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Garage fitted a nsr new caliper for MOT a year ago, since when handbrake has been very poor. Not excessive lever travel.

Car failed MOT 2 years ago for poor nsr handbrake. It failed again last year & a new caliper was fitted, but handbrake still very poor. Lever travel was adjusted up, so not too much lever movement.

2003 Ford Galaxy 1.9tdi
Posted: Dec 2, 2023
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New battery fitted & since then all dash including radio not working, needs code to reset but how am I able to do that??

High new battery fitted & since then all dash including radio not working, needs code to reset but how am I able to do that?? Also the alternator comes on once I start to move, had it checked and ok! ...

2008 Ford Fusion 5 door
Posted: Dec 2, 2023
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Heaters cold loosing coolant no obvious leak

The coolant requires refilling often and now heaters not working for warm air, still blowing but just cold

2016 Ford Galaxy 1.8 TD
Posted: Dec 2, 2023
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Random car not starting, with new battery.

will not start at completely random times

2007 Ford Fiesta zetec 1.4 climate
Posted: Nov 21, 2023
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Can’t see enough on passenger mirror

I’m 5’ 3” and am unable to see any of the passenger side of my puma. Despite trying to adjust to its minimum angle, I am still unable to see any view to include car doors, wings etc.

2020 Ford Puma Titanium
Posted: Nov 13, 2023
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R passenger door/ window fault and door lock

No electrics work on this door all wiring seems to be ok and fuses are good to

2007 Ford S-Max 2.0 to
Posted: Nov 12, 2023
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Cannot move gearshift between gear positions

lever can be forced to move, but is not practical to use.

2009 Ford Focus 2.0 ltr. cabrio
Posted: Nov 11, 2023
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High pitch whistle that never stops.

The car (UK estate model) has a high pitched whistle that is louder inside than outside. Fuses are ok and there are no error codes. but due to hearing loss I can't narrow down the location. I presum...

2008 Ford Fusion 1.4 petrol Durashift
Posted: Nov 7, 2023
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Mileometer

As I'm driving the mileage reads that I've drove 6 miles when I've only drove one mile

2014 Ford Focus 1.6 TDI navigator
Posted: Nov 5, 2023
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Egr valve

Egr valve doesn't works properly

2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0 diesel
Posted: Nov 3, 2023
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Mileage reads 6 times more than what I drive

The mileometer reads 6 miles done for every mile I drive

2014 Ford Focus 1.6 TDI navigator
Posted: Oct 31, 2023
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Horn sounds when braking

The horn sounds when braking but horn does not work independently

2015 Ford Galaxy Zebeck Tdci
Posted: Oct 25, 2023
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Clutch biting point lowers

Fiesta 1.25 zetech on 13 plate. Occasionally difficulty in engaging 1st and reverse. Clutch biting point suddenly becomes much lower. Clutch has been replaced but still having same fault

2013 Ford Fiesta Zetech
Posted: Oct 23, 2023
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Won't drive when in D

the car wont drive when in drive

2011 Ford C-MAX 2.0 titanium
Posted: Oct 15, 2023
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Battery warning light comes on

Battery warning light comes on but diagnostic check shows both battery and alternator are ok. What could be the problem?

2012 Ford Fiesta 1.25 zetec
Posted: Oct 14, 2023
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Engine starts ok , but immediately switches itself off….any ideas ?

Engine starts but immediately switches it self off, no warning lights , any idea ?

2001 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDI
Posted: Oct 14, 2023
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The gearbox does go to the park gear easily.

The gearbox selects all gear except the park gear. And when it selects the park gear it does select easily.

2006 Ford C-MAX I. 6
Posted: Oct 11, 2023
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Looks likes clutch has failed, can,t select the gears ,smell of burning. 2019 model st line 1.2 petrol. ..

Unable to select any gears whilst the engine is running, gear selection is fine when the engine is switched off. Managed to start the car whilst gear and drive slowly towards home, only 2 miles away. ...

2019 Ford Focus 1.2 st line
Posted: Oct 10, 2023
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STICKY GEARBOX NOISY WHEN I PUSH CLUTCH

Sometimes its really sticky to change gear and recently its started sounding like loose cylinders only way i can describe it any advice would be much appreciated!

2012 Ford KA Other
Posted: Oct 10, 2023