Diagnosing poor fuel consumption

I am experiencing very low fuel returns on my 2006 Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi Ghia of around 28 miles per gallon. The large rubber hose that connects to rear of engine was replaced due to a 1 inch split in...

Flat battery on a Focus

My Ford Focus 1.8 battery went flat. I left it in the garage for a month or so. It wouldn't start and a small red light above the radio was flashing when I turned the key. I left it for another month...

Automatic gearbox problem on Ford Focus

I have a 1.6 petrol Ford Focus automatic. It struggles to get past first gear into the upper range. I've been told this could be a gearbox solenoid. Problem is which one? There are six in the gearbox.

How much is my 2007 Focus worth?

What price would I expect to get for a private sale on my July 2007 Ford Focus 1.6 115 Titanium hatchback in metallic blue? Immaculate condition, 38,000miles, full Ford service history and MOT, standard...

Ford Focus DPF problems

Have had the engine light come on and engine malfunction message displayed on my Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI. The car restricted itself to 40 MPH. Have taken it to Hendy and they have told me that fluids need...

Poor economy on a Focus 1.6 TDCI

I recently purchased a Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI Econetic. I bought it because it was meant to be averaging 65.6mpg combined, only to find that it was barely averaging 45mpg after 400mile combined cycle. I was...

Buying a cheap 5 door hatch for new family - recommendations?

We are just looking for our first car in the UK and have our first child on the way. As such, we are on a pretty tight budget (£2500-£3000), so will definitely be looking for used cars. We're from New...

Reduced Focus fuel economy

I run a 2009 Ford Focus 1.6TDCi Zetec which I have had since April 2011. I have consistently managed 54-55mpg. However since the car had a major service in November 2011 the average fuel economy has dropped...

Legality of international warranties

In June 2007 I Purchased a new Ford Focus 1.6 Diesel CVT Automatic from Ford Cyprus with a five year mechanical warranty. Now, 4.5 years and 5700Km later, I am experiencing a gear box bearing noise, and...

I need a small/ medium sized estate car

I am seeking to purchase a used estate car of 1.6-litres. This could be a small to medium size car valued about £6000 max and 3 to 4 years old.