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How to reset the Sony radio on Ford S Max?

Answer: To reset the Ford S Max radio, we need to press the 1 and 6 buttons on the central dashboard just below the CD slot for a few seconds. After a few sec... read all

Posted on 24-06-2023

Has the Ford S Max's 1.8 TDCi engine had any potential issues in the past?

Answer: Regarding the engine mentioned, there are online forum users, albeit a limited number, who claim that in models with an oil bath timing belt, it is pr... read all

Posted on 21-05-2023

Where is the cabin air filter located in the Ford S Max?

Answer: The cabin air filter of your first-generation Ford S Max (year 2006-2016) is located in the rear area of the passenger glove compartment. To locate it... read all

Posted on 20-05-2023

What are the problems of the Ford S Max 2.0 TDCI?

Answer: The most common problems found on the Ford S Max 2.0 TDCI are: wear of the bearing and oil seal of the gearbox, problems with the dual-mass flywheel, ... read all

Posted on 29-04-2023

Where is the cigarette lighter fuse located in the Ford S Max?

Answer: The fuse for the Ford S Max cigarette lighter is listed in the fuse table provided in the user manual, which indicates the position of each fuse in th... read all

Posted on 2-04-2023

What are the cigarette lighter fuses in the Ford S Max?

Answer: The fuses connected to the cigarette lighter (socket) in the Ford S Max are: F7 (cigarette lighter) in the dashboard fuse box and FA6 (auxiliary socke... read all

Posted on 12-03-2023

What problems have been encountered on the Ford S Max 2.0 tdci 140 hp engine?

Answer: The 2.0 tdci 140 bhp engine mounted on the Ford S Max does not present any particular problems except for the EGR valve which gets dirty easily and th... read all

Posted on 4-03-2023

What are the problems related to the Ford S-Max?

Answer: The main problems of this model from Ford are associated with wear of bearings and oil seals. It is not a small problem as if the bearings wear out, t... read all

Posted on 10-02-2023

How to remove the door panel on Ford S Max?

Answer: To remove the door panel of this car model it is necessary to unscrew the screws placed all around the panel and then proceed to release the fixing cl... read all

Posted on 13-01-2023

Who supplies the radio code for the Ford S Max?

Answer: The radio code for the Ford S Max can only be supplied by a Ford dealer after having brought the vehicle registration certificate to you. Please note ... read all

Posted on 12-12-2022

What does the orange oil light on the Ford S Max 2 mean?

Answer: If the orange oil light comes on steady on the instrument panel of your Ford S Max Mk2 (year 2016-2022), it means that the oil must be replaced togeth... read all

Posted on 23-10-2022

What is the ignition problem of the Ford S Max?

Answer: If you have ignition problems on the 2006 Ford S Max, the causes can be: a flat battery, a faulty alternator, a faulty fuel filter, a damaged pipe, a ... read all

Posted on 15-10-2022

Why does the Ford S-Max 2.0 TDCi not start?

Answer: Let's see in this guide one of the most frequent problems related to the Ford S-Max 2.0 TDCi first series; in particular, the car has problems startin... read all

Posted on 15-10-2022

What to do if a Ford S Max does not start and the engine does not start?

Answer: The problem reported on a Ford S Max 1.8 TDCi, not signaled by the instrument panel, is that the engine does not start because it feels the vacuum (ai... read all

Posted on 1-10-2022

How do you replace the toothed belt on the Ford S max 2000 cc.?

Answer: The work involves the disassembly of the front wheel and the wheel arch. Once this is done, the belt tensioner is loosened, the toothed belt is remove... read all

Posted on 15-09-2022

Why does the Ford S-MAX struggle to start?

Answer: There are several reasons why our Ford S-MAX struggles to start. For example, it could simply be a lack of battery charge, which is very important at ... read all

Posted on 7-09-2022

Why does the Ford S Max not turn on?

Answer: If you are having serious and frequent problems starting your Ford S Max Mk1 it means that there is some problem with the starter motor. Obviously, it... read all

Posted on 17-08-2022

After how many km does the Ford S-Max timing belt need to be replaced?

Answer: The timing belt of the Ford S-Max must be replaced according to the instructions in the car manual and on the Ford website. For this model, the belt i... read all

Posted on 10-02-2022

Where is the fuel float located in the Ford S-Max?

Answer: In the Ford S-Max, as in the rest of the cars, the diesel float is anchored to the relevant pump, which draws the fuel directly from the tank. To acce... read all

Posted on 31-12-2021

How much does a Ford S-Max fog light cost?

Answer: The cost of the front fog light on our Ford S-Max is approximately 30 euros, and can be purchased from any parts dealer, as well as online auto parts ... read all

Posted on 25-08-2021

How much does a Ford S-Max oil filter cost?

Answer: The oil filter of our Ford S-Max costs around 5 euros, and it is possible to buy it at any spare parts dealer / mechanical workshop, as well as at the... read all

Posted on 12-06-2021

How to replace the key battery of a Ford S-Max?

Answer: Let's start by removing the emergency key. After we have removed it, we can use it to pry and open the electric key in two. At this point we will have... read all

Posted on 11-03-2021

How do I open the door of a Ford S-Max with a dead battery?

Answer: Let's start by extracting the physical emergency key located inside the electronic key, by pressing the appropriate release button. After that, we wil... read all

Posted on 29-12-2020

Engine oil quantity S Max?

Answer: When you change the engine oil on your car, you have to buy a new one. On the Ford S Max 2.0 diesel it takes an average of 5 liters of oil more or les... read all

Posted on 25-10-2020

Where is the starter motor located in the Ford S-Max?

Answer: The starter motor has elements that tend to wear out such as the brushes and the relay, so after a certain number of starts it must be overhauled; on ... read all

Posted on 7-09-2020

How many liters of oil does the Ford S-max engine contain?

Answer: With reference to the 2.0 engine of this model, to replace the engine oil and its filter, you will have to buy 5 liters of 5W30 oil as there are 4.3 l... read all

Posted on 21-05-2019

Where is the Ford S-max oil filter located?

Answer: With reference to the 140 horsepower 2.0 diesel engine, the oil filter is the classic cartridge screwed to its support and is located in the lower par... read all

Posted on 26-02-2019

How much does the Ford Smax replica key cost?

Answer: If the original key has stopped working and the relative cover is particularly damaged, it is possible to purchase the replica key which includes the ... read all

Posted on 19-02-2018

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