Ford Focus Estate 1.8Tdci 2003 - Is there a low fuel indicator other than the guage

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Mon 1 Apr 2013 16:54
Ford Focus Estate 1.8Tdci 2003 - Is there a low fuel indicator other than the guage - Englishbullterrier

Hi all, does anyone know if there's a low fuel indicator (other than the position of the needle within the fuel guage) on a 2002 Focus ?

Can't see any ref to it in the owners manual, but normally there's an indicator light on most cars.

Cheers..................ebt

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Tue 2 Apr 2013 11:18
Ford Focus Estate 1.8Tdci 2003 - Is there a low fuel indicator other than the guage - Peter.N.

You will need to hear from someone who has one, every car I have had has a low fuel warning light - could be that its just not working.

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Tue 2 Apr 2013 17:46
Ford Focus Estate 1.8Tdci 2003 - Is there a low fuel indicator other than the guage - BenG

Don't recall seeing one in my car, but can you see the outline of a light in the fuel gauge as that's probably where it would be?

Best not to run the fuel low anyway. The common rail fuel system has very tight tolerances (injectors and fuel pump) and won't appreciate debris being dragged through it from the bottom of the fuel tank.

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