Ford Problems

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Poor heat distribution around feet 2016 C-Max, is it just a normal problem?

Heater works ok, good heat on screen and on dash openings. Very poor around feet

2016 Ford C-MAX 1.5 D
Posted: Dec 13, 2022
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Unable to change gear

Same problem have had new clutch.. did this issue ever get resolved?.

2013 Ford KA studio plus
Posted: Dec 11, 2022
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46000 MILES KUGA AUTOMATIC GEAR BOX AND I HAD TO REPLACE IT AT A COST OF NEAR £5,000, WHAT A LOAD OF SHIT

CAN I CLAIM ANYTHING FROM FORDS OR DO THEY THINK I HAVE HAD MY MONEY'S WORTH?

2017 Ford Kuga 2.0
Posted: Dec 9, 2022
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Sometimes the mileage flashes , but recently when I turn the key to start the car, the time keeps flashing , I’ve tried restarting it and it’s permanently flashing . What could this be ?

The mileage flashes , but recently when I turn the key to start the car, the mileage keeps flashing , and it’s permanently

2014 Ford KA 1.2
Posted: Dec 9, 2022
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HEATED WINDOWS, FRONT AND BACK, STOP/START STOPPED WORKING

Title says what the problem is - surprisingly heated seat work! Heard that battery not fully charged due to short journeys could be the problem but why would the heated seats work?

2012 Ford B-MAX B MAX ECO 125 TITANIUM
Posted: Dec 7, 2022
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DIPPED HEADLIGHTS REALLY POOR LIGHT OUTPUT

dipped beam really poor, have checked connections/bulbs. How can this be improved, as driving at night is a no no at present

2016 Ford Fiesta 1.5TDCI
Posted: Dec 4, 2022
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Odometer and gear selected display not lighting up?

The odometer and gear selected display on the top of the dashboard would only display, or light up intermittently but does not light up at all now. Recent service and MOT at ford dealer did not recti...

2012 Ford B-MAX 1600 petrol/auto
Posted: Nov 28, 2022
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Satnav CPU failed

USB ports not working. Main dealer replaced the CPU under extended warranty

2018 Ford Fiesta Ecoboost 1.0
Posted: Nov 27, 2022
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Catalytic converter failed at 33k

Engine management light came on, luckily I had bought it with 3 yr extended warranty. Main dealer advised the catalytic converter was faulty and replaced.

2018 Ford Fiesta Ecoboost
Posted: Nov 27, 2022
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Power loss when trying to accelerate

I have changed several sensors, coil pack, filter etc. I still have a small issue of power loss on the odd occasion. I have a part on the rear of my car near the fuel tank . Not sure if it’s part...

2004 Ford Streetka Luxury
Posted: Nov 26, 2022
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Blew pipe off water pump been drinking coolant recently

Car still starting and running

2014 Ford KA 1.2
Posted: Nov 24, 2022
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When I turn the headlights on, it turns the radio off

If I turn the headlights on then the radio switches off and cannot be turned on again. Sometimes it may come back on for a short period of time then go off again. If I drive with no lights on then rad...

2004 Ford Galaxy 2.3
Posted: Nov 21, 2022
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Difficulty in getting into gear

Clutch fully depressed but cannot select gear’s cleanly

2020 Ford Fiesta ST Line
Posted: Nov 20, 2022
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Boot will not open

The boot will not open with the key( that is when manually using the key on the slot) or the switch. It clicks when pressing the button but will not open.

2004 Ford Fiesta 1.6i
Posted: Nov 19, 2022
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Ambient air temp reading low on the dash.

The air temp reads very low, between -5 and 5 °. Had the ambient sensor changed by a local garage but it dit not fix the fault and they were clearly not competent to diagnose the problem. It seems th...

2017 Ford Kuga ST line X TDCI
Posted: Nov 18, 2022
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Heating Stays cold after switching off ignition

Temperature Control diconnects from hesat exchager after switching off igntion

2009 Ford Fiesta 1.4 Titanium
Posted: Nov 16, 2022
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Starting

Never had a problem with this car went to shop turned car off no problem s at all went back to it won’t start any ideas

2007 Ford KA 1300
Posted: Nov 16, 2022
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Engine knock

Bottom end of engine blown fragments in oil oil all gone no dash warnings

2022 Ford Kuga 2.0 st line x edition
Posted: Nov 15, 2022
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Electrical problem, all near side electrics not working including door locks, wing mirror, Windows, plus front and back parking sensors

Started with passenger side front door saying it was open when not. The passenger side wouldn't lock then back door was deadlocked windows not working side mirror not working

2010 Ford S-Max 2.0 TDCI
Posted: Nov 15, 2022
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Front Wheel Bearing

I’m replacing the front wheel bearing and the bearing has on one side a magnetic strip which is used by the ABS sensor All the U Tube videos say this strip should be inserted into the bearing facin...

2004 Ford Streetka Luxury
Posted: Nov 15, 2022