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  • Climate control failure on my Ford Galaxy? 19 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have a flashing climate control display on start up on my 56 reg Ford Galaxy Ghia and the air con seems to have failed although the blowers still work....
  • What is causing my Ford Puma to overheat? 9 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My 11-year-old Ford Puma 1.6, 90,000 miles did run and drive like new, but now has an overheating problem that has baffled my garage. It has a new water...
  • Ford Focus - 1.0 125 ecoboost or 115 TDCI? 8 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I’m interested in a new Ford Focus 1.0 125 Ecoboost or 115 TDCI. It'd be used for a 12 mile daily commute (24 mile round trip) of approximately 6 miles...
  • Ford Focus automatic transmission problems 16 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2005 Ford Focus 1.6-litre with auto transmission. I've had the following problem with my car: It happens after driving for some time, mainly...
  • Can you advise your readers not to enter flooded fords please? 11 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    A couple of weeks ago reader asked the depth to which a car could wade a ford. You mentioned water in the engine but even worse is when the water is too...
  • Ford Fusion for an elderly driver? 18 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking for a car for my 87 year old mother to potter around in with her disabled brother. I am considering a Ford Fusion 1.4 TDCi Zetec 5 dr, 62,500...
  • Which small car to replace a Ford Ka? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My wife is looking to replace her 40,000 mile 2001 Ford Ka. She believes the Citroen C1, Peugeot 107 or Toyota Aygo might fit the bill. Also she wants...
  • What next after the Ford Puma? 16 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have had my beloved Puma for ten years and due to its age, it's starting to get expensive to run. Why did Ford stop making Pumas, and will they ever...
  • Should I buy a Ford Focus instead of an Audi A1? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Thank you for your prompt reply regarding the Audi A1 1.2 T SE. As I explained I have always bought Ford and, in view of what you say regarding the A1...
  • Ford Mondeo Ghia X 24V Mk2 1997 - Emissions MOT Failure 1 Mar 2012 (Forum)
    My Mk2 97 Mondeo Ghia X 24V just failed its MOT on emissions (fast idle, Lambda and CO).  I've also noticed that it's idling badly, can sometimes stall when warm.  Ford are saying its the Cats, apparently there are three on the vehicle, 2 precats plus one main cat. I have found
  • £4 batteries, no charge 15 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I am pleased to say that not all Ford dealers are quite as 'sharp' as one recently described in your column. I needed new batteries for the two remotes...
  • Buckled wheels 7 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have owned a Fiesta for 18 months from new and all 4 alloy wheels are buckled. The car is regularly serviced by my ford dealer who says its caused by...
  • Looking to replace my Ford Focus 2 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I want to trade in my 2002 Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec Petrol. My budget is £5000. Is there anything better than my current car in that price range (used cars)? I'm...
  • Ford Focus - C1288 Faulty ABS/ESP 6 Feb 2011 (Forum)
    Apologies if there is already a post about the dreaded ESP fault on the Ford Focus on here, I couldn't find any. Dashboard message "ESP system fault" diagnosed with DTC C1288 -Faulty Pressure Sensor. Repair requires a replacement ABS "pump" for the princely sum of £1300
  • Can Isofix be retrofitted to a Ford Focus? 12 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am thinking of buying a 2008/2009 Ford Focus, however I believe Isofix was only fitted if this was specifically requested when new. Do you know if it...
  • How do I remove my Ford Mondeo's oil filler cap? 3 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Ford Mondeo and I can't remove the oil filler cap. I've tried everything, twisting it both ways, left and right, pulling and pushing as I twist,...
  • When would be the best time to part-exchange my Ford Mondeo? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a five-year-old Mondeo in excellent condition. What do you consider would be the best time, this year, to seek a part-exchange at a franchised dealer?...
  • How can I get my Ford Focus Estate's paint code from the VIN number? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have been trying to find my car's details in order to identify the paint. I have entered the VIN number into various sites. One informed me that my 2006...
  • I bought a cheap Ford Focus with an EGR fault - can I expect it to be repaired? 7 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Two weeks ago I bought a relatively cheap (£1190) Ford Focus from a garage that has a fault with the exhaust gas recirculation system. The repair has been...
  • Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 03 1.6 Advice please on buying this car ? 15 Oct 2009 (Forum)
    I have seen a 2003 (53) Ford Focus 1.6 zetec with 37k miles on the clock. It has 2 previous owners and Full service history and 12 months warranty from a Ford garage. However I have a couple of concerns about it. The trouble is the car was first registered in December 2003 and by June 2004
 

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