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• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 3 x gearboxes in 1 month 14 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  Friend of a friend Focus 1.6 manual is 34mths old and still under warranty, 1 owner bought from local Ford garage. Gearbox failed at end of January -recon gearbox fitted - it lasted 7 days. New gearbox was fitted - it lasted 2 weeks and failed so it is now in for a 3rd gearbox replacement
• Ford Mondeo 1 (1993 - 1996) - 94 1.8 Stolen immobiliser remote control 29 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Hi there, few days ago someone stole my bag with my 1.8lt LPG/benzine ford mondeo "series 1" keys and immobilizer Remote Control. I've spare keys, but I've not the spare for the RC and I haven't any code (I bought the car used, 2 years ago). So at the moment I can't switch on the engine
• Best rental car ever ! 18 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  : 1991 Ford Sierra Cosworth, Toyota MR2, Ford Fiesta XR2 Budget: Year 1993 Ford Mondeo 24v Hertz Year: Various Ford Scorpio 24v Alamo Year: 1990s Vauxhall Senator 24v Hertz Year: 2008 VW Eos 2.0 TSi Avis: Year: Early 1990s Vauxhall Calibra 2.0 Turbo I'll add more as they come to mind.
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 99 1.8 Advice please about steering rack problem ? 9 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  I posted a question about this a couple of days ago. Anyway I took my Ford Focus to a Ford garage today and the mechanic noticed when he turned the steering wheel from side to side that he could hear a clicking type noise which he said was a bearing in the steering rack that was faulty. He said
• Ford KA, KA2, KA3 (1996 - 2008) - Accident: KA3 written off-nd bigger - suggestions? 30 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  Hi guys My beloved Ford KA3 got rear ended and need some suggestions for a replacement but bigger vehicle? I have a budget of £5k and with a baby on the way want low running costs (Tax, Tyres, Servicing, Repairs) but with a bit more space for "stuff". Any thoughts from any happy trade ins
• Ford KA, KA2, KA3 (1996 - 2008) - What do I do about rust on a 4.9 year old car? 20 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  My Ford Ka was bought in September 2003, so coming up to 5 years old. On the underside of the sill on the driver side, there is rust bubbling through everywhere. The underside of the sill on the passenger side, while by no means perfect, is pretty good. 1) Why should it be so much worse
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - can't believe it! More ford brake pads after 13000 11 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  Very shocked, garage - {name generalised, edit by DD} are telling us rear pads need changing again. Car has 37 on the clock, brakepads fitted at 24 and...
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 06 2.2 Glowplug problem? 24 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  turning over. I left it a few minutes and it then fired up. I tried this again 20 minutes later and it was the same thing. Any ideas what the problem is? Is it easily recifiable? Should i be taken the motor to a Ford dealer (all services are through Ford). Thanks for looking!
• Ford / PSA 2.2 diesel engine 2 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Over a year ago I speculated that Ford may use a single turbo variable vane version of the twin turbo 2.2 engine fitted to the 407 etc though with the same power and torque figures as the twin turbo. This because the spec for this engine was quoted in the Ford / PSA tech spec published
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - Decisions, decisions..which one? 27 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  The time has come for me to stop looking at pictures on Autotrader and actually trade up the Getz for a Focus. Question is, which is the better value. 1/ 2005 05 Reg FORD FOCUS 1.6 ZETEC CLIMATE PACK -- '05' REG 38K FSH , £5475 2/ 2006 06 Reg Ford Focus 1.6 litre LX 17k £5,495 Assuming
• Ford Escort R reg - Part Problem 11 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  I have had my cambelt / timing belt changed last september by a rapid fit / ford dealer garage but from a rattling noise this morning it has been discovered that the belt has possibly snapped !!! ..... Im now getting very worried that im going to have a huge bill to pay. Does anyone know whether I
• Ford Focus - Remote Duplicates 20 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  Howdy all, Ages and ages ago when I had the Fiesta, I had 1 remote key only. Ford said for another remote I would need another key, code it off that (all a bit of a blur) but the upshot was it would be over 100 quid. I want another key for my Focus but it must be a remote. I have 1 remote
• ford dealer servicing 24 May 2003 (Forum)
  by a Ford Dealer. Upon scrutinising the Ford Service Checksheets, I noticed that the wording adjacent to the tick box says "check rear linings for wear using inspection pad inspection holes" In other words the drums need not be removed. Is this good practice? I understand that certain other manufacturers
• Ford Escort - not start 9 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  Hi I have a 1992 Ford Escort Cabriolrt (130PS). I have owned the car for 6 years. It has developed a fault, that after more then a journey of 5 miles, when engine temperature has been achieved, if you stop, the car will not start for 10 minutes to 1 hour plus. The car never cuts out whilst driving
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  Ford Kuga PHEV battery drain problem 9 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a one year old Ford Kuga PHEV. I retired 6 months ago and don't do the mileage I used to. After some problems with the regular 12v battery going...
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  Ford Fiesta faulty heater - can I claim? 15 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My car is a 17 reg Ford Fiesta petrol EcoBoost with a 1-litre engine. In the last month the heater fan has ceased to work on two occasions in any position...
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  Fraught Fiesta 6 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Last October I bought a nearly new 2008 Ford Fiesta ST150. The car at the time seemed a good deal, had an extended years warranty and was classed as a...
• Volkswagen Polo GTI 2015 DSG 1.8 TSI - Need to reject / swap car 21 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  Fiesta.. but instantly denied any knowledge of my number being given out.. as they do. I collected my brand new Polo GTI in October 2015, (it's on PCP) from a franchised VW Dealer, and when it came to signing the agreement, they suddenly increased the monthly payment by £8 a month, which
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  Drive belt failed after 27,000 miles, who pays? 23 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The auxiliary belt on my Ford Focus shredded whilst I was in the fast lane of the M60. My local Ford dealer diagnosed damage to all 16 valves and the head...
• Ford Fiesta - Ford Fiesta Ecoboost - 1.0 (2014) Timing belt 17 Aug 2022 (Forum)
  in the slow lane doing 60 mph especially when there's a slight incline. There is also a light engine rattle. The garage said it's looking like the timing belt needs replacing but they don't do the job because it's a huge faff and requires specialist tools etc. From what i can gather ford's original