engine fault when reversing

[dannydead]

sadly my 2008 Focus has developed a fault - when reverse gear is used for about 30 seconds - a fault indication appears saying that a fault has occurred. The car operates normally in forward gear but the fault only disappears when the ignition is switched off for about a minute. After the minute the car  operates in the normal way until reverse is selected again.

I shall be glad of advice re the fault.

Thank you,   Dannydead

 

[guy woodbridge]

Sorry if is a silly question. But it this an automatic or manual car?

 

[dannydead]

Hi - the car is a 1.6 automatic

cgb

[guy woodbridge]

Have you got access to a fault reader? Most people on here highly recomend the free program Forscan. You can down load it to a laptop. You will need a certain type of cable (which connects the car to a laptop via usb).

If however you dont feel comfortable with that, then it is advisable you find a decent local independant Ford specialist. They can then plug into your car and look for any faults stored in the cars computer. You can pay anything from £25-£60 for that diagnostic service.