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• Ford s-max - fitting of tow bar 2 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  I'm considering buying a ford s-max, but need a tow bar. Would prefer a factory fitted one, however, my local dealer says he cannot source one, and that I will have to wait until the end of march before I can order one (and then a further 12 weeks while ford build the car??!!)
• Ford S-MAX - Speed of car that hit mine 11 Jul 2022 (Forum)
  My car was stationary when it was hit by another.   I'm keen to get a professional opinion on its speed, taking into account the extent of the...
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  What size tyre should I fit to my Ford S-Max's 16-inch spare wheel, to ensure the same diameter as its other 17-inch wheels? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Ford S-Max with 235/45 tyres on 18-inch rims. The S-Max does not come with a spare wheel, but I have been offered a compatible 16-inch steel rim...
• Older Ford S-Max buying advice sought 12 Feb 2024 (Forum)
  I'm in the market for an manual/auto S-Max, well aware there are no guarantees over reliability a £4,000 maximum budget. That's all there is in the kitty and I won't be borrowing any more to extend the budget. Mileage annually no more than 10,000 putting me preferably in the petrol camp, these are unfortunately thin on the ground.
• '059 Ford S-max - High pitched whine when pulling away from stationa 29 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  I get a high pitched whine when pulling away from stationary. Is this an indication of a serious problem? (The whine is not loud in vlume and is not there...
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  Bought wrong car - help! 6 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Today I bought on PCP a Ford B-MAX 1.0 Ecoboost 2013, 7k miles, £10.5k. Paid 2k deposit. But I think I'd be better off with a Nissan Qashqai. I've seen...
• Ford S-MAX - Buying S Max - now or wait? Petrol 1.6 or diesel? 10 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  We are in the market for a new or nearly new Ford S Max and hoping to get a good price for the older model as the new one is supposedly coming out soon this year. I am not sure however when is a good time to get the discounts - would the dealers be discounting it already now (the formal announcement is not made yet) or after it's formally released?
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  Is the Mazda 5 a good car? 20 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  As a low mileage family seeking a new seven-seater, our choices appear to be limited (assuming we would be well advised to avoid a diesel engine). We...
• Ford S-Max / Mondeo - Ford 2.0 EcoBoost engine 2 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  Anyone got real-world feedback on what this engine is like to live with e.g any problems, real-world MPG (anybody get close to claimed 40mpg from Ford specs on a longer run at steady speed)? Also, any downside to the version with higher output (240hp) over standard tune (203hp)? e.g is it much thirstier under normal driving condiitons?
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  What's the best large estate for £7500? 2 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  What's best large estate for £7500? Must be petrol and automatic. Could also be tempted with MPVs.
• Ford S-MAX - Need to buy an MPV. High mileage? 18 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  A bonus is the back seats can be used, albeit tightly, by an adult. 2. Ford S-Max Titanium 2.0 turbo diesel, 09 plate, 100,000 miles, around £9,000 - slightly more expensive to run but not to bad, no warranty but ful service history as ex-lease. Back seats are tighter than the Renault's but the middle row has more room.
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  Should I change the cambelt in my Ford S-MAX at 80,000 miles? 25 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My 2010 Ford S-Max 2.0 TDI with 80,000 miles on the clock is in for service next week. I asked about a cambelt change, the Ford dealer suggested it does...
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  Automatic gearbox problem on Ford B-MAX 25 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased an ex-demonstrator B-MAX from a Ford dealership in April 2015. Auto transmission 10,000 miles. Problem with seat belt chimes was fixed promptly...
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  Ford S-MAX engine failure after 44,000 miles 17 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a six month old Ford S-Max from a dealer in 2011. The car had 6000 miles on the clock when I bought it and has been regularly serviced ever since....
• Ford S-MAX (2006 - ) - 2.2 TDCi engine and run flats - experiences? 14 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  I'm considering a new S-Max and on paper the 2.2 TDCi looks like a good option next to the 2.0 TDCi (very similar running costs but a good bit more peformance). Just wondered if anyone had any real world experience of this engine in the S-Max, good or bad (I've seen the thread about the dodgy mapping - did a fix for this ever emerge?)
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  Can you recommend cars of a larger size than the KIA Venga or Nissan Note? 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Thank you for your suggestions of KIA Venga, Hyundai ix20, Nissan Note, Toyota Verso S and Honda Jazz. Can you suggest any bigger cars with good access?
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  Is the cam belt change on our 2012 Ford S-Max necessary? 19 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2012 Ford S-Max 2.0 CDi Powershift with 45,000 miles on the clock. In last week's CAR section you suggested that the cam belt and associated...
• Ford S-Max 1.8 TDCi 5 speed or 6 speed 14 Oct 2018 (Forum)
  So tempting to say 'one'.... Seriously though, it depnds on how much of your driving is on long motorway trips, where the 6-speed will be more relaxed...
• Ford S-MAX - S-Max reliability and the alternatives 3 May 2010 (Forum)
  I've driven Peugeots for 18 years, and apart from the odd niggle they've always been fine. Is this another case of the reputation being worse than the reality? If the S-Max isn't the answer, is the reliability of any of the obvious alternatives (Grand Scenic, Mazda5, Touran etc) that much better? We also test drove a Mondeo Estate yesterday, but I guess the same reliability issues would apply.
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  Ford S-MAX warning light with no fault? 26 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The engine malfunction light comes on every time I switch on the ignition in my Ford S-MAX. I have taken the car to a Ford dealership twice who have run...