Ford Focus in-tank fuel pump

The in-tank fuel pump in my July 2009, 1.6 Petrol Ford Focus failed on 26 December 2012. The AA transported the car 140 miles to my local independent garage who replaced the fuel pump at a cost of £406. As...

Altering headlights for driving abroad.

Will you tell me how to alter the Bi-Xenon headlamps for driving abroad please. I cannot use the normal light deflectors with these lights. My local Ford agent does not know and Ford do not reply to...

Exhaust control valve

How does one solve the problem of the exhaust control valve light being illuminated on the instrument console display?

Buying a new Ford Kuga

I am considering buying the new Ford Kuga. Have you any experience of buyacar.co.uk based in Chiswick, London. Their deals are very attractive.

Rear window washer alignment of water jet

I bought the above car New last year,and had fitted by the suppling garage the extra large rear spoiler. The problem is the washer jet does not aline to the centre of the rear screen,I have spoken to the...

Ford focus fuel pump failure... at three years

I own a (July) 2009 Ford Focus 1.6-litre petrol, which has covered 30,000 miles. During Christmas, the fuel pump failed and I was left with a bill of £400. Surely a fuel pump should last more than three...

Which family car for rural use?

I am about to replace my 2005 Mercedes-Benz A180 CDI Auto. I have looked at the new A-Class but it is not for me, as the car is too low on the ground and the view out of the back is not clear. We are a...

Which automatic, economical MPV for under £4000?

My husband and I moved to the Suffolk countryside two years ago, and bought a 2007 Ford C-Max automatic (mileage on purchase: 7000). We already had, and still have, a 2005 Ford Focus automatic. We are...

Gear selection difficulties - Ford Focus

Engine has been out and separated from gearbox for other repairs, and now I have gearchange problems. When cold, first gear selection and first to second are baulky, but only when moving, not when stationary...

Numerous warning lights and problems with a Ford C-MAX

We love our car but we have had an unresolved engine management issue with it since the middle of 2012. The engine management warning light came on (on Friday 13 July!) and immediately the car lost all...