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• Ford S-MAX - Speed of car that hit mine 11 Jul 2022 (Forum)
  My car was stationary when it was hit by another.   I'm keen to get a professional opinion on its speed, taking into account the extent of the...
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  What size tyre should I fit to my Ford S-Max's 16-inch spare wheel, to ensure the same diameter as its other 17-inch wheels? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Ford S-Max with 235/45 tyres on 18-inch rims. The S-Max does not come with a spare wheel, but I have been offered a compatible 16-inch steel rim...
• '059 Ford S-max - High pitched whine when pulling away from stationa 29 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  I get a high pitched whine when pulling away from stationary. Is this an indication of a serious problem? (The whine is not loud in vlume and is not there...
• Older Ford S-Max buying advice sought 12 Feb 2024 (Forum)
  I'm in the market for an manual/auto S-Max, well aware there are no guarantees over reliability a £4,000 maximum budget. That's all there is in the kitty and I won't be borrowing any more to extend the budget. Mileage annually no more than 10,000 putting me preferably in the petrol
• Ford S-MAX - Buying S Max - now or wait? Petrol 1.6 or diesel? 10 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  We are in the market for a new or nearly new Ford S Max and hoping to get a good price for the older model as the new one is supposedly coming out soon this year. I am not sure however when is a good time to get the discounts - would the dealers be discounting it already now
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  Bought wrong car - help! 6 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Today I bought on PCP a Ford B-MAX 1.0 Ecoboost 2013, 7k miles, £10.5k. Paid 2k deposit. But I think I'd be better off with a Nissan Qashqai. I've seen...
• Ford S-Max / Mondeo - Ford 2.0 EcoBoost engine 2 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  Anyone got real-world feedback on what this engine is like to live with e.g any problems, real-world MPG (anybody get close to claimed 40mpg from Ford specs on a longer run at steady speed)? Also, any downside to the version with higher output (240hp) over standard tune (203hp)? e.g
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  Is the Mazda 5 a good car? 20 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  As a low mileage family seeking a new seven-seater, our choices appear to be limited (assuming we would be well advised to avoid a diesel engine). We...
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  What's the best large estate for £7500? 2 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  What's best large estate for £7500? Must be petrol and automatic. Could also be tempted with MPVs.
• Ford S-MAX - Need to buy an MPV. High mileage? 18 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  miles, around £11,500 - low running costs, still in warrranty, but concerns about reputation and reliability. A bonus is the back seats can be used, albeit tightly, by an adult. 2. Ford S-Max Titanium 2.0 turbo diesel, 09 plate, 100,000 miles, around £9,000 - slightly more expensive
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  Should I change the cambelt in my Ford S-MAX at 80,000 miles? 25 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My 2010 Ford S-Max 2.0 TDI with 80,000 miles on the clock is in for service next week. I asked about a cambelt change, the Ford dealer suggested it does...
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  Ford S-MAX engine failure after 44,000 miles 17 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a six month old Ford S-Max from a dealer in 2011. The car had 6000 miles on the clock when I bought it and has been regularly serviced ever since....
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  Automatic gearbox problem on Ford B-MAX 25 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased an ex-demonstrator B-MAX from a Ford dealership in April 2015. Auto transmission 10,000 miles. Problem with seat belt chimes was fixed promptly...
• Ford S-MAX (2006 - ) - 2.2 TDCi engine and run flats - experiences? 14 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  I'm considering a new S-Max and on paper the 2.2 TDCi looks like a good option next to the 2.0 TDCi (very similar running costs but a good bit more peformance). Just wondered if anyone had any real world experience of this engine in the S-Max, good or bad (I've seen the thread about the dodgy
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  Can you recommend cars of a larger size than the KIA Venga or Nissan Note? 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Thank you for your suggestions of KIA Venga, Hyundai ix20, Nissan Note, Toyota Verso S and Honda Jazz. Can you suggest any bigger cars with good access?
• Ford S-Max 1.8 TDCi 5 speed or 6 speed 14 Oct 2018 (Forum)
  So tempting to say 'one'.... Seriously though, it depnds on how much of your driving is on long motorway trips, where the 6-speed will be more relaxed...
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  Is the cam belt change on our 2012 Ford S-Max necessary? 19 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2012 Ford S-Max 2.0 CDi Powershift with 45,000 miles on the clock. In last week's CAR section you suggested that the cam belt and associated...
• Ford S-MAX - S-Max reliability and the alternatives 3 May 2010 (Forum)
  seriously again about changing car and finally getting enough space for our young daughter and all the associated paraphernalia. As we now need a bigger house, we've unfortunately had to reduce our budget to £13,000. We drove a few options yesterday, and think a 3 year old S-Max 2.0
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  Ford S-MAX warning light with no fault? 26 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The engine malfunction light comes on every time I switch on the ignition in my Ford S-MAX. I have taken the car to a Ford dealership twice who have run...
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  What things should I look out for when buying a 2008 Ford S-Max? 8 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at buying a 2008 Ford S-Max 2.0 TDCi, 133,000 miles on the clock. It's priced at £2650 and I'm looking at it this week. What things should...