REV Counter

1999 Ford Focus 1.8i
Car: Ford Focus
Year: 1999
Variant: 1.8i
Categories: Electrics, ECU, Warnings & Lights
I have a 1.8i ford focus and when I’m driving at 70mph my REV counter is at 3.0. it seems like the engine is working hard for a 1.8 litre car. do you think this is normal
Problem added: Feb 26, 2008 (16 years ago)
kemoz

Points: 1
yes that sounds about right but all i can suggest is that do you have any friends that have the same car that you could compare readings
Answered Feb 26, 2008 (16 years ago)
thomkas_cars

Points: 1,056
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Around 2800 to 3000 in 5th sounds ok at 70, are you sure you don't have an exhaust problem.
Answered Feb 26, 2008 (16 years ago)
mrfixit

Points: 323
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