Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.
Ford Owners Club - Ford Forums

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.



Join the Independent Ford Owners' Club

Our community has been built by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts, and proudly run by Ford owners' for over 18 years. As an independent, non-official club, everything you’ll find here, advice, support, and opinions, comes directly from members with genuine Ford ownership experience.

Join our friendly community... it's Free!

 

Fuel and Temperture guage not reading correctly

AlwaysbuyFord
AlwaysbuyFord
in Ford Focus Club

Featured Replies

My car is a Focus Zetec 2.0 petrol manual.

Parked the car in the garage on Christmas Eve and left the keys in the ignition.

Realised about 36 hours later that I had done this.

Went to the garage and found the battery was dead.

Charged the battery fully but have now discovered when starting the engine, that the fuel and temperture guage

are completely over to the right of the guage (as if I have a full tank and my engine is over heating).

Any idea what the problem is?

Will it sort itself out or will I have to take to a Ford dealer?

Thanks

  • Quote


    hmm this usually happens after disconnecting then reconnecting the battery, but usually with all the gauges and only for a few seconds. like a sort of test type thing.

    do the gauges return to normal or do they stay at the full position all the time?

    you could try disconnecting the battery and leave it half an hour then reconnect it and see if it makes any difference.

  • Quote
    • Author

    They stay in the full position

  • Quote
    • Author

    Woul this thread be seen by more members in the 'Technical Knowledge' section?

    Thanks

  • Quote

    • Latest Deals

    Ford UK Shop for genuine Ford parts & accessories

    Disclaimer: As the club is an eBay Partner, The club may be compensated if you make a purchase via the club

    Join the conversation

    You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

    Guest
    Reply to this topic...
    Go to topic listing

    The "Digestive"

    • The Digestive Forum Roundup (24th May - 31st May 2026)

      Steve ·
      The Digestive Forum Roundup (24th May - 31st May 2026) We hope this email finds you well and enjoying your week. As always, our forum has been buzzing with activity, so we’ve compiled the highlights for you. Plenty of interesting discussions are taking place, especially around the Ford Focus and Fiesta models. Starting off with the Focus, many members have been discussing issues with the Emergency Call System, particularly in the Mk4 model. PLB raised concerns about persistent malfunctions, a se
      Steve
      Steve
      • 179 views





    Background Picker
    Customize Layout

    Account

    Navigation

    Search

    Search

    Configure browser push notifications
    Chrome (Android)
    1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
    2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
    3. Adjust your preference.
    Chrome (Desktop)
    1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
    2. Select Site settings.
    3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.