Is the Ford B-Max a reliable car? Most certainly: the B-Max was the most reliable MPV according to our latest What Car? Reliability Survey. Only 17% of B-Maxes had faults, and while these spanned from both minor and more serious issues, including the Quickclear screen and the steering system, all were fixed under warranty. What does B-Max stand for? The Ford B-Max (stylized as Ford B-MAX) code name: B232, is a mini MPV (M-segment) manufactured by Ford Europe since 2012. Built on the Ford global B platform, it was initially unveiled as a concept car at the 2011 Geneva Motor...

Is a Ford Kuga a family car? The Ford Kuga is a family SUV with one trait that it holds above most other cars of its type: fun handling. It's almost as sharp to drive as a Ford Focus, yet with the practicality and looks of an SUV. Is it safe to buy Ford Kuga? Receiving a five-star score, the Kuga scored 92% for adult safety, 86% for child safety, 82% for pedestrian protection and 73% for the array of safety kit on board. Standard safety features include lane-keeping assist, hill-start assist, auto emergency braking and intelligent speed assist. How...

What kind of engine is Ford Focus 1600? 1600 petrol is the Sigma engine (used to be called Zetec SE) and its belt driven. 1600 TDCi is also belt diven. Neither is problematic and have quite long replacement intervals, think its 100,000 miles or 10 years if my memory of the Focus service book is correct. What was the problem with the Ford Zetec engine? Early versions of the engine had a problem with sticking valves – far more evident in the UK (and in cold climates), where a driving style with earlier gear changes is more common than on...

What is the DTC code on a Ford Focus? I can now confirm that DTC code indicated is P2135. The generic code scanner describes this code as "Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch A/B Voltage Correlation". From what I can tell to Ford this code is a "Throttle body fault code" and indicates "Throttle position sensor ratio error". What is the fault code on a Ford Focus? The generic code scanner describes this code as "Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch A/B Voltage Correlation". From what I can tell to Ford this code is a "Throttle body fault...

Are there any problems with the Ford Focus RS? Ford Focus RS models built during December 2002 might have had problems with their brake hoses. They could chafe against the rear wheelarch liners causing a failure. Ford should have fixed this for free, so make sure the work has been carried out. When did the first Ford Focus come out? The Ford Focus has been at the top of the sales charts since its introduction in 1998. There have been three generations, the first was built until 2004, and was available in 1.4-, 1.6-, 1.8- and 2.0-litre petrol guises, or...

How do you unlock a 2005 Ford Taurus? The power door lock control is located on the driver and front passenger door panels. You can use the remote control anytime your vehicle is not running. Press the button to unlock the driver door. Press the button again within three seconds to unlock all doors. How do you unlock a 2005 Ford Taurus without a key? If You're somehow stuck without keys, You can attempt to wedge the door open with a block of wood or other soft (but firm) wedge-shaped object and fish the mechanical lock to the unlocked position...

Are old seat belts safe? Some safety experts advise having seat belts inspected and possibly replaced after 10 to 15 years of use. One can never tell how older seat belts will stand up in the event of an accident. If the seat belts have a built-in indicator, verify that they have not been stretched during regular wear to warrant replacement. Is it possible to repair a Ford seat belt? We may still be able to repair it! Your Ford seat belt repair serivce comes with Lifetime Warranty! This seat belt repair service for your Ford is an affordable alternative...