Ford Problems

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

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Ford Ranger 2012: Fitting bucket seats
Answered by Graham Smith · 18 Jan 2019

If you have a bench seat, then you would need to change to buckets to fir a console, but if you have two individual seats you should be able to fit a console without changing the seats.

What can a Ford Edge tow & can it pull a boat trailer?
Answered by Graham Smith · 25 Jan 2019

The Ford Edge (Endura in Australia and NZ) is rated to tow up to 2000kg of braked trailer, with an impressive 200kg of towball down-weight. This means the Ford Edge towing capacity is high enough to tow a small boat with ease.

Ford Fairmont 1997: What oil should I use?
Answered by Graham Smith · 11 Jan 2019

It has to be an automatic transmission fluid. Your local auto parts and accessories shop would be able to offer you a choice of suitable fluids, but one you could use is Castrol Transmax TQ 95.

Ford F-250 2001: How do I know the airbag will work?
Answered by Graham Smith · 18 Jan 2019

You had to replace the airbags in some older vehicles built before the mid-1990s, but the airbags in vehicles later than that last the lifetime of the vehicle. There’s no real way of testing them to know they will work when needed.

How long is a Ford Edge?
Answered by Graham Smith · 25 Jan 2019

The five-seat Ford Edge (Endura in Australia and New Zealand) is 4779mm long, while the seven-seat model is 4878mm long.

When is the new Ford Edge coming out?
Answered by Graham Smith · 25 Jan 2019

Ford released an updated Edge (Endura) model at the New York Auto Show last year, ready for the 2019 model year, so the next update or new model is thought to be at least three years away.

Is the Ford Edge a good and reliable car?
Answered by Graham Smith · 25 Jan 2019

Stacked with features and with good looks the Ford Edge (Endura in Australia and New Zealand) is a stylish, well-appointed mid-size SUV. The 2019 model update was only launched several months ago so there hasn't been enough time for reliability problems to pop up, but any car should be treated with mechanical sympathy and serviced on-time to ensure longevity.

Ford Territory 2014: Transmission keeps changing gear
Answered by Graham Smith · 25 Jan 2019

It could be the lock-up convertor locking and unlocking if you are driving at the point of lock-up. Try changing your speed up or down and see if that affects it.

How to unlock a Ford Edge without a key?
Answered by Graham Smith · 25 Jan 2019

If you need to unlock a modern car like a Ford Edge (Endura) without a key then I hope you got good grades at Hogwarts as magic spells are the only way you'll succeed in getting into your car. However, before you grab a brick and injure yourself trying to break in, there are better alternatives (providing it isn't an emergency). Top of the bunch is to ring a qualified locksmith to come out and open the car for you for a fee. While Hollywood makes it look simple to enter a car without a key the old days of picking locks and hotwiring the ignition is pure fantasy as electronic immobilisers and modern lock designs are not simple things to beat. If a locksmith can't help you, you can have the vehicle towed to your local dealership to have it opened by them.

Ford Focus 2008: Broken window regulator
Answered by Graham Smith · 25 Jan 2019

Have the dealer give you the part number and name of the part required and see if you get it Ford in England or Germany, or even an independent parts supplier.

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