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  • Ford C-MAX - Persistent engine warning light 31 Jan 2012 (Forum)
    The engine warning light on my 2005 Ford Focus C-Max 1.6 Zetec came on and the acceleration was reduced. My local Ford dealer did a diagnostic which said there was a problem with the throttle pedal sensor. The throttle pedal was replaced (at a cost of £200), the light went off then came
  • Ford Focus/C-max radiator blocking 19 Feb 2007 (Forum)
    I was in the supermarket today and browsed through the latest AutoExpress. They had done a strip-down on a 2004 Ford C-Max (TDCI, I think) which had done 60k miles - just to see how well it had worn. I was staggered to read that they found 1/3 of the radiator core was blocked (presumbaly
  • Ford C-MAX - Diesel injector fault 2 Apr 2014 (Forum)
    My 1.6 diesel C Max broke down yesterday - the AA diagnostic showed up code P1262 cylinder 2 side short. They could not help further and recovered it to my home. The car is now at the local dealership being diagnosed. It is out of warranty by about 4 months, has done under 19000 miles. Any idea
  • Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010) - 06 1.6tdci 6000 RDS CD Stereo- bluetooth? 3 Oct 2008 (Forum)
    Hi, just got the C-Max back, after the stereo was replaced under warranty. I've noticed that the 'advanced' menu has a bluetooth on/off toggle. But does the unit actually have a bluetooth radio installed? I've tried pairing it from a Nokia 6300 handset, but the phone finds nothing. Anyone ever
  • Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010) - 2004 1.6 TDCi - Fuel Filter replacement 1 Apr 2008 (Forum)
    Please advise how to locate and replace fuel filter in my 2004 c-max 1.6 tdci auto . also can you bleed unit of water etc. thanks in advance Notts Russ {Year & engine details added to the subject header. Try reading the 2 'sticky' posts when you get a couple of seconds}
  • Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010) - Water leak in boot area 14 Aug 2007 (Forum)
    I have water leaking into the rear drivers side of the C Max in the boot. It shows up on the plastic lip that the parcel shelf sits on. I have has the rear light out and also put a hose around but cannot find the leak-but as soon as it rains its there. Its not the rear door seal either so I am
  • ford focus c max 1.8 petrol 2005 - petrol consumtion 30 Jun 2015 (Forum)
    just wondering running about town getting low figures but on a run of a round trip of over 100miles getting around 40 mpg and this is motorway driving,is...
  • 54 plate c-max 1.6 tdci - 6000cd ford stereo 29 Nov 2010 (Forum)
    Did not get a manual for my 6000cd player and can't change the time, also can I pair my phone with the stereo. Any help would be great, many thanx.
  • Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010) - Awful mpg 1.6 zetec 12 Mar 2009 (Forum)
    Around town i only get 23mpg, no lead foot, A/C off. Just had it's MOT and emissions were fine. Is this normal mpg around town?
  • Should I buy the Honda Jazz, KIA Venga or Ford B-Max? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have identified three cars that meet our needs of automatic gearbox, ease of access, cruise control, aircon, economic petrol engine due to low usage...
  • Ford B-MAX - ford 1.0 ecoboost 19 Sep 2021 (Forum)
    ( long journeys will be in the bigger family car ) . At the moment  ( early stage research ) the car my better half likes is the b-max , but which engine 1.6 , 1.5 diesel or and there seems more about is the 1.0 ecoboost petrol .  The budget is £5k to £7k and one big
  • Is the Ford B-MAX auto prone to gearbox problems? 5 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I own a Ford B-MAX that is less than three years old. Its about to have its third torque converter fitted to the PowerShift auto box - is this a common...
  • Renault Captur or Suzuki Vitara? 14 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
    What is the best value for money between the Renault Capture (automatic diesel) and the Suzuki Vitara (petrol manual)? I do about 6000 miles per year,...
  • Ford Focus 1.6 auto. - Changing Insurance company 26 Jan 2016 (Forum)
    I am in my late forties and have been with the same insurance broker since the early 90's, never made a claim (max NCB they give is 9 years), clean license. I drive a 2003 Ford focus with under 70000 miles on the clock. Every year the comprehensive insurance cover goes up
  • Buying a Ford B-Max - petrol or diesel? 24 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I am hoping to buy a new Ford B-Max. I will do 11,000 miles a year, maostly of 8-10 mile trips and some motorway journeys. Which engine should I go for?
  • Ford C-MAX - "Engine Malfunction" 24 Nov 2010 (Forum)
    I  have a re-occurring problem with my 1600cc petrol C-Max. From time to time when I am driving very slowly in a traffic queue, suddenly the alarm goes and the "engine malfunction" warning comes on and the engine starts
  • Used Ford C-Max for £6695 or used KIA Cee'd for £10,000? 13 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking at a Ford C-Max Zetec 2.0-litre petrol automatic on a 56 plate (2007 trim) for £6695, with 18,500 miles. I can't find anything specific about...
  • any - ?? Seven seats + petrol + automatic, under £ 25 Jul 2020 (Forum)
    What to buy? My wife has been a big Honda loyalist for years - three Shuttles and then a Stream, but now that's beyond economic repair. We really like the engines and reliability. The options for our rather niche requirements seem to be Toyota Verso or possibly a Ford S-Max. (I am
  • Non-stick van 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My wife and I (both aged 80) drive a Volkswagen 1.9 Golf manual diesel. A short while ago I asked your advice about changing to an automatic and your advice...
  • Which automatic would you pick from the B-Max, C3 Picasso and Nissan Note? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have decided its time to trade in my old Renault Scenic auto. I have narrowed my search down to three models, the Ford B-Max, Citroen C3 Picasso and...
 

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