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  • ford focus won't start 20 Feb 2007 (Forum)
    Hi all, I have a problem with my '98 1.8 zetec focus, I went to start it the other day and instead of cranking, it just clicks rapidly for however long...
  • Ford Puma 1.6 26 Dec 2006 (Forum)
    Is the 1.6 any good? Are they as reliable as they sound on paper? My sister fancies one to replace her MGF having done the homework, but are they fairly...
  • Ford Fiesta engine misfires 7 Jun 2006 (Forum)
    1995 fiesta 1.25 zetec engine, when starting from cold the engine somtimes misfires.I can smell petrol and it will not responed to the accelorator, after...
  • Ugliest Car 12 Feb 2006 (Forum)
    % Ford Anglia 339 2% Ford Ka 527 3% Skoda Estelle 690 4% Subaru XT 1165 7% Trabant (1989) 1493 10% Vauxhall Tigra (1999) 464 4% Total Votes: 15605
  • My 1st Brand NEW car! Ka any comments? 4 May 2005 (Forum)
    My Pug 306 diesel has been sold, As I've bought a New Ford Ka, (not pre-registered) brand new from my local Ford dealer (I shoud collect it Wednesday), Its only the base model (PAS & ABS), but its more than my 306 had. Are there any Ka owners (Past or present) who can offer any comments on Ka
  • changed speedo now need to change miles 12 May 2004 (Forum)
    Hello all. I have just changed the speedometer in my wifes car because the needle stopped working. (Ford Fiesta L 1990 year) The new unit works fine we now need to change the mileage to match the old one i understand we will need to declare this if we sell the car. How do we adjust the mileage
  • Ford Diagnostic Trouble Codes 6 Feb 2004 (Forum)
    Hi, My 1999 Focus' engine has a habit of stuttering or jumping while driving. It happens all the time but seems worse in cold weather. When I go in...
  • Ford Mondeo TDCi 130 2 May 2003 (Forum)
    Hi all, I have just taken delivery of a new Mondeo with the 130 bhp TDi engine. This morning after about 1 minute driving the engine cut out and the...
  • Ancient autobox problem 20 Jan 2003 (Forum)
    The car - 1965 Ford Galaxie 500, 5.7 litre V8, Ford 3-speed autobox. The problem - transmission does not change into top gear until the car reaches 50-55mph, even with very gentle acceleration. Otherwise behaves perfectly - fluid level is correct, and fluid is a nice red colour. The owner tells
  • Buying British 7 Feb 2002 (Forum)
    What is still made in the UK? ....Cars: Although many of the UK Government's ministerial cars are made overseas* - Ford Mondeos, for instance, are made in Belgium - the following cars are assembled in UK plants: Ford Fiesta; Honda Civic and Accord; Nissan Micra, Primera, and Almera; Peugeot 206
  • Deep water...... 19 Nov 2001 (Forum)
    I once found out, at some cost and inconvenience - (£2200), where the air intake on my Clio Diesel was. It's very low down near front wheel, apparently to improve airflow through it. I DO NOT drive through deep fords any more. As winter's on it's way, does anyone have experience of other vehicles
  • Ford Options - yes or no 13 Feb 2001 (Forum)
    I'm coming towards the end of my 3 year Options agreement on a Fiesta Finesse and will have to 1. hand it back 2. contract again 3. pay £3800 to buy the...
  • What spec Ford Fiesta should I get? 13 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
    How would you rate the specs of the Ford Fiesta? Is the Vignale the top spec? How does it rate with the Titanium X and the ST X Line? I'm looking at all...
  • When is the best time to buy the new Ford Fiesta? 5 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I am planning to buy a new or nearly new Ford Fiesta, probably a 1.0 Ecoboost. There are a few things I don't like about the current model, and wonder...
  • Ford Focus 1.0 Ecoboost 125bhp - Focus 1.0 Ecoboost Problems 31 Aug 2013 (Forum)
    if off to an engine specialist, after a couple of days they told me Ford had authorised a new engine. My old engine was only 11 months old with 10,000 miles on the clock, and never been raced, has anybody heard of similar problems with this engine ? Also they have said they can't do anything about my USB
  • Problem with heated rear screen on a Ford Mondeo 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Last winter the heated rear screen stopped working in our 2006 Ford Mondeo - the 30A fuse had blown. I fitted a replacement (JCASE female type) but when...
  • Ford Fusion + 1.6TDCi - Damage to locking wheel nut key 12 Feb 2013 (Forum)
    had been off at that point when the work was done by my local Ford garage in Bicester. Ordering a replacement key takes 3-4 weeks (according to the dealership) and as I rely on the car I didn't want to risk being without the spare for this length of time. I took the car
  • Mondeo Zetec TDCi 138 - 2010 Ford Mondeo TDCi gearbox concern 20 Jul 2012 (Forum)
    I purchased a 60 plate Mondeo Zetec TDCi with sport pack in May this year, spent my savings on this car after recovering from a serious illness I promised I'd go and buy myself something decent to drive. Car cost me £9500, its got 41000 on the clock now with 2 ford services and a 3rd
  • Ford Focus 56 plate 1.8 Diesel - Ford Focus 56 plate 1.8 Diesel - Smoke on startup 12 Feb 2012 (Forum)
    Hi I'm wondering if anyone can help diagnose my car issues, info on car from Ford: Focus 04-08, 1.8L Duratorq-DI HPCR (115PS) Lynx, Sea Grey (Metallic) I've had the car a year and it has 74k on it. Purchased oil from Halfords in the summer to top up (wasn't halfords own but a brand), about
  • Why does my Ford Mondeo have such poor acceleration? 26 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have recently purchased a 2003 Ford Mondeo Ghia 2.5 V6 auto from a local Ford main dealer. Overall I am happy with the vehicle, apart from the fact that...
 

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