Ford Problems

The petrol and hybrid second-generation Ford C Max models are all front wheel drive.

Always buy the highest specification model you can in your budget. This will help retain resale value and increase enjoyment of the car.

Ford's mid-size C-Max isn't a terrible car, just like Ford's Focus, but there are more luxurious and more sporting vehicles. All in all, it is a great middle-of-the-road vehicle for people needing reliable transport.

Press the narrow end of the key together at the grooved section, lifting the middle back panel up, which you can then lightly pry away using a flat-head screwdriver. Lift out the metal key, then place your flat-head screwdriver under the opening in the back of the key, at the narrow top end of the key fob. Twist the screwdriver and the key will separate in two, revealing the battery to be swapped out.

It could be the computer. It would seem that it’s not getting enough enrichment to sustain running during the warm-up phase.

The second-generation Ford C-Max is 4380mm long.

The current model, second-generation Ford Edge (or Endura in Australia and New Zealand) is built in Europe and the USA. More than 1.5 million Edge models have been sold since 2006.

It’s only the dual-clutch transmission that’s affected, and Fiestas also had the problem. I’m guessing you bought the car secondhand, which is probably why you got no response from Ford. Contact the ACCC (1300 302 502) for advice.

Before you worry about what might happen in the future the problem needs to be fixed now. I suspect the problem is not the computer, but within the transmission. Have an auto transmission mechanic check it.

On average a 2012/13 Wildtrak is worth $27,000-$30,000 and would have 80,000-120,000 km on the clock. For that you would expect it to be in good condition and well serviced. Yours fits into that window, but of course has an extensive array of extras that would add to its appeal, and its value. I would suggest you add up the cost of each of those extras and add about 50 per cent of that value to your asking price.