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Does anyone find the Ford Focus 1.8 TDCI prone to flat spots?
Anybody else suffer flat spots at low revs in the Ford Focus 1.8 TDCI or find it easy to stall at low revs in first and second gear?
Asked on 17 September 2010 by poppy 1
Answered by
Honest John
It's a characteristic of this nasty old engine. Obviously feeding it the best diesel (BP Ultimate) will help a bit.
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