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I own a 2000 Ford Focus 1.6 petrol. It runs fine at higher speeds, but cuts out when I slow down. Any ideas what the fault might be?

Asked on 11 March 2016 by mattyd74

Answered by Honest John
Mass airflow sensor, throttle position sensor, idle control valve.

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