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  • Ford Fiesta (1989 - 1995) - oil leaks at mot 13 Dec 2007 (Forum)
    are engine oil leaks part of the mot? i reckon im losing about .5 ltr per 600mls so i wouldnt consider it severe in any way......thanks mj
  • Ford KA, KA2, KA3 (1996 - 2008) - Goodyear Duragrip 165/65 13 3 Nov 2007 (Forum)
    Need to replace goodyear gt2 165/65 13 is the duragrip ok on same axle , replace as a pair or all 4 ?
  • Ford Transit flywheels 2000+ 8 Feb 2007 (Forum)
    My 52 transit 90T350 diesel 55000 miles from new has had three flywheels and two clutch master cylinders in the last 12500 miles, any comments welcome...
  • idle speed - Ford Escort 18 tddi 28 Sep 2006 (Forum)
    i have an escort 18 tddi on a 2000 plate i think my idle speed is a bit high can any one tell me what it is supposed to be and how to ajust it correctly...
  • Ford Escort Cabrio 1.6EFI 15 Jun 2006 (Forum)
    I recently bought this 1991 car and was told by main dealer that it was an "absolute minter", however about a week ago quite suddenly it started to splutter,...
  • Ford Fiesta ST - 2017 Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost ST-Line gear problem 19 Feb 2024 (Forum)
    hello there, I seem to be having a issue with my car recently, my car has about 45,000 miles, it appears that at random intervals my gear stick don't...
  • My van has done 80,000 miles. Should I keep it or trade it in? 20 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2014 Ford Transit Connect LWB van. It does mostly motorway miles, and has covered a total of 83000. How many more miles should I get?
  • Can you suggest a car with space for two big dogs? 9 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
    We have two giant dogs. I need an older car or van to transport them around with a high driving position. Not a 4x4 as tax is much too high. Can you help...
  • Ford Fiesta - Ford Fiesta TDCI 1.4 55 plate, failing to start 8 Oct 2019 (Forum)
    Hey guys, thought I'd try this forum as getting no luck else where! For about 3 weeks now my car turns over (nearly first time) but then cuts out and...
  • What's the best small tow van? 29 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking for a small van to tow 800kg. What do you suggest?
  • Ford Focus Mark 2 - Ford Focus mk 2 - engine shaking when idle 11 Feb 2019 (Forum)
    I've had a used Focus for over a year now which until the weekend hasn't had any mechanical problems. The car unfortunately is now shaking when idle,...
  • Ford Galaxy 1.9 TDI Ghia 52 - Ford Galaxy cutting out 5 Jun 2018 (Forum)
    I've had no issues with my Galaxy and then when pulling away the car completely cut out. I called the RAC who could not find any faults and said they...
  • Ford Focus - Faulty Second Hand Car - Consumer rights? 15 Apr 2018 (Forum)
    all,   I have a Ford focus 3 years old with 9000 on the clock.  I purchased it second hand from a non Ford dealer and after only 5 months ownership the engine has failed (1 piston has broken into pieces).   I have been looking into the consumers right act
  • ford focus mk1 1600 - low /poor idle ONLY when a/c is on 22 Oct 2017 (Forum)
    got a problem thats getting on my wits now  1600 ford focus mk1 , idles like you would expect apart from when the a/c is on it is say 50 revs too slow and the car starts to shake and shudder ive replaced idle valve , vac pipe , pcv valve , cleaned the throttle body , reset
  • Ford Orion audio joystick and other 80s oddities... 7 Oct 2017 (Forum)
    "Whatever happened to...?" So many brilliant automotive ideas have come and gone over the years, but one that stands out for me was the joystick provided to buyers of GL and Ghia badged Mark 1 Ford Orions to "aim" the full-on stereo sound to a chosen point in the car's interior. Never seen
  • Ford ku - Gearbox replacement charge 27 Sep 2017 (Forum)
    Hi all, After some advice please. Apart from appalling customer service I have an issue with charges ford are trying to apply. In Feb this year I purchased an automatic 3yr old kuga with FSH and 17,500 miles on clock. Also purchased 3yr extended warranty. Six weeks ago whilst driving
  • Ford Focus - Ford Focus MK2 creaking and clunking on take off 1 Aug 2016 (Forum)
    Hey guys, Hoping someone can hopefully shed of light on this noise of mine before I leave the car in to a garage. On my MK2 focus, I've started to get...
  • Ford Fiesta EcoBoost clutch stiffness 26 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
    My Ford Fiesta is only three years old, it has done 65,000 miles and the clutch feels a little stiff and hurts my knee. Do you think replacing the clutch...
  • Replacing a Fiesta - what should we buy? 21 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
    On your recommendation we bought a Ford Focus 1.0-litre EcoBoost three years ago. We are planning to replace it. What would you recommend (other than another...
  • Ford Ka gearbox issue 12 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
    My Ford Ka (2007) has started to struggle to change gears. What could be causing this, I can see no visible leaks and when my father drove the car over...
 

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