daz3.1680 Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Hi everyone, I'm trying to find out what's wrong with my car, maybe someone may have an idea? On two occasions this week whilst driving my 2008 Ford Focus 2.0tdci automatic the car disengages its gear then revs up to about 5,000 revs on its own (blowing out lots of smoke) then just starts driving again! It smokes a little straight after for about 2miles or so. If anyone knows what this could be or can advise me on my next move I would really appreciate that. Thank you in advance. Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodkat Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Torque converter letting go? I am not sure, have you checked the gear box oil level? Sent via the 'Clacks' GNU STP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz3.1680 Posted September 11, 2015 Author Share Posted September 11, 2015 No I haven't but I will check it. Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 does the car show neutral when its disconnected, or still in drive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz3.1680 Posted September 13, 2015 Author Share Posted September 13, 2015 I didn't notice that because when it was revving at 5,000 rpm I was trying to pull over due to the smoke Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Definitely worth monitoring should it happen again matey, but torque converter is a possibility. Sent from my GT-I9195 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz3.1680 Posted September 14, 2015 Author Share Posted September 14, 2015 Okay cheers pal. Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz3.1680 Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 Turns out that my engine had 8-10 litres of oil & a filthy air filter and oil filter. Evans halshaw did a service on it 3 months ago!! How can this be? Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Turns out that my engine had 8-10 litres of oil & a filthy air filter and oil filter. Evans halshaw did a service on it 3 months ago!! How can this be? Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC because its Evans Halshaw! 8-10 litres of oil :o :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz3.1680 Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 I take it that not good!?! Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Well the 2.0 engine holds around 5.5 litres of oil IIRC? Only the clowns at Evans Halshaw could get it so wrong - Yes i have been there and got the t-shirt with them in the past regarding other issues. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONDEO TXS 2.2 Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 EH strikes again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randoms Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 (edited) Yeah I also find them useless and full of it. Edited September 24, 2015 by jeebowhite Watch the language! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmurray01 Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Hence why I always check the oil level as soon as I get home from having oil changed at a garage. Preferably I would do it myself but time doesn't always permit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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