I have an X reg Ford Focus Zetec (1.8) which has two problems. I'm not sure if they're related so need advice.
The first is that when I slow down to stop, my car stalls and therefore the power steering shuts down. This is happening at about 20 miles an hour! I have had a new part fitted (don't ask me what it's called) and it was supposed to resolve the problem but its still doing it but inconsistently.
Secondly whilst driving I lose some power (noticeable under foot but doesnt seem to be to passengers), the speed gage drops to zero, stays like this for up to 5 mins at a time and then flicks back up to the right speed, has a little power surge through and my radio gets louder. Any suggestions?
No 2:
Not a clue. (A poltergeist, perhaps). But a bit of googling suggests that some cars rely upon the ABS sensor to sends a signal to the speedometer which might (together with the other problems) indicate an ABS fault (???)