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Used cars for sale under $7000 review
By Bill McKinnon · 06 Aug 2012
No matter how schmick the car looks, though, at this sort of money there are probably one or two expensive time bombs lurking within it.
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Ford recalls 16,000 Ranger utes
By Craig Duff · 21 Aug 2012
Faulty welding on towbars has forced Ford Australia to recall more than 16,000 Ranger utes.Although no accidents have been reported, there is the potential for the vehicle to lose its trailer when towing. The recall applies to 16,287 Rangers built in Thailand from September 2006 to June last year.The recall notice stated: “Fracturing of the towbar tongue welding can affect safe operation and handling when an affected vehicle is towing, presenting a potential traffic hazard to the driver and/or other road users”. A Ford spokesman said the fault originated in the company’s Thailand production plant.The company has written to owners of PJ and PK Ranger XLT and Wildtrak models advising them not to tow with the vehicles and to contact their nearest dealer to have the unit replaced. All of the 4244 PJ vehicles affected are XLT models; while around 1200 of the 11,812 newer PK models are the top-range Wildtrak version, with the rest XLTs.The recall does not apply to the PX Ranger now on sale. Ford Australia spokesman Neil McDonald said that 3000 replacement towbars had already been shipped to dealers and more stock was arriving at a rate of 600 a week.At that rate it will take 22 weeks to replace all of the faulty towbars. “It’s only an issue if you are using the vehicle to tow, it is safe to continue driving normally,” he said. “A Queensland customer noticed a crack in the weld and our engineering department has verified it is an issue on those vehicles.“It’s a half-day fix to replace the towbar assembly - the rear step bumper isn’t affected.” Ranger owners who are unsure if the recall applies to them should call Ford on 1800 503 627. 
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Unresolved claim
Answered by Graham Smith · 25 Jul 2012

I would continue to pressure the dealer, ask to see the company representative who assessed your car and took the photos, and approach Ford directly through its Customer Assistance Service.

Ford Falcon: Rotten egg smell
Answered by Carsguide.com.au · 31 Aug 2012

A rotten egg smell is usually associated with a catalytic converter that has failed, but it's unusual that it has happened as such low kilometres. It will not get any better with age, and the usual way of fixing it is to replace the converter.

Environmental levy on logbook service
Answered by CarsGuide team · 10 Aug 2012

Dealers pay to dispose of the waste products from servicing your  car, like oils, greases, coolant, brake fluids, soiled rags, and so on, and they pass those costs on to you, the customer. Some slug you more than others. The best course of action is to go somewhere else to have your car serviced, as you have been advised.

Ford Falcon: Windscreen crack
Answered by Carsguide.com.au · 10 Aug 2012

Yours is the first report we've had, which would suggest it's not widespread. To claim it under warranty you would have to show that it was caused by a manufacturing fault, such as the windscreen being too tight in the aperture or being fitted incorrectly for example.

Ford Territory rear axle problem
Answered by Graham Smith · 23 Jul 2012

It's a common problem with the Territory and to my knowledge Ford hasn't come to the party with the cost of repairs, unlike the front ball joints when they did provide some relief for owners.

Upgrade to liquid injection?
Answered by Graham Smith · 10 Aug 2012

By the latest system I assume you mean liquid injection. You couldn't update your current system to liquid injection, you would have to remove the old system and have a new system installed. But my recommendation would be don't do it, the advantage of liquid injection over vapour is not clear. What you've got is arguably as good as you can get right now.

Ford Fairmont struggling in the cold
Answered by Graham Smith · 31 Aug 2012

The cold starting system isn't working; it's probably not getting the correct fuelling at the start, so check the sensors to make sure they're working.

2004 Ford Territory vibration
Answered by Carsguide.com.au · 07 Sep 2012

It's not possible to diagnose the problem from afar, you need to find a mechanic you trust and have him check for the cause. I wouldn't rush into changing the engine mounts in the hope it fixes it.

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