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SMAX - Limp Mode Fuel System Issue

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So I previously posted about my car going into limp mode at high altitudes: 

However today whilst driving around London my car shut down. Then was in Limp mode. Drove to Ford Bromley but they had no slots until April 7th, they called Ford Crayford and again they had no slots until April.

Since my last post I got myself an OBII reader and Forscan.
I got home today plugged it in and got the following fault codes:  (image below)
P008A:21-28 Pressure Fuel System Pressure Too Low - Additional Fault Symptom - Signal Amplitude Less Than Minimum
P008A:00-AF Pressure Fuel System Pressure Too Low
P008A:97-AF Pressure Fuel System Pressure Too Low - Additional Fault Symptom - Component Or System Operation Obstructed Or Blocked
Pressure Fuel System Pressure Too Low
P02FA:99-68 Intake Air Flow Position Sensor Minimum / Maximum Stop Performance - Additional Fault Symptom - Exceeded Learning Limit
P0251:28-28 Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control 'A' (Cam/Rotor/Injector) - Additional Fault Symptom - Signal Amplitude Less Than Minimum
P228C:00-28 Fuel Pressure Regulator 'A' Exceeded Control Limits - Pressure Too Low

I'm thinking on getting the fuel filter and fuel pump replaced, is this the best thing to do or what would you guys suggest?
I also need to find a local garage to do the work.

Thanks in advance

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Get the fuel filter replaced first - if there are any gold coloured shavings in the filter housing then that suggests the pump is failing.

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1 minute ago, TomsFocus said:

Get the fuel filter replaced first - if there are any gold coloured shavings in the filter housing then that suggests the pump is failing.

Is there a chance that all the issues will resolve themselves with just replacing the fuel filter? 

18 minutes ago, malves99 said:

Is there a chance that all the issues will resolve themselves with just replacing the fuel filter? 

Yes, all except the throttle body fault code could be caused by a clogged filter.

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