Ford Focus - Problem with ford focus- fuel leak and other issue

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Thu 23 May 2013 16:07
Ford Focus - Problem with ford focus- fuel leak and other issue - cherry1980
Hi I have a v reg ford focus. I think it has a fuel leak as the petrol warning light is always on even after I've put petrol in. However lately it has developed another problem whereby it cuts out at low revs, and sometimes the speedometer doesn't work and ill be driving along but it's at zero. when first started in morning it starts up easily but seems to struggle to move away as if the petrol isn't getting through.

I know it can't be diagnosed on a forum but any idea as to what it roughly could be and likely costs? I'm going to take it to a garage but just wanted a heads up.

Thanks
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Thu 23 May 2013 16:15
Ford Focus - Problem with ford focus- fuel leak and other issue - TeeCee

I think it has a fuel leak as the petrol warning light is always on even after I've put petrol

More likely the instrumentation is up the spout, which is why the speedo is also playing up. IIRC from other threads here, Foci are famous for needing their instrument binnacles replaced at vast expense.....

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Thu 23 May 2013 16:55
Ford Focus - Problem with ford focus- fuel leak and other issue - Galaxy

There was a "deal" whereby you could get the instrument cluster on a Focus replaced for a fixed fee, I think it was £100.

Might be worth looking back through the "BBC Watchdog" website for more info, or just ask your Ford Main Dealer.

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