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• Ford Focus 1.6 Ghia - X plate (2000) - Temperature gague in the red when driving at speed 19 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  When you back off down to 50-60 mph, it falls back to about the 2/3rds point. The header tank is up to the max mark with coolant, and it does not appear to lose any fluid.  It does not appear to overheat when sitting in traffic, so it seems puzzling. I thought it normally gets cooler at speed due to increase airflow?
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 2004 2.0TDCi engine noises 29 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  The above mentioned car (54 reg) went for an MOT today, the tester refused to carry out the emmissions tests due to a noisy engine. He felt there was an internal defect and would not consider taking the engine up to max revs in case the engine suffered severe internal damage. To my ear the engine is chattering, there is a puff of blue smoke on startup but fuel and oil consumption are very good. It also runs smoothly at 70mph.
• Best Automatic - Help Required 4 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  Hi I'm thinking of buying a brand new automatic for Mrs D. Criteria: 1:Max RRP 16k - We are assuming we will get a big discount, so the cheaper the car the better! 2:Must have a 5 start NCAP 3: Has to be as high as the Ford fiesta, or higher for that commanding driving position. 4: No bigger than the ford focus, Or smaller than the MB, A class. 5: Must be very reliable. 6: At least a 12 year corrision warranty. 7; Good handling.
• Ford Focus - Looking to buy a Ford Focus 28 Dec 2019 (Forum)
  Basically, I want to hear anyone’s opinions on these cars good or bad and the same on the engine. It will only be used as a run about in town so max 5-10 miles a day. Many thanks
• Can I be a revolutionary? 9 Jul 2013 (Forum)
   Neither are intuitive, with too many functions buried in hard find menus that take an age to drill down.   Compared to our S-Max and Juke, both with decent size touch screens in the centre of the dash, capable of dealing with most things within a couple of pushes so you can do things like pair up a phone at the trafic lights, rather than having to sit in the car park for five minutes.
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  Which small cars have a reliable automatic gearbox? 20 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a one-year-old Honda Jazz for my wife in 2012. It’s proved reliable and practical for her needs. She initially wanted an automatic but we agreed...
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  Buying a car for high mileage 11 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a job which requires 30,000 miles of driving per year. I have £11,000 to spend and have no family, so am considering the Honda CR-Z - with the hope...
• Ford Focus - Radio code 1 May 2014 (Forum)
  Hi, Had to have the battery replaced and the stereo's code is no where in the previous owner's documents. I'd appreciate some help, thanks in advance. S/N: M015263
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  Automatic Transmissions 3 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Hello again John You have helped me many times re PROPER! auto boxes on cars I have bought. Can I ask you this please? Am looking at Mercedes 1.5 B160...
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  Engine destroyed due to spark plug failure 28 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  A few weeks ago the spark plug failed on my 2010 Ford Fiesta, damaging the engine in the process. As a result I've been told it will cost £3300 to repair...
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  What shall I replace our Octavia with? 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Another letter asking for your advice. I am an elderly lady, now the sole driver as my husband is not fit anymore. We have a 2005 2.0 litre diesel Skoda...
• probs with my new runabout (Ford Escort) 16 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  It runs fine in a straight line when driving normally. Any idea`s please? Ta, Jon
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  New family car - Ford Mondeo or SEAT Toledo? 6 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter is looking at purchasing either a Ford Mondeo or SEAT Toledo as a family car. I would value your opinion on which would be the best overall...
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  New car needed to accommodate wheelchair 20 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am 78. use a stick and wish to change my automatic diesel Ford Mondeo Ghia (04) for something with good access, a boot big enough and accessible enough...
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  Gearly departed 23 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Our 2004 Ford C-Max 1.6TDCI CVT had completed 74,000 miles when the gearbox failed whilst on the second day of a holiday in Wales. The RAC was called out...
• Ford Fiesta zetec S - Hit a small pothole tonight quite hard, I'm worrie 19 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  I was driving around the speed of 30 mph when I went over the pothole which my car just dipped slightly and it made little thump sound but the ride was...
• Ford Mondeo Estate 2.0L diesel - Not recharging battery? confused :S please help 20 May 2013 (Forum)
  New altinator and new battery yet car keeps draining battery. Its parked up about a quater mile from my house since the engine died, all the dash lights...
• Ford Focus - Wrong keycode for radio 24 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  However, my audio guide has 2 serial numbers and codes ('original' and 'new') - neither of which work. Having looked at the S/N on the radio, it's totally different to the ones I was given. So, my question is, could anyone give me the correct code for the radio which has a S/N: M183593? This would be much appreciated.
• Ford Fiesta (think about 1.25l) Mk IV, "S" 1998 - Flasher relay identification PLEASE URGENT 7 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  My errants sons girlfriends Fiesta's flashers need a new relay (or so she has been told !). Can someone PLEASE help me identify it, like a relay number...
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 2007 1.8 AM Radio & Wiper blades 5 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  I have noticed recently that AM reception on my Focus Zetec (Diesel) has gone really poor with a constant hissing and crackling noise. I was driving past a Ford Dealership last week and called in on off chance to ask advice. I was told AM reception is poor & deteriorating countrywide and Ford say there is nothing you can do. Recommendation was "tune to a FM station".