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• Ford S-MAX - Whining noise 6 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  Having just answered Reverend's question about whether to buy a Mazda5 or an S-Max, a question about our new S-Max! We've collected our new-to-us 57 S-Max 2.0 TDCi last weekend, and have noticed a whining noise above 60mph.  I did notice the same thing on the test drive, but am
• Ford S Max - Finance or not 20 Jul 2020 (Forum)
  Hey hoping someone can advise. I’m looking to get an S Max (I’m becoming a childminder and it ticks all the boxes). The choice is to go to an independent dealer and part ex my current car and use a no interest credit card to purchase an older model (2010 being max age) with reasonably high mileage
• Smax and Toyota Verso - Ford S Max and Toyota Verso 13 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  If you have one of these cars would you be kind enough to tell me the width of the middle seat row (at the widest part)?    
• Ford S-MAX - Should I be concerned? 26 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  I test drove a 2.2 diesel (200PS)  S-Max today.  6 months old, 2000 miles. At the end of a 10 minute drive the fan stayed on for at least 5 minutes and there was an "enginey" smell. The salesman assured me the fan staying on was normal and the smell was due to the way the engine had
• Ford S-MAX (2006 - ) - (2006-) 2.5 turbo - Wipers configured for LHD 1 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  My S-Max (2.5 turbo petrol titanium) wipers seem to be on the wrong way round, configured for left hand drive. The longer one is on the passenger side and sprays water onto the drivers side windscreen on return to its resting position. Has anyone else come across this fault / design flaw? Can
• Ford S-Max 2.0tdci - S-Max diesel poor starting a flywheel problem? 16 May 2011 (Forum)
  My S-Max is having problems starting first time. It often takes a couple of goes to get it running, although I can sometimes short-cut the problem by applying a little accelerator just after the motor turns over. My regular dealer has diagnosed it as a problem with the dual-mass flywheel
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  What's a good replacement for a Ford S-MAX? 25 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  After engine failure on my much loved 12 year old Ford S-MAX (the third used petrol Ford in my family to have engine failure) I am looking for a replacement...
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  What does Ford's PowerShift gearbox do? 21 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I’m being offered a 2012 Ford Mondeo Titanium X 2.2 TDCI with 16,400 miles on the clock for £16,841. Can you tell me if this has PowerShift and explain...
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  Can I fit EV specific tyres on a Ford S-MAX? 13 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 67 plate S-MAX and both the front and rear tyres (245/45 R19) will need replacing soon. I like the look of the Hankook iON evo with it's A ratings...
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  Cab forward 10 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Time has come to replace my A6 Avant used as a Taxi in the local area. I’m considering a Citroen C5 Tourer, Diesel Automatic. What would the best engine...
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  What should we replace our Ford S-MAX with? 27 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  We're looking to replace our diesel Ford S-MAX. We need a similar size boot and our budget is £30,000. Most of our driving is local (in London) with at...
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  Which S-MAX engine is best? 10 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have decided to buy a used (2006 onwards) Ford S-MAX. Which engine should I get? My budget is around £6000. I do around 10,000 miles, mixed driving,...
• sford s max - smax timing belt?? 22 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  does a 2006 ford smax have a timing belt or internal chain
• Ford S-MAX petrol - Ford 1.6 ecoboost turbo gone 29000 miles 1 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  Hi all Turbo blown on way home from France. Car is 2011 and low milage. Been a recall Where ford want to add a coolant sensor among other things. Chances of getting them to Pay for the turbo!?!
• Ford S-MAX - abs light on in dash 29 May 2012 (Forum)
  Abs and brake light on in dash ,abs pump running all the time even with keys out. Its a 2007 model happened while car  was parked. Anybody have any...
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  When should I change the timing belt / chain in our Ford S-Max? 27 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We drive a RHD 2009 Ford S-Max that we bought new when we lived in UK. It has now completed 73,500 miles. When should I have the cam belt/chain (not sure...
• Ford S-Max 1.8 TDCI - S-Max 1.8 TDCI - Misfire under load. 3 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  Hi Guys, I have an unusual problem with my S-Max... Under load the car misfire's and really struggles to rev. However, the really peculiar thing is that it is particularly bad when the fuel tank is full and becomes less noticeable/problematic as the tank empties. At about 1/4 tank
• Fords and Land Rover - BOGOF 29 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Buy a brand new Ford Galaxy TDCI Zetec, Ford Focus CC2 or CC3 or a Ford S-Max Zetec at Fords RRP and get a brand new Ford Ka Zetec Climate with a RRP of £9145 absolutely FREE! or Buy a brand new Ford Galaxy TDCI Zetec, Ford Focus CC2 or CC3 or a Ford S-Max Zetec at Fords RRP and get a brand new
• Ford S-Max ignition fault 23 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Recently took delivery of a brand new Ford S-Max 1.8tdci Zetec. Its a fabulous car but has been let down by a string of minor trim and fitting faults, all of which have been sorted by the supplying dealership. However one fault still persists, which is that if you do not turn and hold
• Ford s-max - fitting of tow bar 2 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  I'm considering buying a ford s-max, but need a tow bar. Would prefer a factory fitted one, however, my local dealer says he cannot source one, and that I will have to wait until the end of march before I can order one (and then a further 12 weeks while ford build the car??!!) When I suggested