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• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - Heater fan won't work on 1,2 or 3 - only 4. 26 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  My Ford Focus heater fan will only work on switch setting number 4 and then the A/C doesn't work on that setting. Could it be the resistor pack, and if so where is it located? Thanks in advance! The B man . . .
• Ford - 04 2.0tdci dmf/clutch conversions 14 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  hi to all good news for ford tdci ownersi have discovered that you can buy a dmf conversion for your tdci enginesthey retail at around £240 cash n carry this gets rid of the dmf and converts it to standard three piece clutch (old skool)hope this is helpful to you all
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - Front springs 5 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Hi! Just had the unsettling experience of the front suspension collapsing on my 2001 Focus 1.8. Fortunately it happened in a car park doing 10 mph. Ford agent confirmed that both front coil springs broke. The car has had no arguments with kerbs or potholes. Anyone else had this experience
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 2004 2.0 oil... any ideas? 1 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  please! magnatec 5w-30 A1.......petrol or tdci? ford supreme E......ok? ive a mondeo tdci 130 and a tourneo 55 plate tdci duratorq both need oil changes, so i need 12 ltrs.........not cheap!
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 1998 1.3 - cabin fan problem 29 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  I have a small problem on Ford Fiesta mk4: the cabin fan is not working at positions 1 and 3, it works on 2 and 4. I heard that that is a common problem - that the resistors burn out. Where are they, how can I find them? Thanks.
• Ford Mondeo 1 (1993 - 1996) - 95 Heater - ventilation fan controls 13 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  My son has a Mark I Ford Mondeo (M Reg) and the ventilation / heater fan doesn't work. Is there a known problem (like the fan speed switch) on these models, or could it be something more serious like needing a new fan?
• Ford Ka - Gear change squeak 28 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Sometimes, when I am pressing on in my Ford Ka, and make a very quick gear change, I hear a squeaking sound. It doesn't happen when I do a more leisurely gear change, and I'm not aware of hearing this in other cars. Any idea what causes it, and whether I should be concerned?
• ford focus - fault code 9202 28 May 2007 (Forum)
  I have a ford focus 1600 ghia auto year 2000 it has recently been showing empty after filling up with fuel I have looked at the dash fault codes it is showing 9202. Does anyone know what the code refures to and how I can find out a list of all codes.
• ford galaxy air con 15 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  Hi I have a ford galaxy 1.9TDI 2003 and the air con gas has run out, and I have noticed halfords are now selling the gas for air con to refill it yourself but I was wondering if someone can give me help in where I find the refill valve on this car. Thanks for any help Tony
• Ford Locks 15 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, we have a "M" reg Ford Escort with the flattened stick type key and the locks have all decided to lock but not unlock. The fuel cap and ignition still works and that is all. I have used WD40 and 3in1 but to no avail. Other than doing a Mr Bean with a hasp i have no idea other than removing
• ford fiesta hot air 7 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  i recently had a problem with my R reg Ford Fiesta. Only blowing cold air. Reading the previous posts i changed the heater valve and that worked for a few weeks. Now i only get hot air blowing even when i turn the thermostat control to cold. What should i do?
• ford focus 2.0 zetc 2001 handbrake cable 8 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  my handbrake cable on my ford focus has snapped by the rear left brake disc. my normal mechanic called about getting a new part,but the one recieved was far too short. the cable is a long one, any ideas on what part is needed?? kindest regards, rich
• Ford spec 5W/40 oil, best price? 15 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  Hello, I have offered to service mother-in-law's Focus, where is the best place currently for Ford spec 5W/40 oil? Also I am going to ask in "Technical" though does anyone here know the engine oil capacity, it is a 2002 1.6 auto? Thanks.
• ford bluetooth mobile 18 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  I'm about to take delivery of a mondeo ghix x tomorrow and at the weekend I was talking to a salesman in my local ford dealer. I asked about having the bluetooth mobile phone activated and he said that it doesn;t need to be it will automatically recognise my phone. does anyone know if this is true
• MTF change - 99 Ford Focus 2 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  OK, I have check the Haynes manual which says to use "transmission fluid to Ford spec. ESD-M2C 186-A" for the 2 litre, and 75/90 for the 1.4,1.6,1.8... and the valvoline lubricant advisor reckons SAE 75/90 gear oil for the 2 litre. What is the difference and which should I replace the current lot with?
• Ford Mondeo brake upgrade??? 2 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Hi there I own a 2000 Ford Mondeo 2ltr Zetec (no abs) and I was wondering how feasable it is to upgrade the rear drum brakes to discs and also whether there are any worthwhile upgrades for the front brakes? I find that the brakes are ok but if there are any good upgrades I would like to know as I
• ford st 24 lacking power 11 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  Hi i've got a ford st24 1997 it lacks power top speed 102, it has no misfires drives ok but above 3000 revs it only pick up slowly, on fault code reader it says lamba sensor back 1 and 2, changed air flow meter as lambra's test ok thanks tony
• Thread type - Ford OHV rocker screws 17 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  Hi What type of thread is used on Ford OHV (Kent, Valencia, Ensura-E, HCS) engines? Is it just an interference fit? I remember a lecture on something similar which IIRC gave even stresses on each turn, although I'm not sure as those lectures weren't assessed :-) -------------- Mike Farrow
• Ford Mondeo: Bluetooth options 2 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  Hi, Does anyone have experience of either the "Advanced" or "Premium" Bluetooth mobile phone options currently being offered by Ford on the Mondeo? I'm particularly interested in how the dialing etc is done from the steering wheel. The Advanced kit is standard fit on the Titanium X
• wrong fuel put into ford galaxy 1.9 tdi 11 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  We have had a disaster tonight in that the wrong fuel has been put into our ford galaxy 1.9 tdi. Does anyone know if this is a diy job to get it back to life or will I be at the mercy of a garage. Unfortunately, the car was driven 700 yards before it gave up completely. Boxer