Ford Fiesta rev counter goes up but speed does not

Car: Ford Fiesta
Variant: 1.3
Model Year: 2001
Categories: Electrics, ECU, Warnings & Lights
When i put my foot down on the excellerator to speed up rev counter climbs rapidly but speed does not i then have to release the excellerator and apply it very lightly and slowly
any ideas?
Posted: Mar 13, 2009 (15 years ago)
sounds like your clutch is slipping and may need replacing
Posted Mar 13, 2009 (15 years ago)
Is the clutch cable operated? If so, make sure the cable's not too tight. Might be self-adjusting but still worth checking. When pressing clutch pedal, need some free movement before it starts doing anything. Same applies to hydraulic operation. If the release lever can't come fully back, with some play, clutch will slip and if it's not already worn it soon will be! Note that the play disappears as the clutch wears, and must be adjusted for (automatically or otherwise, depending on the car).
Posted Mar 15, 2009 (15 years ago)

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