Ford Fiesta cutting out whilst driving!?! Power cut "error" displayed in dash.

Zulu · 15-02-2008 12:36pm #1

Hi Folks,
I'm hoping you can help me. My gf's ford fiesta has now cut out twice while she's driving along. The dash board flashes on/off and "error" is displayed where the fuel gauge is displayed. All power is cut, and she's had to coast to the side. :eek:

In the run up to this, she's found that the car some mornings is slow to start - low batt probably but when it's running it shouldn't cut out.

What do you think? - Anyone hear of this/similar??

dougal · 15-02-2008 12:42pm

I dunno but that sounds EXTREMELY dangerous - bring the car straight to the garage, better yet get it towed there.

Zulu · 15-02-2008 2:01pm

Yea it is, and she's bringing it in today. Funnily enough the garage she bought it off had no interest and were only interested in booking it in in 3 months time :rolleyes:

ford jedi · 15-02-2008 7:18pm

is your fiesta 02 on ? if so its more than likely a throttle body problem very common on the fiesta newer shape easy job to do

Zulu · 17-02-2008 6:57pm

yea it's a 03, throttle body you say?

ford jedi · 17-02-2008 7:53pm

theres a later download that than fix it or it may need the throttle body just has to be put on diagnostic to verify

Zulu · 18-02-2008 8:57am

Cheers! Fingers crossed thats all it is. Just after christmas no one can afford major repairs!

Ford Fiesta cutting out whilst driving!?! Power cut "error" displayed in dash.

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