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• 2011 Ford Mondeo 2.0 tdci - glow plug relay 29 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  I bought a 2011 ford Mondeo 2.0tdci. The car is running really well but I have discovered that the lead  from the glow plug relay that runs down past the alternator shows some damage just accross from the alternater bearing. i would like to replace this cable but I am not sure if its part
• Ford Fusion - slipping belt 14 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  Hi I have a ford fusion 2005.When i pull off from standing there ia a squeal like a belt slipping.This has been happening a while and at the last service i told the garage to replace the fan belt.The garage said there were 3 belts in the pack which were supposedly replaced but the squeal
• 2010 ford focus rs - Engine management light 28 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  I bought my RS new in 2010, for 15 months the car performed beautifully. Then in June last year the engine light came on, 15 months later 16 visits to my local ford dealer and numerous sensors replaced, they are unable to fix the issue. The car does not show any signs of temperature or any other
• Ford Focus - Footwell trim missing or should there be a gap 12 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  I have just bought a 55 plate ford focus zetec which I collect on Saturday.  I noticed that in the passenger and drivers footwell that there is not rim or covering at the top so that you can see the wiring etc. Mentioned it to the salesman and he said thats how all focuses are. I havent
• Rear light in Ford Focus 14 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  Hello, I have a  1.6 2003  Ford Focus and the rear light is not working, the brake light does work. I took the bulb out and took it to a car spares shop, they tested the bulb and both filaments work. I checked inside the bulb housing and it is completely dry, I
• FORD MONDEO ZETIC 2.0 - Water leaking into rear drivers side footwell 29 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  seem in tack, the inside of the car and door is also totally dry, its a mystery, any ideas or does it need to go to a ford dealer.
• Ford Galaxy - Intermittent starting problem 23 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  Hi all I have a Ford Galaxy petrol 1996 2.0 with Intermittent starting problem. Please can someone help its doing my head in Breakdown guy sprayed cold start into air intake and it started so he reckons that its fuel pump but others have said it could be relay/immobiliser lights all come
• Ford focus - Engine revs high when coming to a stop 25 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  Just bought a1999 ford focus which is a fine car a part from one problem when I come to a stop the revs shut up to 2000rpm then comes down to 1300rpm then finally 900rpm the problem seems worse when I brake could it be a vacuum leak? I've cleaned the iacv which seemed to make matters slightly worse
• Ford Focus mk2 - noise insulation that actually works 13 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  Has anyone fitted any noise insulation that actually helps reduce road noise and other external noise entering into the cabin of a Ford Focus mk2 ? One area of concern is the rear hatch floor covering that allows some road noise to entry the cabin. Can anyone suggest something
• Ford Focus Saloon - Can't start keeps locking 14 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  I have a 2002 Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec (petrol) - never had any problems until I went to open the car, the central locking kept making a continous locking sound, the car would not start, turn over, not even any lights on the dashboard and the clock appeared to have reset itself. Since then I have
• ford mondeo 2.2 tdci 2005 - poor starting 4 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  warmed up the it runs and seems fine. Does anyone have any idea of this problem so I have alittle heads up before going into the ford garage Cheers guys :-)
• Ford Mondeo SCi Ghia 1.8 - Mondeo 53 plate SCi Pinking? 20 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  In need of help from all the professionals out there, My mondeo SCi has recently started "pinking" between 30 -60mph, that is when it is more noticable, but it does tend to do this at all speeds. Just took it to ford and they tell me that it is not showing any fault codes, therefore
• Ford Galaxy - 1997 - Failed MOT - New Exhaust System Needed How Much? 11 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  Hi guys - posting this on behalf of my father who can't use computers! Right, his 1997 Ford Galaxy 2.3 Ghia Petrol failed it's MOT his morning due to the exhaust. He has been told he's gonna need a complete new one including cat, he's a bit peeved off to say the least
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 03 1.8 Front wheel bearings 6 May 2010 (Forum)
  TDDI 100k 2owner FSH front NS wheel bearing has now been replaced 4x in 14 months , all by ford dealer all on warranty , now has new steering knuckle/bearing/hub assembly and of course nut , surely this is not normal , anybody any ideas why they keep failing? PS any idea how many more miles i
• Ford Mondeo IV 2.2 tdci - reset service light 28 Apr 2010 (Forum)
  Help,any one know how to reset service light. its had its first service at fords but i use it as a cab so it will be out of warranty p.d.q i then intend to service it myself, i did it with my old mk3 and squeezed 330k out of it the guy i sold it to still thinks its great. any tips on servicing
• Ford Fiesta - Spongy brake pedal 23 Mar 2010 (Forum)
  a friend of mine has a Ford Fiesta. he recently had the discs exchanged as his car was juddering when coming to a halt. Despite this, the car still judders when braking. what might be causing this? also, he feels the brake pedal is spongy. what might be causing this: i suggested
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 04 2.5 v6 - is it possible to have a blocked cat? 16 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  Hi Anyone heard of a petrol car suffering from a blocked cat? I thought only diesels had this problem? Ford main dealer claiming that the reported lack of power may be due to a blocked cat and want to remove them to check? I think the problem is due to a failed IMRC unit. many thanks for your
• Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) - How to make an engine last: advice sought. 4 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  Hi Fiesta 1.6 diesel, 2 years old. Had it from new, and is a fantastic car. I would like to see it last 200k+ miles. I don't know whether to: a) Increase oil changes to 6k using Ford (or equiv) 5w-30 semi b) Use fully synth oil for 12k service. c) Carry on with 5W-30 semi at 12k d) None
• Ford - 90 1.3 Engine dies when trying to accelerate 10 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  I have a H reg 1990 ford escort 1.3cc. The car appeared to be faulty amd was kind of misfiring when trying to accelerate and at a contant speed. Also from stand still it struggkled when accelerating. The car broke down yeasterday and everytime it was started and I tried to accelerate it dies
• Ford KA, KA2, KA3 (1996 - 2008) - 98 1.3 Manicat/Catalytic Convertor 14 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  I am replacing the Manicat Catalytic Convertor on my daughters Ford Ka. It is broken off at the bottom end, under the engine where the flange connects to the exhaust. I have managed to disconnect it from the engine at the manifold but it looks like I will have to remove the radiator to let it drop