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Big thanks to Ford dealership Perkins of Rayne. 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am a happy owner of a Ford S-Max diesel. I have my servicing done by an independent Ford dealership (Perkins of Rayne). A month after my latest service... -
Ford S-MAX - Dual Mass Flywheels - what causes them to go? 11 Jan 2020 (Forum)
Purchased 6 months ago. Runs fine, very slight occasional miss around 2k rpm. Clutch went week before Christmas and DMF and Clutch replaced. ... -
ford s max 1,8 tdci 2006 - codes po106 19 Jun 2016 (Forum)
Driving on M4 Car came to a slow , stop , the engine would only rev to 1500 rpm ,but the car would only go about 10mph . AA put their computer on came... -
In or out? 10 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
My new Ford S-Max manual (p155) recommends using petrol "without additives or other engine treatments". Also supplied with the car is a leaflet saying... -
Ford S-MAX - Broken bolt - roofbars 7 Aug 2010 (Forum)
Went to hire a rof box for our hols today. The S-max has fixed points under covers on the roof. All going well until, when tightening the bolt holding the rack to the roof, the guy fitting it sheared the bolt flush with the hole. He drilled down the broken stud but it did not fully -
Which four-wheel drive is best for company lease? 13 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm an employed land agent wanting a company car lease - four years - for 20,000 miles a year. It must be four-wheel drive and offer low tax. What do you... -
Would you recommend that I fit snow socks to my Ford S-Max? 14 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
Coming into the winter I am considering getting snow tyres, but I'm put off by the cost (£1000 for rims and tyres). I drive a 2007 S-Max, which was fantastic... -
Ford S-MAX (2006 - ) - petrol or diesel? 25 Jan 2009 (Forum)
SWMBOs Octavia comes to the end of its lease this year and she won't qualify for another lease vehicle. So it's time to spend our own hard earned on the main family car. We have a growing family and after much debating think an S-Max will suit us best. I didn't really want to move up from -
S-Max of discontent 20 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought my Ford S-Max a year or so ago with runflat tyres. Before people go for this option, I think they should bear in mind that they cost much more,... -
Sold the S-Max; Now what to get? 2 Mar 2015 (Forum)
Discovery Sport Ford Kuga Ford S-Max (again!) I have decided that I do not want a C-Max or similar; they are too mumsy. The Mercedes ML250 is good value to lease but I am not sure I like the interior and I find that some cars just do not work for me internally. The Volvo -
Need a reliable second hand seven-seater - what do you recommend? 25 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
Can you recommend a practical and economical second hand seven-seater? I have £8000 to spend and want to buy a manual car with a petrol engine. I have... -
Need the Radio code please 9 Sep 2024 (Forum)
Hi, I would really appreciate if someone can provide the radio code for my Ford S-max with the serial as V001825 . Thanks! -
Buying a Zafira size car - what's the best option? 28 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have had a Zafira for 7 years and liked it, ready to change but money is tight any suggestions of similar cars or good deals, even for new Zafiras. Trading... -
Ford S-MAX (2006 - ) - 07 1.8 Headlight Flicker 18 Feb 2010 (Forum)
Hi there I was wondering if anyone has had been aware of excessive headlight flicker when starting the car from cold, It seems to surge especially when... -
Ford Factory fitted bluetooth kit 21 Jun 2007 (Forum)
Hi, I have a Ford S-Max and would like to change my head unit to an aftermarket head unit for more features. My only question concerns that fact that my car has factory fitted bluetooth so that my mobile phone hooks up with the car and all calls go through the stereo and integral microphone. I -
Ford S-MAX - EU Directive on using NON Manufacturers parts. 24 Oct 2013 (Forum)
Hi, I have an S Max 2011 plate from new. My problem is that, this is the 3rd or 4th time that the tailgate lock has ceased to work. As soon as you shut it, it pops open again AND if you cannot get into the car quickly and shut and lock all doors, it opens again. My -
Ford S-MAX 2007 reg - clutch problems 29 May 2016 (Forum)
Hi I have a 2007 ford s-max. I've only had it about a month. It's done 100k. It came with AA parts and labour breakdown cover. Has been regularly serviced and was last serviced in April this year. Also had a check by AA prior to purchase and no issues were identified. Had no advisories on mot -
Ford S-MAX - Reasonable wear and tear? 2 Oct 2013 (Forum)
Following a good discussion on this forum, I went for a Ford SMax last year, and spent £9k on a 2007 2.5T from a main dealer. I've been really happy with the car. I've since put it in for a service to a different (more local) main dealer, and they have found £2k worth -
Ford S-MAX (2006 - ) - 07 2.0 Unusual noises - Any ideas of causes 17 Feb 2009 (Forum)
guess is it is coming from a pump. Local Ford dealer says its ?normal?. I?ve not heard this noise in several other recent Ford 2.0 TDCI Mondeo?s, Galaxy?s or Smax?s. My concern is that this is an early warning of a potential failure of a critical item. Any ideas? I?d appreciate any advice -
Do you think I could negotiate a good discount on a used or new Vauxhall Zafira or Ford S-Max? 14 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
Is this a good time to buy secondhand or new as a cash buyer? We want to buy a decent 7-seater and have narrowed it down to a Vauxhall Zafira or Ford S-Max....
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