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• Programming a New Key - 2001 Ford Focus 15 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  Ford Focus Mk I 98/2001, I have got a blank key cut that fits fine, and opens the doors ok, I have been trying to programme the key using the info' from the miraz site, I think I am right in saying my key uses the radio frequency method. What happens is that I can programme my new key to open
• Ford Focus 52 plate 10 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Hi all. Hope you can help, I'm new to this forum, but it looks the the place to answer my query! I have a 2002 "52" plate Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec. The problem I have is a sort of rattle / knocking noise coming from the rear of the car. It is much less evident on smooth roads. I suspect it may
• Mondeo alloy wheel corrosion ??? 6 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  vehicle's wheels are already looking unsightly, with the lacquer starting to come away from the wheels, and Ford is hiding behind some daft, customer unfriendly exclusions in its so called, "warranty". Am I alone in thinking that for a 30 month old vehicle with 30,000 miles on the clock
• Ford Focus - Jerky Throttle 23 May 2006 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a problem that is more annoying than anything else. The car in question is a Ford Focus 99/V 2.0l 16v Zetec. When I am driving at a constant speed, say 70mph, and lift off the throttle for more than about 2 seconds, it is very jerky when throttle is reapplied. I have tried hundreds
• Ford Escort 1997 (R). 2 Probs! 29 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  Hi all, I'm new here, and getting a but frustrated!! I have an R reg Ford Escort Flight 1.6. The main problem is that the Dash Board lights don't always come on and upon further investigation i found out that this means that rear lights/Fog lights wont work either. I had this problem a couple
• Ford Focus - DIY pad change - uh oh! 21 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  then so be it. Would going to Ford be the best option or are there better places to buy better pads?# Many thanks for any help offered, Adam
• Ford Mondeo warranty 11 May 2005 (Forum)
  I am looking to buy a Ford Mondeo tdci 130bhp Ghia. I have found a garage that has a 54 plate 9500 miles for £11599. This is the cheapest that I have seen by far. But I was at another garage who said there is no way I could get this price for a ghia. I should him the companies web site and he said
• Audi A4 or Ford Mondeo 8 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  Hi, At present I have a Ford Mondeo that has been a superb car but I have recently been considering selling this and buying an Audi A4(the older shape). I am put off by reports of the 1.8 snapping timing belts at only 80k and I am concerned about general engine durability. One benefit
• Ford Fiesta Zetec 1.25 13 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  is not possible by normal methods and should not be attempted, as this will result in damage to the cylinder block and crankshaft. If the bearing bolts have been loosened the entire engine cylinder block and crankshaft must be replaced" Ford won't supply any parts for this engine, but will swap the bottom end
• Sensible Mods 5 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  are worthwhile? My (somewhat dated) thoughts for good modifications are; 1) Replacing contact breaker points by an electronic system 2) Replacing Ford VV carbs by the equivalent Webber 3) Replacing some Ford auto chokes with manual chokes 4) Fitting duplex timing chains to A series engines 5) Updating
• ford sierra abs 30 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  goes out on tickover but lights up as soon as I reach 40mph. Have had the ECU interrogated by a Ford dealer who couldnt find anything wrong after 1 hours work so they advised that the cost of finding the fault was more than the car is worth.I take their point but as I am in my early 70s dearly wish
• Ford Transit Mini-bus 10 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  wiper motor, as they couldn't figure out what was causing the problem. Wiper motor fitted this week, hasn't cured the problem !! I have written to Fords customer care centre and i am awaiting a reply. Every time the vehicle has to visit the local dealers it costs me money, next thing which needs
• Ford Fiesta Encore 1.3L - over revving 15 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  Hi all My missus has a Ford Fiesta Encore 1.3L (1998) that has been over-revving whilst depressing the clutch. This problem happens more often than not, occurring both during hard acceleration through the gears and braking from speed when approaching roundabouts. The over-revving engine can
• Mike Rutherfords Champions 7 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  the firm has recently had to take out to help keep itself afloat. Jaguar, Ford's deeply troubled daughter company, is also a candidate for relegation - at least until the desperately needed replacement for the S-Type appears in showrooms. And unless a cash-rich buyer can be found for Aston Martin (yet
• Ford Focus - Advice on buying a second hand car 7 Sep 2022 (Forum)
  Dear All Firstly, thank you very much for taking the time to consider my queries (further information below). For some background information, I am living in the Cambridge area and I have been running a 2013 Ford Focus Diesel with 150,000 miles on the clock (purchased
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  Why does the Ford Fiesta have sensitive brakes? 27 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a 2011 Ford Fiesta 1.25 petrol and it has pretty sensitive brakes - they suddenly grab and it's hard to avoid stopping far more quickly...
• ford galaxy 2.3 ghia t reg - galaxy won't start. going crazy and need help 11 Dec 2019 (Forum)
  hiya guys, at a real loose end. Could really do with some help. i have a ford galaxy 2.3 ghia t  reg. form the begiining. i was driving on motorway and then power went. everything stopped and got it to side of road. Tried starting it and it turned over nicely
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  What small, used van would £2000 afford me? 15 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  What small van would I be able to buy for £1500 - £2000?
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  Does my Ford Focus have a dual mass flywheel issue? 23 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My 2013 Ford Focus diesel has developed a knocking sound on the gear change between 1st-2nd-3rd. The car has also started making vibrations through the...
• Ford Fiesta - Ford Fiesta lack of power - possibly catalytic con 9 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  Hi there,   Just wondering if anyone can help me - I currently have a petrol ford fiesta 2000 reg with approx. 87k on the clock. Recently there has been quite a noticeable loss of power - mainly on hills and any incline for that matter! Whenever I accelerate, I struggle