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  • Notchy Gearbox - Ford Galaxy 22 Jul 2002 (Forum)
    I purchased a new Ford Galaxy TDI 115bhp in May 2001. I am very pleased overall with the vehicle - except for one thing. The vehicle is fiited with the VAG 6 speed gearbox which is very pleasing to use once the car has warmed up, usually over a distance of 4 to 5 miles from cold, unfortunately
  • Ford Torneo - Keyless ignition risk for non-premium brand 1 Aug 2023 (Forum)
    I've just purchased a 2020 Ford Grand Torneo Connect (passenger version of the Transit Connect). It's got one of these ridiculous keyless ignotions because car companies appear to think turning a key is so 20th century. There have been a lot of car thefts in our neighbourhood although I think
  • How do I find my radio code? 11 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking for the radio code for my daughter's Ford KA. The serial number is V026774. The radio went off after her boyfriend put a new battery in.
  • Ford KA, KA2, KA3 (1996 - 2008) - 1997 (R Reg) Lock nightmare in our ford Ka 7 Feb 2012 (Forum)
    Hi there. We have an extremely annoying issue with the locks of our Ford Ka, and we thought someone here might be able to help. These are the "symptoms" 1. Key will not open the driver's door (right). We put the key inside the lock, move it in any direction, and nothing happens. 2. Using key
  • Ford Focus III (2008 - ) - Just spent 30 times normal budget on car 20 Nov 2009 (Forum)
    Sorry to mislead you but no new enzo in garage. New ford focus estate. 41 yrs old & first time I've ever bought a brand new car as normally spend less than £500. Like to say thanks to those who replied to my question a few months back about new car choice. Thanks. I live in Italy so have a Ford
  • Various - New Car??? - Replace writ off C Class Executive SE 8 Jan 2014 (Forum)
    car, great value, can pick a very good one up for around £13-15k depending on age (min 10 plate) and mileage (max 45k). I think the C Class sports look a lot better, but you add 2/3 grand to the costs (and I don’t really care about getting an extra 0.5 sec on 0-60
  • Ford Focus 2016 - Wet footwells. 29 Apr 2024 (Forum)
    noticed for some months is linked to the water ingress. I've been quoted £500 by a Ford dealer just for a water test, which apparently takes four hours. Why four hours.? Thanks.
  • Ford Fiesta Active - Does this qualify as classic ? 22 Nov 2023 (Forum)
    Hi I’m new on here and would like to draw on your expertise , I have a 2006 grey Ford fiesta ghia which I was told yesterday could have good resale potential because they are no longer made . I bought it second hand 3 years ago for £800 and because of rising costs of cars I’ve been patching up
  • Ford fiesta - Classed as classic ? 27 Feb 2023 (Forum)
    Hi I’m new to this forum and it seems like a really good resource for information. I have a grey 2006 Ford fiesta ghia , automatic - I bought it 3 years ago second hand for £800 - because of rising costs I’ve been patching it up but am really ready to scrap it -but yesterday a guy at a garage
  • Ford Focus - Boot lid sometimes does not shut 6 Jan 2023 (Forum)
    Need some advice here. The boot catch on my Ford Focus Mk 3.5 seems to have been playing up for a while and sometimes the boot comes open. It does however stay closed no problem when I have the central locking on and can still be opened and closed using the keyless fob without any
  • Ford fiesta zetec - Central locking 11 Dec 2019 (Forum)
    Have recently bought my mrs a 2004 Ford Fiesta 1.4 Zetec and the central locking isn't working It is NOT remote only key activated  Motors are all working fine Fuse is not in as when I put in the fuse the doors all lock but then unlock straight away  Door
  • Ford focus tdci powershift - Buying a 2017 2.0 tdci 150 powershift 11 Aug 2019 (Forum)
    Hello all, I was hoping you could help me out. I have seen a nice ford focus st line estate diesel with powershift transmission. Its a 2.0 150 PS. I drove it and it was one of the nicest cars I have drove in awhile. Is the power shift the 6dct450 wet clutch. I don't want any big bills
  • Ford Fiesta (67) - Fault that hasn't been fixed for over a year 8 May 2019 (Forum)
    Just after I bought this car the airbag fault light came on. It has now been with the local Ford dealer, who I bought it from, many times over the last year. They have not fixed it. I have it on PCP via my bank. What rights do I have, what action should I take. I believe a year is a reasonable
  • 1974 1300 MKIII - Ford Cortina 8 Apr 2019 (Forum)
    in the Cortina line. I have been hearing that the gearbox is a handful and difficult to get fixed.  But being a Ford, i'm thinking parts will be easy to come by. Any help/ opinions would be appreciated. Thanks,  Paul.
  • Ford Mondeo Estate - Radio Code for Sony Radio! 20 Nov 2018 (Forum)
    listening to Gold Radio! Can anyone help or suggest without having to go to the Big Ford garage and get them to sort it out for me.   Thank You.  
  • Ford Escort - Escort overheating 23 Aug 2018 (Forum)
    Hi. I have a '97 Ford Escort 1.6 16v. When stuck in traffic for a while, the engine temperature can quickly whizz around to the red. No coolant issues with the car, and the fan does kick in. It just doesn't seem to take much time for the engine to get too warm. I'm happy putting on the heating
  • Any - Grilles 20 Nov 2017 (Forum)
    -1991-1997-13295 Or the Ford Sierra:  http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/ford/sierra/4036/1982-1992-ford-sierra Was it Rover that reintroduced the look? It seems that just about everything these days has one and I for one miss the sleeker look without.  
  • Ford Focus Estate - Valuation for Probate 21 Feb 2017 (Forum)
    letterheaded document stating the adjusted value at the time and undertaken by a professional with reasonable skill and care. I contacted my local Ford garage who were predicatbly useless - who can I get to do it?   Thanks, Chris.
  • Ford transit - Radio code 24 Oct 2016 (Forum)
    Hi, after reading some other messages in the forum I to have the same problem. I tried following the steps of holding down buttons 1 and 6 to access my radio code for my ford transit 6000CD player. Upon my findings here are the numbers that I found, FB050208, SWP14C044, BL020405, FDV2007, VO25557
  • Ford Focus Estate 58plate - 1.6tdci turbo actuator working haoticly 11 Mar 2016 (Forum)
    Hi ! My ford has boost loss that apears sometimes. I started watching the turbo actuator and it seems that it's not able to keep it steady. On idle the actuator should be down and vnt open but when its down it has vibrations and sometimes goes back un(vnt closed
 

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