Ford Focus Owners Manual: Switching off the engine

Ford Focus Owners Manual / Starting the engine / Switching off the engine

Vehicles with a turbocharger

CAUTION:

Do not switch the engine off when it is running at high speed. If you do, the turbocharger will continue running after the engine oil pressure has dropped to zero. This will lead to premature turbocharger bearing wear.

Release the accelerator pedal. Wait until the engine has reached idle speed and then switch it off.

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