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  • Why is my Ford Mondeo's air conditioning on all the time? 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My 51-plate Ford Mondeo's air conditioning seems to be on all the time. Can I disarm it from the engine? It seems to be using a lot of diesel.
  • Ford Mondeo Ghia x 2.0 Petrol Duratec Engine - Where is the EGR Valve on a Mondeo? 20 Aug 2010 (Forum)
    Hello, I have a Ford Mondeo Ghia x 2.0 Petrol with the Duratec Engine. I having difficulty locating the EGR Valve. Does anyone know where it is? I recently bought one and it judders and jerks at low revs around 1000 - 1500 revs. I have been told that a new air filter, new
  • Do clutches in the new Ford Mondeo fail at 40,000 miles? 17 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I've heard that the clutches go on the new Ford Mondeo after 30-40,000 miles, and you have to have the flywheel changed as well at a cost of £1000. Is...
  • ford ka 1997 - car misifre 29 May 2010 (Forum)
    hello im hoping you people can help i recently bought a ford ka 1.3 found the car wasnt picking up speed like it should so i got the oil and spark plugs changed cars seems ok now just slows down a little when going up a hill now my engine has started rumberling while in 1st and 2nd gear sounds
  • Focus, Transit connect, Mondeo etc - Ford TDci PcM reset 31 Mar 2010 (Forum)
    Is there a correct way to reset the PcM on the Ford TDci? I've heard various ideas (after disconnecting the battery for a time to "clear the memory") including "warm the engine on tickover then drive for 10 miles", "drive slowly"  "drive fast" "drive normally" etc etc. So after
  • Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 05 1.6 How do I tell if 1.6 TDCi has DPF or not? 14 Feb 2010 (Forum)
    Hi folks first time poster but this forum has been amazing for answers to some questions recently. I'm looking at a car listed as "2006 FORD FOCUS 1.6 TDCi Ghia 5dr [110] [Euro 4] Diesel Estate" and wondering if it's possible to tell from this if it will have a DPF fitted? Heard too many horror
  • Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 03 2000 tdci injector coding, can anyone help me? 5 Feb 2010 (Forum)
    this myself? Or does anyone have it and can do it for cash? I dont want to take it to ford because i would rather pay an enthusiast. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks
  • Ford Ka (2008 - ) - Ex demo 09 double documented mileage 7 Jan 2010 (Forum)
    Hi, I bought an 09 plate KA from a Ford main dealer on 24th December, the salesman, the invoice and the service stamp all say 4014 miles. A few days later after find out how to change the electroinic dashboard I noticed that the car had indeed done 8700 miles. Where do I stand? I have emailed
  • Ford Fiesta (2000 - 2002) - 00 1.8 endura DI fuel pump oil seal 3 Sep 2009 (Forum)
    I have a 2000 ford fiesta 1.8 td with the endura di engine. It seems to of developed a serious oil leak. This looks to be around the fuel pump pulley so I am 99% it is the oil seal around the pump itself. I know it is a bolt off plate type seal. Just wondering if these can be had away from the main
  • Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - Gear Selection Problem 13 Aug 2009 (Forum)
    I have a 2001 Mondeo 1.8 I had my clutch replaced less than 3000 miles ago, today driving to work I lost gear selection no movement left or right. The clutch was replaced at a Ford Dealer, as such I got it recovered back there. I was told it would be covered under their repair warranty
  • Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 02 1.6 Cam belt replacement 13 Jul 2009 (Forum)
    Can anyone tell me if £360 quoted by my local Ford dealer is a fair price to charge for a cam belt replacement? Also, my manual says 100k or ten years for cam belt replacement, my 1.6 Zetec hatchback has done 81k. On my last service the dealer said I should look at getting the belt changed asap
  • Ford StreetKa (2003 - ) - 04 1.6 Streetka is revving on its own when sitting 18 Jun 2009 (Forum)
    Hi, I really hope someone can help. I have recently bought an 04 Streetka. The car has been sent to Ford x2 and they have said nothing is wrong. However when I am sitting in traffic with all my feet OFF the pedals and the car is in neutral the rev counter shoots up to over 3 all on it's own
  • Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 2000 1.8 Engine light/ERG valve? 2 May 2009 (Forum)
    Hi , I have a ford mondeo mark 3 1.8 zetec petrol with 86,000 mls on clock , a while ago the engine light came off and on now and then but is now on all the time, the car is guzzling oil and I think a slight lack of power. I have been trying to find answers as garages charge tons and the ERG valve
  • Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) - 04 1.4 Clutch questions. 13 Apr 2009 (Forum)
    I hope someone can help. My wife's Fiesta 1.4 TDCi 04 plate has a clutch that is about to fail. I have had a couple of quotes for doing the work, one from Ford at £504 + VAT and a local garage has quoted me £587 including VAT. My question is does anyone know where I can buy the clutch at a decent
  • Ford Sierra and Sapphire (1982 - 1993) - 1985 2.8 power loss 2 Apr 2009 (Forum)
    hi i have a ford sierra 1985 2.8 v6 it has been well underpowered since i bought it it only has 40,000 miles and has been garaged for 10 years i have done all the basic service things to it like oil, oil filter air filter, spark plugs new ht leads etc when i start it it will cut out straight away
  • Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 03 1.8 TDCI Clutch problems? 16 Mar 2009 (Forum)
    Hi, Hoping you may be able to help me. What are the early signs that a clutch is on its way out? My 03 plate Ford Focus 1.8 Tdci estate's clutch feels 'weird' occasionally - slightly stiffer and 'higher' when pulling away in first. It's better when the car warms up and is not noticable once
  • Focus at a Ford dealer - Possible to haggle? 5 Feb 2009 (Forum)
    I have seen a W reg Focus at a proper Ford dealer, its £2000 and has 57,000 miles, 12 monts MOT, 6 months warranty and comprehensive health check. It seems ideal but £2k is a little out of my budget unless I can get a good finance deal (I was going to buy 50% cash and 50% credit card but at £2k I
  • Pattern parts 18 Jan 2009 (Forum)
    I recently did an oil and filter change on my 2.0 TDCI focus using a very well known brand of oil filter, paper element type, plastic top and bottom. After the oil change the oil pressure was slower to come up and extinguish the oil light. I replaced the filter with a Ford filter, cardboard top
  • Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 2002 1.6 Key fob micro-switch 13 Jan 2009 (Forum)
    Hello my ford Focus key fob has a collapsed switch, it no longer has a click/feel to it. And i am unable to open car with it as it is constantly tring to lock the car and put immobilser on. was wondering if it possible to just get another keyfob and swap over the PCB in the key and use the normal
  • Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - Value of Focus? 11 Jan 2009 (Forum)
    Hi guys, Any idea what the value of a Ford Focus 1.6 Silver special edition is on an 02 plate, with 50k miles. It is due a service and MOT at the end of the month, but has tax til July. It has a full service history and all the extras like heated leather seats, ABS, A/c, etc etc I only ask cause
 

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