Ford Fairmont 2007 Problems

Are you having problems with your 2007 Ford Fairmont? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest 2007 Ford Fairmont issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the 2007 Ford Fairmont in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

Ford Fairmont reliabilty
Answered by CarsGuide team · 12 Apr 2011

If it is in good condition and has been serviced from new it will go the distance, but that implies that you will keep up the servicing and not neglect the car at all. Should you fail to maintain it the car will deteriorate quickly, no matter how well it drives now. And a word of caution, it is not possible to say that you won’t strike trouble in the future, but the BFII is a solidly built car that should stand the test of time.

Fairmont clicking noise?
Answered by Graham Smith · 11 Mar 2016

In addition to the flashing light of the turn signal there is also an audible signal to tell you the signal is operating. Could it be that you are hearing the audible signal? That would seem to be the most logical explanation.

Coolant necessary
Answered by Graham Smith · 16 Aug 2007

THE XF six-cylinder had an alloy cylinder head on a cast-iron block, a combination that was prone to corrosion, which makes it important to use a corrosion inhibitor and not just plain water. Ford recommends that 300ml of inhibitor be added to the cooling system every 12,000km, and that the coolant be drained and replaced every 46,000km, at which time you should add 600ml of inhibitor.

Ford dealer praise
Answered by Graham Smith · 13 May 2010

That's the way every problem should be handled, unfortunately not everyone gets the same service.

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