Ford Problems

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Not reversing

Not reversible

2012 Ford C-MAX 2.0 d
Posted: Feb 14, 2023
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Car won't start when cold but fine when it's warmed up

Car won't start when cold but fine when it's warmed up, we've had the temperature sensor changed but still does it the car itself says it's at running temperature no matter what the temperature actua...

2005 Ford Fusion 1.6
Posted: Feb 14, 2023
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Front wipers not working. .

Fuses checked fine, two new motors installed still not working now thinking maybe BCM or wiring to BCM. If this is not the case then what could this possibly be and where can I get the repair done

2013 Ford Focus 1L ecoboost
Posted: Feb 14, 2023
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Head lights won't turn on

When I turn engine on and switch on head lamps they won't turn on I need to switch the fog lights on

2016 Ford Fiesta Fiesta Zetec TDCI 1.5
Posted: Feb 11, 2023
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New starter motor and engine will still not start

Ford KA 1.2L 2011. Car won’t start, but The Electrics (one click) works fine, checked battery, seems to working fine. Changed starter motor to new one and it worked a few short drives and then woul...

2011 Ford KA 1.2l
Posted: Feb 9, 2023
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Car loosing control in second gear when turning corner or going right round a roundabout

When I go round a corner in second gear above 5mph the car will literally loose control!

2009 Ford KA 1.2
Posted: Feb 7, 2023
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Vibration through steering wheel when accelerating at speed

vibration when accelerating at speeds 65/70mph

2013 Ford Galaxy titanium
Posted: Feb 7, 2023
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Overheating

Just noticed this after a few shorts trips and hearing the fan going in the engine, plus it seems overly warm and the bonnet/front grill smells hot/oily when I put it in the garage. No temp gauge to ...

2004 Ford KA 1.3
Posted: Feb 5, 2023
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Poor running after starting off

Have changed the following so far. Plugs Leads Coil pack Idle control valve Throttle position sensor Engine earth strap Lamda sensor Vehicle starts and has good tick over, can be revved up to full thr...

2000 Ford Puma 1.7
Posted: Feb 5, 2023
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Transmission limited function

Information light comes on saying transmission limited functional after reading this the message does disappear. Car then runs in limp mode. But it runs fine if engine turned off for few minutes then ...

2014 Ford C-MAX 2.0
Posted: Jan 24, 2023
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On start up of C-Max 2008, loud knocking noise

On start up of C-Max 2008, loud knocking noise from drive side of engine. Gets louder when starting to drive. Could be one of the drivebelt sprockets worn.

2008 Ford C-MAX 1.6 TDI
Posted: Jan 23, 2023
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Flicker from dashboard

Had a flickering dashboard since we got it. Worse when in periferal vision. Been to garage twice and Ford have decided that it is a "characteristic'. Really annoying and potentially dangerous as it is...

2022 Ford Kuga Phev
Posted: Jan 18, 2023
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Gears not locking

1st 3rd 5th and reverse not locking in.

2017 Ford Kuga 2.0 tdi
Posted: Jan 10, 2023
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Steering shakes

When I’m driving, especially at slower speeds, the steering feels loose. I get the impression the front wheels may go away from me before I move the wheel. Alignment & tracking have been done, tyres...

2012 Ford Mondeo 2.0
Posted: Jan 8, 2023
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Transmission fault low idle speed

I have a Ford Galaxy Titanium 7 seater automatic 13 plate. It has developed a transmission fault and no longer goes above 20 mph. I have taken to my local garage who can’t repair and said needs to g...

2013 Ford Galaxy Titanium auto
Posted: Dec 29, 2022
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Child lock not turning off

when I try to turn off child lock on door above catch does not release the child lock but locks the outer handle

2015 Ford Kuga 2.0 titanium
Posted: Dec 26, 2022
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Transmission malfunction no drive

Message on dash transmission malfunction no drive

2013 Ford S-Max Ford smax
Posted: Dec 25, 2022
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Window washer problem

Water not coming out, plenty of water, can hear the motor working

2018 Ford Fiesta 1.0 eco boost
Posted: Dec 21, 2022
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Ford Focus 54 plates

Hi there; I am having problem with my Ford Focus 2004 1.6 petrol. This car never let me down since I had this car. Sudden won’t start and immobiliser flashing rapidly: Call an electrician he check ...

2004 Ford Focus 1.6 petrol
Posted: Dec 15, 2022
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Heaters blowing cold when on hot

trying to de-frost windows, heaters on full but blowing cold air. never warms up

2013 Ford B-MAX 1.5 TDI
Posted: Dec 14, 2022