yuehan Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 The speedometer on my 2001 fiesta sometimes does not work and will come back to Life without any intervention can anyone give advice on how cure or where to start looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 It is most likely a faulty speedo sensor (VSS). I believe your car uses the same sensor as on a mk1/1.5 Focus which is known for failure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chri55tof Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Hi It is 100% vss sensor. Had this with my mk1 focus. Dropping speed on gauge to zero at no reason. Was happening for few weeks at random. Then suddenly had situation engine got cut off, lost steering etc. Safely enough was on country road so could brake with hand break. Just replace vss and you will be fine. Part is cheap and takes for mechanic 30 mns top to replace. Don't delay with this, my good advice :) kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mental_Atom Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 I had this issue in my old Fiesta, replacing the sensor in the gearbox sorted it! (probably the same as what is mentioned above, I don't know the technical term though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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