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Are there any lights on when the focus stalls?

Are there any lights on when the focus stalls?

Nope, no lights or anything (well, all the lights on the dash come on when it stalls, but it’s similar to when you first start the car). Also, sometimes the revs ‘flutter’ quite a lot….

What kind of problem does a Ford Focus have?

It remains to be seen though as it broke down last night completely gave up the ghost on a dark country lane 7 miles from home at midnight and it was bloody baltic!! Hi I have a 54 reg 1.8 tdci ford focus which had the cutting out problem with the glow plug light flashing. Now my trouble started not long after i had my DMF changed.

What causes Ford Focus Speedo to drop to zero?

Intermittent fault, Ford Focus 1.8 petrol engine. Occasionally the speedometer will abruptly drop to a zero reading while driving along, accompanied by an equally abrupt power loss of perhaps 30%. A couple of minutes later the speedo will begin working again and the power will pick up at the same time.

Is the Ford Focus 1.8 petrol Speedo?

Incidentally, the car has always been prone to the well-known and infamous Focus power surge on upward gear changes and 2000 rpm ‘idling’ in slow moving traffic. It’s due for a service soon so I’d appreciate any advice that I could fire off at the service department. Thanks in anticipation. I too have a 1.8 petrol focus.

What causes a Ford Focus SE to stall?

The most common cause of stalling in your Ford Focus SE relates to control of the air entering the engine. The air entering your engine is measured by the MAF (Mass Airflow) sensor and the onboard computer calculates the proper amount of fuel for that volume of air, as well as the position of the Idle Air Control valve for the proper idle speed.

How does the Ford Focus calculate idle speed?

The air entering your engine is measured by the MAF (Mass Airflow) sensor and the onboard computer calculates the proper amount of fuel for that volume of air, as well as the position of the Idle Air Control valve for the proper idle speed. These calculations rely on the gap between the throttle body and the throttle blade.

Is there a problem with the Ford Focus?

According to the filing, NHTSA contacted Ford in May about the problem after reviewing owner complaints on 2012 through 2014 models.

How can I Fix my Ford Focus SE?

Remove the two small torx-head screws, that attach the sensor to the sensor housing, using a T-10 size torx driver. Carefully slide the sensor out of the housing.

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Ruth Doyle