Over revving after changing up gears

2002 Ford Fiesta Freestyle 1.25 Zetec SE
Car: Ford Fiesta
Year: 2002
Variant: Freestyle 1.25 Zetec SE
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
For some reason every time I change gear as soon as I touch the accelerator the engine revs way too high, settles down then the car picks up speed I have check oil, tyre pressure everything is ok any ideas?
Problem added: Nov 25, 2013 (10 years ago)
Sounds like your clutch is slipping .
Answered Nov 25, 2013 (10 years ago)
Only thing is aswell that it doesn't happen all the time and seems to fade away when my petrol tank goes down to half full or half empty depending on opinion
Answered Nov 25, 2013 (10 years ago)
Might not slip if you dont acclerate hard .
Answered Nov 25, 2013 (10 years ago)

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