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Why does my Ford Focus cut out when I stop?

Why does my Ford Focus cut out when I stop?

Things it could be are the APP (accelerator pedal position sensor), CKP (crankshaft position sensor) or FRP (fuel rail pressure sensor).

Why did the engine cut out on my Ford Fiesta?

It’s been absolutely fine since then until today when I was going down a pretty steep hill. I stopped at the traffic lights at the bottom of the hill and when i stopped, the car completely cut out. The engine and battery light came on and I had to turn the key to start the engine again.

What did I do when my Fiesta cut out?

However the Tuesday after, I was driving along and the car cut out, the steering went very heavy and the engine light came on but only for a second or two and then went back to normal before I could even react. I was at this point going down a hill whist braking around a corner.

Why does my Ford Fiesta lose power steering?

the heavy steering is due to loss of pump assistance when the engine dies i would agree check the IAC valve. Ive always found it a bit worrying that you lose power steering when the engine isnt running.

What kind of car is the Ford Fiesta?

My car is a 2009 Fiesta 1.25 Zetec, still in warranty, which I bought 3 weeks ago. After I’ve been driving for 45 mins or so, i.e. when things have … read more

It’s been absolutely fine since then until today when I was going down a pretty steep hill. I stopped at the traffic lights at the bottom of the hill and when i stopped, the car completely cut out. The engine and battery light came on and I had to turn the key to start the engine again.

However the Tuesday after, I was driving along and the car cut out, the steering went very heavy and the engine light came on but only for a second or two and then went back to normal before I could even react. I was at this point going down a hill whist braking around a corner.

Why is the engine warning light coming on in my Ford Fiesta?

The engine warning light came on whilst driving my 2004 ford fiesta finesse 1.25. There is sufficient oil and water temperature is normal, there has been no mis-firing and engine appears to be running … read more

the heavy steering is due to loss of pump assistance when the engine dies i would agree check the IAC valve. Ive always found it a bit worrying that you lose power steering when the engine isnt running.

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Why does my ford focus cut out when I stop?

Why does my ford focus cut out when I stop?

Things it could be are the APP (accelerator pedal position sensor), CKP (crankshaft position sensor) or FRP (fuel rail pressure sensor).

What causes a Ford Focus engine to fail?

This Ford Focus engine ECU is a very common failure for vehicles built between 2004 & 2011 especially for the Ford Focus 1.8 & 2.0 litre models built in 2007, failure will cause intermittent misfires, poor/rough running and activation of the ‘limp-mode’ function.

What causes a Ford Focus to cut out while driving?

Ford Focus Dashboard Instrument Cluster – common fault This Ford Focus instrument cluster is a very common failure, this will cause an intermittent failure of all instruments, lights and gauges. If the instrument cluster fails while driving, then this will often cause the engine to cut out.

What is the fault code on a Ford Focus?

Ford Focus ‘Engine malfunction’ warning – caused by stored fault codes P0607 and P2110.

What happens when the instrument cluster fails on a Ford Focus?

You will notice the immobilizer light flashes continuously when the instrument cluster fails and the mileage reading will only show dashes (——-) instead of the mileage. Often the instrument cluster will fail completely and stay that way.

What’s the problem with my Ford Focus 2000?

No good looking for codes on that one – it never leaves any. The ECU doesn’t get the message that the throttle is shut and leaves the idle control valve in the drive position – full open. It can be the throttle position sensor; but is more often a cabling or software issue. 2000-w 1.8 zetec – High rev problem. – FocusBoy

Ford Focus Dashboard Instrument Cluster – common fault This Ford Focus instrument cluster is a very common failure, this will cause an intermittent failure of all instruments, lights and gauges. If the instrument cluster fails while driving, then this will often cause the engine to cut out.

You will notice the immobilizer light flashes continuously when the instrument cluster fails and the mileage reading will only show dashes (——-) instead of the mileage. Often the instrument cluster will fail completely and stay that way.

Why does my Ford Focus have high rev?

The ECU doesn’t get the message that the throttle is shut and leaves the idle control valve in the drive position – full open. It can be the throttle position sensor; but is more often a cabling or software issue. 2000-w 1.8 zetec – High rev problem.

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