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• Ford Escort Many Problems 27 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  I have a second hand 1995(M) Ford Escort Saloon - 1.6 16v engine (had done 60k when bought and now has 90k on it). In the 18 months I've had I've spent in excess of £1000 just to keep it on the road. This includes (not exclusively!) New brake drums, disc, shoes etc, two new sections of exhaust, new
• Ford Escort window replacement tips 3 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  I had my car broken into a couple of days ago. There was nothing stolen, just a broken window to replace. My present employment situation leaves me time rich but cash poor so I have tried fitting the new glass myself without success. My car is a mark 4 Ford Escort, five door and it's the front
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  What is the failure rate for Ford EcoBoost wet belts? 15 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Ford Fiesta 125 EcoBoost which I have had from new, and has just short of 30k miles on it now. It has been serviced exactly in line with Fords...
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  How much is my Ford Mondeo Mk1 worth? 4 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My insurance company has asked me for the value of my car, a 1997 Ford Mondeo with 65,000 miles on the clock. I have a valid MoT and it has been serviced...
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  Ford Focus leaking water but deal won't help - what should I do? 25 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We bought our Ford Focus from new 16 months ago. Recently we noticed the footwells and the spare tyre in the bootwell had taken in water. We contacted...
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  Can I fit taller tyres to my Kia? 13 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Kia soul with 18" wheels and the tyres I have at the moment our very flat from road to rim if that makes sense? Can you suggest a cheap tyre type...
• Toy time 28 Apr 2020 (Forum)
  nirvana and away from the wife during lockdown? Found a few interesting things on sale but all things equal I’d love an 90’s hot hatch like a late 205 GTi 1.9, XR2i, Golf MK II GTi 8v, R19 16v or possibly a more mundane but rarer and often historically more important mainstream car that no one
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  What's the best method for running-in a new EcoBoost? 23 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm due to collect my new Ford with the EcoBoost petrol engine. Do new cars still have a running-in period? Is there anything to be careful of with this...
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  My Fiesta is suffering from water penetration in the spare wheel well - is there a way to fix this? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2009 1.4 Fiesta Edge automatic which has covered just 6400 miles and is affected by water penetration that collects in the spare wheel well. This...
• Next Car Advice/Recommendation... 27 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  it then I’ve probably looked at it, Volvo S40/S60, Ford Focus/Mondeo, Mercedes, Lexus, BMW  3/5, Seat, Honda, Toyota anything in the mid/large hatchback/saloon category I have considered! The last two I was looking at were a Mercedes C Class with 150k and a Lexus IS200 S with 80k, both
• Which car to buy? 18 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  a diesel may be best suited. The cars that I'm considering are as follows:- MG ZT CDTi 04 model on - I like this car a lot, it looks good, drives well (apparently), has the BMW diesel engine but without the BMW problems (failing turbo and inlet manifold). Ford Mondeo TDCi Ghia X 53 reg onwards - love
• You're going to love me... 17 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  ) I've changed my mind slightly. Of course, being me it has to be off the wall. And we've gone from Ford Mondeo to... ...Honda Accord..... Coupe ? They seem to have the power I need (3.0) and I've always liked the look of them. The back is very NSX looking (always a good thing) but obviously
• Thoughts on replacing Polo 22 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  of these? Then there's the Civic Type R, or the poor man's S version, both of which I know are great cars. Anyone got anything bad to say about them? I like the new golf and the look of the new Polo, but don't want to pay VW prices when I could get virtually the same car from Seat, so VWs are out. I like the safety
• Sunday 22 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  the gap and you know it feels just right...... Then wiping your hands on your jeans and sitting on the sofa, not a good idea if you have a very beautiful but also very houseproud partner like mine. Swarfega is JOB # 1 --(due deference to the Ford Motor Co) if you want to stay in her good books...... I
• Blackbushe today 3 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  /Fords chunking through at between £1,000 and £4,000 a pop but it did all seem a little overpriced to me. Worst example was a slightly scuffed R reg green Escort cabriolet with 57k on the clock, unwarranted, no history sold at £3,225 which on a cold January day was far too hot for me. All
• What to buy????????? 3 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  Following on from Blackbushe's thread on what auto diesel estate to buy. New job, time for newish car, for about 12k. What to buy? Started quite sensible! Ford Focus 1.8/ 2.0 3dr zetec. Prefer 2 litre has 6 disc CD, disc's on the rear, and ABS. Then looked at Mondeo estates 2.0/2.5 in Zetec
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  Buying a used automatic - which is best for £9000? 1 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Till recently I had a company leased car - a Ford Focus 1.6 diesel , Titanium X trim, with plenty of optional features (driver assistance pack, blind spot...
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  How often are wheels damaged by poor road surfaces? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife drives a 2009 Ford Fiesta 1.6 5-door Titanium with 22,718 miles, bought from Ford Direct through TCH Derby with whom we have a service agreement...
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  Do I have any legal rights over the selling dealer after a timing belt failure on my Ford Focus? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 55-plate Ford Focus with 51,000 miles on the clock back in February 2009 for £6500. It has now developed an engine fault that my local Ford...
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  Fiesta Active Hybrid battery drain issue - is low mileage the cause? 3 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a Fiesta hybrid, bought as a pre-reg, since November 2021. It went back to the main dealers in January because the touch sensitive locking...