Focus 1.8 cutting out

[BigBen]

Hello,

Description of the problem is via my non mechanically minded sister so may be lacking in detail, still anyone know what could cause the following:

- Engine stalls and the check engine light comes on (and usually stays on) then the engine won't restart (usually, sometimes it does).
- Stalling has happened on level motorways or at in town speeds

So far the garage has replaced ignition coils and updated the ECU software but the problem has re-occured.

It seems the idle control valve is a common problem on this engine but don't see why that would be a problem at high speed.

Any suggestions, she is at her wits end and thinking of changing the car. The car is a 2005 1.8 C-max. Recommendations for a good Ford garage in South London also solicited.

Cheers

Ben

-also posted in Engines and drivetrain section

[wrightman90]

Dip the clutch and apply some throttle when coming to a stop or going into neutral. Or get it fixed, but its a big 'gearbox out' jobbie.

[BigBen]

wrightman90 said:

Dip the clutch and apply some throttle when coming to a stop or going into neutral. Or get it fixed, but its a big 'gearbox out' jobbie.

Not sure what you mean, get what fixed specifically ?

[Terry the tool]

Earlier focus had a problem with the engine speed sensor on the gearbox. This causes the same symptoms as your describing.

[Terry the tool]

Earlier focus had a problem with the engine speed sensor on the gearbox. This causes the same symptoms as your describing.

[BigBen]

Terry the tool said:

Earlier focus had a problem with the engine speed sensor on the gearbox. This causes the same symptoms as your describing.

That is very useful, a quick search shows that this could indeed be the problem. Will let everyone know how this turns out.