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Mk3 St Power Drop Outs

Slupanter
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Hi all

Since I've had my ST (14plate from new) I've had power drop outs while driving. Just little bumps of power loss, feels like a power cut and sometimes I stuttering acceleration in 1st @1500rpm. This only happens for a while then it goes away and comes back in a few days/weeks time.

Ford can't find a issue, it's driving me mad.

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    How annoying! My car is running perfectly though and i am happy to do a straight swap if the issue becomes unbearable for you!:D

    Do you think you could have a tank of rubbish petrol or has it been a problem no matter what petrol/station you use? I know garages have had contaminated fuel before and it would probably be more noticable in a car like yours. Just a thought as always best to look at the basics first.

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    Hi WES

    As much as I love my ST a swap sound good about now haha.

    Could be, I always use shell Vpower and one or two garages though.

    Anything else it could be?

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    Hopefully someone will be able to give you more knowledgeable suggestions as i really dont know to be honest. Im surprised Ford cant find it though. Intermittent faults can be a right pain to track down when they're not leaving fault codes.

    It does sound like its going to be a sensor but which one is the question.

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