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  • Ford "Blue Print" colour 2 Nov 2004 (Forum)
    I've seen a Ford dealer advert (complete with photograph) on the internet for a low mileage June 2003 Focus, and so far (on paper) the only thing which I'm dubious about is the colour ~ Blue Print. It's not a current colour and I don't recall ever seeing a car that colour. Has any Backroomer seen
  • Ford USA pays $200m to SUV owner 7 Jun 2004 (Forum)
    The Times online reports that: A jury has ordered the car manufacturer Ford to pay $368 million (£200m) in damages to a Californian woman who was paralysed when her Explorer sports-utility vehicle rolled over. http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,12389-1134277,00
  • Ford 1.8 Zetec probs 11 Jun 2003 (Forum)
    My 1997 Escort 1.8 Zetec has started to stutter and doesn't seem to be running at it's best, fuel consumption is normal, all fluid levels fine. The vehicle has 53000 miles and a full Ford service history. The problem is quite difficult to describe but it seems to hesitate at certain revs and when
  • Ford fiesta - Best wheel trims? 3 Jun 2024 (Forum)
    I've got a 09 plate Ford fiesta. I've put on 2-3 pairs of cheap wheeltrims over the years but they always fall off. Don't want to drive around without them but don't want to keep spending money on useless products. Can anyone recommend some good, relatively cheap ones that may last? Or just
  • Ford - Eco boost cam belt changes 4 Jul 2023 (Forum)
    Just heard that a Fiesta owner who has the eco boost engine has been quoted £2800 for a belt change at 10 years as prescribed by Ford. Similarly Honda quote a much more realistic figure !!! £1700. A special tool is required which small independents usually don’t
  • ford fiesta 1.4 - pilot sport 3 instead of Michelin Primacy 4 15 Aug 2022 (Forum)
    saw a deal for primary 4 on ats and bought it, shop called saying they out of stock and got sport 3 for 20 more. its for ford fiesta and i got no tyres knowledge, just want to replace tyres as current one out of tread. should i go for it or look for a cheaper option
  • Ford Fiesta 6000 code - Radio code 20 Jul 2022 (Forum)
    Hi , I’ve lost the code for my fiesta radio , the wife is getting tired of me singing on journeys ,so can anyone work out the code for this ancient radio please I went into my local ford garage and after some chin rubbing and air sucking the man in the service bit just said no the led display
  • any - Car scrappage ages 13 Jan 2022 (Forum)
    From HJ news. Good news for ford owners that they last so long or not. I realise that it is average age.. Top five models scrapped in 2021 Vehicle Average scrap value Average age 1. Ford Focus £243 16 2. Vauxhall Corsa £224 15 3. Ford Fiesta
  • Ford Tourneo Connect New Active model 27 Jul 2020 (Forum)
    Raised ride height is brilliant; also raised ride height on the van version (Transit connect active). Nothing on Honest John site, find out more here https://www.carkeys.co.uk/news/ford-unveils-new-rugged-transit-and-tourneo-connect-active-models Likely to be my next vehicle unless PSA do
  • Ford Focus ST - When do cars usually require rustproofing again 19 Oct 2019 (Forum)
    I've recently purchased a 2012 Ford Focus ST. When do cars generally need rustproofing again and protecting with underseal from rust?  I intend to look after the Focus ST i've just bought for investment purposes so keen to ensure it's fully protected from rust
  • 2008 Ford Galaxy 2.0 tdci - Air Con temperature varies 15 May 2019 (Forum)
    I have a 2008 Ford Galaxy ghia with the rear air con and duel climate control. Since having a new condenser and regas the temperature varies from one vent to the next.    One vent goes as low as 8.5c whereas another will be blowing 16c.    Any
  • Why doesn't my speedometer work after changing the battery? 16 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
    The speedometer in my Ford Ka doesn't work after changing the battery.
  • Ford Focus Estate 2008 1.6 tdci - VNT melting and going in the turbo 10 Jul 2017 (Forum)
    Have aa Ford Focus 2008 and the car recently melted the 4th turbo in less than a year. The main problem is with the vnt that gets deformed and loose, and eventualy hits the turbo breaking its metallic "wings". It has been recently remaped with dpf off and egr off with a added 24hp
  • Ford Mondeo 13 Reg - No key to ECU connection 3 Mar 2017 (Forum)
    problem and is there any chance of getting a goodwill payment from Ford?
  • ford fiesta 2003 1.6 ghia - eac fail 3 Feb 2017 (Forum)
    My car has had the dreaded eac fail for quite a while, tried all the usual. I'm thinking of disposing it any way because of age, my question is does this continue to be an issue with more recent Fords? All of the entries on forums I have seen seem only to relate to cars about the age of mine
  • Which is better, Ford Ka or Hyundai i10? 12 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
    Which is the best buy, Hyundai i10 or Ford Ka?
  • Ford Focus 1.0 125 Ecoboost - Smell of Petrol 13 Apr 2016 (Forum)
    Hi there   I went into my car today (Ford Focus 65 plate 1.0 125 Ecoboost) - when I was reversing out of my driveway, there was a smell of petrol.  There hasn't been any smell of petrol when driving after this or at any other time.  Does this smell of petrol when
  • Ford galaxy - Pressurising 19 Jan 2016 (Forum)
    I have a Ford galaxy that is pressuring the water jacket and blowing pipes off, now the usual suspect would be the head but it's had another cylinder head which was crack tested and checked for level and came back all ok, as it is now it has no increase in temperature and stays solid
  • Ford Fiesta Saloon 2008 1.4 Titanium - MOT ADVISORY 001 UNDER-TRAYS 11 Feb 2015 (Forum)
    Our 2008 Ford Fiesta has passed its MOT with advisory 001" under-trays fitted obscuring components." The tester tells me that they do not take these trays off when inspecting components. So how can a thorough MOT be carried out on such cars??
  • Ford Fiesta - KEYCODE FOR RADIO 24 Jan 2015 (Forum)
    HI, I have had work done on my Ford fiesta and now the radio is not working, it is asking for a KEYCODE to be entered. I still have the audio manual and the keycode is showing as 3339, but when I input this as instructed in the manual, it is saying WAIT 30 MINS and then asks for it to be input
 

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