Why does my Ford Focus stutter when I accelerate?

Ask the dealership if you can take a test drive in another Focus (with the same engine and xmission), see if that one does it too. If there is in fact a problem, and the problem turns out to be the engine, the first place I’d look is the EGR. It activates during acceleration. But it might be activating more than it should , or when it shouldn’t.

Why did my Ford Focus go into limp mode?

The car went into ‘Limp Mode’ after displaying the ‘Engine System failure’ message on the dash after motorway drive. Called out the RAC but they could not diagnose any faults so recommended that the car was checked out by Ford. Ford diagnosed that the problem as a faulty throttle body and both this part and the wiring loom had to be replaced.

How old is the engine on a Ford Focus?

Have had intimitent what I would call “stutters” on my Focus occasionally during the 13 months I have had it. (one previous owner, bought at 2.5 year old, 25,000 on clock, now done 42,000). Power loss is similar to someone lightly dabbing the brake, hardly detectable to a passenger but detectable and annoying to the driver.

What is the DTC code on a Ford Focus?

Have had car fail again several times and have borrowed a OBDII code scanner to plug into car when error has occured. I can now confirm that DTC code indicated is P2135. The generic code scanner describes this code as “Throttle / Pedal Position Sensor / Switch A/B Voltage Correlation”.

What kind of hesitation does a Ford Focus have?

Thought some of you members may benefit from my experience with 2008 Focus 1.6 tdci. It started a stuttering/hesitation which came and went – no fault codes for warning lights. Some times it would stall the car, sometimes it would be brief and car ran on with no problems.

Why does my Ford Focus stutter when driving?

No driving reason for the problem, fast or slow, uphill or downhill, cold or hot, it would happen for no apparent reason. Checked into local garage who thought it was DPF so had it changed at £500 with no change so had they said it was the injectors so paid out over £1k to have new ones and still the same.

What did I do to my Ford Focus?

While engine in bits, changed timing belt, water pump, idler and tensioner pulleys (£77) and ancillary belt (£13). Also stripped EGR system out, which was in a awful state. The end coming from top of engine was at least 50% blocked with crud!

The car went into ‘Limp Mode’ after displaying the ‘Engine System failure’ message on the dash after motorway drive. Called out the RAC but they could not diagnose any faults so recommended that the car was checked out by Ford. Ford diagnosed that the problem as a faulty throttle body and both this part and the wiring loom had to be replaced.

A vehicle that hesitates while accelerating or while driving up a hill may have a weak fuel pump. Fuel injectors may become dirty over time and not be able to provide as much fuel to the cylinder as is needed. Dirty fuel injectors may cause the engine to run lean which will in turn, cause hesitation when accelerating.

Why does my 2015 Ford Focus sputter when I accelerate?

Fuel injector nozzles can become clogged over time, which can lead to a sputtering engine, slow acceleration and the car not having enough power. Vacuum Leak: A leak in the vacuum system can lead to a sputtering or rough running engine. As the problem progresses the vehicle can hesitate or stall when accelerating.

Are 2017 Ford Focuses good cars?

The 2017 Ford Focus has a predicted reliability rating of 2.5 out of five from J.D. Power, which is low among all cars. Three out of five is average.

Why does my Ford Focus jerk?

When a vehicle receives an inconsistent or unbalanced flow of air and fuel, it will not run properly. Several components of the fuel or air intake system could cause this jerking or surging sensation to happen. Issues within these systems can also cause fuel economy to worsen.

Does the 2017 Ford Focus still have transmission problems?

By 2017 Ford had managed to work out some of the problems with the transmission, and this model year was performing much better than previous ones. There were still some problems with the transmission shuddering and gears slipping, but they were much less frequent than they had been in previous years.

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.

Are there any problems with the Ford Focus?

Hatchback and estate 1.6 TDCi Ford Focus models, manual and automatic, built between January 2006 and January 2007 may have a risk of fire unless they’ve had their cooling fans checked. Salty roads could lead to corrosion, overheating and fire if not sorted. On second-generation cars, some owners have reported water leaking into the cabin.

Why does my car stutter when I accelerate?

An acceleration problem is usually the result of insufficient fuel, air, or spark during the combustion process. Worn-out spark plugs or the electrical cables attached to them are one of the most common causes of cars stuttering. A deficient spark plug causes the engine to misfire, making your car jerk when you accelerate.

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.