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  • Not fade away 16 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My wife has just purchased a new Ford Fiesta in red coloured non-metallic paint (after waiting an incredible 18 weeks for delivery). The dealer offered...
  • Blind date? 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
    If I can get a satisfactory discount, I am contemplating purchasing a new Ford Mondeo. I do not want a car that has sat out in the open for a long time....
  • Ford Fiesta (2009 - ) - Not as good as a Terios? 14 Jan 2009 (Forum)
    This amused me rather alot, no offense to any Ford lovers. One of my customers, a long time Fiesta owner, rang me up yesterday thanking me for some recent advice. I just said that as she was thinking of replacing her 03 Fiesta with a brand new one, have a look at the Daihatsu while shes looking
  • Ford Mondeo II (1996 - 2000) - 99 1.8 Zetec - Warping brake disks 13 Jan 2009 (Forum)
    I'd like some advice on brake disks for my mondy. The Ford original disks are pricey enough and only seem to last about 15-20K before they warp. I have recently started buying cheap ones from the local motor factor, for about £15 per disk. These are fine but warp after about 15K miles like
  • Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 99 1.8 Air conditioning not working 30 Jul 2008 (Forum)
    for the engine cooling fans, but strangely the manual states that one of these fuses should be replaced by a Ford dealer for some reason ! The air con button light stills works though - does this indicate that the fuses and relay are OK ? The headlights used to dim slightly when the air con was switched
  • Ford KA, KA2, KA3 (1996 - 2008) - 2006 1.25 - idle problem 4 Dec 2007 (Forum)
    Hi, My girlfriends 2006 ford ka 1.25 has a fault at idle, she has been told by the ford dealer that the car is fine at both the 1000m/inspection and first year service, but having driven it myself there is definatley a fault! This is her first car so she just accepted the main dealers assurance
  • Ford Mondeo 1995 idle speed control 28 Mar 2007 (Forum)
    Following on from the petrol issues of late, I have had my car at the main ford dealer due to severe problems with tickover speed and stalling at low revs (its a 2.0 Petrol auto model). Stalling as you turn a corner or on a roundabout, in an automatic, can be such fun when the power steering cuts
  • What's causing the rumbling noise in my Ford Kuga? 17 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
    I’ve just bought a 2010 Ford Kuga diesel with the PowerShift automatic gearbox. There is a rumbling noise coming from the centre near the gearbox transfer...
  • Ford Focus - Air conditioning fault 7 Jan 2020 (Forum)
    I have a ford focus 2010 (mk2 facelift / mk2.5).. my air conditioning seems to be 'clicking' on and off whilst driving which causes a change in acceleration. The AC light remains illuminated and whilst idling, I can hear the condenser is on but can hear a click under acceleration which goes when
  • Ford Fiesta heater won't warm up - how can I fix it? 3 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
    The blower is working on my Ford Fiesta, but it's not warming up. Any idea what the fault could be?
  • Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI - Blanking EGR valve and fault codes 24 Aug 2019 (Forum)
    First timer here and hoping someone might be able to help with a problem I'm having with my Ford Focus. I have recently blanked the EGR valve on my 2006 Focus 1.6 TDCI (DV6 engine) as I heard there were a lot of benefits in doing so. However, after doing it the engine management light
  • Ford Focus 2006 Mk2 1.6 LX Petrol - Diagnostic Test Codes (DTCs) meaning - Help pls? 17 Mar 2019 (Forum)
    Hi, I have just performed the Instrument Cluster Self-Diagnostic Mode on my Ford Focus 2006 Mk2 1.6 LX Petrol. I took note of the DTC codes. The other details, such as speed and temp, etc.., I am not interested in. I have been experiencing an Powertrain light showing
  • Will we see the same problems with petrol particulate filters as we have done with DPFs? 19 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
    With the fitting of particulate filters to petrol cars are we likely to see the same issues with regard to short journeys and stopping the engine during...
  • Ford Focus vs Dacia Sandero - Advice Please ASAP 10 May 2018 (Forum)
    Hi,  We are currently a two car family.  Citroen C1 and Ford Focus 1.6 Petrol Zetec 2009.  We use both cars but mileage is split at 15,000 in Citroen and 5,000 in Focus.  However Citroen is a little tired now so getting rid this weekend.  My dilema is do i keep
  • How much does a new cam belt cost? 27 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
    I was charged £700 for the fitting of a new cam belt kit on my Ford Focus. Was I overcharged?
  • Ford Focus Estate / Fabia Estate / Peugeot 206SW - High miler turbo diesel estates? Or petrol? 30 Dec 2017 (Forum)
    / 207SW are on my radar. Is it better to go with a petrol, or a turbo diesel? I read lots of threads discussing problems with the latter. Never owned a diesel, the fuel economy appeals but I read a lot of threads discussing expensive issues with the turbo diesels, e.g. the Ford Focus Estate TDCI1.6
  • Ford Fiesta - 2007 Fiesta 1.4 TDCI Rough Idle 19 Sep 2017 (Forum)
    Fault" with a flashing amber gear with a ! in the middle. I stopped and called out the breakdown service, the guy came out and started it, and revved it high three times. after that it was fine for a few days, when it went rough while idling again. Its now in the local ford dealer where i bought
  • Ford Fiesta - Recommend a car in the £8k region.... 7 Jul 2017 (Forum)
    is with something reliable that will drive well. Current thinking is a 2014 Fiesta 1.6, such as this one: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201706076202374?make=FORD&transmission=Automatic&advertising-location=at_cars&radius=10&sort=sponsored&onesearchad=Used
  • Ford Fiesta 2002 - Electrical issue? 15 Feb 2017 (Forum)
    Hi all,   Just wondering if anyone has any ideas why my Ford Fiesta (2002) is exerpiencing some weird issues which I think may be electrical/power related.. It all started when my battery light came on so I took it to the garage (at this point the car was doing some odd
  • Should I repair or replace my Ford Fiesta ABS module? 27 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2006 1.4 Ford Fiesta and I've been told that the ABS module needs replacing. I've been quoted mega money to have a new one fitted. Is it possible...
 

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