Zetec Dave Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 I bought a Focus Zetec 1.6 petrol (new model) from JCT600 in Leeds just over a month ago. As soon as I got the car I realised the fuel gauge was not working correctly, with readings showing all over the place. To cut a long story short JCT600 have just replaced the fuel sender unit (under warranty) but the problem is still there. I filled up yesterday and the gauge went immediately to full. Today however the gauge shows various readings from 1/4 to 3/4 full so it is clearly not working correctly. JCT600 have been in touch with a Ford dealer who apparently told them that if replacing the fuel sender unit does not cure it then it is 'just part and parcel, and a characteristic' of that particular car. Needless to say that comment is incorrect and I have told them that I do not accept it. Any suggestions as to what the problem may be would be very appreciated. Thanks, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnyvangough Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Could just be a poor connection on the wires. I had this on my Escort and after a wiggle on the wires it is working fine now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintalkin Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 its a common problem on the focus and is usually cured by a new sender unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetec Dave Posted October 5, 2008 Author Share Posted October 5, 2008 its a common problem on the focus and is usually cured by a new sender unit. But the sender unti has just been replaced. The problem is still there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintalkin Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 i carnt understand why the gauge still plays up if they fitted a new unit because this problem is caused by a faulty fuel pump module which will have a poor / open circuit contact. A new revised fuel level sender card assembly should be fitted. and usually cures the fault all i can say is that the gauge itself must be faulty. these can be reset and i wouldnt accept the car with the gauge not working right would they recover you for free when you run out of petrol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Whilst on this subject...... i have a 02 Zetec 1.6 Focus. When i switch the engine off both the fuel and temperature gauges bounce to the half or mid point. When i start up they both return to the correct positions. Is this normal or a similar problem ? Cheers Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr30864 Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Whilst on this subject......i have a 02 Zetec 1.6 Focus. When i switch the engine off both the fuel and temperature gauges bounce to the half or mid point. When i start up they both return to the correct positions. Is this normal or a similar problem ? Cheers Roger this seams to b the norm i drive mondeo friend drives focus and both the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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