Why does my car intermittently lose power?

My 2009 diesel Ford Mondeo loses power for a minute or so, intermittently, and then seems to recover for a while before it happens again. What could the problem be?

Asked on 11 May 2020 by Gary Smith

Answered by Dan Powell
Replace the air and fuel filters. If the problem persists, get the turbo checked.
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