Ford Focus - Cutting Out

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Hello Everyone,

My Dad is experiencing a problem with his Ford Focus 1800 Petrol (2001 51). When driving alone the speedo will just drop to 0 and the car feels like its holding back, when you slow down to next Junction it just cuts out. Sometimes this will happen several times in a trip or sometimes its fine for a few weeks before the problem reoccurs.

Does anyone have any experience with this problem?

Thanks,

Michael
 
It will be the speed sensor that plugs into the gearbox. I had the same issue on my 2001 1.6

The part costs about £25 (I think) from Ford and another £45 or so to fit it.

Its a pig to get too and can be a mare to remove it.

Andy
 
AndyC said:
It will be the speed sensor that plugs into the gearbox. I had the same issue on my 2001 1.6

The part costs about £25 (I think) from Ford and another £45 or so to fit it.

Its a pig to get too and can be a mare to remove it.

Andy
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Yup its called the Vehicle Speed Sensor. Cost me £26 at local Ford, some people have been quoted £100 for fitting and part. Luckily i got fitting for £30 for mine.
 
Wile E. Coyote said:
My old focus did the same (was company car). Took it into ford and they said they updated the anti stall software, worked fine after that.
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Hello mate,

Was this also a Focus of similar age of a different Ford?

Thanks for all your help,

Michael
 
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