Ford Fiesta Leaks & Noises Problems

Leaks & Noises Problems and faults
Bad exhaust smoke

where do i start.....ok bought car from auction that was my first mistake it had a misfire i stripped head and found broken exhaust valve i replaced valve and rebuilt using new gaskets and head bolts started it up sounded great as it got ...

1998 Ford Fiesta zetec 1.25 se manual
Posted: Dec 16, 2011
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Sterring rack oil leak

I have traced the leak to where the 2 pipes go into the rack, there is a bolt that holds a plate that holds the 2 pipes in place the problem is the threads have gone inside the rack so the bolt won't tighten up fully causing a slight leak...

2006 Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi Van
Posted: Dec 12, 2011
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Cooling fans

My engine cooling fans have started to come on for no apparent reason. while i am driving my temperature gauge as normal shows the temperature balanced between hot & cold, and then all of a sudden my fans will come on, and remain on until i...

2002 Ford Fiesta 1.25 freestyle
Posted: Nov 21, 2011
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Annoying rattle from front end

HELP!. There is a rattle from the front whilst on bumpy surfaces. Have tried disconnecting droplinks to eliminate them and the ARB bushes but the noise is still there. It has been suggested that it may be the top suspension mounts or the sh...

2007 Ford Fiesta 1.25 Style
Posted: Nov 12, 2011
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Wipers

front wipers and water worked first think this morning then this afternoon no wipers or water. All lights, radio, engine, gears, everything else works well. Any ideas?

1997 Ford Fiesta Manual
Posted: Nov 7, 2011
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Still power steering when it rains

I'm having trouble with my power steering, it is very stiff when it rains. The problem only lasts moments and once it's been turned both ways it frees up. It started to get a bit still last year when it rained and got a bit worse as the we...

2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4 L
Posted: Oct 24, 2011
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Auxilary port

have a ford 6000cd with auxilary button but cant see where to connect ipod to a port. is it hidden somewhere or do i need to take radio out because its on back of it.

2006 Ford Fiesta style
Posted: Oct 9, 2011
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Fells like back tyres are flat

The car starts ok; but when you move off; It feels like there is a flat tyre at the back. The whole back end rumbles. It feels like your driving over a bad road with flat tyres. there is not sign of flat tyres or leaks or anything loose. H...

1998 Ford Fiesta 1.4 mk 4 ghia
Posted: Oct 5, 2011
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Oil leak

we have changed the sump gasket and still find we have a oil leak think it might be gear box oil but could not be sure it only leake when car stoped its very near the gear box roung the edge where oil comming from

1997 Ford Fiesta 1.3 encore r reg
Posted: Oct 2, 2011
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Air Conditioning Unit

Hi, When ever I turn on my air conditioning in the car i start to hear a faint yet obvious clicking sound every couple of seconds. The unit also doesn't seem to produce much cold air compaired to what it used to. Anyone have any id...

2007 Ford Fiesta 1.4 Climate Manual
Posted: Aug 11, 2011
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Rattle from rear of car

There is a noise/rattle coming from the rear of the car when going over bumps/ramps only coming off a bump when the wheels go back onto road sounds like a wire banging off metal have had exhaust,brakes,shocks checked and all are fine but ca...

2006 Ford Fiesta 1.25 zetec
Posted: Aug 10, 2011
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Losing water,had new hose fitted but same prob,

had a new hose fitted,i think its the one which goes to the heater small hose.but noticed engine seems to be getting hot and still losing water

2006 Ford Fiesta 12
Posted: Aug 1, 2011
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Front Seats won't recline. Plastic lever doesn't operate

The plastic handle at the top of the seat back on both seats is broken and won't operate the cble to release the seats to fold to allow access to back.

2007 Ford Fiesta Style
Posted: Jul 12, 2011
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Driver electric window not opening

The driverside electric window will not open. The passenger window which is on s switch next to the drivers one is O.K. Is it a switch problem i.e. needs new switch or is it something else. Would be grateful for any help.

1997 Ford Fiesta 1.25 Ghia
Posted: Jun 27, 2011
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Petrol making swirling noise

I own a 2005 reg Ford Fiesta 1.4. Over the past couple of days I have heard a swishing noise coming from the petrol tank, sounds like someone shaking a bottle of water. is this a normal thing to happen or is there something wrong?? thanks

2005 Ford Fiesta
Posted: Jun 25, 2011
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Air con recharge

Should my air con need recharged only 10 months after it was last recharged?

2008 Ford Fiesta 1.25 STYLE CLIMATE
Posted: Jun 22, 2011
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ABS, Engine, battery warning lights intermittently going on and off

For the past few months the ABS, Engine, handbrake, airbag and battery warning lights come on and off when driving. There is no common theme as to when this happens and I can go for a few days without any lights showing and then the error ...

2004 Ford Fiesta 1.6
Posted: May 25, 2011
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Heater runs hot

When heater is turned to cool setting, we still get Hot air coming into the car. Coolant levels are correct. This happens intermitantly but is unbearable on hot days.

1999 Ford Fiesta
Posted: May 20, 2011
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Rubbing noise when turning steering wheel and heavy steering

my fiesta has started making a strange rubbing noise when i turn the wheel,almost as if something is caught in it!the steering also feels slightly heavier than before,anyone have any ideas what this could be?

2000 Ford Fiesta 1.3
Posted: Mar 24, 2011
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Heater

the heater blows hot all the time will not blow cold

1999 Ford Fiesta
Posted: Feb 13, 2011
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