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• ZX LH engine mount 9 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  on the the protruding stud from the top of the gearbox means that movt is possible and this could be the source of the vibration. Am I right? Is this lower part of the bush meant to be oval. Even if it\'s not the cause is it qorth replacing it anyway?? Car\'s done 128000m. cheers for your help.
• Shortlist opinions? 5 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  , and automatic transmission. Fuel consumption, driving dynamics and 'image' are relatively unimportant. Having said that, I can't quite manage to spell out the 523's manufacturer; so some aspects of 'image' may well rule out a begrudgingly-good car!! Budget is £9k tops, to be sourced from auction, and 'S'-plate
• Alfa 166 3.0 Auto 15 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  up on the torque converter cuts in in fourth at too low a speed and that this is the cause of the problem. It does not seem to be as pronounced a problem on other 166's that are around, however there are not so many 166's in Australia so it is hard to tell whether this is a design fault
• What Women Want 31 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  Had occasion to be with a large group of women (age 35 - 50), talking about mens cars. Thought you?d be interested to hear what they said. First the negative - they didn?t like GTI?s - aggressive and threatening. In fact all fast cars got the thumbs down! ?they take stupid risks, driving fast
• Michelin Tyre Prices 7 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  FYI yesterday I went to micheldever to buy 2 Michelin XV1's 195x60x15. The price I was quoted about 10 days ago was an excellent £56.92 each, inclusive. The price I was asked to pay yesterday was £67+ !! When I enquired, I was informed "The price went up a few days ago". I have no reason
• Vauxhall, Peugeot, Ford - WHICH USED CAR TO BUY 28 Oct 2021 (Forum)
  Hi guys, I would like to buy a cheap used car and the majority of cars that I can find within my budget are Peugeot(2006-2011), Vauxhall Astra and Corsa(2005-2010), Ford Fiesta (2005-2011) and Ford KA (2005-2010) I am not really bothered about speed and aesthetics, all I care
• Ford Galaxy 2014 automatic - Weird problem with a Ford Galaxy 21 Jan 2020 (Forum)
  I have a problem with my Ford Galaxy 2014 and ia kinda baffling me. After driving the car for a while the engine just stalls while idling. When i try to restart the engine it wont even turn . The battery is ok , all lights show up on the dash board , all seems is fine but the engine wont start
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  Why is the heater in my Ford Fiesta not working? 31 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford Fiesta doesn't give out hot air until I hit a pothole or speed bump. Any idea what the problem could be?
• Ford Car Radios - Ford Radio Code Requests 31 Mar 2019 (Forum)
  I note with interest that the site which Alexey recommended we should now use for supplying Ford Radio Codes has now introduced a 24 hour delay for the free service, or immediate service for a fee of £6.99! https://radiocodeford.com/6000-cd-radio-code Alexey, perhaps you
• Ford Fiesta Zetec 2006 - Ford 6000 CD 6 Jan 2019 (Forum)
  Hi folks, Hope I'm posting this in the right place, if not apologies! Just replaced the battery in a Ford Fiesta 06 plate and of course the radio has now been rebooted. I don't have a code or a manual to refer to which has left me a bit stumped. Tried holding in '6
• Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol 2009 - Ford Focus Mk2.5 Cigarette Lighter 8 Nov 2018 (Forum)
  it in I guess I need to get this sorted. Does anyone know what the Ford part number is for the cigarette lighter in my car - it's between the gearstick and the cupholders in the middle of the car as shown
• Ford Focus 1.6 Powershift - Powershift Outstanding Field Service Action 25 Oct 2018 (Forum)
   just bought a Ford Focus 2012 plate from a Ford Dealership on the 09/04/2018. I was briefly told about the Powershift transmission, I mean they didn't mention the issues with it of course but afterwards I have seen that there are wide spread issues with this transmission. I am used
• Ford Focus - Ford Focus 2006 Radio Code Problem 4 Jan 2017 (Forum)
  Hi Everybody, I have a 2006 Ford Focus with a Sony Radio. I put the car into the garage over christmas and took an initial hit on a fly wheel and clutch. Then I suffered a killer blow when I drove off and realised my radio didn't work any more.  "You'll have to go to a dealer
• Ford Focus - 2001 y reg ford focus GHIA immobiliser issue 5 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  but 1 is rounded off and wont turn the ignition, it just has the keyfob on it to lock unlock car. i have a nother key that was cut at TIMPSONS that starts the car but obviously now it wont turn over as immobiliser is on. do i need to just re-code the FOB or do i need a new key cut or is a ford
• 2007 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI 90BHP - 1.6 Ford Focus turbo power loss 5 May 2015 (Forum)
  Hello all, I had the standard Ford Focus turbo failure. I'm pretty sure it was due to a blocked oil strainer. I went for the refurbished BTN turbo with the fitting kit including the new oil feed pipe, banjo bolts, gaskets and copper seals. I also changed the oil filter and changed the oil
• Ford Ka - Ford Ka- smell, running badly, EML 20 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  Hi All, my wife runs a 2002 Ford Ka. 1.3 duratec engine, 60k or so, serviced fairly recently. I have noticed when I maneuver it, i can smell an unpleasant smell, not eggy, not like oil smoke. A mechanic (who was sorting something else) commented that he thought it smelt like
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  Buying a seven-seater for £12k - Ford or Vauxhall? 7 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering a used Ford Galaxy or Vauxhall Zafira for £12,000. Which model is best?
• Ford Fiesta - Ford Fiesta x reg only blowing hot air 12 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  I have recently had a problem with my heater in a ford fiesta always blowing hot air. I had a look at the HCV and found that this was broken (plunger had broke inside) and replaced it. This has not fixed the probem as i'm still getting hot air even on cold. I thought it was a faulty HCV so got
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  Buying a economical car - Fiesta or Rio? 28 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a small car with good fuel economy. I've narrowed down my choice to the Koa Rio and Ford Fiesta, which would you buy?
• Ford Fiesta 1.4 Diesel 2009 - Ford Fiesta 2009 , unable to add fuel additive 3 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  shot bottle with the same result. The problem is not capacity but the Ford misfuel inhibitor which won't open except naturally for a fuel pump. I tried a funnel and flexible hose with the same result, prod and poke but the fuel filler neck has been designed to incorporate contact points that open