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  • Ford Focus III (2008 - ) - 08 1.6 petrol engine 115 bhp 10 May 2008 (Forum)
    Could someone please advise whether the 1.6 115 bhp engine as fitted to the Focus is actually derived from the Yamaha designed 16v engine or from Ford`s own Duatec design.?
  • ford fiesta head gasket 18 Apr 2004 (Forum)
    My wife drives a ford fiesta 1.8 diesel on an S plate 1998. It's started to lose water and there is a slight oil leak on the head. Obviously the gasket is on it's way out! I would like to have a go at changing the gasket.
  • Ford Mondeo - Ford Mondeo 1.6Tdci Engine - 2013 22 Jun 2017 (Forum)
    On closer inspection the tray at the bottom of the engine bay is covered in stained oil. Think I might have bought a lemon. Looking for advice as in previous threads re new Consumer Law 2015 its says you can hand back within 30 days. Mechanic says that it would require new turbo as it might last 5000 or 25000 miles. Advice etc would be gratefully appreciated.
  • Ever dealt with ebay? 31 Dec 2002 (Forum)
    I notice that ebay have Vauxhall parts cd,s. Some Ford and some Vauxhall technical cd,s. I would like to purchase these parts but I have never dealt with them before. What worries me is giving out my card details. The items are not of great value so I don,t really worry about them.
  • Ford Fiesta (2000 - 2002) - 2000 1.25 knocking noise from front n/s 3 Apr 2009 (Forum)
    hi there, over the last couple of months i have been getting this quite loud knocking noise from the n/s front suspension, it seems 2 happen on uneven ground and uneven road camber but nothing on a flat tarmac road. when i 1st got the noise i was told it was the top suspension mount i changed this 2 no affect, then told wishbone, new 1 fitted and i still have the noise.... i am now thinking is it the shock absorber??
  • ford Focus - Radio Code Needed 29 Aug 2013 (Forum)
    Hi everyone, Just got my car back from the garage and the radio has been locked out can anyone give me the unlock. The S/N is: M074386 TIA JIM
  • Ford Mondeo II (1996 - 2000) - 1999 2.0 belt and pump change. 15 May 2008 (Forum)
    how difficult is it to change cam belt and water pump on s reg 2.0 mondeo. and what are the problems.
  • Should I avoid a Ford Transit that has intermittent black smoke from the exhaust? 11 Dec 2025 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking at buying a Ford Transit Mk6 with 68K on the clock for £6k. Partially converted camper. All is well except intermittent black smoke. The owner...
  • When will Ford introduce the Courier Tourneo to UK roads - it's been available on the continent for 2 years. 17 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
    When do you think Ford will bring out the Courier Tourneo to UK? It's precisely what I want to buy, and has been out on the Continent for two years. HJ...
  • Jaguar car co for sale? 4 Aug 2006 (Forum)
    The future of Jaguar, once one of Britain?s foremost car marques, is hanging in the balance as Ford, its troubled American parent, is poised to embark on a wide- ranging review of its poorest- performing assets. Last night Ford appointed Kenneth Leet, a former Wall Street investment banker from Goldman Sachs, as a special strategic adviser reporting directly to Bill Ford Jr, the company?
  • Mini Cooper S R53 vs Clio 197 vs Ford Focus ST M2 8 Apr 2018 (Forum)
    Hello, I am looking for advice on the best car to purchase out of the 3 above. I know the Focus is a very different car, but I am really looking...
  • Mk 2.5 Focus 1.8 Zetec S - Ford spark plug coil combi 1 Sep 2013 (Forum)
    Just trying to change spark plugs on 2010 petrol.  Removed engine cover and saw new style with coil pack on each port. Undone the screw and unclipped...
  • Is buying a car that's a Cat S write off safe? 28 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
    I recently saw a Cat S write off car for sale which states that it has been repaired to a high standard. I asked the vendor to provide me with details...
  • Ford Focus Zetec S 1.8 tcdi - repair problems 6 Feb 2014 (Forum)
    Hi, I have just had a timing belt snap (the main one was replaced at 95,000 miles) on my ford focus zetec S (59) with 156,000 miles, I was told that it was the inner one that snapped that has no replacement schedule ?? I have had it repaired (all new valves and pistons) and a new clutch and flywheel.
  • Ford Mondeo - Over Temp? 11 Jun 2011 (Forum)
    Hi   have a Mondeo, 1998,    recently the main fan(s) seem to cut in sooner on car, and seem noiser too, and the temp gauge appears to be slightly above normal (midway ) ?   any ideas what is causing this ?   thanks
  • A6 Avant S-Tronic: Is it better with Shell V-Power Nitro+? 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
    My previous car, a Grand C-Max 1.6 TDCI 11 reg, which I had since it was 11 months old, had no end of issues with the sensors in the EGR, dealt with under...
  • Thermostat 16 Apr 2003 (Forum)
    Can anybody tell me, Is it easy to change a thermostat on a Ford Escort 1991 1.6 (Encore) Thanks
  • Focus Coupe Convertible - wlll 15-inch wheels give me a smoother ride ? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I've previously improved the ride on a 2008 Ford Focus Zetec 1.6 TDCi by changing from the supplied 205/55/R16 wheels to 195/65/R15s. I've just done...
  • Foprd Focus mk2 - Ford Focus mk2 Complete door replacement 9 Jun 2014 (Forum)
    Hi, I'm wondering if anyone has any advice/information or can steer me towards some with a view to replacing the complete N/S/F door of a ford focus 2005 mk2. Thanks for stopping by. Regards Monk.
  • Ford Mondeo...flat battery question 27 Jul 2007 (Forum)
    I'm asking for a friend here late 90's Ford Mondeo, they've let the car sit with a dead battery for several weeks, I'm going to charge or replace the battery what I need to know is will this make any dash warning light come on? if so is it a dealer job to re set
 

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