What is life like with your car? Let us know and win £500 in John Lewis vouchers | No thanks
Is a blocked DPF causing my 2004 Ford Mondeo to smell of diesel?
I have a 2004 (53 plate) Mondeo Ghia X 130, and recently I have noticed a smell of diesel at the end of a long run on A-roads and motorways when I get to a standstill, which then disappears once I move off again. I'm unsure what would cause this as there is no evidence of any malfunction (engine misfire, loss of fuel etc). I don't do high mileage anymore (down from 20,000 per year to 5000 if I'm lucky) so would the short runs be a cause of this? Does this engine have a DPF and would this be my worry?
Asked on 5 September 2010 by Tterisr
Answered by
Honest John
Probably a blocked or partially blocked fuel tank vent.
Similar questions
My son purchased a Mercedes-Benz C220 eight months ago. After driving approximately seven miles there is a strong smell similar to overheating or very hot rubber at the rear of the car. The engine is switched...
I have a 2008 Jaguar XF 2.7 diesel Premium Luxury that I bought as a Jaguar approved used car from a main dealer three months ago. It came with a full warranty and has done 58,000 miles. I regularly (once...
I have a 2009 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI. A few months ago I drove about 13 miles on a hot day and when I got out of the car I could smell hot metal, and hear the engine fans running furiously after the engine...
.jpg)
