thinking about seeing if I could buy it back from the insurers as I want a few bits
• Missold 28 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  I have recently purchased a 55plate Ford Focus through Ford Direct. My main stipulation to the dealer was it had to be the 115ps version of the 1.6 engine. Fortunately the dealer had one on the forecourt, which he assured me was 115ps. I took the vehicle for a test drive, and put a deposit down. I
• Ford Fiesta 1.25LX Start & Running Probs 6 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Hi folks - first post, so please be gentle... I have been having problems with my 2001 Ford Fiesta 1.25LX, so I am hoping I can find some answers here. Here is a summary of the problems : 1. When starting from cold it now likes to try and stall by dropping the revs. A bit of deft footwork stops