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• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 01 1.6 General question - 2001, euro 3 7 May 2008 (Forum)
  ! I have 4 cars to choose and i would like you guys to help me please ! FORD MONDEO 2001, PETROL, Zetec, Ghia or LX any size engine FORD MONDEO 2001, DIESEL, 1.9 or higher RENAULT LAGUNA 2001, PETROL any size RENAULT LAGUNA 2001, DIESEL any size Wich of these cars have (FOR SURE) Euro 3 engine
• Ford - 53 2 Ford Duratorq rough running & smoke 19 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  In a London Taxi, same lump as early Galaxys & some Mondeos I think: seems to have better acceleration with the turbo pressure hose unplugged off the EGR...
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 2004 TDCi 130 - Vapour/Haze 12 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  have a 54 Plate TDCi 130 Mondeo. It is "venting" a white haze or vapour through the front grille. It does not appear to be losing coolant, cooling system pressure tested OK and Ford could not find the source of the vapour query "header tank fault" after changing the header tank cap which appeaerd
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - (98-04)1.8 Zetec. Dealer overfilling of engine oil 22 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  I had my Ford Focus 1.8 petrol serviced recently and the ford garage overfilled the oil by about 1/4 inch. I drove the car like this for about 200 miles before I realized and took it back to have some drained out. The oil level on the dipstick now when the engine is cold is 1 -2 mm about
• Ford Dealer in USA 27 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  The back room often has comments about dealers in the UK. In case anyone's interested, here's my recent experience of a Ford main dealer near Chicago. I had the 30,000 mile service on my Taurus (sort of a Ford Mondeo/Sierra type of vehicle for anyone who's never been here) I got to work
• Ford focus engine warning light 5 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  Hi everyone, My dad's ford focus was recently serviced by a local mechanic. After the service the engine warning light came on and the car was running badly. He took it back and it turned out one of the spark plugs was cracked. The mechanic also mentioned that he'd "washed the engine
• Ford Focus TDCi engines 115ps vs 100ps 7 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  Hi, I have searched the net quite a few times on this subject, but can never get a satisfactory answer. I am thinking of buying a second hand focus this year. The Ford Focus(up to the end of 2004) has a 1.8 TDCi engine in it. Under all listings, the engines come in 115ps and 100ps versions
• Ford Mondeo TDCi resonance 10 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  My 53 reg Mondeo TDCi 130 LX developed a resonance between 1800-2000 rpm, just where the engine developes maximum torque in each gear. Not horrendous, but it spoils the refinement of the car and is extremely annoying. The workshop manager at my local Ford dealers came out in the car with me
• ford galaxy Air Con 7 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  I have been quoted for air con, I decided to do with out it, but the Ford garage I have contacted say they have to put the belt round the compressor and cannot fit a belt to drive everything else without the air con. Please help me; are Ford ripping me off? Can I get belts that drive everything else
• ford galaxy gear cable 11 May 2003 (Forum)
  Please help help help, I have a 1997 ford galaxy 90000mls fsh, three weeks ago my gear stick went very loose and i found i could only pull away in third gear, took the car to a garage and he informed me the gear cable had snapped , so he repaired it two weeks later it went again, took it back
• exploding Puma 1 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  Anybody had problems with a Ford Puma? I have bigtime! I own a 1.7 zetec engined Ford Puma in which I have covered 34000 miles since I bought the car new in March 2000. It came with the standard 1 year warranty. which has since been increased on this model to three years. I recently experienced
• BMW 5 Series 2019 530e or 520d - Changed my mind... I think. 17 Mar 2023 (Forum)
  for the G30 5 series. So looking at 68/19 plate ones with around 35k and full service history, plenty of M sport and SE ones.    Whats backroomers views on the 5 series? ive only ever owned Ford Modeos etc, not really a badge snob but I was very impressed by the car. Im in my mid 40's
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  Does aluminium foil prevent keyless theft? 28 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  To enter my car, one has to use the remote locking key. Is aluminium foil a sufficient way to prevent a theft attempt by someone without the key?
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  What do I do if the emissions fix messed up my 2009 SEAT Exeo? 19 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  3 weeks after the emissions fix to my 2009 SEAT Exeo 170 estate, the glow plug warning light flashed continuously and limp mode activated. I visited the...
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  Where's the best place to buy winter wheels and tyres? 11 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Which places can you recommend to buy complete set of winter wheels and tyres (probably Alpin 4s) for a Ford Fiesta Titanium X 2013. And how much do they...
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  What would you recommend for my son's first car for 15,000 miles per year? 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My son has just graduated and is starting his first job, which will involve driving approximately 15,000 miles pa. He is to be given a car allowance of...
• Passat CC or Audi A4 ? 25 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  I am replacing my company car, for the last 4 years I've had a Toyota Avensis 2.2 D, which has been a very relaxing, dependable and reasonably quick car. I have a choice from a fixed list, and have discounted already the Ford Mondeo 1.8 TDCI ( underpowered & ubiquitous) Saab 1.9 TDI 120 Linear
• Global Cool ! 1 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Quote: "Following yesterday?s official launch of their 10-year initiative, Global Cool descended on Downing Street this afternoon to show Tony Blair and Environment Secretary David Miliband just what they?re about. Joining the Global Cool team as they presented to both MPs and business leaders
• Ford Fiesta 1.4L Titanium Automatic 2011 - 2011 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Automatic Undercharging 23 Feb 2021 (Forum)
  Hi All I'm looking for some advice.  I've got a 2011 Ford Fiesta which i have had since new - but as a low mileage driver i have only clocked up 19k miles in 10 years.  Everything was running fine with no issues until we were into the latest lockdown and i didn't drive the car
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  Bob, Ted, Carol and sue too. 6 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am having to sue Ford for an apparently known fault on an engine. The car was stopping and going into limp mode, black smoke, and stalling. I sent it...