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  • Buying a used Ford Fiesta - which engine is best? 3 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
    We are looking to but a Ford Fiesta, but cannot decide on which petrol engine to choose. Is the 1.25 good for longer occasional journeys or should we look...
  • ford fous tdci 2006 - help 10 Nov 2015 (Forum)
     I recently put the battery the wrong way on a ford focus tdci 2006 .. 2l .when I noticed my alternator was not working anymore so I replaced the altonator its now charging but still the charging light is still on I've tested if its charging and it is 2ndly it no has an engine check light
  • Ford Focus Zetec 1.6 auto - Bumpy rides 28 Apr 2015 (Forum)
    3 months ago I exchanged my 11 year old high mileage Rover 75 for a 54 plate Ford Focus, which seems to be a good all-rounder with the exception of its very hard ride and the thought of a 300 mile trip down the motorway is very off-putting. Despite the loss I would be facing,, I am thinking
  • Ford Focus 2001 - Starter problem 7 Apr 2015 (Forum)
    Can someone please help me? My Ford Focus won't start at all. It's just making a clicking sound which seems to be coming from the left of the engine (as I'm sitting in the car). It's been doing the clicking noise intermittently for a few weeks but has always started.  Today it's
  • Where is the crankshaft position sensor on a Ford Focus? 18 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I have ordered a new crankshaft position sensor for my 2004 Ford Focus, but want to double-check where it is located. Can you help?
  • ford fiesta zetec 1.4 2003 petrol - timing belt snapped 5 Mar 2015 (Forum)
    Hi the timing belt snapped on a ford fiesta and the garage said there is a piston down?  i have taken the car to my house and put a new belt on (belt kit) and it will just about run but its lumpy as hell, i didn't want to take the head off if the valves are okay i also put new
  • ford kia vw etc - small economical cars 17 Feb 2015 (Forum)
    i trying to decide which cars is best i have ford fiesta 1.0 80 bps  not as good on fuel as it says so im going to trade it in. iv been looking at new cars  fiesta 1.5 or 1.6 diesel  but price keeps going up and the insurance  groups go up on eco diesel  up group
  • Ford 2.2 diesel - service intervals 30 Dec 2014 (Forum)
    Dear Honest John,   I am to take delivery soon of a newly registered motorhome based on a Ford 2.2 Diesel engine and chassis. It is an old model and is between 1 and 2 years old although only done delivery miles. What would you recommend the servicing to be. Firstly
  • 1997 ford galaxy - Leak on the steering rack 8 Nov 2014 (Forum)
    Hi I have just noticed a leak on the steering rack and my power steering fluid is low. The leak is where the track rods go into the steering rack where the gaiter cover is. Does anyone know if there is a seal in there or would it be a new steering rack. I have tried talking to ford garage yet
  • Ford Fiesta Zetec - Getting Stuck In Gear 16 Sep 2014 (Forum)
    Hey I have a T reg Ford Fiesta and recently it has got stuck in reverse and first a couple of times, to get it out of gear you have to turn the engine off take it out of gear and then restart the car. It seems to be fine after that, it has only happened a couple of times and i'm
  • Ford Fiesta - radio codes 6 Aug 2014 (Forum)
    Good evening, I have discovered that the radio code given in the audio manual for my 2003 Ford Fiesta is incorrect!  Very frustrating to say the least. Is there anyone on here that could assist me please with a code?  The audio unit is a 4500 RDS with the serial number M271067
  • Ford Focus Mk3 - Leaking windscreen 2 Jul 2014 (Forum)
    Just bought a 1 year old Mk3 focus that I've found has a leak from the top of the windscreen 4 inches to the left of the rear view mirror. Returned it to the main Ford agent where I bought the car from who can't find the leak. It's going in next week for 2 days for a "full water test" although I've
  • ford focus 20i titanium - vibrating 6 Aug 2013 (Forum)
    My 43k miles focus vibrates on tickover the whole car vibrates. The local ford dealer had the car in their garage for 2 days and charged me £200 for diagnostic tests and upgrades but the car was the same upon return to me. After I complained they said there was nothing wrong
  • Ford Fiesta Saloon - Intermittent Rev Drop 22 May 2013 (Forum)
    This is on a 2004 1.4i Ford Fiesta Zetec Noticed that when the aircon is on the revs drop every 20 secs or so. At the same time as the rev drop the radiator fan kicks in and though it’s hard to tell with the rad fan kicking I suspect I hear another clunk at the same time - maybe
  • Ford Focus Diesel Titanium 07 plate - Electrical problem 15 Apr 2013 (Forum)
    Hi I've got a problem with the electrics on a Ford Focus Diesel Titanium. Basically, there is no power to the offside front and rear doors. Hence the electric windows, central locking and the electic mirrors don't work. They do work on the nearside doors except the mirror which I
  • Ford Galaxy - An 8 year old high mileage MPV 11 Jan 2013 (Forum)
    I'm looking for a diesel 2005 ford galaxy or vw sharan aroind the £2,500 mark.  The ones I've seen advertised have high mileages around 150,000.  I'll be converting it into a camper & heading off into europe so reliability is important. ANything I should be aware
  • Ford Transit Connect - Bi-fuel petrol,lpg 28 Nov 2012 (Forum)
    Hi all. I need some advice. Im looking to purchase a van for my small business and a ford connect is what im thinking of getting. I have come across a 53 reg 103k miles Connect with bi-fuel petrol and lpg at £2,795. Im liking the idea of it being lpg due to it being alot
  • Ford Mondeo 1.8L Estate (2003) - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber - Rubber Stopper 27 Nov 2012 (Forum)
    Hi Guys I noticed when checking the heat cover for the back box on a Ford Mondeo Estate (1.8l, 2003), that the rubber cover for what I think is the nearside rear shock absorber has deterioted on one side (with a hole big enough to put a couple of fingers through) - is this an easy job
  • Ford Focus Estate - Reverse parking aid sensors & audible alarm 16 Nov 2012 (Forum)
    Can anyone tell me where the factory fitted audible alarm for the reverse parking aid is located on a Ford Focus 2005 2 litre Diesel Estate Zetec Climate tcdi. My alarm is not sounding any longer. My reversing light is operating
  • Ford Galaxy - Galaxy mk2, No indicators, hazards or wipers! 8 Sep 2012 (Forum)
    Hi, I have a 2000 Ford galaxy (facelift) and the indicators, hazards and wipers have packed up. The central locking still works but not on the key fob. I have continuity checked all the fuses inside the car, replaced the multi function timer unit and checked I have 12volts to the timer unit. I'm
 

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