1999 Ford Focus car running badly, lacking power, vibrating

Car: Ford Focus
Year: 1999
Variant: 1.6

Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss

I was overtaking a car and as i put my foot flat to the floor the car slowed down apposed to speeding up eventually it did struggle to overtake, the whole way home the car had a significant vibration I assumed it was a wheel bearing or track rod end. When I arrived home I left the car idling and realized when i got out that the exhaust was vibrating and looking under the bonnet i noticed the engine was too. It sounds like the timing could be out or a misfire could have occurred, the car is severely down on power and the fuel consumption is very poor. If anyone can shed some light on the situation it would be greatly appreciated thanks.

Posted: Sep 4, 2011 (12 years ago)

Liaml04

Points: 2

Sounds as if it's not going on all four cyls . You will have to check plugs and leads first of all and see if all firing .

Posted Sep 4, 2011 (12 years ago)

whittingehame

Points: 37,708

Thanks, will try changing the plugs and leads

Posted Sep 4, 2011 (12 years ago)

Liaml04

Points: 2

Have you had your fuel filter changed as if it is blocked could be causing the problem.(Fuel starvation)
Also explains fuel consumption problem.