Ford Focus Zetec 2003 - Speedometer flickering

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Thu 19 May 2016 18:04
Ford Focus Zetec 2003 - Speedometer flickering - MrV001

I was wondering what might cause the speedometer needle to flicker. It is fine 99.9% of the time but, occasionally/randomly, it will flicker noticeably for a few seconds before settling back down. When it does occur, the radio has, on an odd occasion 'surged' too. (The battery was changed recently as was the speed sensor). None of the other dials do this. Might it be an electrical fault with the instrument cluster or it there another possible reason?

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Thu 19 May 2016 18:40
Ford Focus Zetec 2003 - Speedometer flickering - elekie&a/c doctor

Genuine Ford speed sensor or aftermarket?Has it been fitted correctly?

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Thu 19 May 2016 20:02
Ford Focus Zetec 2003 - Speedometer flickering - Mr.G

when you say speed sensor .. do you mean speedo drive @ gearbox?? or A.B.S sensor @ wheel, some abs sensors are also called speed sensors, if it was the abs sensor you had fitted.. id be looking at the speedo drive,

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Thu 19 May 2016 20:07
Ford Focus Zetec 2003 - Speedometer flickering - elekie&a/c doctor

Mk 1 Focus have a speed sensor in the gearbox for the speedometer. 2 types fitted ,depending on what gearbox installed.Later Mk 2 focus,2005 on,speedo signal from Abs system,as they all have Abs fitted.

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