Ford Problems

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Radiator blocked

top of radiator getting hot bottom half cold

2000 Ford Fiesta manual
Posted: Nov 25, 2007
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Flashing glow plug light

lost most of the power, feels like prob with turbo,no probs starting,but glow plug light flashing.

2002 Ford Mondeo 2.0tdci
Posted: Nov 24, 2007
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How to program a new key

hi does anyone know how to program a new key to the car i do have the original red key cheers

1996 Ford Escort 1.6 lx
Posted: Nov 22, 2007
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Radiator blocked

i think that my radiator on m fiesta may be blocked i have been told to take the thermostat out and run it without it would this be a safe thing to do

2000 Ford Fiesta manual
Posted: Nov 19, 2007
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Changing thermostat

to change thermostat do i need to take the alternator off or do i this need to loosen the two bolts off and pull it out

2000 Ford Fiesta 1.3 manual
Posted: Nov 12, 2007
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Speedometer Faulty

My speedometer stops working around 28mph and doesn't start again until around 68-69mph, it's a real problem with the amount of cameras around today. Anyone got any ideas???

2002 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI
Posted: Nov 12, 2007
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Wont start

when i turn the car over it wont start or rotate the only thing that happens is the fans start turning all the rest of the car works it wont even bump start it sounds to other people that it might be...

2000 Ford Mondeo 2.5cc manual
Posted: Nov 9, 2007
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Cold start problem

i drive an r reg ford escort 18td that point blank will not start without a push first start every day, it turns over but doesnt start until we bump it, have had battery and alternater checked they ar...

1997 Ford Escort 18TD
Posted: Nov 9, 2007
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Heating

car is getting very warm within 5 minutes of running it the top hose is very hot while the bottom two are cold thermostat maybe any ideas thanks

2000 Ford Fiesta manual
Posted: Nov 9, 2007
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Filler

hi,is there an easy way of removeing filler from blast clean metal parts????

2000 Ford Escort
Posted: Nov 8, 2007
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TOWING EYE BOLT BROKE IN FRONT

ANY IDEA HOW IT COULD OFF GOT BROKEN AND ALSO WHERE I COULD GET A TOWING EYE COVER FROM CAR IS A FIESTA MK5 THANKS

2000 Ford Fiesta manual
Posted: Nov 8, 2007
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Glow plugs

how easy is it to change the glow plugs for a non mechanic???

2000 Ford Escort 1.8 deisel
Posted: Nov 6, 2007
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Complete Shutdown

hi all,hope someone can help.it all started a few days ago after putting fuel in,as i attempted to start the car,it just turned over,eventually starting,after that whilst driving along the whole car j...

1993 Ford Escort orion 1.6i 16v lx
Posted: Oct 31, 2007
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Losing power

I recently bought the car and after it standing on my drive for a few days i noticed a puddle of oil underneath, i have had a look but cant seem to see where it comes from so i have just cleaned up th...

1996 Ford Escort 1.8 TD LX
Posted: Oct 27, 2007
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Engine failure

the oil light came on and within 5 miles started losing power then the engine started shuddering and cut out, got towed home and checked the oil to find it was ok, the engine will start but makes ...

1998 Ford Escort 1.4 silouette
Posted: Oct 25, 2007
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Strange noise when turning left

For the last week, when I drive the car left, I hear a strange whirring sound at the front of the car coming from underneath it seems. It never occurs when I turn right. I may have hit the car...

2000 Ford Mondeo V reg zetec
Posted: Oct 14, 2007
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Need engine rebuild

1998 Ford Fiesta 1.4L 16v zetec-s
Posted: Oct 10, 2007