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  Which engine for a Ford S-MAX? 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm homing in on MPV for family (two adults and three growing kids) and have discounted Grand C-Max and Mazda5 in favour of S-Max on basis of needing the...
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  Ford S-Max suffering injector problems - can I fix it myself? 7 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford S-Max has a diesel leak from what I believe is the fuel injector manifold. It sits in the middle of the engine and six silver metal pipes come...
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  Why is my daughter's Ford S-Max persistently leaking oil? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has a 2008 Ford S-Max Titanium X with a 2.2 TDCi engine. The car has been back to the Ford main agent eight times now for oil leaks. The fault...
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  Need a family car capable of carrying bikes 29 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently retired and will be handing back my trusty Volvo V70 company car, which has doubled as our family car for the past few years. I am now...
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  Rapid Tyre Wear on my Ford S Max Titanium X Sport 18 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2011 Ford S Max 163 sport shift Titanium X Sport. It's a motability vehicle. My question is what is the acceptable millage to expect from a set...
• Ford S-MAX - Family car search is slowly progressing… 7 Mar 2025 (Forum)
  Hi all Thanks for your great advice re cars to accommodate 3 kids in car seats on the second row. Have decided to look for a Ford S-Max, petrol manual. Hoping this avoids too many pitfalls with engine reliability. Kids are upset that it doesn’t have sliding doors though … Was hoping to ask your advice on two options on auto trader and about pre purchase inspections.
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  Engine blown on Ford S-Max - is it worthwhile fitting a new one? 3 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford S-Max diesel (2007) with 60,000 miles has blown its engine. Before this it was worth £6500. Is it worth replacing the engine? I've been told...
• Mazda5 or Ford S-Max 6 Jun 2010 (Forum)
    I've always had a penchant for Japanese cars,especially Mazda and am considering the 5.  I also like the look of the S-Max. We don't need 7 seats on a day to day basis, but the extra space would be very useful on the reasonably frequent trips with extended family and friends. Has anyone got any thoughts on these models?
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  Alternatives to Ford S-MAX? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We need to find a car with space for 3 child seats in the back on a Budget of £12k. I want to find an alternative to an S-Max, which my wife wants....
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  What seven-seater for £10,000? 29 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  What seven seater car would you recommend for a family of five, with all three children currently in car seats?
• Ford S-MAX - engine rough idling 23 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  I thinking of buying an smax , been to look at a 1.8 tdci zetec today. The idle seemed to be quite lumpy (hunting) -but not eratic- and noisy but seemed...
• Ford S-Max - Trade-in value depreciation waiting for new car 10 May 2011 (Forum)
  Hi all, Some advice would be appreciated - currently considering ordering my first new car and have been given a trade-in valuation on my current car,...
• Ford S-Max - Windscreen repair problem 27 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  Had a scratch removed from the windscreen but fround that when it rains I can see the repaired area as it seems to be clearer than the rest of the screen,...
• Ford S-MAX - When to replace high mileage 30 Mar 2023 (Forum)
   Will talk to our regular independent garage and ask them to do a filter clean. We have a 2012 Ford S-MAX 2.0 TDCi Titanium with 160k mileage bought at 136k mileage one owner in 2019 (was a high mileage car for someone driving 19k p.a . We don’t think the DPF has been replaced before we bought it.
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  Which tyres for S-MAX? 7 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I've got an S-Max 2.2 Diesel - a fine car that I'm pleased with. I got it from Ford Direct with odd tyres on it, though, something I wouldn't normally...
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  Sweetest seven 24 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I need a good-sized 5-seater with occasional seats for 7 to replace my VW Touran. We have test driven both the Ford S-Max and Hyundai Santa Fe but cannot...
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  Powershift problems with Ford S-Max 16 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2011 Ford S-Max 2.0 diesel with Powershift auto. It has only done 22,000 miles, but is more than three years old so out of warranty. The transmission...
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  Buying a new Ford Galaxy - which would you recommend? 16 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am undecided which model Galaxy would be the better buy, short and long term. I drive 10,000 miles p.a mostly local journeys but with a 180 mile round...
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  Can you suggest an alternative to the Mercedes-Benz R-Class? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My son's 2003 BMW 3 Series 3-litre 6-cylinder has been a delight but needs to be replaced. With three teenagers and increasingly long trips on the cards,...
• Subaru Tribeca or Ford S-Max 2.5T? 30 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  Not quite the same bargain as a Tribeca but not too far short. I suspect the S-Max will be the better drive of the two and 4WD is not vital. Which one would you go for and why?