I am at a loss with my car.
Had this fiesta since June 2023. Full service history since 2011, (minus a year or two during COVID). Had around 90k on the clock, now sitting at 119k.
Noticed around August 2023, when the clutch is pressed at lower gears, the car will lose power and turn off. Generally happens when I’m slowing down at roundabouts, crossroads etc, countless times I’ve been stuck on the road and having to be pushed to a safer location by random drivers until I can get it started again. Usually struggles to turn on for a good 5 mins, then runs again fine for a while.
The problem is so temperamental, could happen 3/4 times in one journey, then be fine for a few days or a week. Just for the record, I’m not stalling the car. I ride the clutch and change gear appropriately. It literally can’t handle going down to 1st/2nd gear. I’ve lately noticed it does this weird ‘pulling’ sensation like it is losing power even when driving at high speeds in 5th gear (excuse my lack of technical language)
Had the fuel filter cleaned at around June this year, had been fine up until recently.
Been advised to use premium diesel which I’ve done religiously at the expense of my income in the hopes it would deter it from whatever shite it’s doing.
Planning to take it back to the garage today, but my mechanic is very thorough and couldn’t find the issue before.
Had anyone else had a similar problem? I really love this car (minus this bullshit) and would be gutted to have to sell it, especially if it’s a cheap(ISH)/easy fix.
Any help would be appreciated. Pulling my hair out looking like a divvy female driver who doesn’t know how to keep the engine running and constantly worrying someone will smash into the back of me.