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  • Buying a high mileage Mondeo - what should I look out for? 13 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I am interested in buying a high mileage 2007 petrol Ford Mondeo. It has 90,000 miles on the clock and meets my budget. I suppose these have a DMF are...
  • Ford Focus - Intermittent judder / injector problem 15 Oct 2014 (Forum)
    while I was running quite low on fuel, but after filling up (at JET) it seemed to get even worse, before breaking down. Ford garage diagnosed same - one faulty injector, replaced the injector (and fuel filter), but then told me a second inject has also gone immediately. This can't be co-incidence
  • 2006 - Ford Focus 1.6l - Petrol - Clutch has just gone mid-journey - what happened?? 4 Aug 2014 (Forum)
    Hi all, I have a 2006 (06) Ford Focus 1.6 which has only done 42k. I'm the second owner, the first was female, and we both have driven the car very sensibly. I've owned the car for a couple of years now. I have not experienced any problems with the clutch at all to date. Tonight, I
  • Why is my Focus leaking diesel? 28 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Ford Focus 1.6 Diesel (2012) which occasionally drops fluid over my driveway. Initially I thought this was oil, but after a service they could...
  • Ford Mondeo TDCi 56 Reg - Car hiccuping and black smoke when revving 2 Jul 2014 (Forum)
    , then I've noticed that it seems to be hiccuping. About 5 years back (about 2 months after the warranty expired), I had an issue where I had the glowplug lights come on.  Took it to the ford garage, who told me that the turbo needed replacing, £1500 please...  Not happy with that, I
  • Ford Ka - Used car Interest again previous plate/ no v5 29 Nov 2013 (Forum)
    . I went to view a Ford KA today (yesterday?!). It seemed a tidy motor, ran well, everything felt good, had a look under the bonnet nothing concerning. Arranged an AA inspection purely as it's a cat d- will be happening today However- as a further exercise in dotting is and crossing ts
  • Buying a used auto estate – Mondeo or Insignia? 13 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I’m in the market for a used automatic estate. I’ve set my sights on a Ford Mondeo or Vauxhall Insignia. I am looking for a car with good economy and towing...
  • Buying a nearly new car - which would you recommend? 15 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I want to buy a one year old (or newer) car. I have up to £15,000 to spend and want a decent specification for my money. I have short listed the Mazda...
  • Car radio stuck on ‘one hour’ mode 20 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
    The radio on my 2007 Ford Mondeo is stuck on 'one hour' mode, regardless if the engine is running or not. Ford technical has said it was the GEM module,...
  • Ford Focus - Which set of tyres would be best on front axle? 12 Jun 2013 (Forum)
    with the preferred tyres. My car is: FORD FOCUS ZETEC 100 AUTO, 2008 , Engine Size (CC): 1596 Thanks in advance
  • FORD COURIER VAN 1.8 TD ENDURA ENGINE - Problemsw with engine starting 12 Jan 2013 (Forum)
    I have a 2002 Ford Fiesta Courier van 1.8 turbo diesel endura engine.  A week ago I parked in my drive after using it all day when it was running fine.  Next morning when I tried to start it , it just turned over and would not fire.  Glow plug light on the dash was flashing
  • Ford Focus - New Cars and Contractual Obligations 24 Oct 2012 (Forum)
    was now showing as Nov 3. Now they can't give me a date at all, although the car is in Ford's "quality control compound" in the UK somewhere (this has been the case for 10 days). At the time of order we were not given any formal contact (just e-mail confirmation), and I've queried this a couple
  • Ford focus lx 1.6 petrol 51 reg 5 door. - mgnt light has come on and flashes when speed inc. 8 Jan 2012 (Forum)
    Hi. I have a ford focus 51 reg 1.6 zetec. It has about 127,000 miles on the clock and runs fine. I was on my way back from london last night and the engine management light came on just before I got to oxford services. When I stopped I noticed the engine was making a chugging sound
  • Ford Focus Ghia 1.6 2006 - Check Engine Light and Alarm 30 Dec 2011 (Forum)
    and the car can only be opened by using the key in the lock.  It seems like the car is in a factory mode where the alarm is automatically disabled after a period to prevent false alarms and discharged battery during transort and storage.  I sure I can get this fixed relatively easily by a ford
  • Ford Mondeo TDCi 130bhp 06 - Fumes getting inside. What to check? 6 Sep 2011 (Forum)
    power. Ford are in the midst of diagnostics. First they thought the low power was caused by faulty egr valve but this proved incorrect. They now think it is a fuel related issue, maybe an IMV valve (whatever that is!). Am returning to them for further diagnostics tomorrow. The indie garage think the low
  • ford puma - heating problems - an update?! 4 Jul 2011 (Forum)
    the hcv to a Ford genuine AC one, no change. - changed the control panel for one I got from a scrap yard - no change - Done voltage test, strange readings - hcv connector only reads power when I earth it to chassis rather than through earth wire, however have checked earth wire to the one
  • Ford Focus - Seeking tyre recommendations please! 18 May 2011 (Forum)
    for a few years!  Hope you're all well.  Thought it best to come back to the experts.    I need to buy 4 tyres ( 205/55 R16 , 91V ) for my Ford Focus 2006 (1.6 petrol hatchback).  Have been doing loads of research, including looking at Which? and tyre review websites
  • 2002 Ford Mondeo TDCI - Problems with Car since coming back from Garage 3 May 2011 (Forum)
    I don't know if this is the right place to post but I really hope someone can help. My boyfriend owns a Ford Mondeo Estate TDCI and it is nothing but trouble. We had a failed Injector in the engine and we had it replaced at a local garage at a cost of almost £300. When we got
  • Ford Focus ST170 2003 - Power loss at high rpm 27 Nov 2010 (Forum)
    New IMRC (inlet manifold runner control) 28/9/10 after engine management light came on and checked by Ford dealer. – no change Other forum threads with similar problems ahve suggested MAF sensor - but this doesn't seem to have worked for those people. Can anyone offer
  • Ford Mondeo ST220 2003 - Engine stops whilst driving and wont restart 14 Nov 2010 (Forum)
    I have a 2003 Ford Mondeo ST220 that has been runnung fine (and fully servivced) for many years. However in the the last few months it developed a potentially dangerous fault. On occassions the engine will cut out whilst driving (dashboard lights remain on but engine mangement light remains off
 

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