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• Ford S-MAX (2006 - ) - Auto v Manual - running costs etc. 14 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  It's happily done 102,000 miles now, but it is super comfortable for 4, but it's surprisingly difficult to get 3 car seats across the back. I am currently looking at a Ford S-Max for my growing family. I've taken both the 2.0l Diesel Manual, and the Auto in the same engine for a test drive. I liked both, but prefer the Auto. In financial terms, the Auto for the same car is £55 more per year on the vehicle tax, and taking the quoted mpg (47mpg for the manual, 38mpg Auto), if I do say 6000 miles per year, the additional cost of running an Auto over the manual is approx. £200 pa including the tax.
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  Big thanks to Ford dealership Perkins of Rayne. 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am a happy owner of a Ford S-Max diesel. I have my servicing done by an independent Ford dealership (Perkins of Rayne). A month after my latest service...
• MPV Advice 15 Mar 2025 (Forum)
  I'm in the market for a used compact MPV with a budget of around £8000, looking for an automatic to accommodate both me and wife (never had to buy automatic before) and prefer one with 3 full size seats in middle row. Been looking for weeks and now stuck on Ford S-Max, Peugeot 5008, VW Touran maybe Citroën Grand C4 Picasso. Anyone have any experience with these or have any other suggestions. My main fear being making the right choice regarding gearbox etc as I've never driven auto and was put off by reviews of the Ford S-Max Powershift transmission.
• Ford S-MAX - Dual Mass Flywheels - what causes them to go? 11 Jan 2020 (Forum)
  Purchased 6 months ago. Runs fine, very slight occasional miss around 2k rpm. Clutch went week before Christmas and DMF and Clutch replaced. ...
• ford s max 1,8 tdci 2006 - codes po106 19 Jun 2016 (Forum)
  Driving on M4 Car came to a slow , stop , the engine would only rev to 1500 rpm ,but the car would only go about 10mph . AA put their computer on came...
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  In or out? 10 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My new Ford S-Max manual (p155) recommends using petrol "without additives or other engine treatments". Also supplied with the car is a leaflet saying...
• Ford S-MAX - Broken bolt - roofbars 7 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  Went to hire a rof box for our hols today. The S-max has fixed points under covers on the roof.  All going well until, when tightening the bolt holding the rack to the roof, the guy fitting it sheared the bolt flush with the hole. He drilled down the broken stud but it did not fully remove and the bar is now held firmly with a self tapping screw into the hole left by drilling I'm fine for my hols.
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  Which four-wheel drive is best for company lease? 13 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm an employed land agent wanting a company car lease - four years - for 20,000 miles a year. It must be four-wheel drive and offer low tax. What do you...
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  Would you recommend that I fit snow socks to my Ford S-Max? 14 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Coming into the winter I am considering getting snow tyres, but I'm put off by the cost (£1000 for rims and tyres). I drive a 2007 S-Max, which was fantastic...
• Ford S-MAX (2006 - ) - petrol or diesel? 25 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  We have had diesels for a while, but with all the DPF, DMF etc debate I'm not sure it's worth it. In the S-Max, the 2.0 diesel would suffice but I would really like the 2.2 for a bit more shove especially towing. However, while there are plenty of 2.0's on the used market, there are very few 2.2s and they are very highly priced.
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  S-Max of discontent 20 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought my Ford S-Max a year or so ago with runflat tyres. Before people go for this option, I think they should bear in mind that they cost much more,...
• Sold the S-Max; Now what to get? 2 Mar 2015 (Forum)
   I have been considering the following vehicles:  - Mitusbishi Outlander PHEV Hyundai Santa Fe Discovery Sport Ford Kuga Ford S-Max (again!) I have decided that I do not want a C-Max or similar; they are too mumsy.  The Mercedes ML250 is good value to lease but I am not sure I like the interior and I find that some cars just do not work for me internally.
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  Need a reliable second hand seven-seater - what do you recommend? 25 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Can you recommend a practical and economical second hand seven-seater? I have £8000 to spend and want to buy a manual car with a petrol engine. I have...
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  Buying a Zafira size car - what's the best option? 28 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a Zafira for 7 years and liked it, ready to change but money is tight any suggestions of similar cars or good deals, even for new Zafiras. Trading...
• Ford S-MAX (2006 - ) - 07 1.8 Headlight Flicker 18 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  Hi there I was wondering if anyone has had been aware of excessive headlight flicker when starting the car from cold, It seems to surge especially when...
• Need the Radio code please 28 Feb 2025 (Forum)
  Hi, I would really appreciate if someone can provide the radio code for my Ford S-max with the serial as V001825 .   Thanks!
• Ford Factory fitted bluetooth kit 21 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a Ford S-Max and would like to change my head unit to an aftermarket head unit for more features. My only question concerns that fact that my car has factory fitted bluetooth so that my mobile phone hooks up with the car and all calls go through the stereo and integral microphone.
• Ford S-MAX - EU Directive on using NON Manufacturers parts. 24 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  Hi, I have an S Max 2011 plate from new. My problem is that, this is the 3rd or 4th time that the tailgate lock has ceased to work. As soon as you shut it, it pops open again AND if you cannot get into the car quickly and shut  and lock all doors, it opens again.
• Ford S-MAX 2007 reg - clutch problems 29 May 2016 (Forum)
  Hi I have a 2007 ford s-max. I've only had it about a month. It's done 100k. It came with AA parts and labour breakdown cover. Has been regularly serviced and was last serviced in April this year. Also had a check by AA prior to purchase and no issues were identified.
• Ford S-MAX (2006 - ) - 07 2.0 Unusual noises - Any ideas of causes 17 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  This sound appears to be coming from the front centre of the car. My guess is it is coming from a pump. Local Ford dealer says its ?normal?. I?ve not heard this noise in several other recent Ford 2.0 TDCI Mondeo?s, Galaxy?s or Smax?s. My concern is that this is an early warning of a potential failure of a critical item.