I'm not sure if this is classed as off topic but as I'm going to fix it
myself (all being well) I thought I'd at least try...

I've got an N reg 1.25 Fiesta Zetec with 80k on the clock. It starts
first time every time and runs fine and smoothly. However I have the
following two problems.

Problem 1.
After starting, although the engine sounds fine its absolutely gutless
and has a real job pulling away up a slight gradient (yes I AM in first
gear and the brake is off). Once its warm its OK. No problems at all.
My only thoughts are that it might be something to do with the auto
choke which is the only thing I can think of that would be so different
with a warm engine to a cold one. This has been going on for about 2
months.

Problem 2.
This started after the service and it didn't happen before the service.
We live in a hilly area and so regularly use engine revs between
4k-6k. Before the service the engine would rev freely into this range.
Now however the engine revs freely (as before) until it hits approx
4100 rpm then its like someone has put the handbrake on and the engine
only accelerates slowly to 6k. Its a real change in acceleration.
Change gear and the engine pulls strongly up to 4k again.
The garage has changed the fuel filter to try to fix this problem.
Their computer said the car was reporting a low fule pressure but they
couldn't work out where.

I'm not sure if either of these is related but any suggestions appreciated.

(inlcuding a more appropriate list/forum of necessary.

ChrisJ