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  • How reliable are these MPVs? 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Of these cars having 3 ISOFIX seats in the second row, how would you rate the reliability of one against the other? Citroen C4 Grand Picasso, Peugeot 5008,...
  • Buying a model on run-out 2 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I'm considering purchasing a used S40 but understand they are to be discontinued in 2012. Are there any pitfalls to buying a model run out in terms...
  • Ford Focus 1999 - Ford Focus - wierd dashboard electrical problems 6 Dec 2011 (Forum)
    Hi guys, I've just bought a 1999 1.8 Focus from a private seller a couple of days ago and this morning the car started fine, driving along all ok then...
  • Quick clear windscreens......... 8 Nov 2011 (Forum)
    Having read the previous thread on 'night before' de icers, and the various methods to de ice the car widscreen in the morning why is the quick clear windscreen as fitted to Ford vehicles not available on other makes of car? They appear on Fords, Jaguar and I presume other marques that have been
  • FOrd fiesta 1.3 LX - Smoke bellowing out of EXHAUST 21 Jun 2011 (Forum)
    I recently got a new / used ford fiesta 1.3 unleaded petrol car, the clutch pedal occasioanlly gets stuck down and i have to lift it with my foot to change gear, it normally just does this when getting in to first ie at traffic lights, traffic, so i normally get the hand brake up ... anyway
  • Ford Mondeo - Noisey When cold 24 May 2011 (Forum)
    Hi further to my earlier post about my faulty Nissan Xtrail i have decided to get shut, today i have been looking at a Passat diesel 2.0tdi i work on these engines at work and leaning towards one.  Anyway while i was at the dealers they had a very nice 2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0tdci 115
  • Ford Mondeo 2001 2.0 diesel - 2001 Ford Mondeo MK3 - Stalling 15 Feb 2011 (Forum)
    I've owned my 2001 Mondeo for 2 yrs now but in the last week it has started stalling when driving.  It has done it approximately two times...
  • Ford Focus 2 2007 - Pollen Filter in Mk2 Focus 20 Nov 2010 (Forum)
    Has anyone actually tried to replace the pollen filter in a Mk 2 Focus? It is situated behind the dashboard on this model. The Haynes manual says you have to remove the glove box for access. I have just had this car serviced by a Ford main dealer and was charged for a new pollen (odour
  • How do I change my 2005 Ford Focus' fuel filter? 2 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I'm trying to change the fuel filter on my 2005 Mk2 2.0 TDCI Ford Focus. Do you have any information?
  • Ford Mondeo - Buyers' rights 2 Aug 2010 (Forum)
    In March of this year I purchased a one owner Mondeo Ghia V6 Auto with 22500 miles on the clock from a local Ford main dealer plus a "Ford Protect" extended 2 year warranty. I became concerned at the lack of power when climbing hills and returned the vehicle to the dealer for check in June. I
  • Can I reduce road noise in my Ford Focus with different tyres? 16 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a latest model Ford Focus 1.6 TDi and it's great apart from the road noise. I will shortly be fitting new tyres - any suggestions about which tyres...
  • Will a 1997 SEAT Alhambra be more economical than our R-reg Ford Galaxy? 10 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I own an R-reg Ford Galaxy GLX, 2-litre. I want something a little cheaper to run, as I do two one-and-a-half-hour school runs a day through town. Will...
  • Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 02 1.8TDCI Kangarooing!! 3 Feb 2010 (Forum)
    Hi, I am having issues with a Ford Focus 1.8TDCI 02 plate. It started off with the engine finding it hard to turn over in the cold so i had the glow plugs replaced. This seemed to fix the issue. However, ever since then (i'm not sure it is related) i noticed the car felt like it was kangarooing
  • Ford KA, KA2, KA3 (1996 - 2008) - 99 1.3 Roof bar fitting confusion 8 Sep 2009 (Forum)
    Hello I've removed a pair of Ford roof bars from an old Ka prior to it being scrapped. I'm trying to fit them to mine but am having problems. These ones: http://www.fordsparts.co.uk/product-info/karoofbar They are the genuine Ford bars and everywhere I look they say they fit ALL Ka's
  • Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) - 2003 1.25 Emissions Light On (P0420) 8 Apr 2009 (Forum)
    I am suffering problems with my 53 reg Ford Fiesta 1.25 Finesse, whereby the emissions light keeps coming on. Initially the fault was diagnosed by the recovery service as requiring a new Cat, which has been installed, the garage also advised of requiring a new O2/Lamda sensor, which has also been
  • Ford KA, KA2, KA3 (1996 - 2008) - 05 1.3 ABS rear drum sensor ring question. 5 Apr 2009 (Forum)
    Hi, I have a 2005 KA 1.3 which is missing the rear sensor rings off the inside of the drum. I called ford and ordered two replacement rings but the ones that arrived appear to be too big. They are smooth and appear to be magnetic. I have checked on an older abs equipped fiesta with the same size
  • Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - urgent advice needed - Failed PAS. 26 Mar 2009 (Forum)
    Hi ladies and gents. I need a bit of advice. My 2006 Ford Focus 1,6 Zetec Climate (58,000 miles) is 1 month out of manurfacturers warranty and this morning the power steering pump failed. Ford have offered to pay 25% of the bill (before VAT). My 2nd problem is that during the vehicles 1st MOT
  • Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - Best car, worst car 3 Mar 2009 (Forum)
    Just been pondering the best and worst car I've owned over the past 20 years. Spookily, the best car was a Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec, bought new in 2002, which, at 110,000 miles is still going strong - and is even on the original brake shoes. My wife drives it every day and it's still going strong
  • Misfuellers and money soon parted 14 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
    Can you tell me if Ford Easy Fuel, that prevents drivers from filling with the wrong fuel, is available as an add-on accessory? I have a 2004 Mondeo LX...
  • 03/53 - Ford Mondeo TDCi or Skoda Octavia TDi 16 Nov 2008 (Forum)
    Hi. I've been looking at the Ford Mondeo and the Skoda Octavia, both diesel variants. The Mondeo has always played in the top end of its class but, from what I can see and what I've heard, the Octavia may be equally as good an option. Can any owners and/or those who have driven these cars give
 

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