Hi there,
Car: 2003 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI 130 - 88K Miles
Problem: Flashing glow plug light and engine completely turns itself off whilst driving.
This has happened about 12 times over the last 2 days. Usually I can turn the engine off, what a few minutes and turn it back on again and the car will be fine. But then the problem comes back soon after.
I?ve been checking on some Car and Ford websites and forums and I?ve literally found hundreds of posts from people with the same problem.
So far the most likely suggestions from various forums and websites seems to be:
1. Crankshaft and or Camshaft sensor problem
2. Turbo seal leak needs repaired
3. Failed injector or loosing it's calibration and needs re-coded
4. Pressure sensor on fuel pump
5. Fuel filter and fuel gauge sender unit
6. EGR valve needs replacing
7. Fuel pipes being a bit knackered having holes in it and drew air into it
8. Fuel pump disintegrating or being blocked which in turn could be affecting the injectors
Apparently there have been a number of Ford service bulletins about TDCI Mondeos cutting out. Some have talked about a failure of the block connector for the fuel pressure sensor. A kit containing the connector was made available.
It seems it is a well known problem with the ford/jaguar pumps that due to the new non sulpher diesel not lubricating the pump as well as it should, the pump starts to break up and contaminate the hole system.
Anyone care to offer any advice?
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Unfortunately you can't really stab in the dark on these - as you have read there can be several solutions to a flashing glowplug light problem, each of which usually costs at least £100 with garage rates.
Take it to a Ford dealership or a respected injection specialist (not necessarily your local garage) to get the fault codes read and diagnosed.
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Just like the cam sensor issue I had. When this was replaced, the problem was instantly cured. However, it took Ford more than one go to diagnose it. Don't rely on on just leaving it with them. Make sure they do a full diagnosis.
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Right, car update (for those following the fun and games)
Just spoke to the Ford Garage, who have just finished a full diagnostic on my car.
Any guesses what they found?
Anybody?
Yup. You guessed it. Feck All!
They say it looks fine from the computer readout. Well if you call a car that turns itself completely off 15 times in a day and a half, usually while doing 50-60 mph on the motorway, fine. Then I guess it would be tip top!
(Seriously depressed)
They said they suspect a camshaft sensor (£75) and said they would take it our over the weekend with the computer hooked up and drive it till it happened again, so we'll see what that brings.
They also told be other stuff that they found. Does any of this lot sound expensive to you?
(Price include parts, labour & VAT)
Dip headlight bulb - £22
Rear axle bushes - £186
Handbrake cable siezed - £190
2 x new rear hubs £587
Shoot me now!
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go and find a decent back street one man band garage to do the brakes and headlight.
I'd get an MoT station to give you a fivers worth of advice on whether the rear bushes need doing.
Find a decent independent diesel specialist for the engine problems.
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This is almost certain to be the crank or cam sensor, not an expensive fix but still one of hundreds of problems with the mk 3 mondeo. This car will cost you a fortune in garage bills. Do yourself a favour when this problem is sorted. Sell it before the next problem occurs
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Hi GeeTee123,
Please see my post of today's date. My engine would cut out at 60mph+ as soon as I put stress on the engine - usually to overtake.
You appear to be much more technically aware than me, but I put my trust in competent diesel engineers. If you are anywhere near the South East, I would recommend you get a diesel diagnostics check with A.P. Diesels of Englefield Green, Surrey. Steve or Vaughan will advise. They quickly sorted out my problem at a sensible cost.
Good luck.
Malc
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GeeTee sadly the rear bushes and handbrake cable problems are well known in this car but usually easy to repair. Get the later poly plastic bushes as they last longer. As for the drums I would get a second opinion before shelling out.
Pre-05 Mk 3s seem to be more problematic than post 05 cars when various bits were changed following the problems and given the huge numbers sold it remains a very reliable car overall as shown by the fleet and warranty companies so don't believe all the stories of it being a bad car. .......but I wouldn't have a pre-05 car......
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