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  • Ford Mondeo - Clutch problems 27 Dec 2012 (Forum)
    I have a Ford Mondeo - diesel - 2009 reg and it has done 45,000 miles.   I was in a multi storey car park last night and a queue of traffice. This meant that I had to do a lot of start and stops - gear changes - starting on a slop etc.   when I got
  • 2002 Ford Mondeo 2.0 Ghia X Petrol - Spluttering with pulling away 24 Dec 2012 (Forum)
    I bought a 2002 Ford Mondeo 2.0 Ghia X Petrol about a year and a half ago and when driving it had a slight splutter/judder every now and then. I have seen a few posts on here with a similar issue, but on the Diesel version. Now it is winter, when the engine is cold it really does splutter
  • Audi - Affordable Car to Maintain 13 Dec 2012 (Forum)
    Hi all. Just looking for a little advice. I have nearly always owned a Ford. My first car was a Volvo S40, but since then every car I have had has been a Ford. From Petrol V6s to my current TDCi Diesel. I work 30 miles away, so rack up about 400+ miles per week - hence the diesel
  • Ford Fiesta TDCI 05 plate - Fiesta TDCI misfire 28 Sep 2012 (Forum)
    / hesitation occurs the tacho twitches noticeably as if it is losing its pick up. I wonder if this and the fault are directly linked. It is a great little car, very reliable but I'll admit has not been serviced by Ford and therefore may have missed out on any software upgrades. Cheers  
  • Ford v Skoda (or others) - Which small/medium auto? 28 May 2012 (Forum)
    automatic (about 3 years old) and I'd really appreciate your views again on the reliability of auto gearboxes. I'm currently considering a Skoda Fabia or a Ford Fusion - are there issues with either of these? (I think the Fusion has a proper torque converter but not sure about the Fabia, which is tiptronic
  • Ford CMAX 1.6 TDCi Titanium 2010 - CMAX CD player 20 Apr 2012 (Forum)
    of the error message and after a bit of hassle the unit was changed under warranty. The new one is little better and still toasting CDs although I haven't had an error message yet. Ford Customer Services know about this problem which I think is unacceptable but they haven't come up with a solution yet. Anybody
  • Ford Mondeo - 57 plate mondeo TDI help please 17 Nov 2011 (Forum)
    would quietly click and off we went. if it was stood all day, the same would happen at teatime. On a warm star, no probs at all. Its gone back to the garage/dealer who have had to Ford, who have tinkered with the computer (this normally sorts this issue apparently) but its still there. T he
  • Ford Mondeo - dpf removal 6 Nov 2011 (Forum)
    Hi, Gents anyone put me right on this one, Ford mondeo Titanium 2.2 running as a cab so milage is racking up quickly, in an effort to pre-empt the inevitable failure of the dpf i have been looking at having it removed. The are legions of companies advertising this service, but the thing
  • Ford Focus Zetec 1.6 - Engine Light 2 Jul 2011 (Forum)
    Hi i was wondering if anyone could help.  I have a 1.6 ford focus zetec, 2004 model. My engine light started flickering and was advised that it was the spark plugs during further investigation the plug was cracked and the mechanic found that the coil pack had gone.  I had this replaced
  • Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium 163 BHP - Brand new mondeo with diesel knock 30 May 2011 (Forum)
    I bought a brand new Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium 163 BHP from a Ford dealer in April. I took care to run it in as the manual instructed and completed 1800 miles before I took it for it's first proper drive. I did a round trip 120 miles and worked the car fairly hard. The next morning I didn't
  • Ford Focus - Offset pedals - there anything that can be done? 2 Apr 2011 (Forum)
    I have recently bought a Ford Focus, that I am reasonably happy with in most areas bar two. One is the hopelessly cheap interior (which I can live with), but the other is the offset pedals. This is something I didn't pick up on the test drive, and I think I was blinded
  • Ford Fiesta 2001 - 2001 Fiesta on ebay - high miles - should I bid? 26 Mar 2011 (Forum)
    I found this car on ebay:  http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2001-FORD-FIESTA-FREESTYLE-GREEN-1250-CHEAP-CAR-3
  • Ford Mondeo Ghia 2001 Petrol Manual - Mondeo Sluggish 21 Feb 2011 (Forum)
    Hello, I have a Ford Mondeo Ghia 2001 Petrol Manual. I had started to run low on oil - my oil was still above the min level on the dip stick. I stopped at a Shell Garage and bought oil and topped the oil up. The car run fine for the rest of the day. However the next day after
  • Ford Mondeo - heater is not heating footwell 7 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
    The heater on my Ford Mondeo (03) does not heat the footwell. Blows up top for windscreen, but footwell and main blowers to face no air coming out. I...
  • ford focus 1.5 automtic diesel - transmission faliure 11 Nov 2010 (Forum)
    Hi I would be very grateful if someone could help me. I have a Ford Focus  1.5 auto diesel and today  a message came up which said transmission faliure and then after about 15 min when I was trying to go over a speed bump the car stopped and would not move forward, (luckily
  • Ford KA, KA2, KA3 (1996 - 2008) - 2003 1.3 - thermostat/head gasket? 29 Oct 2010 (Forum)
    no other probs untill tried near home put it to cold and bingo did it again! removed last night tried in hot water from kettle not opening, ordered new parts from ford at a wopping £42.00 new stat,o ring,& rubber gasket, don't think water pump is faulty would overheat all the time, If head gasket has gone
  • Ford Mondeo - dealer sales conditions. are they normal 25 Sep 2010 (Forum)
    I'm looking at an ex demo car at a Ford dealership. Just a few aspects that I'm a little surprised about from a dealership. Firstly a £70 admin fee. I'm not wanting finance, the car has been theirs since new, so why are they adamant there has to be a fee? What's it for? The car will not come
  • Which is the best estate car? 12 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to buy an estate car and am considering the Toyota Avensis and Ford Mondeo. I have discounted the Honda Accord and Mazda 6 as I think they...
  • Why am I struggling to get a quote for a new clutch for my Ford Galaxy? 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Good morning.I am having great problems getting a quote for a replacement clutch for my 1999 Ford Galaxy TDI manual. Six garages that i have contacted...
  • Citroen C-Crosser DCS, Ford Kuga Powershift or Hyundai Santa Fe Premium? 27 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Which, of the Citroen C-Crosser DCS, Ford Kuga Powershift and Hyundai Santa Fe Premium, is the most refined and comfortable for mixed short and long runs?...
 

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