Focus TDCI suddenly lost revs

My Focus 1.8 TDCI was perfect then suddenly lost revs. The glow plug light on the dash started flashing. I was able to drive home at about 50% revs maximum. It also now rattles.

Asked on 11 September 2012 by kevind612

Answered by Alan Ross
Well it may be prudent to have a diagnostic check carried out in the first instance as this should then show up a fault code, ie P ---- 4 numbers. This is the simplest and quickest way to identify a fault when the car goes into limp mode.
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