Ford Fiesta Steering, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels & Tyres Problems

i have a 1999 ford fiesta 1.4 zeetec it just stsrted to over rev it goes back to 10,000 reves if i put the brakes on i have to keep on putting the brakes on to get it to idel normaly the breathing pipe on the inlet manifold had collapsed i ...

I have a 57 reg Ford Fiesta and have noticed that the passenger side rear brake light has stopped working. (both the centre light and right brake light work fine and have no problems with indication lights either) However, when I open ...

The Brake Lamps on my Fiesta have stopped working,the central tailgate light is fine it's just the ones at the side that won't work. I have bridged the connectors to the pedal switch and nothing happens.Changed bulbs and checked fuses and ...

just bought a ford fiesta mk4 wen got ppl in back of car the wheels catch on archs so im just wondering if its the rear bushes that need changed cnt go shopping either put things in boot and it catches does anyone have any ideas please

Hi, the hand brake on my Fiesta has suddenly gone very stiff and doesn't pull up very far. Also, when reversing, it feels as though the car is biting back and it takes quite a bit of gas to get it to start reversing. Going forward is fine e...

My fiesta has recently started handling very badly when driving over uneven raod surfaces or turning left. The car starts to turn in but then the steering wheel pulls sharply and the car turns much tighter without any input from myself. I ...

HI, Im getting a strange knocking sound that is gtting slightly worse over 3/4 weeks. Its when i start from standing through 1st gear then into 2nd a bit then dissapears in the rerst of the gears and does not happen in reverse either. H...

Hi i went to get my tyres done about 4 months ago now a few weeks after i was traveling down the motorway and had vibrations in the steering at 70-75. Now i have noticed when i am going over bumps a loose knock sound and when going down ...

A friend following me today said that my brake lights kept coming on even though I was accelerating. Not had a chance to check this for myself yet, any ideas? I also discovered black hair hanging out of my exhaust but after initially think...

My girlfriend has a 56 plate Ford Fiesta. Recently when the lights are on, all three brake lights are illuminated too. I suspect it's a bulb problem, but unsure what. She recently fitted a new brake light bulb.

All three brake lights have suddenly stopped working. I have no hand book, didn't get one with the car when bought. Checked fuses as per grid on back of glove conpartment and they are ok. Looked at pedal switch and this is , mechanically, o...

how is the brake light fixed into the bootlid. I cant see any screws or clips under the 2 grommets and I am scared of prizing it.

Both left and right brake lights not working. Changed lamps to Halfords '382' which fit but do not work. Was told to try Halfords '380' which do not fit. Hand book does not have this model in it. When I found the fuse box I don't know which...

Every time i put wishbone bushes on the fropnt they wear out very quickly any reason?

I've been having a problem on my fiesta for about a month now. Ive changed all the bearings + CV joint on the passengers side but the problem is still occuring. Its starts whirring at about 25MPH and gets louder the faster I go. The sound t...

Whenever I drive over a speedbump, or dip in the road the car makes a creeking noise. Ive had it to a garage and they have put the noise down to the anti-roll bar bushes, but I have replaced all the cars bushes including ( anti roll bar's)...

I noticed the brakes were making a grinding noise when i was about to stop it seemed worse when putting the clutch down. I took it to a garage and they said they couldn't find anything wrong but they had cleaned the brakes. For about a wee...

I've just had 3 new tyres fitted and am experiencing a vibration on breaking at low speed - any thoughts????? I don't have ABS

my fiesta is having a grip problem, it has had brand new tyres (all 4 are brand new) their pressure is good, tracking is fine my machanic feels that the front wheels are slipping and not gripping as they should but cant see any reason for i...