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  • Ford mondeo - Weird ford 6000 cd radio code problem 21 May 2016 (Forum)
    Right when I brought the car the guy said he had a aftermarket radio in there and has replaced it back to a Ford 6000 cd but not the original one   now I've  wasted 6 tries entering the code from the book until I finally remembered the guy saying how it wasn't the original radio anyway
  • Ford Fiesta - Ford Fiesta 1.3 Acceleration Problems 8 Sep 2015 (Forum)
    I'm really hoping someone can help me with this one! I have a 2002 Ford Fiesta 1.3. When accelerating it will hit about 50mph and then get stuck - I can put my foot all the way down on the accelerator and it will not go any faster. It gets stuck for about a minute, then judders
  • Ford Fiesta Zetec. 1.4 Petrol. 2004 model. - High pitched whistle when moving forward 20 Feb 2015 (Forum)
    Good Evening. Have just collected car from Ford Service after expensive MOT and repairs. This involved new front right hand spring and associated equipment.  New Cam belt and Drive belt.   What I am getting this evening is that when I start the car up
  • Ford Focus 1.8 TDCI LX - ford focus turbo 29 Jul 2014 (Forum)
      I have brought a ford focus 1.8 tdci lx from a garage but within a month of having the car i noticed a lack of power followed by the engine management light coming on i have taken this back to the garage under warranty and he first tried telling me it is a faulty sensor that is attached to the turbo
  • ford focs 1.6 zetec - clutch problems 21 Jun 2014 (Forum)
    picked the car up it had 43,000+, now is has 50,000+. I called fords where i got the car from and they basically told me that coz id done alot of mileage wot do i expect......now im not being funny but i no some other people with a focus and they havent had this problem. Please could someone help me sort
  • Ford Fiesta slows down and speeds up itself at 70mph - what's going on? 24 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
    My Ford Fiesta diesel, which has done 80,000 miles, has stated acting odd. At around 70 mph I start gently rocking back and forth in the seat - it feels...
  • Ford Focus 1.8 16V petrol Zetec 2000 'W' - Inlet manifold part number 5 Nov 2012 (Forum)
    My Ford Focus Zetec 1.8  is suffering with high engine revs when I come to a stop, described in a Ford technical bulletin as 'throttle holdup'. The age of my car is May 2000. This puts it in the age range covered by the bulletin. Having tried many other suggestions
  • How can I check that my daughter's Ford Ka's engine cooling fan is working? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter's Ford Ka overheated in a shopping centre yesterday. The AA turned out for her and decided the engine cooling fan was not cutting in. The car...
  • Should I buy a Ford Mondeo or BMW 320? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am planning to buy a two-year-old car to replace my 1996 diesel Ford Mondeo. I am looking at either a BMW 320 diesel or a Ford Mondeo Titanium diesel....
  • Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 1999 1.8 petrol - Concern after adding engine oil 15 Jul 2008 (Forum)
    Last month I added about 150 ml of Halford Part Synthetic 5W30 engine oil to my Ford Focus. I always have it serviced at a Ford garage and they use Ford Motorcraft engine oil when they change the oil. After topping up with the Halford oil, I noticed when checking the level on the dipstick
  • Ford head unit connector pinout 2 Feb 2003 (Forum)
    Hi I am trying to install a old style (standard size) Ford 2006 RDS head unit into the old 89 polo, as it's original head unit has died, and as the rest of the car is not far behind I do not want to spend money on a new head unit. I have the original ford connectors > flying leads and know
  • Ford Motor Co woes 13 Jan 2002 (Forum)
    35,000 now to be without jobs plus numerous plants to close. Scenario One: All the consultants and business analyst talking heads and other purveyors of the 20-20 Hindsight Told You So wisdom are now preaching the obvious: Ford got indigestion, choked on all those other brands, lost its way -- who
  • Are there any parts providers for 1990s Ford models? 25 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I own a 1998 Ford Escort Saloon 1.8 Ghia. Finding parts is proving impossible, or even small firms who are willing to manufacture them. Many of the parts...
  • Ford Powershift Gearbox - engine revs oscillation problem 27 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I’m currently experiencing some problems with my Ford Galaxy and its Powershift gearbox. When going at constant vehicle speed up a steep hill (or gentle...
  • Mazda CX-5, Hyundai Tuscon, Vauxhall Mokka - 'New' SUV 9 Mar 2022 (Forum)
    sell it because of auto gearbox issues. Price wise I am looking at pcp deals at the mo with a max spend of £350pm and a £7000 deposit. Anything that's between 3_6 years old will do me. If anyone has any insight into the cars listed or any others that may be similar I would appreciate any
  • Torn between a Passat and an A4 Avant- HELP!? 9 Oct 2021 (Forum)
    Total newbie to posting here, but I love reading the threads so I figured I'd give it a go. I have a bit of a conundrum. We are in the market for a car. It will mainly be used for the school run and the odd longer journey at the weekend (max 20 miles). We probably do 5000 miles a year. I have
  • Toyota Avensis - Need a petrol auto 21 Jun 2020 (Forum)
    is £12000 max. My first choice is an Avensis but they seem to be rarer than hen’s teeth in Petrol and auto. The only local one ( South Hants ) I can find is £14k and the dealer won’t budge one inch on the price. Wouldn’t mind a Prius but again they are rare and expensive. So I’m looking at all makes
  • Citroen C4 Cactus - Need advice on new car 18 Jan 2020 (Forum)
    and less road noise Parking assistance Apple Carplay / Android Auto Good colour Fuel efficiency is not a concern as she does only 15 miles daily. Not a slow car   Budget is max £16K cash buy   We have shortlisted the options
  • MK 6 Passat Sport 08 - VW Passat Rusting doors, boot and bonnet and shell 29 Aug 2016 (Forum)
    : " After removing the corrosion and cleaning the affected area we will apply 2-k-Epoxid filler (part number LLS Max 220) as anti corrosion treatment. We will reapply the seam seal and paint and wax the door fold. During this process we would protect the outer area against damage – stick adhesive tape
  • toyota verso peugout 5008 - toyota verso or pug 5008. Pls advise 10 Sep 2014 (Forum)
    Sorry this is the usual thread about which car. I have done alittle research and also test driven both cars ( albeit new models)  My budget was originally 6k/7k but I have waited alittle longer and is set at 10k max I have need for  kids ( currently 2 nearly 3
 

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