Do I have to have my lease car serviced by a main dealer?

I am about to lease a new Ford Puma Gen-E with Octopus. Can I have it serviced at my local garage or do I have to have it serviced by the local Ford Dealership? I was told by my local garage that the government...

What is causing a coolant leak in my Ford Focus?

I have Ford Focus 1.0 Ecoboost 2015 which has a coolant leak. I took it to a garage 2 months ago where they suspected a leak through the heater matrix and said to change it will be a lot of work removing...

Why are my rear brake pads wearing out so quickly?

I have a Ford Focus ST Line 2018 with the quick release hand brake. It's covered 50,000 miles and I've had three lots of rear brake pads. Now I need another set - is this normal?

How much will it cost to fix my EcoBoost engine after the wet belt failed?

My Ford Fiesta with a 1.0 litre EcoBoost engine has engine noises and a low oil pressure message on the dash. My local garage has been servicing the car for the past 4 years and has never suggested a belt...

Are Ford Powershift gearboxes still problematic?

Is the Ford Powershift gearbox still problematic? I'm looking at a Ford Kuga 2019 ST-Line 2.0 TDCI auto - should this be avoided?

What is the likelihood of a gearbox failing at just 30,000 miles?

We bought a used 2019 Ford Focus Active X in March 2024. As of Sep 2025 the car has only done just over 30,000 miles, 1 previous owner and has been regularly serviced. At the time of purchase we also purchased...

What's the best small MPV with space for golf clubs and a trolley?

What's the best small MPV with space for golf clubs and a trolley, please? My budget is £15k and I'm a lady pensioner.

How can I tell if my Ford has a wet belt?

Are you able to tell me please whether a 2021 Ford Ecosport 1.0 Ecoboost engine still has wet timing belt (or chain)?

Should my used car have been supplied with an owner's manual?

I bought a Ford Focus Zetec 1.0 EcoBoost but was not supplied with a manual (I was told by the dealership that they no longer provided them). Checking online neither does it seem online versions are available....

Do I need a geometry check if replacing two rear coil springs?

Am I correct in saying that following the replacement of two rear coil springs on a Ford Mondeo there would be no need to have a geometry check including front toe adjustment and rear toe adjustment? Especially...