Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 99 1.4 acceleration problem

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Thu 14 May 2009 13:52
99 1.4 acceleration problem - valentino46
I have an acceleration problem with my Focus.

Accelerating in higher gears i.e 3rd, 4th 5th from about 3000rpm onwards the revs rise dramatically but the car is not accelerating. Does not seem to oocur in first gear.

Feels like the clutch pedal is being dipped. No burning smell from it though.

Could it be Electronic ??

Have recently replaced the vehicle speed sensor but not sure if this is connected to the problem.

Would be most grateful if anyone could point me in the right direction.
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Thu 14 May 2009 15:56
99 1.4 acceleration problem - Lud
It sounds as if your car's clutch is slipping, and needs to be renewed before it fails completely. If you need to drive it in the meantime, try to avoid slipping the clutch (by being extra gentle with the accelerator, and changing down a gear if the clutch starts to slip) because every second of slippage shorten's the thing's remaining life.
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