I have recently bought an 07 plate Focus C-max 1.6 - Hesitation when ubder load. | Technical matters | Back Room Forum

Reviews
Best Cars To Buy
Ask HJ
- See all Ask HJ questions
Real MPG
- Find your Real MPG
- Best MPG Cars for 2025
News
Advice
Help & Tools
Free car valuation
- Get a FREE valuation
- How to sell your car
Cars For Sale
- Used cars for sale
- New cars for sale
Profile
Log out
Log in
New account

Fri 2 May 2014 12:40

I have recently bought an 07 plate Focus C-max 1.6 - Hesitation when ubder load. - Joner73

I have recently bought an 07 plate Focus C-max 1.6TDCI (90). Car is in excellent condition with full history and only 37K on clock.
Car runs well , except for a bit of hesitation. The hesitation only seems to occur when under load , eg going up hill , and only when you put your foot to the floor in 3rd or 4th gear. You can feel the car holding back a bit between 2000 and 2500 revs , and it sort of "pulses". Feels like it may be a fuel issue , or maybe air flow?
It is the 90bhp engine, so no DPF to consider. It has been back to the dealer (Evans Halshaw) , and they replaced the fuel filter and cleaned out the EGR, but the problem still persists. The turbo appears to be in excellent condition. No play in the shaft , just a bit of carbon deposit in the fins , but no more than I would expect. No abnormal smoke from exhaust , and no unusual noises that I can hear. They have suggested it might need a software update from Ford. They will get it done under warranty , but my local Ford dealer can't get it in for another 2 weeks.
Just wondered if anyone on here had any ideas?
Any help , or advise would be appreciated.

Reply | Report as offensive | Link

Sat 3 May 2014 14:16

I have recently bought an 07 plate Focus C-max 1.6 - Hesitation when ubder load. - Oli rag

Can't help specifically, but there's a lot of info on here re 1.6 tdci engine problems.

Have a search, it might be of use, lots of early turbo failure problems is one of them if I remember

Reply | Report as offensive | Link

Related questions

Is it wise to sell a classic car at an auction with no reserve price?

We have inherited two Mercedes-Benz Pagoda. One is a white manual 230SL made in 1964 with with previous owners and 75,000 miles. The second is a 1970 280SL Coupe Auto, 71,000 miles with one previous owner....

Can I reject a used car because of a faulty battery?

I bought a used car less than two weeks ago. It's a 2016 reg. The battery has failed three times since I bought it. The first time a friend jump started it for me, the second time a mechanic used a power...

Having constant electronic issues with a new car - can I reject it?

Five months ago, my daughter purchased a new Vauxhall Astra 1.0 turbo from a Vauxhall dealer. Two weeks ago she started to have major electronic problems. The ignition stayed on though the key was out...

Are the known tyre sensor faults on my Renault Clio grounds for it to be replaced?

I have a 2015 Renault Clio with approx 18 months warranty remaining. I've had persistent trouble with the tyre sensors malfunctioning and have had three new tyres already. The dealer says it's a fault...