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  • Boxer rebellion 18 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
    In April 2008 my son bought a 2005 Ford Focus 1.6, 5-door automatic from Car Giant. The car had a recorded mileage of 30,000 and was ex-Motability with...
  • Is my old Ford Mondeo worth much? 9 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
    I'm interested in finding out the value of my silver Ford Mondeo estate. It has under 47,000 miles and all original factory fittings, the only blemish...
  • Is the Ford Powershift automatic gearbox reliable? 1 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I've got about £8k to spend on a big auto estate - so naturally the Ford Mondeo is an option. However, I've heard bad things about Ford's double clutch...
  • How can a 1.8 be quicker than a 1.6? 20 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I own a 2007 Ford Focus 1.8TDCI Titanium, best car I have ever driven (thanks for the recommendation 3 years ago John). Looking at getting a nearly new...
  • What are the service requirements of my Ford Zetec-powered Westfield SEiW? 28 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I've just been fortunate enough to have been given a Westfield SEiW fitted with Ford 1800 engine. The car was built in 2004/5 and first registered in December...
  • Has Volkswagen sorted all of the DSG issues? 25 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
    I remember reading about several issues with the Volkswagen group DSG gearbox. I recall many saying they were best to be avoided. However I believe this...
  • Which Porsche 911 should I buy to celebrate my retirement? 14 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
    Growing up in the 1970s and 1980s I always hankered after a Porsche 911. Now approaching retirement that desire has returned with a mid-80s 3.0 SC being...
  • HGF 150 miles from home. Fantastic! 21 Feb 2006 (Forum)
    We all know how it goes. If something?s going to go wrong, it?ll do it at the most inopportune moment imaginable. I suppose it was almost inevitable, that after 5 years in the family (and nearly 13 on the road) that the car was going to break down in a big way. Coming back from a day trip
  • The Gatso king speaks 8 Feb 2002 (Forum)
    Visitor February 6th 2002. Report begins??.. Brunstrom on speeding. Richard Brunstrom is fond of citing 19th century philosopher John Stuart Mill?s views on civil liberty ? that people?s freedoms should only be constrained to prevent them harming others. ?If you choose to damage your body
  • Ford Focus Titanium 2013 Powershift Gearbox failure - is this a common problem? 3 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a 2013 Ford Focus from a main dealer in 2018. The car only had only 56,000 miles on it. It now has 67,000. The garage has told me that the wet...
  • Ford Fiesta 1.2 2007 - Valuation help 29 Dec 2022 (Forum)
    Hi, looking for advice on what you think this car is worth. 2007 Ford Fiesta 1.2 petrol, 28K genuine miles, been garaged all its life in pristine condition. Looking to buy for my sons 1st runaround Any advice appreciated.                                                                                                              
  • Ford KA 2002 - How to Install dash cam with no cigarette lighter 14 Nov 2019 (Forum)
    Hi all would like to know if I can have a dashcam fitted to my 2002 ford KA that doesn't have a cigarette lighter point? And if so where can it be connected to? Thanks
  • Ford Mondeo Vignale - Radio code 19 Sep 2019 (Forum)
    I have a Ford 6000 cd radio and just got the car back from the repairers.  It now requires the radio code and I seem to have misplaced it.  Ford6000cd radio Serial Number V035771.  Can anyone in the know please get me the code?
  • Ford Fiesta 2005 - Radio code 21 Apr 2018 (Forum)
    Hi can anyone help please I have just replaced the clutch on My Ford Fiesta Style and it knocked out the radio can anyone please help with code My Serial number is M245615 I am hoping someone can Thanks in advance
  • Ford Fiesta 1.25 07 plate - Found water on my drivers side footwell 31 Mar 2018 (Forum)
    I have just noticed my ford fiesta footwell is full of water the carpet is soaking wet can anyone put any light on this please thank you 
  • Views on Ford Edge 18 Feb 2018 (Forum)
    Morning Anyone had any experiences with the Ford Edge? My local dealer has a 66 plate sport model with loads of toys inc heated front and rear seats , leather, f and r camera pan roof, radar cruise control. 210ps 2.0 TDCi looks quite tempting....
  • Ford Fous - Radio Code 5 Oct 2015 (Forum)
    Hi there, I have a X reg Ford Focus and had to have a battery change, due to this I have no radio, I have the serial code M374086, would anybody be able to supply me with a code so I can listen to some music. Any help would be grateful
  • Ford Fiesta Zetec - Need Traffice 3000 radio code 15 Mar 2015 (Forum)
    Hi Everyone, The battery died on for Ford Fiesta Zetec 2000/2001 car. I tried to code in the book but it didn't work. The serial number might be T243242. Any help would bre greatly apprecited. Thanks :)  
  • Ford Focus - Brake disc corrosion holes 24 Dec 2014 (Forum)
    My brother-in-law has just had new brake discs fitted to his 2008 Ford Focus. The old ones had large deep pits in them. Was this corrosion or a manufacturing fault? Thanks (I'd post a picture but that doesn't seem possible)
  • Ford Focus 1.6 - Technical Bulletin reference turbo failure 26 Nov 2014 (Forum)
    After reading the forum please could you send me the technical bulletin relating to turbo failures on the Ford Focus.  This would be greatly appreciated. My email address is mckennachris38@yahoo.com Many thanks Chris  
 

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