Why does my Ford Focus go to 0?
Why does my Ford Focus go to 0?
We have a 1.8 V reg 1999 Focus and have just recently started getting this problem. No engine power loss but the speedo pin will randomly drop to 0 while driving along. Also when changing gear the car over revs, as if you have put your foot down on the accelerator and revved it…but you haven’t.
What are the symptoms of a Ford Focus engine failure?
Common Failure symptoms: 1 Loss of all instrument cluster functions and lights 2 Speedometer, temperature and rev counter drops to zero 3 Engine cuts out while driving 4 Non start 5 Immobiliser light flashes 6 Mileage shows dashes 7 Erratic gauges 8 Pixilated screen
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.
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.
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.
Common Failure symptoms: 1 Loss of all instrument cluster functions and lights 2 Speedometer, temperature and rev counter drops to zero 3 Engine cuts out while driving 4 Non start 5 Immobiliser light flashes 6 Mileage shows dashes 7 Erratic gauges 8 Pixilated screen
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 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.
What is speed sensor on Ford Focus 1.6?
\”Just shows the value of a good newsgroup! To all those who kindly replied, the speed sensor was the culprit, and was pleased that it only cost £23 UK. Bit tricky getting the pin out that holds it it at the side. I noticed the sensor has been modified quite a bit. Hopefully all my problems with cutting out etc are a thing of the past.
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.
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 did my Ford Focus catch on fire?
Ford Focus models built between June 1998 and March 1999 might have alternator problems. There was a possibility that the alternators could develop a short circuit, overheat and cause a fire. Some cars built between September and November 1998 might have had problems with their door latches.
Why does my Ford Focus keep leaking fuel?
They could chafe against the rear wheelarch liners causing a failure. Ford should have fixed this for free, so make sure the work has been carried out. Cars built between July 2004 and February 2005 could have had problems with their fuel return pipes leaking. The pipes were made from material that degraded over time, allowing fuel to seep out.
