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  • Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 00 1.6 How unround should tyres be for rejection 14 Mar 2009 (Forum)
    Just had 4 new cheapie Nexem tyres - had to take back for rebalancing but still a very slight judder at motorway speeds. Took front wheels off to have a look at weights...60g on O/S and a massive 80g on N/S - a 25g weight banged onto edge of rim and 55g of flat weights stuck on at same point
  • Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 1.25 zetec engine Refit... N reg to an R reg. 18 Dec 2007 (Forum)
    Hi all. my fiesta engine recently gave up on me and blew a piston. i have had the enigine taken out and i have aquired what i thought was the same engine from another fiesta, however there are parts on it that arent on my original engine. i have a fiesta zetec s 1.25. the new engine has the same
  • Ford iesta 2004 1.4 tdci - Tdci cutting out 26 Jan 2015 (Forum)
    Hi, car drives normally most of the time, sometimes just cuts out at any speed, as if out of diesel, or stalls at traffic lights, starts straight back up no problems, changed fuel filer, no change, plugged into code reader, code u2196 come s up. Can anyone shed any light on what this problem could
  • Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 00 2.0 ABS light on but sensors new 29 Jan 2010 (Forum)
    Hi there, the ABS light came on the dash, the diagnostic said there was a problem with the sensor on the rear n/s wheel. So I changed the sensor, I also changed the one on the other side whilst I was at it. I then re-set the ecu but the light still stays on!.....Im totally stumped, and a bit
  • Ford Escort (1990 - 1992) - 1992 1.4 severe whining from somewhere....help 1 May 2008 (Forum)
    hi room , i recently developed a very loud whining noise in the car , seems to be road speed related , ive jacked up the car and i cant say there is any play in the wheel bearings, tight as drum/s in fact ....could it be a drive shaft letting go...any ideas appreciated...thanks zoo
  • Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - Re-programming auto windows 9 Sep 2007 (Forum)
    ? cheers lads..BK s
  • Replacement Tyre Advice for Ford Focus 24 Dec 2005 (Forum)
    Morning All, I've got a Focus Tddi that needs two replacement tyres. Tyres are 185/65 H14 Pirelli P6000. I'm happy with the tyres, they appear to give a good compromise of grip and tyre wear, however they must be the noisiest tyres I've ever had on a car! So, I'm happy to have P6000's refitted
  • Ford Escort gear box 22 Feb 2004 (Forum)
    I have a 1994 escort diesel van with a broken gear box. I have managed to get a S/H box from a 1996 escort diesel van. But the clutch relese bearing wont fit as the box nose is to big,It has a plastic sleve on it and sems to be about 1mm to big. motor factors cant help as thay come up with the same
  • What does Coil light staying on mean 25 Nov 2003 (Forum)
    I have Ford Galaxy 1.9TDI (S reg) and the Coil light is staying on. At the same time this happened a rear light bulb failed. What action should I take? Is it safe to drive the car? If its a garage repair can you recommend a good local diesel specialist in the North West London / Watford area
  • Ford Focus - Second Hand Car Buying help Needed !! 11 Feb 2021 (Forum)
    will be used daily for social visits etc. I have always had fords before but i have a limited budget currently with covid still messing things up , I can spend max of £2000 and I've narrowed my choice down to 07 ford focus , 06+ vauxhall astra or golf after originally i was interested in a civic
  • What's the best small auto? 1 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
    I need a small, economical, automatic, petrol car to get to work and back - which is 14 miles each way along country lanes. Just getting rid of a 1.0-litre...
  • Is a high mileage used Transit a safe buy? 8 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I am thinking of buying a 2015 Ford Transit Custom with 138,000 miles. I'm a little concerned at what to look for with this mileage, but I will only average...
  • Will I get more into the boot of a fully laden Volkswagen Golf Estate than I would my current Ford Mondeo Estate? 8 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I currently drive a 2013 Ford Mondeo Estate which we've used as a family car for camping holidays. Squeezing as much as possible into the boot is essential,...
  • TPMS for replacement wheels for winter tyres 1 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I ordered a set of winter wheels and replacement alloy wheels which were delivered to a local garage for fitting. After they were put on, I drove about...
  • I'm very pleased with my new C-Max diesel, which drives superbly. 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have recently changed to a new C-Max 5-seat 1.6 diesel. This is my first diesel and I am grateful for several tips via your column, particularly the...
  • Which twin-cab pickup to replace our ageing Mercedes-Benz? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We have a 2003 Mercedes-Benz E270 showing 150k miles, which is now developing some issues. We have spent a lot this year on a new clutch, ball joints etc....
  • My son needs a car that can take three child seats, what are his options? 21 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
    My son has already has a daughter and is now expecting twins. What cars can fit three child seats side by side, and do these have to be Isofix fittings?
  • Intermittant battery charge - Why? 7 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
    My Ford Focus C-Max (2004) has developed a fault where the battery drains and needs to be jump started. It happened during the colder months last year...
  • Ford Focus 1.6 02 plate - possible bearing/drive-shaft damage on 1.6 Focus? 27 Mar 2014 (Forum)
    immediate thought was wheel bearings. I took apart the n/s left hub and the bearing is fine. The o/s bearing also appears ok with a simple test on the wheel for play/grinding, all seems in good shape. Next, wondered about brakes - front brakes also seem fine, not stuck or obstructed that I can see
  • Any - Dirty old cars? 1 Apr 2012 (Forum)
    The old Renault sailed through its MOT today. Clean pass, one minor advisory. So how dirty is a 16 year old 2 valver running on Asda smart price? Fast idle: HC: 0 (yes, zero) ppm, Max:200ppm CO: 0.1% max 0.3% natural idle: CO: 0.31%, Max:0.5% So
 

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