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TDCi Easy to Stall

I have just replaced my 1999 Focus 1.8 LX with a new Focus TDCI 115 (last of old model). Initially I found it very easy to stall when setting off from stationary and have not stalled it in the last week or two. However today I was turning right into a very busy road with not many gaps and I managed to stall it. This left me a foot into the main road and the car behind nearly shunting me as he I guess was going to follow me out.

I had the air con on and the car has now done 1450miles. Does any one else have this problem or would like to comment. It could just be a "different" driving experience but I drove a Golf TDi for around a week and had no problems.

Please reply to the group - Location North East UK.

Thanks - Mike

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Mike
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Even two years into ownership I have to admit I occasionally stall it. I had the engine management program updated, which helped, but it still catches me out from time to time. Oddly, once you have it rolling in first gear, it has quite a good "anti-stall" program, allowing it to chug along at

800rpm or so. Part of the problem is that Ford used a dual weight flywheel which has a bad unbalance at very low revs, so the computer is programmed to kill the engine if it looks like the revs are going to dip really low.
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Stephen F.

I frequently stall mine (TDCi 100) but I'm used to petrol engines - I also stalled a Golf TDI which I hired a little while ago.

Can you tell us more about the engine management program update please?

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David Millen

Next time you're in for service just ask if the engine management has the latest program version. It's a flashable ROM in the ECU. The service tech just plugs in the diagnostic computer and uploads the new software.

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Stephen F.

Thanks, Stephen.

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David Millen

I've had mine for 2 years now.

It can catch you out, particularly when not warmed up - especially if the aircon is on also.

I found the "surge" effect after you change up quite pronounced at first, however I dont notice it all all now.

I have found the feel of the engine can change markedly after a service too.

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Acedrew

Thanks for all the replies and info.

Mike

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Mike

Thanks for all the replies and info.

Mike

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Mike

When i picked mine up i stalled it 3 times before even making it out of the dealership!!!! Im a mechanic and are used to jumping in and out of different cars all day but this really cought me out!

MC.

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