Focus 2 1.8 TDCI - Slipping feeling

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Wed 17 Aug 2011 22:05
Focus 2 1.8 TDCI - Slipping feeling - Ben 10

Recently noticed a slipping feeling as the accelerator pedal is depressed to increase speed/revs in a higher gear. A manual model, clutch is okay in engaging gear and pulling away. Just has this action when you want to put your foot down to increase speed or overtake. Any ideas whether it is mechanical or a diagnostic/sensor problem. Nothing lit on dash.

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Thu 18 Aug 2011 14:45
Focus 2 1.8 TDCI - Slipping feeling - Peter.N.

Do the revs increase without the speed increasing?

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Thu 18 Aug 2011 15:33
Focus 2 1.8 TDCI - Slipping feeling - Ben 10

Yes they do. But eventually the car increases speed.

Edited by Ben 10 on 18/08/2011 at 15:34

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Thu 18 Aug 2011 15:53
Focus 2 1.8 TDCI - Slipping feeling - unthrottled

Clutch is slipping.

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Thu 18 Aug 2011 17:02
Focus 2 1.8 TDCI - Slipping feeling - andyp24

Get saving - clutch plus DMF = 700-1400 job i'm afraid. Depending on where you take it. I got the parts OEM from Eurocarparts and handed them to my local mechanic to fit. Still cost at the lower end of this range though. Ford quoted me 1400. Crooks.

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Thu 18 Aug 2011 18:27
Focus 2 1.8 TDCI - Slipping feeling - Ben 10

Cheers guys. Thought it might be.

Just had a quote from an independant who is listed in the good garage section on here. £920 all inclusive. I'll ring Camberley Autos in the morning and get a quote for the parts and see if another independant I use can fit them and reduce the bill overall.

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Thu 18 Aug 2011 19:22
Focus 2 1.8 TDCI - Slipping feeling - Peter.N.

The more you let it slip the quicker it will wear. If you drive it gently so it doesn't slip it could last some time.

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