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  • Ford Focus - Noisy Ford Focus Heating Fan 30 Mar 2015 (Forum)
    I have a MK1 (53 plate) 1.8 TDCI The heater fan makes a racket every time it's on, not sure whether I just need to clean the bearings properly, or...
  • What is/are the most reliable 3 litre engined cars, petrol or diesel? 26 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
    What is/are the most reliable 3 litre engined cars, petrol or diesel?
  • Ford Fiesta - 2001 Ford Fiesta 1.25 running on three cylinders 26 Dec 2013 (Forum)
    Bought an immaculate 50k mile Fiesta 1.25 Flight (2001) as a Christmas present for my daughter to learn to drive in. I have known the car from new and...
  • When should I replace the timing chain on my Ford Mondeo? 26 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I am driving a 2002 Ford Mondeo 2002. The mileage on the clock is 61,000; is it necessary to replace the timing chain at a specific mileage level for this...
  • Focus estate - recommended? 12 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking at a Ford Focus 2009 estate automatic, do you rate them? Would you recommend petrol or diesel?
  • Which Kuga engine? 3 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I am considering buying the new Ford Kuga. What is your opinion of the 1.6 Ecoboost petrol engine as opposed to the 2.0-litre diesel?
  • Ford Focus - Ford Focus Mk2 - 1.6tdci or 1.6 petrol 10 Jan 2013 (Forum)
    Hi Folks   This is my first post so please bear with me! I am looking at purchaing one of the above and have read varying reviews from various...
  • Ford Focus - faulty fuel pump 12 May 2011 (Forum)
    I keep hearing from people i can do this but...am i right in thinking that if i have a ford focus 1.8tdi with 42,000 on the clock that i can get my fuel pump problem fixed for free under
  • Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - yr 2002, 1.6 Exhaust Manifold 2 Feb 2011 (Forum)
    My 2002 Focus 1.6 Zetec has covered 88k. I recently noticed that the exhaust was getting a bit noisy. On checking underneath, the flexible joint ( a wire mesh thing) between the manifold and the exhaust has started to break up inside the mesh. Been told by Ford that you have to renew the whole
  • Ford Focus 1.8 LX TDDI (2000) - Where to get a fuel pump inexpensively? 5 Sep 2010 (Forum)
    Hi, I have a 10 year-old Ford Focus 1.8 LX TDDI. It lost power while driving earlier this week and wouldn’t start again. The local Ford dealer in Northern Ireland is quoting £660 to have a new pump fitted since that the problem. Since the car itself is probably
  • Where do I get a radio code for my Ford Fiesta 1.3 LX? 20 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I've just bought my first car - a Ford Fiesta 1.3 LX - and the radio is asking for code. The radio model is 3000, serial no: M076547. Can anyone help?
  • Fine mass you've gotten us into 23 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Do the current Ford Fiesta 1.6TDCI cars still have dual mass flywheels fitted that were so troublesome on previous models?
  • Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 07 1.8 Ford 6000 CD/Radio-AM Reception 3 Oct 2009 (Forum)
    When I purchased this car2 years ago the AM reception on the radio was reasonable, I listen to FM 95% of the time. In the last week I have noticed the...
  • Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 96 1.3 Endura - high rev between gear shifting 2 Sep 2008 (Forum)
    Hi i own a 1996 Ford fiesta LX Endura 1.3, and when i change gear the rev seem to stay high for at least 5-10 seconds. i have taken the carb to bits and cleaned it, also i have checked the throttle cable and the throttle pedal and there is no probs there. The throttle cable is at the end of its
  • Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 1999 1.6LX - Needs replacement engine 28 Nov 2007 (Forum)
    Hi there, i've got a pretty old 1999, 110,000 miles ford focus 1.6 LX, and last week the cam belt went on it. I'm thinking i'll just drop a new engine in it, but i can't seem to find anyone who knows about the compatability of the engine types... I think they've changed the engine from 1999 ish
  • Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - yr 1998 - Zetec 1.25 CVT Misfire 12 Nov 2007 (Forum)
    My wife's 98 Fiesta 1.25 Zetec Auto has a misfire/stutter when driving but the problem doesn't show up when the car is stationary (or on the Ford diagnostic testbed) The car momentarily looses power and then picks up again and drives OK. (until the next time) The car has been recently serviced
  • Ford Focus - good deal? 21 Jul 2007 (Forum)
    Just picked up a brand new Ford Focus 1.6 Sport for "her indoors"... I reckon I got a cracking deal, but no doubt someone on here will spot whatever it is that I missed...... Brand new. Not pre-registered or anything silly like that Metallic Paint (colour of our choice) Sport spec (alloys, elecs
  • Ford Focus Hesitation 4 Apr 2004 (Forum)
    there may be a fuel starvation problem. I saw a posting some weeks ago about this which suggested that there is a problem that Ford dealers are aware of and that the problem is the fuel pump. I spoke to my local Ford dealer at the time and they suggested it was likely to be HT leads! Can anyone please
  • Ford Galaxy Tdi Exhaust System 20 Aug 2002 (Forum)
    My R-Reg Galaxy has just fractured the exhaust pipe at the junction where the pipe from the catalyst enters the main exhaust system. The catalyst looks OK.I have been told by an independent exhaust company and the local Ford dealer that repairs of any kind on exhausts are not acceptable (replacing
  • FORD MONDEO 1.8LX verses 2.0l 24 Mar 2001 (Forum)
    We are in the process of replacing our car and need one fast. We are considering the Ford Mondeo Estate but want to know which is the better out of the 1.8LX and the 2L. We have the choice of 2 1.8LX both on an X plate, mileage is 11k for one and 8k for the other and they are both priced
 

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