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• Ford Fiesta (2000 - 2002) - 00 1.25 only blowing hot air. 13 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a mk5 Ford Fiesta 2000 w reg 1.25 zetec ghia which is only blowing hot air, even if i turn the heater control to cold. Also the air conditioning is not switching on. Could you please give me some tips. Also the passenger side central locking is not working for both front and rear doors
• Ford Mondeo IV (2007 - ) - 2.0 TDCi new Mondeo - software fix for stalling 22 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  According to the Mondeo forums, Ford has just announced a software update for 2.0 TDCI MK4 Mondeos have a stalling / cutting out problem either on cold start or sometimes simply when depressing the clutch. Some owners have found that the engine cuts out at low rpm, on the approach to roundabouts
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 2006 1.6 Sport - A couple of questions (or even 3) 13 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Hello all. I have just bought a ford focus sport 1.6. 06 plate. I have two questions well maybe three. Firstly does anyone know if it is a Zetec engine? I assume so. Secondly does it have sports suspension. I asked the guy but he gave me a very generic answer. Thirdly anyone got one? Views
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 2005 (05) MK2 1.6 LX from Motability 9 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  I have the chance to buy my aunties Ford Focus from Motability. It is a 2005 (05) 1.6 LX 5 door in Metallic grey. Its done 38K with FFSH and one owner. Cosmetically it has a light crease in the door and a ding in the back bumper. 1.What is its market value? 2.Is it likely to need expensive
• Ford Fiesta (1989 - 1995) - M Reg 1.6 Ghia - Alarm system 10 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  My son has M Reg (1994/95) Fiesta 1.6 Ghia. The alarm goes off sometimes when it shouldn't - as it wakes the neighbours he is having to leave it unlocked (bad idea) Local Ford garage wants to charge £100 just to look at it - no guarantee of fixing it. I thought maybe we could just disconnect
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - Zetec 1.25 misfire 28 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  on tick over but not on initial throttle openings or under load. The vehicle has been back to Ford but they cannot find anything wrong on there diagnostic machine.
• Ford Focus Radios 31 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Hello there, can anyone help me? I recently bought a ford focus 1.6 LX T Reg, and it has a 6000 cd RDS radio installed (the one with the rocker switch volume control). This is not working with the steering column radio controls, I have been told that it can, but the original radio which
• Ford RDS 7000 steering wheel stalk 28 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  one to the newer small one? looked on fleabay and cant find anything, would ford sell it do you think? cheers in advance
• Ford KA handbrake light on dashboard 8 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  This may sound daft to some.... on the wifes KA, the light for the handbrake keeps coming on.. ie the light when you put the handbrake on. now i have physically taken out the front pads and checked them..they are almost new..altho they are not original fords. and....they done have any sensor
• Ford Focus fuel tank fell off! 30 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  fails-what does Ford have to do? Anything? Take the car back and strip it down? If it is a recall issue they would have to act soon. Ultimately it could have been a one-off however.
• Ford Stereo steering controls 13 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  I bought a Ford Focus TDCi Ghia estate 02 plate via an auction trader. It had a "4000 RDS" radio cassette stereo system, with steering column controls. The trader kindly replaced this with a "6000 CD RDS E-ON" radio CD player, but said he could NOT connect this to the steering column controls
• ford galaxy auto gear box cable snappin 17 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  Hi there, i have a ford galaxy 2.0 glx auto with a problem with the gear selector cable which means it is constantly in and out of the garage . the cable keeps snapping therefore leaving me unable to start the vehicle . i keep taking it back into the garage where they fit another one and a few
• Ford V6 Idle problem 6 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  . Is this a common problem with the Ford Duratec engine? I seem to remember something being mentioned to me years ago when I had an ST24. The car is a 2001 Y reg Many thanks AdyBee...
• Ford Escort Xr3i(83-86) no on road? 29 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  Two questions! 1) How do you get info on how many of a particular car are still on the road? 2) How many Ford Escort XR3i hatchbacks 1983-86 are still going? As always, any help greatfully appreciated. After a more difficult than anticipated search, I have bought one. Totally standard
• Ford Fiesta Mk5 1.25 Towbar 27 Jul 2005 (Forum)
  I am looking at fitting a detachable towbar to my Fiesta 1.25. Does anyone know of a manufacturer that can supply one? I got a quote from Ford of around £400 unfitted and another make (Brink) had over a 6 week wait for one. Also does anyone know where I can find the maximum tow weight for the car
• Tyres for my Ford Ka 20 May 2005 (Forum)
  Hi all! My Ford Ka needs 2 new front tyres very soon including the tracking that needs looking at. The originals are believed to be Continental Eco Contacts, is it advisable to stick to the Continentals or go for a budget brand of tyre? Ive read somewhere that you should stick to the OE brand
• Ford Ka Clutch squeak 21 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  I recently bought a 98 Ford Ka for my daughter to learn in. There is an occasional high pitched squeak when releasing the clutch. Friends have suggested it could be caused by movement of the engine causing something to rub - probably not expensive, an engine mount on the way out - agin probably
• Ford oils 27 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  I have been to a RapidFit (Ford) garage to see about an oil change for my Rover 420SLDi Turbo. They recommend their 15/40 oil which appears to be a mineral oil, their 10/40 also seems to be a mineral oil and only their 5/30 is semi-synthetic. Rover recommend 15/40 or 10/40 to PD2 standard. As I do
• Ford Ka oil change 29 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Been contacted by a friend who this weekend is out to impress his girl friend by carrying out an oil change to her Ford Ka. Has some considerable mechancically aptitude with two wheel machines but wonders and asks: 1. The location of the sump plug on a 1.3 Ka?. 2. Is a standard Hex used to loosen
• Ford Escort Heater Problem 17 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  My daughters Ford Escort 1600 heater fan as stopped working. I've been asked to sort the problem. Having looked at the Haynes Manuaul problem could be either:- 1) Fan Motor 2) Three Position switch 3) Relay mounted at the back of the fuseboard As the fan is not working in all three positions