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Ford Takes Focus ST Driving to the Next Level with Adjustable Track Pack
True driving enthusiasts can now take the on-track performance of their Focus ST to even greater heights with a new Track Pack option for the latest generation hot-hatch Developed by Ford Performance and extensively tested at Ford proving grounds and Germany’s famous Nürburgring Nordschleife, the factory-fit Track Pack is available exclusively for the five-door hatch-back, six-speed manual transmission variant, for optimised weight and driver engagement. Complementing the 5.7 seconds 0
All-new Ford Mustang upshifts its style, performance and digital immersion for the ultimate Pony Car experience
Ford today revealed the all-new Mustang,1 transforming the world’s best-selling sports coupe with a completely re-designed digital cockpit, an advanced new V8 engine and edgier styling to make this the most fun-to-drive Mustang ever “Investing in another generation of Mustang is a big statement at a time when many of our competitors are exiting the business of internal combustion vehicles,” said Jim Farley, CEO of Ford Motor Company. “Ford, however, is turbocharging its ICE growth plan, add
Ford Headlight Tech Helps Keep Drivers’ Eyes on the Road
Head-up displays have for some time enabled drivers to stay focussed on the way ahead. But now Ford engineers are trialling new headlight technology that could help ensure those behind the wheel literally keep their eyes on the road 1 The new technology can project directions, speed limits or weather information onto the road so the driver’s gaze can remain fixed on the way ahead. Night-time can be riskier for driving. In the UK, 40 per cent of collisions happen in da
2,000 PS, wild-styled Ford Pro Electric Supervan packs a high-voltage punch
Ford today opens the first electrified chapter in its legendary Supervan series with the global unveiling of the ultra-high-performance Ford Pro Electric SuperVan at the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK The Ford Pro Electric SuperVan fully utilises the potential of electric performance and enhanced connectivity to achieve the highest performance of any Ford van ever and underscore the company’s huge commitment to electrification. Four electric motors, a 50 kWh liquid-cooled ba
Ford Pro Reveals Exciting Next Phase of Electrification Journey with All-New, All-Electric E-Transit Custom
Ford today took another major step in its electrification transformation as Ford Pro revealed first details of the all-new, all-electric, E-Transit Custom Following hot on the heels of the all-electric E-Transit that began production in March this year – and the first of four further all-electric commercial vehicles Ford Pro will introduce by 2024 – the E-Transit Custom is designed to set a new benchmark in Europe’s one-tonne van segment and help businesses across the region to effortlessly
Loeb returns to M-Sport Ford World Rally Team for Rally Portugal
M-Sport Ford is thrilled to announce that nine-time World Rally Champion, Sébastien Loeb, will once again compete behind the wheel of a M-Sport Ford Puma Hybrid Rally1 on Rally de Portugal in May After a breath-taking debut on Rallye Monte Carlo in January, M-Sport can confirm Loeb and co-driver Isabelle Galmiche will complete a five-car Puma Hybrid Rally1 assault in Portugal. All-time great Sébastien Loeb returned to the FIA World Rally Championship in January and claimed a total of s
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1.0T ecoboost remap
Hi I'm looking at remapping my ecoboost 1.0T they say from 99bhp to 145bhp Is the engine able to take this ? Thanks Rob
Mk6 Coolant Smell
Have that lingering sweet smell of coolant seeping out from under the bonnet when the engine is hot, outside of the car. No visible leaks. Coolant reservoir still has plenty of coolant in it. No overheating issues. No white smoke from exhaust. No mayo. No exhaust gasses in coolant tank. What are the most likely sources of a minor leak of hot coolant that would produce that easily identifiable smell?
Help with ignition barrel
I have a 2001 Ford Focus. Recently just put it through the MOT with £395 of repairs only for the garage to ring and say they have a problem getting the key to turn. I've not really had a problem with the key before except sometimes it sticks on a first try, so I think it's no big deal. However, it takes me 40 mins to be able to start it. They finish off testing it for the MOT and I drive it straight home without stopping it just in case. Sure enough, I now can't get the key to turn. The garage
New engine ecoboost 1.0. Should I do an oil change at 1000 miles after break in period or just leave it till the regular 5000 miles?
I've had two mechanics tell me to do it at 500 miles as bits of metal come of the engine as it runs tight when new and another one tell me this isnt really true for new engines so I thought I would ask here if any one knows any recommendations for this specific engine. Afaik the handbook says the break in period is 1000 miles but says nothing about oil changes. I'm also a bit paranoid about taking this car to garages to get oil changed due to the apparent sensitivity of this engine to different
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Hi Just taken over my wife's 2015 fiesta economist Zetec. Lovely little car might consider a remap and back box. Rob
Maf sensor
Hi all I've been informed that my maf sensor needs replacing but despite searching the internet I cannot find where it is on my cmax 2008 mk2 I can find the MAP but where is the MAF SENSOR all the internet shows sites show a different engine to mine please see picture of my engine and if anyone can help be most appreciated Regards Tony
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Hi I'm looking at remapping my ecoboost 1.0T they say from 99bhp to 145bhp Is the engine able to take this ? Thanks Rob
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By hazbaz1984 · Posted
Have that lingering sweet smell of coolant seeping out from under the bonnet when the engine is hot, outside of the car. No visible leaks. Coolant reservoir still has plenty of coolant in it. No overheating issues. No white smoke from exhaust. No mayo. No exhaust gasses in coolant tank. What are the most likely sources of a minor leak of hot coolant that would produce that easily identifiable smell? -
Barrel doesnt have to be programmed to car. The immobiliser chip in the plastic part of the key needs to be programmed to car. Perhaps replace barrel and key and move chip from old key to new key. You can sometimes on eBay get keys cut from photos. This is because the person can recognise the key code from looking at the picture of the key. You could try sending one of those the pic and asking if they can do it. With regard to replacing barrel, you need to be able to turn the key to a certain position I believe to withdraw the barrel, so getting the barrel out might be a problem. -
Every new engine I've had I've always changed the oil at 1000 miles. None of those engines has ever used any oil. -
That reminded me of this story 😀 The German air controllers at Frankfurt Airport are renowned as a short-tempered lot. They not only expect one to know one's gate parking location, but how to get there without any assistance from them. So it was with some amusement that we (a Pan Am 747) listened to the following exchange between Frankfurt ground control and a British Airways 747, call sign Speedbird 206. Speedbird 206: "Frankfurt, Speedbird 206 clear of active runway." Ground: "Speedbird 206. Taxi to gate Alpha One-Seven." The BA 747 pulled onto the main taxiway and slowed to a stop. Ground: "Speedbird, do you not know where you are going?" Speedbird 206: "Stand by, Ground, I'm looking up our gate location now." Ground (with quite arrogant impatience): "Speedbird 206, have you not been to Frankfurt before?" Speedbird 206 (coolly): "Yes, twice in 1944, but it was dark, -- And I didn't land."
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