Ford Problems

Take it to a Ford dealer or qualified mechanic. Some Ford models need to have the oil drained and refilled within 10 minutes or they will suffer low oil pressure when trying to restart. It isn't worth risking your engine to save a few dollars by servicing it yourself.

The BL model, which was introduced in October 2017, doesn’t have a dual-clutch auto; it has a regular automatic transmission. The BK that preceded it did have a dual-clutch auto.

Introduced in 1998, the Ford Focus represents a mid-sized hatch for world markets, and the fourth-generation model is made in both Germany and China.

I assume that the value Ford has put on your car isn’t to your liking. The trade-in value of your car is $4300-$5700, and I would guess Ford’s value is somewhere in that range. All you can do is to try and negotiate a more satisfactory deal.

Ford offer their Ranger commercial utes in 4x4 or two-wheel drive. The 2WD models are rear-wheel-drive, while the 4x4 models will drive around town using just their rear wheels, engaging all four wheels once 4WD is selected. There are no front wheel drive Rangers.

Ford's 4x4 Ranger models have become quite well-regarded as off-road vehicles. Once fitted with a suspension lift, good off-road tyres, locked diffs, and other minor revisions they can go most places a traditional 4x4 (like a Patrol or LandCruiser) could go. Stock 4x4 Rangers are quite good on sand and in light off-road conditions, too.

The Ford Escape's prowess would be limited in snowy conditions due to its platform as a "soft-roader" limiting grip and traction. It would be adviseable to fit snow chains.

I don’t believe so.

Take it to a mechanic or auto electrician to sort it out. It could be a problem with the dash.

The auto had serious problems with the Powershift dual-clutch automatic transmission, so serious that it’s a car to avoid, but of course those problems don’t affect cars with a manual gearbox. The manual is a good little car that can be bought with confidence.