Ford Focus Engine Malfunction Message Reset

[@johnward5489]

My partners car would not start and displayed this error, this worked and allowed it to start again... thanks a million

[@himanipatel6619]

you are absolute legend. I almost got a mini heart attack when I got engine malfunction message while I was driving. But your video helped me !! Thank you

[@nutjob9696]

Your more the welcome

[@MaximBogdan]

Me too:)) I was going to work this morning and got the message too, my heart almost jumped out of my chest when I saw it :))

[@henryn5445]

Happened to me just right this morning😢😢😢

[@IanMcmillan-b5f]

Legend. Worked like a charm. After many weeks of errors and attempts to reset all. This worked well. thanks so much!

[@izzydrane1218]

Bro wtf I just fixed mine, was in the freeway and it came off I freaked out and pulled over. But after watching this I fixed it, cheers mate!

[@nutjob9696]

Your welcome my friend.

[@silviusih1784]

Thanks mate, now I have this problem and I don't know what to do.. Glad to God I find your video

[@nutjob9696]

God bless you my friend

[@igorkratka]

If you still have your Ford [ now 2 years later ] then engine malfunction message shows also when the fault is related to anything in exhaust system. I had same issue with my 2010 Mondeo and it was EGR valve.

[@AlanCollins-i3b]

Well done. This did the job and saved me a trip to the garage to get it fixed. 👍

[@Ian-lm7mn]

It don't last though does it you will need to take to a garage..

[@sumdumguy8917]

@@Ian-lm7mnyeah because the instrument cluster needs re soldering, had to get mine sorted, common fault on the focus’s

[@ChristovMr]

Got back to car, (Focus 06 plate 1.6 automatic) at supermarket car park and car was displaying engine malfunction and wouldn't let me even turn engine over. Searched for advice and found this and it was heaven sent. Many thanks!

[@nutjob9696]

Glad it helped you out. God bless you my friend.

[@BruceHobbs462]

I have same problem.wouldn,t start.went back 24 hrs and it started.next day turned key, said eng fault.turned off then on,it started.also last week, it was trans fault came on, driving.next start,ok again.hope your system works.as engine and transmission seen good.2011.reply when I try.thanks

[@ChristovMr]

Some time later, after numerous reoccurring of the same problem and much annoyance, I saw a video on KZbin, diagnosing that it was the soldering on the circuit board on the rear of the dials. Under magnification the cracks on some of the soldering could be seen. Simply by getting a soldering iron on the cracked solder, flooding them carefully without contacting any of the others which would cause more mayhem, the soldering was repaired and the problem solved!

[@lesternewall488]

Many thanks for this. I had the oil service come up first then the engine malfunction a few days later. I have my 2008 Mondeo serviced every year by Ford, so I knew this was rubbish. This has now cleared both messages. Thanks again.

[@nutjob9696]

Your welcome

[@li9620]

That’s me too right now . Thanks

[@adrianos198]

Thank you mate. This happened me car was fine just serviced by by very good mechanic. I guessed it was a resetting thing.

[@Lionheartgirl44]

Thanks for the video fixed both of the warning light issues straight away

[@dibsmyster]

Your a legend that's just worked on my Mrs 60 plate Mondeo. Thanks man.

[@mariomladenov6952]

I had that pop up.a couple of times today i'll be trying it tomorrow hope it helps thanks for the video

[@frantisekgolias9924]

Bratku, srdečná vďaka.Na mojom Forde sa to stávalo častejšie. Prajem všetko dobré. 😉

[@shivvy67]

Thank you helped a lot my focus is 09 and that has been happening

[@AlanHall-i4u]

Hi, this also worked on my wife's 2010 manual Kuga, thank you very much 😊

[@leavezmack4444]

Thanks I just sorted my mates mondeo with your help 😊😜

[@SaperlotoSaperlot]

Worked like a charm on my 2011 tdci focus. Tnx

[@nutjob9696]

Your welcome my friend

[@stevecarter8846]

Legend mate, just found this and it worked on my kuga 👍

[@yosipko5282]

I got engine message on my focus, and needed comp/displey rewiering. After few atempts of repair, it was discovered no dpf fuel (eolys 176) in tank (spend after 75 thousand miles). After replacing the fluid, repairman didnt reset message (i was in hurry), so thank you so much mate!

[@nutjob9696]

Your welcome my friend!

[@planetxdvd]

Thanks for this video, i knew that would reset the "Service Oil" message but didn't know it does the Engine one as well! i just that warning today after reverse parking (service oil then engine) will try the reset and change oil next week!

[@nutjob9696]

Your more them welcome my friend!

[@mirinalexandru133]

It is working also on the manual ? 🤔

[@mzecheikhsaid7512]

Thank you mate , I tried this on my ford kuga 2009 Reg Manual And it works ,

[@MariaXLouisa]

Thank you for this. It saved my 2008 Focus from the scrap yard!

[@nutjob9696]

Your welcome my friend

[@miroslavdrbal4223]

@@nutjob9696 i have i same problem right now. + imobiliser active. Is it possible to do it right on video?

[@lankld]

just done on keyless manual. turn Ignition on done break and throttle for 30sec did not clear but when I turned car on was cleared thank you 🙏 👍

[@joeomahony3243]

Absolute legend brah. Worked perfectly. 👌

[@84dragoneye]

Thank you soon much 🥰🥰🥰🥰 worked on my ford Kuga.. much appreciated.. was getting worried here 🎉🎉🎉

[@nutjob9696]

Your welcome my friend

[@JonathanParis-w8l]

This reset is temporary?

[@waltersneiderpino2471]

Eres el mejor muchas gracias. Te amo mi bro 😂

[@notsosure7757]

Nice one for that mate, just tried it and it worked perfectly on our 2008 tdci 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@nutjob9696]

Your welcome

[@ashleychannell6845]

Does this solve the issue or just temporarily get rid of the message ?

[@Ian-lm7mn]

Doesn't solve the problem but the car will get you home..

[@KingOfAssyria_IIVI]

Wtfff u legend Made me look like a complete hero infront of the wife and kid lol

[@Ayneddie]

Thank you, helped me out straight away and solved the issue

[@cabaiste]

This procedure works for a ford galaxy mk2 2005 model. The car does not tell you that it has worked but if you follow the instructions in this video it will work. Cheers!

[@cobbbree6168]

Thank you helped me so much 😊

[@nebraskag7130]

Really helped!! Thanks so much

[@nutjob9696]

Your welcome

[@Bryanking982]

Mate! You are magician. Ford focus c-max 1.6 petrol zetec . Works for me. Thanx

[@nutjob9696]

Your welcome my friend

[@angelost1001]

I have the same , manual, do you think this work for me

[@valentinmarian3311]

Thank You! Just got the same message and my first thought was the particle sensor... but the engine failure error comes from change oil message, so after 1 month without reset that message the new one pop-up...

[@nutjob9696]

Your more then welcome

[@dragonflysydney1030]

Thanks mate, life saver 🙌

[@nutjob9696]

Your welcome

[@game4gamershd109]

Thank you so much worked for me

[@johnobrien4953]

Hi, I'm not sure if you will see this but I hope you do. I have had no oil service warning come up at all, then while driving today, I got an engine malfunction message come up and I had to pull over. Restarted the car and it started driving again but eventually engine malfunction message came on again. This happened 3 or 4 times till I got home. I'm just wondering if you know what might be the problem, and if I were to do this method, would this erase and potential malfunction in the engine from appearing on the dash again, or if there is a genuine malfunction will it appear again even if I carry out your method here. Thanks for the video 👍

[@manuelventura3799]

Hey what happened to your car?

[@seeyouthen]

I've a 2008 Focus Zetec 1.6L and although its not Engine Malfunction Message, but EMS symbol(Electrical stability) and I wonder would it work clearing mine. I will edit post later to say if it worked. I do have a service due end of this month so will inform the mechanic about it as it likely could be an actual problem!.

[@nutjob9696]

Good luck and thanks for watching

[@xxJack40xx]

Worked for me, many thanks

[@Souped-up-Saiyan]

Omg thanks! I was about to sell my car for spares!

[@nutjob9696]

Your welcome!

[@pearceyproductions3748]

Had the message pop up when I went a little too fast on the dual carriageway, pulled over and restarted and it’s gone away, not sure if I should be concerned or if it was just my fast driving

[@alfredofranco1774]

Hey pearcey, did you get the errror again?

[@preetvirk5768]

Yes it work thnku love u bro we stuk on motorway very good

[@nutjob9696]

Your welcome, drive safe bro.

[@elainedale3650]

omg I'm broke down and it's worked 😜😜 thank you

[@nutjob9696]

Your welcome. Hope you get home ok.

[@philbagshaw7572]

Hi thanks for this video it also worked on my 09 manuel kuga.

[@nutjob9696]

You welcome.

[@rod8823]

Thanks friend - Mondeo TDCi Mk4 2008 now reset :)

[@nutjob9696]

Your welcome my friend!

[@jonamour7871]

Brilliant, thank you so much

[@williamwazere]

Cheers bud, handy video

[@jmixOff]

Nice video very informative.. can I ask why my ford focus 2005 is automatically turning in a speed limit mode while I'm driving ? And can't drive fast more than 20cc

[@nutjob9696]

Thanks for watching, I'm afraid I don't know how to fix your speed limit mode problem. Keep looking and someone mite be able to help. Good luck.

[@aktarmeah3884]

It most likely sounds like your speed sensor is not working, this sends message to your car ECU.

[@nutjob9696]

@@aktarmeah3884 Thanks for the advice my friend.👍

[@Bearmoot]

Hey, my ford focus 2010 1.6 diseal has been doing the same thing. Whilst driving fast or pulling away (either way using high revolution) my car flashes engine malfunction and drops me into limp mode where I can't accelerate past 3000 revolutions, any help would be amazing thanks!

[@billylamont1366]

@@Bearmoot my 2010 kuga is doing the exact same thing right now, engine light is on but when I pull away or get to about 70 it goes into engine malfuntion, is this the same as yours?

[@bigossCompany]

I followed your video, but the reset isn’t done. When I get the message after turning the engine off and then to position II, I press both pedals for 20 seconds or more, but nothing happens. The malfunction message doesn’t go away. It’s a Ford Focus 2009 diesel. Any ideas?

[@hasantopcu9796]

did you fix the problem if you did please tell me details

[@Shamweeniedog10]

literally same thing is happening to me

[@martinadegbolatraore5622]

That of stepping on the accelerator and the brake at the same time, that will be the case of automatic Ford Focus, my question is, in the case of a Manual car how it will be.?

[@Shamweeniedog10]

same thing

[@RogerHolden]

I've been having this issue on an 09 Focus diesel when fully loaded and often up hills. It loses power, but not limp mode, and an engine restart usually fixes it, although sometimes only for a matter of minutes. I don't know if the 2 pedal trick would help as it resets on restart anyway. I've also had the yellow malfunction light but no change in engine performance so all a bit odd. It always happens when in France which is an extra worry.

[@nutjob9696]

You can always try and let us know what happens. Good luck!

[@lukekennedy3000]

I'm having the same issue Rodger it's ok on the drive but when gathering speed it seems to lose power and the yellow warning light comes up

[@Jim.Thunda]

Your DPF is blocked. Fill your tank and put a bottle of DPF CLEANER IN IT. Then drive the bastard like ya stole it. Use the gears Manual or auto to keep the revs around 2500 to 3000 drive for at least 20 minutes like this and in about 2 hours driving it will stop running like a sick pig and get up an go like a home sick angel. The car should do a regeneration itself but don't rely on that. Short stop start driving causes this, especially in cold climates, you need to run the engine temperature up around 80°c. Try a bit of shade cloth on the bottom half of the radiator.

[@Squinn801]

@@lukekennedy3000 Hi Luke, did you have any luck? I'm now having the same trouble. I've replaced my DPF filter and Catalytic converter and again same issue. My heart is broken with it.

[@Squinn801]

Did you have any resolution?

[@Tom-ze5ei]

It worked on my 2013 focus. Thanks a million 🤜

[@nutjob9696]

Your welcome

[@iKierBear94]

Mate I have a 59 plate mk7 fiesta what does it mean when you've got a new turbo fitted and new EGR Valve runs and drives bang on. Sometimes when it wants when I go to 2k revs for the turbo about to kick it sometimes it dies lose power but still drives fine. Having to pull over turn car off and on and it's fine again till it happens again? Also orange light in dash shows orange crank symbol with exclamation mark inside it then says "engine malfunction please service now"

[@jordannicholson12]

Did you ever get to the end of this fault? I have the exact same issue with my 09 fiesta titanium

[@van_k]

(1.8 Diesel Duratorque TDCI 2008) Hello, and thank you for the video. I had this malfunction for a second time now. Both times happens on a highway and the car looses power, and I have to pull over. After I switch it off, wait a bit, then switch it back on, the problem is gone. I have done computer diagnostic and it always says the turbine valve is the problem. That same valve has already been replaced with a second hand a couple of years ago. From the car service has sent it for repair again, but the guys said it was completely OK and returned it back. After that I had (mostly in cold days) red or yellow engine censor on the dashboard. Then yesterday, the engine malfunction happened again on the highway. I can feel the car is not accelerating the way it was before. Now I know if I go to the car service I will get the same turbine valve mistake. I would replace it with a brand new one if I know it will fix the issue but I am not sure it will. Any suggestions?

[@nutjob9696]

Don't have any experience with a turbine valve. But I have had replaced part before and they have still been faulty. If your usual garage is saying its fine it mite be worth either asking them to join you on a test drive although in this current pandemic it mite not be a good idea. Alternatively you could get a second appinon from a second garage. They may find something which is being missed by your original mechanic.

[@van_k]

@@nutjob9696 thank you. I made the diagnostic and again the valve appeared. I will probably change it one more time, hopefully the new one will be in better condition.

[@nutjob9696]

@@van_k your welcome, hope it goes well this time round.

[@LesaneBlack]

Is this for manual transmission too?

[@LesaneBlack]

I don't think so. Bcus mine is manual and tried it but no luck

[@tebbiemoss7746]

Will this work on a ford focus 2012?

[@lloydkeithcaldera2144]

Brilliant 💯

[@henrik2610]

Any idea what to do with one that has manual gear ? ;-))

[@arikarakushi2189]

Does it work on manual

[@cyrillenyang8858]

Thank you for the help

[@nutjob9696]

Your more then welcome

[@nadinebader2536]

Evan on the manual on it work??

[@nutjob9696]

Not sure. You can give it a try and let me know.

[@nadinebader2536]

@@nutjob9696 didn’t work 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@nutjob9696]

@@nadinebader2536 sorry it didn't work. Did you just use the brake and accelerator and not touch the clutch

[@nadinebader2536]

@@nutjob9696 yess

[@miltiadiskaragiannis4802]

I had the same issue. In order to resolve it, I had to replace the problematic glow plugs. In my case, three out of four were completely burnt while the one was not functioning properly. The three burnt ones were not the cause of the issue as they were completely burnt. The one that was not functioning properly had to be replaced. After this, the message was completely gone.

[@kringlepower]

I cant get it to work. Is the method different on manual gear cars?

[@nutjob9696]

Hi my friend, Sorry I don't have any experience with the manual version. If someone has please give advice. Hope you are able to get it sorted. Good luck.

[@lukewatkins6544]

I have a 2010 zetec s This has just come up on mine, shall i do the same thing to this in the video? I'm due to drive to the airport tomorrow for holiday 😫

[@zuziakucharska2920]

My car is currently having this problem, but to the point the car won’t start. Will this help in making it start?

[@nutjob9696]

I can't guarantee as I've not been in that situation. I can only say it worked for turning of the engine malfunction message. Good luck.

[@zuziakucharska2920]

Nut Job weirdly enough I plugged it in to a code reader deleted the faults and it’s started again. Could that mean that the cars ok now? It’s not showing up anymore faults.

[@HowellsMotoVlog]

Same problem with mine . How's your vehicle right now?

[@lornathompson6270]

Hi mine has come up with this 2 weeks ago didn't start, the next day went to start a s started fine but this has done this to me again this morning if I do what you done in you video above will that clear it for me to drive do you know

[@nutjob9696]

Hopefully it will clear the message on your dash. To the problem causing the light and message coming on I'm not sure. Hope you are able to get it sorted. Good luck.

[@lornathompson6270]

@@nutjob9696 did yours start after this or not

[@nutjob9696]

@@lornathompson6270 mine was already running. That's why I think there mite be another underlying problem but give it a shot, you have nothing to lose. Good luck.

[@alfredofranco1774]

Hi, thanks you very much for the video, just got the same error and now is gone, want to know if you get it again? Or it was gone forever? Thanks

[@anythinggoes2897]

How do you fix it on a manual ford focus 09 reg ? It has transmission malfunction and engine malfunction ?

[@nutjob9696]

I believe others have used the brake and accerator pedals and ignored the clutch. Hope that helps

[@anythinggoes2897]

@@nutjob9696 can you explain the process please? Press them at the same time or how

[@nutjob9696]

@@anythinggoes2897 same process as in the video you just don't touch the clutch. Well that's what I believe they're done.

[@anythinggoes2897]

@@nutjob9696 alright ok, thanks

[@nutjob9696]

@@anythinggoes2897 your welcome, hope it works out.

[@VELCRO666]

Can this be done with the st3 keyless is there a way

[@nutjob9696]

I don't know, I've never been in a position to try. If you're in that situation, good luck.

[@darrenjones568]

Hi I have a similar problem with my Ford Cmax Turbo Diesel manual Will holding the throttle and the brake together work on my car?

[@xtazzzi7033]

Thank you my friend

[@nutjob9696]

Your welcome

[@Discord-bradzzz1]

You the best thank you

[@nutjob9696]

You welcome

[@levibaster177]

Ford kuga 61 plays push start and unfortunately didn’t work for me, just moved back to the uk and only had the car a few weeks, any other suggestions please 😢

[@henryorourke5442]

Perfect it worked for me :)

[@mankyy1]

Are there any negative consequences to this method? Thanks!

[@malarsurwal8863]

You can turn off the engine malfunction screen turn off when you park the car for long periods.?

[@nutjob9696]

Maybe? never tried.

[@akryeziu5911]

Hallo funktioniert das auch bei Handschaltung und start und stop?

[@nutjob9696]

Weiß ich nicht! Sie probieren konnen aber wirde ich gas und bremse benützun. Viel glück.

[@danwhite32]

What about for a manual version please

[@elionkullolli2040]

Does this work on a manual ford focus 2009 the work shop says that my car har run out of DPF additive and i have the check engine light for almos 3 weeks and i don't what to do. Pls reply

[@michaelnorris8214]

Is this warning a sign of engine services due or is it an actual engine fault (can I stay driving my car )

[@nutjob9696]

Could be, I didn't have much trouble after an oil change. Maybe there some form of sensor in the engine.

[@kieranthomas5478]

Will this work on a ford transit mk7

[@nutjob9696]

No experience of this but I have seen someone successfully do this on a Ford Cmax. Up to you if you want to give it a try. Good luck!

[@345turk]

Thanks a lot! It worked with my Ford Focus 2009. 😀

[@nutjob9696]

Your welcome my friend

[@crishankannangara1310]

I try for my ford focus 2008. It dosen work.

[@nutjob9696]

@@crishankannangara1310 sorry to hear that. There mite be something which is faulty like a sensor or actuator. When you clear it automatically registers a fault. Hooe that helps, sorry if its not much use to you.

[@omarnouichef2235]

Thanks..its works.. ford kuga

[@jakejones1687]

I’ve had the service engine oil for the past 6 months even though I’ve been changing the oil consistently but the engine malfunction light came on when I was in 5th gear and the car started to slow down a bit and had a burning smell

[@reimullaj7481]

Hey, any idea if this is going to reset the BMS as well? Or do you know any procedure to reset the BMS on the focus 2009?

[@nutjob9696]

Hello, what is a BMS?. Not sure if it will reset but you could give it a try. Good luck.

[@Hugo-ep4po]

How do I do this for a manual 2009 focus?

[@bloodymil09]

same problem to my car. can i used this reset method to a ford mondeo 2010 model

[@nutjob9696]

Not sure but no harm in try as I saw someone do this on a Ford cmax

[@richardfrench1910]

This is great thank you. The oil service message came on, 2008 Mondeo(despite me changing the oil)followed by engine malfunction message and yellow exclamation light. Followed it whilst in the car and worked a treat. Wonder how many garages would have said it needs to be re set on a scan and charged £50 for the pleasure. On a foot note though. The ok button on the steering wheel only temporarily removes the engine malfunction message but leaves the yellow ! light and everytime you turn the ignition on the em message will reappear. This is more permanent (🤞)

[@nutjob9696]

Your welcome my friend.

[@АндрійКлюга]

What does this error indicate? Resetting this is great, but there may be a problem behind this

[@alanhelliar1354]

Hi this also worked for my 2013 ford gaxaly titanium x

[@alanhelliar1354]

Thank you

[@nutjob9696]

Your welcome

[@OldManTony]

That will be useful to someone. On my car it’s simple to clear the service spanner light, but to reset error codes you have to do all sorts of stuff like disconnecting the battery for 20 minutes switching the ignition on opening windows moving the indicator stalk etc etc. Luckily I haven’t had to do it!

[@nutjob9696]

Its always comes on after it has said service oil so I'm hopping it will sort it now I've changed oil and reset service interval. Hopefully it's not a deeper fault, thanks for watching.

[@williamgillan5358]

i have done what you said but after parking up for about an hour while shopping,i get back in car and warning light comes on again so i have to do what you said about 7 or 8 times any idea what it can be i cant keep doing that everytime can i hey

[@nutjob9696]

It could be a number of things. Mine seemed to be an oil change. But yours could be something else. Sorry I can't be of any more help.

[@Heddanofarsan]

Does not work.. My software seems a bit diffrent. The warning triangle is bigger. I get no response doing this. Was it the first or the second place on the turn of the key??

[@markoantic5331]

Hey man, great videos, I have troubles starting my ford focus estate 1.6 petrol year 2010., italian language and I can't adept to it , so when I start like I keep the key at position two until the red light goes off then I start normally, but when I try to start it right away it won't start, if you have any tip for me I woul be very grateful. Keep up the good work mate, :)

[@MohammedJaber1000]

Hi there. I have the problem as yours, have u find any solutions. Thnx man

[@markoantic5331]

@@MohammedJaber1000 Hey man ,yeah I did,since it's LPG with petrol it just needed a regular tune up 💪,working perfectly since

[@markoneill8188]

Can these cars be clocked in milage through that computer

[@AK47NoFFicial]

Hi....what about engine malfunction on 2008 petrol Ford focus....intermittent fault....it makes a chiming sound and it's written on the dash board engine malfunction. Any help appreciated.

[@nutjob9696]

Mine is 2009 ford focus so shouldn't be dissimilar. Give it a go and good luck.

[@bimboyshadow9134]

Thanks works on 2009 focus tdci

[@nutjob9696]

Thanks buddy

[@monikamocejunaite2090]

It's work😄 my car mk4 2010

[@tomasyacob7620]

Thanks man

[@nutjob9696]

Your welcome bro