Is there a known brake disc wear issue on the Ford Kuga?

Is there an issue with the Ford Kuga electric hand brake causing scoring on the rear wheel discs? I bought this brand new car exactly 12 months ago at the end of May 2024. Its first annual service ‘Health...

Are Ford EcoBoost engines are reliable?

Can you let me know if either of the Ford 1.5T and 1.6T EcoBoost engines suffer from problems like the smaller 999cc units? Also does either engine have a wet belt ?

Should I use a battery conditioner if I don't drive my car much over winter?

I have recently bought a 2014 Ford Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost - my first car with a stop/start engine and battery system. In the winter, I use the car very little and would like to top up the battery using my...

What reliable estate should I choose?

I need to swap my 2013 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 petrol hatchback for an estate so it can accommodate my two large dogs. I am considering another Astra or swapping to a Ford Focus or Ford Mondeo. My current Astra...

Should I change the cambelt on my Ford EcoBoost engine early?

I have a 2019 Ford Fiesta Ecoboost which I bought 2 years ago at 53,000 miles. I asked the dealer to change the cambelt but they said it wouldn't need doing until about 144,000 miles so I had nothing to...

Why is the EGR on our car repeatedly getting blocked?

My son's 2019 Ford Focus 1.5 diesel shows an EGR restricted flow light every 8000 miles. We clear this by dismantling and clearing a metal mesh filter which gets completely blocked with soot. This is located...

How reliable are Ford Kuga Ecoboost engines?

How reliable are the Ford Kuga Ecoboost engines?

Are Ford Duratec engines durable?

My 2006 Ford Fusion has done 102,000 miles which I don't consider high mileage. Recently while waiting at traffic lights, after a 25 mile journey, I noticed bluish smoke coming out from the bonnet close...

What tyres will give my van-based MPV a softer ride?

I just bought a Ford Tourneo Connect WAV but the ride is very bumpy. It has Continental Contact 2 tyres fitted - is there a softer tyre I could fit to make the ride more comfortable?

How can I ensure a Ford Powershift gearbox remains reliable?

My daughter has a 2016 Mondeo with the Ford Powershift gearbox. She does 94 miles a day 4 days a week for work. I do her maintenance on her car and have recently changed the oil/fluid and filter in the...