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Ford Mondeo III LX strange power loss - Strange power loss!! - Sandro

Hi Everyone,

Will try and keep it brief with just the facts as have noticed other people with the same issue but more on diesel models.

I recently purchased a 04 Ford Mondeo LX 1.8.

While driving on the motorway i have noticed that when the fuel gauge gets to a quarter tank the car starts to loose power and splutter forcing me down the gears to a final stop.

Fill up with fuel and the problem dissapears?

No error codes reported?

Problem nerver seems to occur on A and B roads but on motorways averaging 60-70 MPH

Oil filter, fuel filter, air filter, coil and spark plugs all changed since purchase.

I read a thread about a possible fuel sender board problem? and ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance

Ford Mondeo III LX strange power loss - Strange power loss!! - Peter.N.

Sounds like something restricting the fuel supply, does it have an 'in tank' pump? If so it could be failing.

Ford Mondeo III LX strange power loss - Strange power loss!! - Sandro

Thanks for the reply..Thats what i thought and felt hence changing the fuel filter but have a feeling it must be something further back towards the fuel tank..

Strange that it does it as soon as the fuel tank reaches a quarter tank?