Question 1

What does an oil pump do?

Accepted Answer

The purpose of the oil pump is to circulate oil under pressure from the oil pan into the car’s oil circuit. This oil is needed to lubricate parts like the rotating bearings, sliding pistons and camshaft where constant, fluid movement is essential.Although primarily used for lubrication, pressurised oil also helps to cool parts of the engine where friction can be an issue. Because oil and lubrication are so important to the smooth running of your car, even the slightest dip in oil pressure can have a noticeable effect on the reliability of your car.Malfunctioning oil pumps can be hard to detect, so you should always have your pump inspected as soon as possible when the low oil pressure light begins to flicker on your dashboard. Your oil pump is an integral part of your vehicle's engine performance, and if it fails it could cause serious damage to your car.

Question 2

How often should an oil pump need replacing?

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Like most car parts, your oil pump will experience wear and tear and will eventually have to be replaced. In a properly maintained and regularly serviced vehicle, your oil pump should last somewhere between 60,000 and 70,000 miles.Additionally, there are numerous other reasons why an oil pump might fail and need to be replaced. The most obvious reason is general wear and tear over time. Low engine oil levels can also result in insufficient lubrication which causes issues for the pump. Infrequent oil changes and contaminated oil can also cause the pump to malfunction. Dirt and debris in the oil can wreak havoc on the engine and the oil pump.Malfunctioning oil pumps can be hard to detect, so you should always have your pump inspected as soon as possible when the low oil pressure light begins to flicker on your dashboard. Your oil pump is an integral part of your vehicle's engine performance, and if it fails it could cause serious damage to your car.

Question 3

What happens during an oil pump replacement?

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Our certified mechanics will:
Safely raise your vehicle
Drain the oil from your engine and pump
Remove the oil sump pan
Replace the oil pump and re-assemble the other components
Add fresh engine oil and fit a new oil filter
They will run the engine check the oil pressure and inspect the engine for leaks

Question 4

What causes an oil pump to break?

Accepted Answer

There are numerous reasons why an oil pump might fail. The most obvious reason is general wear and tear over time. Low engine oil levels can also result in insufficient lubrication which causes issues for the pump. Infrequent oil changes and contaminated oil can also cause the pump to malfunction. Dirt and debris in the oil can wreak havoc on the engine and the oil pump.

Question 5

What are the symptoms of a bad oil pump?

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Usually, there a few signs you can look for:
Low oil pressure (this could be indicated by your engine warning light)
Increased engine operating temperature
Tapping or pinging noises coming from the engine

Question 6

How often should you replace your oil pump?

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You should replace your oil pump if it starts showing signs of wear. In a properly maintained and regularly serviced vehicle, your oil pump should last somewhere between 60,000 and 70,000 miles.

Question 7

What happens during an oil pump replacement?

Accepted Answer

Our certified mechanics will:
Safely raise your vehicle
Drain the oil from your engine and pump
Remove the oil sump pan
Replace the oil pump and re-assemble the other components
Add fresh engine oil and fit a new oil filter
They will run the engine check the oil pressure and inspect the engine for leaks

Question 8

What is the average life of an oil pump?

Accepted Answer

In a properly maintained and regularly serviced vehicle, your oil pump should last somewhere between 60,000 and 70,000 miles.

Question 9

Can you drive with a broken oil pump?

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You should avoid driving with a bad oil pump. If oil is not constantly being pumped to the parts of the engine that need lubrication, they will overheat and in extreme cases your whole engine could seize. To avoid serious and expensive damage to your engine you should have the oil pump looked at as soon as you notice an issue.

Question 10

Do oil pumps deteriorate with age?

Accepted Answer

Like most car parts, your oil pump will experience wear and tear and will eventually have to be replaced. In a properly maintained and regularly serviced vehicle, your oil pump should last somewhere between 60,000 and 70,000 miles.

Question 11

The law, vehicle regulations and your MOT

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Your oil pump is not specifically checked as part of an MOT test, however if the car has low oil levels the tester may issue an advisory. For your safety (and your wallet!) it's best to regularly service your vehicle and have the oil pump checked if you experience any of the symptoms mentioned above.

Question 12

Ford

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The Ford Motor Company is an American multinational automaker, founded by Henry Ford in 1903.
One of the most long-standing giants of the motoring industry with an estimated asset wealth of around $256 billion, Ford became a popular household name throughout the UK in the 1960s with the introduction of the Ford Transit, the Ford Escort and the Ford Capri.

Question 13

How popular is Ford in the United Kingdom?

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With the Ford Fiesta consistently winning accolades as the best selling car in the UK, it’s no surprise to hear that in 2018 there were approximately 5.5million Ford cars on the roads by the end of the year.With a proven track record for good value and sensible, practical driving, along with a dealership just around every corner, Ford has developed a method of sustaining great sales by giving drivers just what they need.

Question 14

Popular well-priced cars with a sturdy reputation

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There’s a Ford car for practically every sensible driver. Actually, there are a few Ford cars for the more daring driver too. Take a look at the history of RS and Cosworth models, both making an impact in the world of rally driving and touring car racing.While they’re better known for providing family transport that includes the Ka, the Fiesta and the Focus, Ford also produces the lavishly equipped Edge SUV, and also the S-Max and Galaxy people carriers too.

Question 15

And for something quite a lot less mainstream, Ford deliver some muscle

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From a very traditional and mainstream marque, it’s refreshing to see that they still deliver a great big slice of larger than life America—and the latest model Ford Mustang is no exception. If a Mondeo or a Focus isn’t really your thing, and even the RS models aren’t sporty enough, then the new Mustang’s brawny delivery of sleek lines powered by its 5-litre V8 engine could be just the thing. Failing that, the Ford GT supercar with its twin-turbo V6 won’t fail to turn heads. All £420k of it.

Question 16

Ford’s reliability and reputation

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Ford ranked 18th place out of 30 car brands in the What Car? Reliability Survey in 2018. What appears to be a middle of the road result for a middle of the road manufacturer, could be seen as a sensible achievement from the American marque, as most of the best performing brands are Japanese and Asian car manufacturers.

Question 17

Recent Ford recalls and reliability issues

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Various recalls have been made on Ford models throughout their motoring history. The following are a list of the most recent in the UK and Europe.

Question 18

01/04/2019 – Ford Mondeo and Ford S-Max (2010–2014)

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Overheating of the engine cylinder head may cause it to crack

Question 19

06/03/2019 – Ford Focus (2018)

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Bolts fixing front suspension may not be tightened to correct torque

Question 20

22/02/2019 – Ford Focus, Ford C-Max, Ford Kuga, Ford Galaxy, Ford S-Max, Ford Mondeo and Ford Transit Connect (2016–2018)

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Clutch pressure plate fracture

Question 21

12/02/2019 – Ford Focus Estate (2018–2019)

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The rear doors may open inadvertently

Question 22

08/02/2019 – Ford Transit and Ford Transit Custom (2017)

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Incorrectly torqued left-hand seatbelt

Question 23

21/12/2018 – Ford GT (2016–2018)

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The rear wing valve block may leak oil

Question 24

21/12/2018 – Ford Focus (2018)

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A brake pedal hinge bolt does not meet specification

Question 25

19/12/2018 – Ford Mondeo (2017)

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The roof opening panel glass is not correctly bondedAll recall information sourced from gov.co.uk data.

Car make and model	Average dealer price	Price estimate	Average savings
Ford Streetka	£1135	£831 - £1015	£212
Ford Fusion	£1135	£831 - £1015	£212
Ford Cougar	£1139	£827 - £1011	£221
Ford Fiesta	£921	£715 - £873	£127
Ford Explorer	£1050	£859 - £1050	£95
Ford Explorer	£1050	£859 - £1050	£95
Ford Sierra	£1056	£841 - £1028	£122
Ford Tourneo Connect	£1166	£820 - £1002	£255
Ford Cougar	£1139	£827 - £1011	£221
Ford Ka	£951	£696 - £850	£178
Ford P100	£1056	£841 - £1028	£122
Ford Focus	£1103	£841 - £1028	£168
Ford Ka Plus	£951	£696 - £850	£178
Ford Edge	£1135	£831 - £1015	£212
Ford Galaxy	£1166	£820 - £1002	£255
Ford S-MAX	£1103	£841 - £1028	£168
Ford C-MAX	£1103	£841 - £1028	£168
Ford Sierra	£1056	£841 - £1028	£122
Ford Grand C-MAX	£1103	£841 - £1028	£168
Ford Ka Plus	£936	£705 - £862	£152
Ford Streetka	£1135	£831 - £1015	£212
Ford Fusion	£1135	£831 - £1015	£212
Ford Cougar	£1139	£827 - £1011	£221
Ford Fiesta	£921	£715 - £873	£127
Ford Explorer	£1050	£859 - £1050	£95

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