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  • Ford Mondeo TDCI Ghia X 2 Sep 2005 (Forum)
    Is it worth my dad buying a 2005 ghia x which is around 9 months old for around 13k? or will he just end up losing loadsa money on it?
  • ford mondeo air con 30 Sep 2001 (Forum)
    The air conditioning on my 1999 mondeo is not providing cold air. What are the probable causes of this?? Does it need the refrigerent replacing or recharging...
  • Ford Ka - Ford Ka - Repair or sc***? 17 Sep 2024 (Forum)
    Hi there, I have absolutely no idea about cars, hence why I wanted to ask your advice. I own a 2007 Ford Ka. 73,000 miles. It recently failed the MOT for the following reasons: Do not drive until repaired (dangerous defects): Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter pipe area
  • Is the 1990 Ford Escort Bonus a classic car? 15 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
    My late father had a 1990 Ford Escort Bonus in immaculate condition and I was wondering if this was now classed as a classic car. My mother is now looking...
  • Why don't you rate the Ford Focus ST as one of the best hot hatches? 25 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
    In your Top 10: Hot Hatches list, you rate the Ford Fiesta ST but what about the Focus ST with the 2.3 engine? Why no mention?
  • What used, reliable, small van models do you suggest? 26 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
    I want to buy a small van as I'm fed up with always putting the back seats down in my saloon. It must be a reliable make and cheap to run. Probably about...
  • Are there any makes and models that you'd recommend or avoid for a motorhome conversion? 2 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
    I'm thinking of buying a van to convert into a motorhome. As a general rule are there any makes and models that you'd recommend or avoid?
  • Is a ten year old Ford Transit prone to rust? 11 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
    My son, a carpenter, is set on buying a Transit Trend T350 but I have heard it said the model generally is prone to rusting underneath. Do you know if...
  • What vans have four seats and can also carry a Euro pallet? 4 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
    Do you know of any vans that have four seats and take a Euro pallet?
  • What's the best £5k van to convert to a camper? 5 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking for advice on what type of van to buy with a £5000 budget. This van would be to convert into a camper so I'm looking for van with a medium...
  • How do I find a value for my low mileage 1997 Ford Escort? 6 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
    My dad has a 1997 4-door Ford Escort Freedom 1.3 with 32,629 miles. It's been garaged for about 5-6 years and was barely used before that. Despite looking,...
  • Need a petrol van - any recommendations? 9 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
    Based on your advice, I purchased a used Citroen Berlingo Multispace 1.6 petrol, which has given me many years of excellent service. However, the van is...
  • Ford Focus DPF problems 24 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I bought my Ford Focus in 2008 when it was approx six months old and had 6000 miles on it. I've done 77,000 miles on it now (six years later) and have...
  • Ford Focus LX - Ford Focus stuttering... 21 Mar 2013 (Forum)
    Hi Guys, I'm new to the forum but have just acquired a piece of knowledge I wish I had a couple of months ago when I bought my Ford Focus LX. The car started stuttering when my son borrowed it for a day. I drove it next day for about 15 minutes and no problems - then it started
  • Ford Mondeo Mk4 2.2 Tdci - Slight hesitation at 1400 rpm 6 Dec 2012 (Forum)
    that this was happening at exactly 1400 rpm and only when on very light throttle.   I searched the Internet and found that others were experiencing the same problem, many had taken their cars to Ford under warranty, but there did not seem to be a fix, indeed one Ford dealer
  • 2011 Ford Fiesta Zetec 1.6 Diesel Ecotec - 2011 Ford Fiesta Aircon problem 6 Aug 2012 (Forum)
    All, Just wondered if anyone had any ideas of the below problem. I have it booked in to Ford next Friday. I picked up my near new car last Friday (Ford Direct t details above) and when driving home from holiday yesterday I noticed a problem with the aircon. Symptoms
  • Time to replace the DPF 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have Focus Estate 1.6tdi(110) which is due for its 6-year service and my local Ford dealer tells me the DPF is due for replacement at a cost of several...
  • DPF replacement - what needs to be done? 20 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I'm having the DPF replaced on my 2005 Ford Focus 1.6TDCI as I have a fault saying that the DPF has reached its maximum regenerations. I'm having it...
  • Ford Fiesta gearbox crunch 14 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have been looking at a 2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4 for sale by a private seller. It has 59,000 miles and hasn't had anything go wrong with it, still has original...
  • Ford Mondeo 2003 130 TDCi - Charging light on - Engine Management Unit? 21 May 2011 (Forum)
    I bought a Ford Mondeo about 6 months ago from Ebay, and so far it's cost over £1000 in repairs. After about 4 months both rear bearings went within 2 weeks of each other, and then a month ago both front springs went within 2 days of each other!  I'm tempted to think its a bit
 

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