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  • Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 2004 1.5 TDCi - 'creaking' from front 3 Feb 2008 (Forum)
    Hi, I've got a Mk1.5 TDci Ghia - 54 reg with 25k on the clock. Its suddenly started (actually its more likely me thats only just noticed) to develop a creaking from the front @ low speeds - I've not been able to pin it down any further - but from the drivers seat it seems to me like the O/S area
  • Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - Colour code...where is it located??? 30 Sep 2007 (Forum)
    the lock) if so what part of it tells me the colour? any information is much appreciated s
  • Ford Fiesta (2000 - 2002) - My car is slow to accelerate - 2001 1.3 4 Sep 2007 (Forum)
    I have a 2001 1.3 fiesta. I?m having problems accelerating, when I push the accelerator the engine revs as if it?s not in gear for about 5 seconds and then the car quietens downs and my speed steadily increases. I don?t have a clue about cars and have been ripped off by garages in the past; does
  • Ford Mondeo 24V V6 95 m 8 Sep 2004 (Forum)
    Help! I have blown the fuse for the radio in my car! The fuse at the back of the radio is o.k but it still won't work ! I have had a look at all the fuses in the fuse box at the front o/s under the bonnet. Is there another fuse box somewhere else ? and if so where is it !! It also, when changing
  • Strong Stuff 17 Jun 2002 (Forum)
    of appalling build quality and unreliability they certainly don't come with Land Rover price tags. Is Ford going to be the saviour? The signs appear good with Jaguar. If anyone still hankers for the pre-Ford Jag days, they obviously didn't spend enough time waiting for the AA.
  • Should my daughter buy this used C-Max which has an HPI discrepancy? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I am trying to buy a car for my daughter (Ford Focus C-Max 2004 2.0-litre TDCI, 88,500miles at £2800) from a private seller who says that he works for...
  • Ford Galaxy - Ford Powershift Class Action in the UK? 10 Jul 2022 (Forum)
    So my 5 year old Powershift Gearbox recently tried to kill itself. Led me to finding lots of complaints and issues about this gearbox and finding out about the successful class actions in USA, Australia and Canada. Ford wanted to replace my gearbox for big £'s but I have
  • Focus/Focus C-Max TDCi CVT 17 Feb 2006 (Forum)
    I have just done a search on drivethedeal.com and autobytel, to check on the price of the CVT version of these cars, and there are none listed. Anyone...
  • Best value estate for under £18,000? 20 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I have a budget of around £18k for a second hand family estate, I am looking for a premium build and lots of tech. For that money I am looking at 2015+...
  • Mondeo TDCI engine-heater fuse blows?? 24 Mar 2006 (Forum)
    to the Heater matrix through 2 relays when below zero degrees C. Even if the relays took nothing, at 12 volts that?s 62.5 amps; at 13 volts that?s 58amps. It looks tightly-sized to say the least? (1)The warranty is about to expire and the local Ford agent will ?Trace the fault? but I will have to pay
  • Which Civic Auto? 16 Mar 2003 (Forum)
    I am currently looking to change SWMBO ancient Concerto auto and am looking to spend 6 - 8k pounds on a 5 door Civic - the trouble is which engine? The Concerto has a 1.6 engine which works well with the autobox but a trawl through Autotrader\'s website comes up with several 1.4\'s - does anybody
  • Land Rover Freelander 2 (2006 - ) - Cold Start / Glowplugs 9 Jan 2010 (Forum)
    . Two questions:- To other Freelander 2 owners, how cold does it have to be before there is a delay while the glowplugs do their stuff? To other users who have this 2.2 engine in other vehicles (Peugeot 4007 and 407, Citroen C-Crosser and various C5s and C6s, Mitsubishi Outlander 2.2, Ford S-Max
  • BP Diesel, rough running. Vauxhall Omega 15 May 2004 (Forum)
    almost always use. Something about a high bio-diesel content and a known problem with Ford diesels. I was fairly sceptical as I thought diesel was diesel. Anyway, I\'ve just filled up with a tank of Shell and it\'s like a completely different car. The misfire is competely gone, it\'s quicker
  • Ford Fiesta ST clutch failure 21 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a new Ford Fiesta ST in March ago. Last week the car was losing power. I called the AA and was told that the clutch was slipping. The car was...
  • Which used 4x4 max budget 5000-6000 21 Feb 2014 (Forum)
    I have decided to buy a 4x4, but which one? I like the look of the freelanders 05 for around 4500, but worried about reliability. Can anyone put my mind...
  • Suzuki Jimny 1.3 JLX+ 1 Feb 2007 (Forum)
    We are thinking of buying one. It is is for semi-rural driving, max. 6,000 mls/yr, to keep 5 yrs max. Should we be overly worried by absence of airbags? Opinions on any aspect of car (reliability, driving in snow, etc.) most welcome.
  • Fiat Tempra Speedo reading max 15 Apr 2003 (Forum)
    Has anyone any idea why the speedo on a tempra should show full speed and at the same time clock the miles up? removing a fuse eliminates the fault, could...
  • Ford Fiesta immobiliser locked on? 19 Jun 2006 (Forum)
    Hi all. I got in my ford fiesta 1.8D (1996 MK4) attempted to start the car recently. I waited for the glow plug light to go off and started the car. The car made that car starting sound several times and gave some gas however it did not start. I heated the glow plug again and the same thing
  • Corrosion and customer service! 24 Feb 2006 (Forum)
    other than goodwill however, no quibble, it has gone in today to have two new rear doors fitted and I have a brand spanking new (40 miles on the clock) C-Max to drive while they do it. Ok, it is better to not have the problem in the first place though I have got to give Ford 10/10 for taking
  • 2010 Toyota Avensis Tr 2.0 D-4D - can someone please help with buying car 12 Jan 2021 (Forum)
    certificate Mileage98,218 miles MOT test number6069 3847 6434 Test location View test location Do not drive until repaired (dangerous defects): Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii
 

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