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• Mondeo - Which filter? 14 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  an additional feature in that when fitted and the engine is started, oil gushes out round the seal. Refitting the old filter sorts the problem. I am assured by my local Ford agent that the filters are the same but my experience and the oil stain on the drive tells a different story. Are these filters the same?
• MUM TOT-WIRES HER CAR!! 5 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  See www.sky.com/skynews/article/o,,30100-1218130,00.html This Article reported on the skynews website tells the story of how a RAC patrol went to help a mother who's Ford Focus wouldn't start, The patrol noticed that the immobilser chip was missing from the ignition key. Apparantly the Mother
• New Galaxy petrol smell 21 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  to fill-up. No obvious leaks anywhere from the cap or underneath Fuel consumption normal. Cap appears OK as far as I can see, no obvious defects. Local Ford dealer said this is all normal....but common sense say's this is not, anyone else share the same experience ?
• Fiesta steering, or doesn't!!! 27 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  Hellllllp...!!! i'm a pretty good mechanic, but this one had got me stumped and i don't want to waste perfectly good riding weather trying to find out whats wrong with my car!!! it's an L-reg ford fiesta (the missus's old motor)and the steering had got stiffer and stiffer, almost like if you have
• Warranty servicing 16 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  . Now there are specialist garages who keep all of the required equipment for a few makes (mind you 90% of Oz cars are Ford, Holden or Toyota) and follow the manufacturers schedule exactly, stamp the book and you keep the warranty. I may be wrong but this came about because of a Euro-court ruling
• Brake dust 15 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  Any thoughts on excessive production of this on a Ford Lynx (Mondeo). Car has less than 2000 miles on the clock and within a few miles of washing, front trims are covered in brake dust. Thought at first this was simply due to newness and might go away but appears to me very abnormal and beyond
• It's what this site is good at. 5 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  Have a look at the two recent topics - 'Ford Diesel 1600 problem'. And 'Paint problems'. Two ordinary run of the mill topics asked by people with a genuine question. And look at the response - loads of genuine useful advice about the diesel engine, and a pretty definitive opinion
• Rust on Mid 1990 cars - which manufacturer is wors 29 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  Why is it that some makes - Rover, Ford, etc. have serious rust / corrosion at this age, whilst other such as Volvo, Audi, VW, etc. show no sign or rust? Why don't companies realise that, not only does rust depress resale values and reputations, but also, corrosion seriously compromises
• Rst on Mid 1990 cars - which manufacturer is worst 29 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  Why is it that some makes - Rover, Ford, etc. have serious rust / corrosion at this age, whilst other such as Volvo, Audi, VW, etc. show no sign or rust? Why don't companies realise that, not only does rust depress resale values and reputations, but also, corrosion seriously compromises
• Chrome beading 17 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  I'm trying to find a supplier of self adhesive chrome beading and failing miserably.... I need it to make a passable replacement for some chrome trim from my old Escort. Every Ford specialist I speak to mentions hen's teeth and rocking horse droppings. Every accessory shop remembers stick
• LPG - The fuel of the future?? 5 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  I've been out making enquiries about buying a Dual Fuel (Petrol/LPG) car. My experience has been Vauxhall are the only manufacturer with any readily available information but production of cars has been temporarily suspended. The Ford dealer did not have any information whatsoever. VW does
• Advise on Options 14 May 2001 (Forum)
  I have an August 98 3door Fiesta Finesse (36000 miles, good condition) on a 3 year Ford Options agreement which is due to end in July. If I wanted to buy the car the final payment would be £3700 or I could hand it back or enter a new agreement. Anyway, I don't want to carry on with Options, I'd
• Pre-registered Imports 19 Feb 2001 (Forum)
  I visited my local Ford dealer to find out what discounts were available for a Ka Collection. As there is currently a free insurance scheme on offer the best they suggested was £7999. Trade-Sales appear to offer Ka Collections at £6299. With insurance and an additional warranty the Trade-Sales
• Choosing a second car - ideas? 10 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  is woeful compared with latest Mondeo / Mazda 6. They don?t have an MPV to tempt me from my Grandis or to compete with S-MAX, C-4, Espaces, Galaxy? they don?t have premium mid-size saloon either like Audi A4, BMW3 / Lexus IS ? nothing!!!!! what do they have? Oh.. the GT-R coming! Wow! But what a price
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  I'm being charged £630 for minor scuffs and marks on a lease car. Where do I stand? 27 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Having reached the end of my lease arrangement with Ford after three years, an inspector came to look over my Fiesta. He said I'd kept it in good condition...
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  What's the best cheap van to buy if i'm renovating a house? 10 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to start a house transformation and wanting to be hands on and keep costs down I thought I could buy a temporary van rather than use my car...
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  Can you recommend a reliable Euro6 van for working in London? 5 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a friend who operates a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter LWB for a living in South East London and he will shortly need a Euro6 model to keep costs down for...
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  Head gasket failure? 26 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I bought Ford Fiesta 1.4 2002 from an auction. When I tried to service the car the spark plug snapped, which I removed with an appropriate extractor....
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  Is maintaining a Mondeo ST220 going to turn into a bottomless pit? 14 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2005 Ford Mondeo ST220 with 100k miles which I love. it's immaculate inside and out. I've spent £2000 in the last 12 months replacing the clutch...
• Ford Focus Estate - My dreadful experience with an Rac car dealer 1 Oct 2018 (Forum)
  Just thought I would share you my awful experience dealing with an Rac dealer and the rac conciliation process , bought a Ford Focus back in May from an Rac dealer in good faith  the website advertised Rac warrantys and 40 years in the trade with glowing reviews and I trusted them - mistake