Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 03 TDCi - Fuel Pump problem ?

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Sat 17 Nov 2007 23:10
03 TDCi - Fuel Pump problem ? - H
I have a 53 reg diesel mondeo (26000 miles only) which is having problems similar to sootyboy's car. My car just cuts out intermittently and this always happens at low speed, mostly while i am approaching a roundabout or traffic signals. I took it to my local mechanic rather than the main dealer and he has now had the car for almost a week, he has still not been able to get to the bottom of the problem. however he suggests that it might be the fuel pump which may need to be replaced.

can someone please advise if they've had a similar problem with their car!

(added in make/model from the pull down options)

Edited by Webmaster on 18/11/2007 at 22:52

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Sun 18 Nov 2007 18:14
03 TDCi - Fuel Pump problem ? - cheddar
Cutting out in the way you describe sounds more like a sensor problem, this is a complicated engine and it either needs to go to a good diesel specialist or the main dealer to have any fault codes read. I would start with the latter. A fuel pump is expenesive an it is easy to throw good money after bad if problems are wrongly dignosed, in fact a well meaning mechanic who is unfamiliar with the car can create serious problems when only minor ones were present.

For instance (though not applicable to your symptoms) I am sure that people have paid a fortune for new fuel pumps and injectors when 1/2 hours labour reprogramming an injector would have done the job.

Edited by Pugugly {P} on 18/11/2007 at 20:18

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Sun 18 Nov 2007 18:53
03 TDCi - Fuel Pump problem ? - Screwloose
H

I hate "tack-on" problems as I'm very easily confused. There are at least two totally different engines and fuelling systems on here already - which type is yours?

What fault codes were found?

and me too, post moved into a thread of its own.

Edited by Pugugly {P} on 18/11/2007 at 20:18

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Sun 18 Nov 2007 18:59
03 TDCi - Fuel Pump problem ? - cheddar
>>53 reg diesel mondeo>>

Will surely be a 2.0 Ford / Jag chain cam TDCi 115 or 130.

Edited by Pugugly {P} on 18/11/2007 at 20:18

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Sun 18 Nov 2007 19:14
03 TDCi - Fuel Pump problem ? - Pugugly {P}
If the OP could confirm the engine type, I'll amend the subject header.

Edited by Pugugly {P} on 18/11/2007 at 20:19

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Sun 18 Nov 2007 19:47
03 TDCi - Fuel Pump problem ? - injection doc
He has actually specified TDDI not TDCI

Edited by Pugugly {P} on 18/11/2007 at 20:19

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Sun 18 Nov 2007 20:05
03 TDCi - Fuel Pump problem ? - Dynamic Dave
He has actually specified TDDI not TDCI


That info was picked up from another thread before it got moved into one of it's own.

Edited by Pugugly {P} on 18/11/2007 at 20:19

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Sun 18 Nov 2007 20:21
03 TDCi - Fuel Pump problem ? - Pugugly {P}
Subject line changed to avoid confusion, OP has been e-mailed to clarify engine type, based on the strong probability that it is a TDCi the subject line has been altered.
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Sun 18 Nov 2007 20:37
03 TDCi - Fuel Pump problem ? - Screwloose
H

Has your garage considered the cam sensor? Has it had the modified sensor and loom fitted?
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Mon 19 Nov 2007 20:21
03 TDCi - Fuel Pump problem ? - H
Hi, got my car back today with all four solenoids replaced. lets see how it goes. Will keep updating.
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Mon 19 Nov 2007 18:59
03 TDCi - Fuel Pump problem ? - splash
Had a 54 plate 2.0 litre 115 bhp which also cut out. Turned out to be a "common problem" of the engine earth strap. Apparently the earth strap is connected to the body work from the gear box but no one remembered to remove the paint before attaching the earth strap !!
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Mon 19 Nov 2007 22:39
03 TDCi - Fuel Pump problem ? - oldlag
had a sort of same issue with my Focus TDCi 03 plate , i paid £2000 for the garage (ford dealer0 to change lots inc the diesel pump. after 6 months it was found to be a chaffed wire under the gearbox. Meanwhile I had problems daily j
I am just about to claim my money back. I am yold I will get it,
Shame really as I would have loved to take them into sonme form of action over this.

Incidentally a Ford Field engineer (and I could name him - I'd rather you didn't - DD}) told me I needed a new engine because I had con rod damage.
Incidentally the Ford Customer Relationship centre is useless, they kept closing my claim and restarting it with a new ref number so as not to embarass their statistics as mt case went on so long.
I am days away from a meet with Ford to find out what they intnd to reimburse me as I am claiming the £2K garage bills and costs like lost wages etc taxi fares etc etc.
I have a TV channel who are keen to feature this.#
Plus other options on hold.#

Incidentally no one ever , dealer or ford said sorry.
WHY should I ever buy another new car off FORD can anyone say I should after being treated like something on the sole of their shoe.

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 20/11/2007 at 00:43

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