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  • Ford KA mk1 03-08 - Ford KA mk1 clutch change advice 13 Feb 2021 (Forum)
    Aspiring DIY mechanic looking for some advice fixing my old mk1 ford ka 2008 on 60k miles for learning purposes. Problem started when clutch pedal is pressed; a clunking noise comes from the bellhousing which goes away when in gear . I ignored
  • Ford Fiesta ST - part exchanging car little worried possible issue 18 Sep 2020 (Forum)
    Hi there a little history . I have a 2019 fiesta st , about 9 months ago i was so lucky to hit a pot hole i ended up having to replace  the wheel , i had the car tracking and all that done , i also took the car to my ford main dealer and paid for it to be checked over , and was told nothing
  • What's the best van based car or van for under £3000? 25 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
    What's the best van based car or van for under £3000 suitable for carrying a couple of dog cages and towing a small lightweight trailer?
  • Ford Focus - 2006 Ford Focus 1.8TDCI - 5 SECOND BEEP HELP!! 21 Jun 2019 (Forum)
    Hi, I have recently purchased a 2006 Ford Focus 1.8 TDCI at auction (hindsight is a wonderful thing) and now when I start it up there is a loud constant beep sound being omitted from the dash which lasts approx 5 seconds (the beep sounds similar to the kind of beep you would get if you left
  • Ford Focus - Battery still draining on ford focus 2004 22 Jan 2019 (Forum)
    Good morning Ford Focus (2004) is draining battery overnight. Two diagnostics (£90 each) - First one signalled problem with the radio which was disconnected. Low and behold next day battery was still dead. Second one pointed to a problem with the central locking system in the drivers door. Part
  • How do I charge the battery on a new Transit Custom? 1 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
    The battery on the current Ford Transit Custom is under the drivers seat (awkward). Can you connect a battery charger to the under bonnet connection point...
  • Ford Fiesta encore1.3 1998 - Ford Fiesta 1.3 1998 fuel pump problem? 16 Jul 2017 (Forum)
    hi there   i have a 1998 ford fiesta encore with a 1.3 engine , engine number wj49264 . sometimes the car starts and some times it doesn't , i am pretty sure it is a fuel pump problem but i wanted to post here as it is a bit weird . i can drive the car somewhere
  • Ford Fiesta - Ford Fiesta electrics gone weird (!) 11 Feb 2017 (Forum)
    Hi all, I bought a 2007 (MK6) Ford Fiesta back in November and something happened today which has thrown me completely and also Google cannot help! This morning, the alarm started to go off. Thought it was the weather and the key fob turned it off as it should. However
  • Should Ford's warranty cover my Kuga's leaky roof? 29 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2014 Ford Kuga which has developed a leak on the passenger's side of the roof. My local dealership says they will look at it but the leak may...
  • Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI - keep or sell? 21 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
    In the Saturday Telegraph you responded to a letter on a 2010 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI, with 75,000 miles on the clock. You suggested high costs were approaching...
  • What are the best tyres for the Ford Mondeo Estate? 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
    What tyres are best for the Ford Mondeo Estate (2007 model)?. Michelin Cross Climates are not available in my car's size - 235/45 R17. We have tried Michelin...
  • Ford Fiesta Zetec 1.4 TDCI CLIMATE TDCI - Ford Fiesta Zetec 1.4 - 05 Not Starting 24 Aug 2016 (Forum)
    Help needed trying to start an 05 plate Ford Fiesta Zetec 1.4. The car started fine until the keys were left in it over night. So we tried to jump
  • Can I have my Ford Kuga Powershift serviced by an independent garage? 2 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
    My 2010 Ford Kuga will be coming up for its sixth service this year. At the third service the main dealer replaced the Powershift transmission oil and...
  • Ford Focus hatchback - Ford Focus Mk2 - Rear wheel bearing replacement 13 Apr 2016 (Forum)
    Hi all, Looking for a bit of advice here. I have a Ford Focus Mk2 and the MOT has failed due to both rear wheel bearings having gone/failed. I am awaiting a price on the repair for parts and labour. 1) On this model car it is the entire hub that will need replacing (what
  • Ford Focus - strong diesel smell when starting 22 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
    When I start my 2012 Ford Focus, usually first thing in the morning, there is a strong engine fume/diesel smell for a few seconds that is quite overpowering....
  • Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCI going into limp mode 20 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
    When I take my 2010 Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCI onto the motorway it goes into limp mode. I have checked the engine and found a lot of carbon like soot under...
  • Ford Focus TDCI turbo failure 3 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
    The turbocharger on my Ford Focus TDCI (2005 model) has failed. I've paid to have a new one fitted, but been told there is basically no guarantee that...
  • Ford Focus misfire 5 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
    My Ford Focus has a misfire during warm up and at some other infrequent times. No dashboard lights showing. First diagnostic showed no fault. ECU temperature...
  • Am I being shortchanged by my extended warranty? 24 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I have a used car warranty on a 2006 Ford Fiesta.The service is due as a term of the warranty. The garage I bought it from have said they will book me...
  • Ford Mondeo MK4 2.0 TDCI Diesel 140ps. - Ford Mondeo auxiliary belt problem 2 Nov 2014 (Forum)
    I have a Ford Mondeo mk4 2.0 diesel on a 59 plate and have very stupidly managed to dislodge the auxiliary belt off one of its tensioners.I cannot get the belt back on myself so I have a mechanic coming tomorrow morning to tow the vehicle to the garage but i was wondering if the experts among
 

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