When driving at highway speeds the tachometer revs. Warning lamps and indicators vehicle features ford owner. We had the both the tran and engine reflashed twice and still have the problem. What would cause my rpms to drop while driving and while. Fix ford focus zetec petrol cutting out when revs drop idol speed control valve. Owners of ford focus are concerned to find factory manual that can never let them down while installing or fixing errors in vehicle. Used 2012 ford focus for sale with photos cargurus. Why is it when driving the rpm gauge drops or jumps up.
I have had this car in for a fix at two different dealers. Available with myriads of engines options and trim lines, the focus is one the bestselling cars from ford both in america and europe. You said you know what this was from please elaborate. Focus power surge on upward gear changes and 2000 rpm idling in. Seeing as how it works fine above a certain rpm, id be willing to bet its an idle speed solenoid of some. I dont hate ford and it pained me to buy a japanese car. Preproduction model shown 2016 focus owners manual 2016 focus owners manual august 2015 first printing owners manual focus litho in u. View and download ford focus st supplement manual online.
Okay so i recently bought a 2016 ford focus st with around 30k on the od. Engines should run smooth and evenly when at idle, never fluctuating in rpm or dying. Pms auto excellence awards after a year of testdriving the latest automotive offerings, we debated the functionality, style, performance, technology, and driving. Others are also running into this problemwed appreciate any suggestions you might have thankssam. Recently my ac started making a hissing noise and was blowing out room temphot air. View and download ford focus 2012 o wners manual online. The standard fivespeed manual transmission found on the new ford. Save money on used 2012 ford focus sedan models near you. Dip the clutch in any normal car and the revs will drop due to the inertia of the flywheel and the lack of air entering the intake as the throttle is released. Edmunds has detailed price information for the used 2012 ford focus sedan. Why does engine rev up and down when i step on brake. Ive had this problem for 2 years now, every winter its the same thing, whenever the car is running and i press the clutch, the revs go up to 2000 and stay there until the car comes to a complete halt, at which point, it drops down to normal. The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of going to print. Is your car randomly stalling or is it idling wierd.
In this video i show how to clean the throttle body. It may also be, as noted in your comments, an air leak somewhere. However, when the engine rpm drops below the normal range of 800 rpm for most cars, it is more than likely that you are dealing with an iac valve problem. Transmission code designation description code getrag ford transmission gft sixspeed manual transaxle mmt6 20 focus st stf supplement, 1st printing usa fus page 29.
Jun 14, 2009 what would cause my rpms to drop while driving and while idealing answered by a verified ford mechanic we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Such symptoms have to be checked out, determining which vehicle components might. The first thing that needs to be done is to disconnect the battery. Ford focus questions engine revs and loses power when driving. Its been a long time since weve driven a small car this sweet. Print, read or download a pdf or browse an easy, online, clickable version. Strongly suggest for anyone reading here and doing their research, check out the 2012 focus manual tranny models. Stop the engine, normal range, the oil pressure gauge switch the ignition off and determine the pointer will drop. Automobile ford focus 2012 user manual 405 pages automobile ford focus 2012 owners manual 320 pages. At parked, the car will violently start shaking and cause the rpms to dip and soon stall the engine to 0. I also have a 2003 ford focus stationwagon with fluctuating idle rpm user9858 mar 21 15.
Its a smooth shifter and gives fords global compact car the ability to attain nearly 40 miles per gallon on the highway. I checked the starter, battery, alternator, fuses, key sensor and still the car will not crank. Ford focus ford focus is a small family car from ford motor company since 1998. Search over 18,300 listings to find the best local deals. When i stop at red light rpm drops and feels like it goin. Access quick reference guides, a roadside assistance card, a link to your vehicles warranty and supplemental information if available. A multiple misfire can certainly cause the engine to surge. Aug 23, 2012 by david295, august 23, 2012 in ford focus club. I also have a 2003 ford focus stationwagon with fluctuating idle rpm user9858 mar 21 15 at 17. Seriously, there is no good way to spin getting 19 mpg on a 2012 ford focus. Additionally, when your vehicle is in for service or repair, ford motor company, ford of canada, and service and repair.
They claim the actuator for the sound symposer is stuck open and that is causing the car to idle erratic and stall at lights. In the interest of continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications, design. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. This may be a sign of a failing idle air control valve. I respect that ford is american and they didnt take bail out money. In the event you are experiencing an erratic idle after loading a tune or after performing any action that clears kam keep alive memory, an idle relearn can help you get back on track. This webpage contains 2012 ford focus owners manual pdf used by ford garages, auto repair shops, ford dealerships and home mechanics.
Ive been having a slightly rough idle when stopped at a light in drive. Hold the revs at 3000rpm, let go of the throttle and if it cut out it could be this fault as they are very. The problem too with dual clutch transmissions is that if you have to drop down two gears, such. Rpm surge when turning right sign in to follow this. Warranty coverage the focus st carries the same warranty as other ford focus models. It completely goes away when i put the tranny in neutral or any other gear, or as soon as i give it any gas. Hesitation at low idle, 20 ford focus maintenancerepairs.
I tried to push start the car to check if it was an engine issue. I bought my wife a brand new 2012 ford focus sel in the fall of 2011. It got to about 3krpm before it would drop the rpm again. The idle air control valve is located on or near your intake manifold that monitors the air. Find detailed gas mileage information, insurance estimates, and. This morning i decided to drive into work to see if the truck was indeed solved rpm kept dropping at about 2krpm on saturday, 4. When you accelerate, the engine rpm increases, and as you let off the gas, the rpm slowly returns to the normal idling speed. Very high rpms when in neutral and moving manual transmission. Or, if they cant drive a manual, a car that isnt a ford focus. I own a 1988 4x4, with 6 cylinder 3vze engine and a manual standard transmission without cruse control. We have a brand new 20 ford focus, a little over 2500 miles. Slow speed stall rev drop ford focus club ford owners.
Sep 07, 2014 i bought my wife a brand new 2012 ford focus sel in the fall of 2011. Upon starting your vehicle, you may see some of these indicators light up as a routine check to verify functionality. Motor company, ford of canada, and service and repair facilities may access or share among them vehicle diagnostic information received through a direct connection to your vehicle when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle. I can not seem to figure out why the car will not crank over. There is a slight rattle coming from under the hood, but again that. Fix ford focus zetec petrol cutting out when revs drop idol. Rev hang explained and why petrolheads hate it car throttle. Ford focus questions engine revs and loses power when. Not sure about all the automatic transmission hubbub thats out there. Engine revving up and down ford focus club ford owners. Sometimes on inclines it feels as though it is going to stall. Low fuel pressure at the fuel rail 30psi then drops to 10psi occasionally while idling. I own a 2010 ford focus, where i have had no issues except with my ac.
The first fix was a problem with the cruise control. When driving at highway speeds the tachometer revs to 5 or 6,000 rpms car loses power. Since the day weve bought the car, its had strange transmission issues. A boomba rear motor mount with matching bracket and a boomba turbo spacer, now since i have been driveing the car it seems as if im loosing acceleration power in third. Used 2012 ford focus sedan pricing for sale edmunds. Dealership, mechanics, learners and individual users contact to purchase repair manual for their automobile. Stop the engine, normal range, the oil pressure gauge switch the ignition off and determine the pointer will drop into the red section. To see how frequently 2012 ford focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.
Ford engines can have idle stumbling, surges and stallouts, no matter what make and year. The instrument cluster located on your fords dashboard is equipped with warning lamps and indicators that allow you to easily monitor your vehicles condition and control settings. What would cause my rpms to drop while driving and while idealing answered by a verified ford mechanic. Plus the interior is nicer on the focus and i also like the exterior look of it over the corolla. All engines at one time or another will have idle problems.
By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. The 2014 ford focus has 3 problems reported for rpms going up and down. With this ford focus workshop manual, you can perform every job that could be done by ford garages and mechanics from. In this regard, customers rely on our professional services. Yeah, it feels like a constant shudder and you can see the rev counter fluctuating. The 2012 ford focus has 59 problems reported for multiple shifting problems. Jul 06, 2017 in this video i show how to clean the throttle body. The thing ive noticed is this slow speed drop in revs, it hasnt got as bad as cutting out, but all the same its very easy to stall. In 2018 i had a leak in my car connected to my evaporator and i had it fixed pricey.