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  • Ford Sierra 2.0 1993 - Water loss 9 Mar 2014 (Forum)
    I have inherited a 1993 Ford Sierra from a cousin. He bought car new in 1993 and has only done 50,000 miles. Car kept in heated garage and serviced every year even though it has covered less than 2000 miles a year for last 10 years. I have an unexplained problem which previous owner also
  • Turbo failed after one month - can I reject the car? 9 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
    We bought a used Ford Focus from a dealer one month ago and now the turbo has failed. We’ve been told the repairs will cost £1600. Where do I stand in...
  • Need a reliable and cheap car for a tall driver 7 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I'm 27 and have just passed my driving test. I am looking for a cheap car to run, but have a slight problem in that I am six foot eight inches tall and...
  • Dual clutch autos 16 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have heard of problems with VW's DSG transmissions - hesitating when pulling onto roundabouts or at junctions, apart from more fundamental problems....
  • Ford Focus - Starting Problems 10 Dec 2012 (Forum)
    position sensor to the new 12v one, but not the new wiring harness. Would the new wiring harness help this?I was looking at the release from Ford, they seem to suggest that any starting problems and also intermittent hesitation on acceleration are linked to the CPS and wiring. I do experience both
  • ford focus 1.6 105 bhp reg 2011 - fual computers do they work 2 Nov 2012 (Forum)
     overall ie correct millage under load real condictions ps iv driven a lot of fords since the 19 60s ie anglias corsars escorts mondeos why some company cars some private because all reliable servicable value for money cars when i stared motering u could get four gallons of fual for one
  • Ford Focus - Used Car Dealer!!! Help Needed!!!! 16 Oct 2012 (Forum)
    Hi, I need some legal advice. I saw a Ford Focus which was a category D write off. In my opinion, it looked of good quality, low mileage and at a good
  • Ford Focus - temperature gauge issue 26 Jun 2012 (Forum)
    Hi I have a Ford Focus 1.6 2001 which has been causing me many problems recently. Just a bit of background to start - the car overheated and cut out a few times, was pressure tested and we discovered the head gasket needed replacing. This work was carried out approx 1 month ago
  • 2003 Focus 1.8 TDCI - FRP Sensor change 21 Oct 2011 (Forum)
    glow plugs After all this still a no start so decided to throw it into ford to get live cranking data and codes read, Codes came back as - P2288 Injector control pressure Above Epct. P190 - Fuel rail pressure out of expected range - Ford changed the Fuel metering valve, only difference was me
  • Ford Focus - how to sell faulty car 24 Sep 2011 (Forum)
    it or just selling it as it is? if I want to sell as it is, how can I do that, because it is not in a driveable state? it is Ford Focus 2003 diesel car and mileage is 71K. I am moving abroad after six months and don't want to make huge investment on another car right now and the problem is if I buy another
  • Ford Fusion - Vehicle repairs not "authorised" 11 Mar 2011 (Forum)
    . The car is a 53 plate Ford Fusion with 195,000 miles on the clock. We had a small ding last year so the bumper is broken and made good. I reckon it's only worth about £1200. My wife called them back and they said they were under the impression we needed the car fixed regardless. Yes, we
  • We're looking for a runaround and can't decide between the Nissan Juke and Ford Fiesta. 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My wife and I are looking to get a 'runaround' which is suitable for transporting our new granddaughter and my wife's elderly mother. We think it needs...
  • Would you recommend the Volvo V70 or the Ford Mondeo estate for towing a horsebox? 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am considering buying either a Volvo V70 or Ford Mondeo estate. We need a diesel to do two long journeys abroad a year and modest mileage in the UK,...
  • I recently bought a used Ford Fiesta but the air conditioning needs re-gassing - must I pay for this? 9 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I recently purchased a 57-reg Ford Fiesta Zetec from my local dealer. I have switched the air conditioning on several times since I bought it, but with...
  • Ford Fusion (2002 - 2008) - 03 1.4 tdci stopped after fuel fill. 16 Jan 2010 (Forum)
    in got back in and nothing, so the car was pushed into a workshop, The immobilizer light remained on, so the dealer rang a ford contact who said becuase it was low on fuel there might be an air pocket in the fuel pipe so for about 20 mins 4 of us tried to get the car going pumping the black fuel valve
  • Ford Ka (2008 - ) - First month with my KA 19 Nov 2009 (Forum)
    . Typical Ford! 3. Heated front screen 4. Connection to play ipod thru ICE 5. Fusebox easily accessible in glove pocket 6. Seats comfortable 7. Engine access for checks and top ups is good 8. 3 years servicing and years 2 & 3 of breakdown service available for £440 up front BAD 1. No spare wheel. Bought
  • Asked to pay upfront 3 days prior to collection?! 26 Aug 2009 (Forum)
    Hi guys, First time poster here. I could really do with some advice. So I've ordered a Ford Fiesta from a large Ford dealership recently and was told last week that my car would be ready for pick up anytime after the first week of September. I got a call from the dealer telling me that I
  • Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) - 03 1.4 digital dash display for temp showing false 7 Aug 2009 (Forum)
    I've got a Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi 53 plate. It has a digital dash display for temperature. The cooling fan works fine, Water level is ok. Problem started about 6 months ago, temperature gauge would be on cool for the first mile in the morning than all of a sudden it starts flashing all its arrows
  • Ford Orion (1983 - 1993) - 91 1.3 Total wheel bearing failure without warning 3 Jun 2009 (Forum)
    Hi, i recently purchased a ford orion 1.3, 1991 with only 30,000 miles and full service history and new mot, it did have a leaky brake cylinder though so i took it to the garage to get repaired, i could have done this myself but was very busy and didnt have time. i got the car back the following
  • Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 1996 1.25 Loosing power 15 Jan 2009 (Forum)
    Hello, I have a Ford Fiesta 1996 1.25 Ghia. When I bought it I had this problem that on high rev in 5th gear the car starts loosing the power. The revs, though, stay the same. It is the speed that is decreasing. It does that for a while and then goes back to normal. But it only happens on high
 

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