Q: good day i have a problem with my 2L ford mondeo, there is a loss of power when driving and does not rev above 4000rpm
hi my 2005 ford mondeo 2L duretec petrol vehicle, has become a night mare have had problems starting and then there is a loss of pwer when driving also does not rev above 4000 rpm, changed fuel filter and checked the fuel pum ran well for say 20 km and problem started again also have a strong fuel smell emanating from the engine
My car has 150000 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.
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