2004 Ford C-MAX Problems

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Warning lights

I am getting my handbrake an drivers door warning lights coming on when im braking ?

2004 Ford C-MAX 1.6 tdi
Posted: Dec 3, 2018
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Engine starts then cutsout ,wont start again

In the morning car starts first time then cuts out,will not start unless you spray brake cleaner fluid into air filter this ccan last up to aweek then saame occurs. Had rac diagnostics done and it showed 0 pressure at fuel pump, had new fu...

2004 Ford C-MAX automatic
Posted: Jan 29, 2017
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Electrics

when driving all the dashboard lights came on but the engine was running normal but the steering got very stiff and the engine started to lose power about six month ago the revers light kept going off and came back on by its self

2004 Ford C-MAX diesel
Posted: Dec 6, 2015
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Car not pulling and black smoke

My car is not running correctly. When I turn on the engine it is juggering. When I pull off it is blowing black smoke out of the exhaust. I have already changed the ecg valve but this has not solved the issue. Has anyone else come across th...

2004 Ford C-MAX 1.6 tdi
Posted: Aug 3, 2015
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Sqeaking when i reverse

when i reverse my car makes a little sqeaking noise

2004 Ford C-MAX auto
Posted: Jan 12, 2015
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Engine management, handbrake and frost light on.

hi, yesterday i started the car and the frost,eng management and handbrake light came on. also the interior light stayed on and there is no ticking noise when you indicate but indicators work fine and car drives fine, any help would be appr...

2004 Ford C-MAX 2.0tdci zetec
Posted: Feb 12, 2013
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Indicators lights and wipers on when ignition is on

when my car is switched off keys removed the wipers are going lights flashing and indicators too put the keys in and the car starts and runs fine no problems can anyone help please ???

2004 Ford C-MAX 2.0 tdi
Posted: May 12, 2012
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Cam belt coming out if its casing

Hi .forgot to post problem on prev post , hence blank posting .... anyway Took 04 c-max to garage... making a rattling noise from engine for a few weeks and fumes smell coming in when heating put on. mech took a listen and a look and immedi...

2004 Ford C-MAX 1.8 diesel
Posted: Jan 19, 2012
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Cam belt

2004 Ford C-MAX 1.6 diesel
Posted: Jan 18, 2012
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Grinding from front of car when pulling away

ive notices that over the passed week there has been a crunching noise or grinding noise coming from the front of my car when i pull away the car is losing power at low speed and is very jumpy around 40_50 mph it has only got 40.000 on the ...

2004 Ford C-MAX 1.6 tdci auto
Posted: Sep 12, 2011
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Air Box Blowing Up

The air box on our C-max exploded when the engine was started from cold recently. A brand new air box was fitted and within two weeks the same thing has happened again when the car was started. The air box has blown itself apart. Can anyone...

2004 Ford C-MAX 1.8 Ghia
Posted: Aug 5, 2011
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Turbo boost power line low

garage diagnosed turbo as faulty after looking at the ECU fault log, and I supplied the money for him to order the turbo, then 3 days later came back to me saying that there is a wiring fault and to come and collect the car. I think that th...

2004 Ford C-MAX 2.0L TDCi
Posted: May 8, 2011
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Wont blow air onto windscreen only through vents

when the car is blowing air it will only come out through the vents. it won't come through the footwells or the windscreen.

2004 Ford C-MAX 2.0 tdci zetec
Posted: Mar 15, 2011
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Will not rev over 2,000 revs

i have changed the turbo,egr valve,ecu reprogrammed,mass air flow meater,egr valve cooler,2 new selonieds,2 air control sensors, all the stuff listed is what ive done to the car so far and it is still coming up with turbo boost control valv...

2004 Ford C-MAX 2.0 tdci
Posted: Feb 2, 2011
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Egr valve

can any one tell me wear the egr valve is on the car as ive only just had it, and i hear that thear is a few probs with the egr valve, and can you allso get a work shop manual for it,

2004 Ford C-MAX 2lt tdci
Posted: Feb 2, 2011
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Clicking and electrical noise when ignition on...

I appear to have an electrical problem when I turn my ignition on. Its fine when key is turned to the first position (ie radio on) but in the second position (ie just before turning to start car) it all goes a bit haywire. I get an extreme...

2004 Ford C-MAX 1.6 tdci zetec
Posted: Jan 29, 2011
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Oil warning light

oil light staying on for period until engine warm then occas. flickering on for seconds when turning or braking . oil levels perfectly normal .

2004 Ford C-MAX
Posted: Jan 13, 2011
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Cold weather electrical

In cold/damp weather it starts straight away, but lacks acceleration, cruise control light on, but not working properly & engine system fault warning showing.Ho and lots of smoke When the engine gets propoerly warmed through warning ligh...

2004 Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDC1 auto
Posted: Dec 23, 2010
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