| Symptom | Possible Sources | Action |
| Engine does not crank | * PATS. | * CHECK the PATS LED extinguishes within 3 seconds when the ignition is turned on.
REFER to: Anti-Theft - Passive (419-01B Anti-Theft - Passive, Diagnosis and Testing).
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| * Starting system. | * REFER to: Starting System (303-06 Starting System, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| * Ignition switch. | * REFER to the Wiring Diagrams. |
| * Powertrain control module (PCM). | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| Engine cranks but does not start | * Inertia fuel shutoff (IFS) switch. | * RESET the IFS switch. |
| * Fuel filter blocked. | * INSTALL a new fuel filter.
REFER to: Fuel Filter - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.5L Duratec-VE (VE6)/3.0L Duratec-SE (VE6)/3.0L Duratec-ST (VE6) (310-01 Fuel Tank and Lines, Removal and Installation).
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| * Fuel lines damaged or blocked. | * INSPECT the fuel lines. INSTALL new components as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation. |
| * Fuel pump module. | * REFER to: Fuel Tank and Lines (310-01 Fuel Tank and Lines, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| * Low fuel system pressure. | * Check the fuel system pressure.
REFER to: Fuel System Pressure Check - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4) (310-00 Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).
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| * Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * Camshaft position (CMP) sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * PCM. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * Incorrect valve timing. | * CHECK the valve timing. |
| * Low cylinder compression. | * TEST the cylinder compression. |
| * Fuel injection supply manifold fuel pressure sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * Fuel injectors. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * Fuel pump. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * Fuel pump drive assembly. | * INSTALL a new fuel pump drive assembly.
REFER to: Fuel Pump Drive Assembly (303-04A Fuel Charging and Controls - 1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4), Removal and Installation).
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| Poor starting | * Fuel filter blocked. | * INSTALL a new fuel filter.
REFER to: Fuel Filter - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.5L Duratec-VE (VE6)/3.0L Duratec-SE (VE6)/3.0L Duratec-ST (VE6) (310-01 Fuel Tank and Lines, Removal and Installation).
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| * Low fuel system pressure. | * Check the fuel system pressure.
REFER to: Fuel System Pressure Check - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4) (310-00 Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).
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| * Air cleaner element blocked. | * INSTALL a new air cleaner element. |
| * Fuel system leak. | * CHECK the system for fuel leak(s). REPAIR the system as necessary. |
| * Fuel system restriction. | * INSPECT the fuel system. INSTALL new components as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation. |
| * Incorrect engine oil. | * INSTALL a new engine oil filter and engine oil. |
| * Incorrect power steering fluid. | * DRAIN and REFILL the power steering system with the correct fluid.
REFER to: Power Steering System Flushing - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4) (211-00 Steering System - General Information, General Procedures).
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| * CKP sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor . | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * Catalytic converter blocked. | * REMOVE and visually INSPECT the catalytic converter as necessary.
REFER to: Catalytic Converter - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4) (309-00 Exhaust System, Removal and Installation).
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| * Low cylinder compression. | * TEST the engine cylinder compression. |
| * Fuel injection supply manifold fuel pressure sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * Fuel injectors. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * Fuel pump. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * Fuel pump drive assembly. | * INSTALL a new fuel pump drive assembly.
REFER to: Fuel Pump Drive Assembly (303-04A Fuel Charging and Controls - 1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4), Removal and Installation).
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| Engine starts but immediately stops | * Air cleaner element blocked. | * INSTALL a new air cleaner element. |
| * CKP sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * CMP sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * PCM. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * Low fuel system pressure. | * Check the fuel system pressure.
REFER to: Fuel System Pressure Check - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4) (310-00 Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).
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| * Fuel pump. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * Fuel pump drive assembly. | * INSTALL a new fuel pump drive assembly.
REFER to: Fuel Pump Drive Assembly (303-04A Fuel Charging and Controls - 1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4), Removal and Installation).
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| Poor idling | * Air cleaner element blocked. | * INSTALL a new air cleaner element. |
| * Fuel filter blocked. | * INSTALL a new fuel filter.
REFER to: Fuel Filter - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.5L Duratec-VE (VE6)/3.0L Duratec-SE (VE6)/3.0L Duratec-ST (VE6) (310-01 Fuel Tank and Lines, Removal and Installation).
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| * Incorrect or contaminated fuel. | * CHECK for signs of contamination such as strange odors from the fuel tank. * If contaminated fuel is found, DRAIN the complete fuel system. FLUSH the fuel system through with clean gasoline.
REFER to: Fuel Tank Draining (310-00 Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).
INSTALL a new fuel filter.
REFER to: Fuel Filter - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.5L Duratec-VE (VE6)/3.0L Duratec-SE (VE6)/3.0L Duratec-ST (VE6) (310-01 Fuel Tank and Lines, Removal and Installation).
* INSPECT the fuel injectors. INSTALL a new set of injectors as required only after the checks have been carried out.
REFER to: Fuel Injectors (303-04A Fuel Charging and Controls - 1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4), Removal and Installation).
* INSTALL a new fuel injection supply manifold.
REFER to: Fuel Injection Supply Manifold (303-04A Fuel Charging and Controls - 1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4), Removal and Installation).
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| * EGR valve sticking open. | * REFER to: Engine Emission Control (303-08B Engine Emission Control - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4), Diagnosis and Testing). |
| * CKP sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * Knock sensor (KS). | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * Low fuel system pressure. | * Check the fuel system pressure.
REFER to: Fuel System Pressure Check - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4) (310-00 Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).
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| * Fuel injection supply manifold fuel pressure sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * Fuel injectors. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * Fuel pump. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * Fuel pump drive assembly. | * INSTALL a new fuel pump drive assembly.
REFER to: Fuel Pump Drive Assembly (303-04A Fuel Charging and Controls - 1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4), Removal and Installation).
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| Engine stumbling | * Engine ignition. | * REFER to: Engine Ignition (303-07A Engine Ignition - 1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4), Diagnosis and Testing). |
| * Low fuel system pressure. | * Check the fuel system pressure.
REFER to: Fuel System Pressure Check - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4) (310-00 Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).
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| * EGR valve sticking open. | * REFER to: Engine Emission Control (303-08B Engine Emission Control - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4), Diagnosis and Testing). |
| * Fuel injection supply manifold fuel pressure sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * Fuel injectors. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| Engine lacks power | * Engine ignition. | * REFER to: Engine Ignition (303-07A Engine Ignition - 1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4), Diagnosis and Testing). |
| * Brakes binding. | * CHECK the braking system.
REFER to: Brake System (206-00 Brake System - General Information, Diagnosis and Testing).
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| * Vehicle overloaded, or excessive wind resistance (roof racks, towing etc). | * ADVISE the customer about the effects of overloading the vehicle and wind resistance on the fuel consumption. |
| * Air cleaner element blocked. | * INSTALL a new air cleaner element as necessary. |
| * Fuel filter blocked. | * INSTALL a new fuel filter.
REFER to: Fuel Filter - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.5L Duratec-VE (VE6)/3.0L Duratec-SE (VE6)/3.0L Duratec-ST (VE6) (310-01 Fuel Tank and Lines, Removal and Installation).
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| * Low fuel system pressure. | * Check the fuel system pressure.
REFER to: Fuel System Pressure Check - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4) (310-00 Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).
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| * Kinked or restricted fuel lines. | * INSPECT the fuel lines. INSTALL new components as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation. |
| * EGR valve sticking open. | * REFER to: Engine Emission Control (303-08B Engine Emission Control - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4), Diagnosis and Testing). |
| * Incorrect or contaminated fuel. | * CHECK for signs of contamination such as strange odors from the fuel tank. * If contaminated fuel is found, DRAIN the complete fuel system. FLUSH the fuel system through with clean gasoline.
REFER to: Fuel Tank Draining (310-00 Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).
INSTALL a new fuel filter.
REFER to: Fuel Filter - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.5L Duratec-VE (VE6)/3.0L Duratec-SE (VE6)/3.0L Duratec-ST (VE6) (310-01 Fuel Tank and Lines, Removal and Installation).
* INSPECT the fuel injectors. INSTALL a new set of injectors as required only after the checks have been carried out.
REFER to: Fuel Injectors (303-04A Fuel Charging and Controls - 1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4), Removal and Installation).
* INSTALL a new fuel injection supply manifold.
REFER to: Fuel Injection Supply Manifold (303-04A Fuel Charging and Controls - 1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4), Removal and Installation).
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| * ECT sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * Incorrect valve timing. | * CHECK the valve timing. |
| * Low cylinder compression. | * CHECK the cylinder compression. |
| * Catalytic converter blocked. | * REMOVE and visually INSPECT the catalytic converter for damage. INSTALL a new catalytic converter as necessary.
REFER to: Catalytic Converter - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4) (309-00 Exhaust System, Removal and Installation).
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| * Fuel injection supply manifold fuel pressure sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * Fuel injectors. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * Fuel pump. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * Fuel pump drive assembly. | * INSTALL a new fuel pump drive assembly.
REFER to: Fuel Pump Drive Assembly (303-04A Fuel Charging and Controls - 1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4), Removal and Installation).
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| Black smoke at idle | * Air cleaner element blocked. | * INSTALL a new air cleaner element as necessary. |
| * ECT sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * Catalytic converter blocked. | * REMOVE and visually INSPECT the catalytic converter for damage. INSTALL a new catalytic converter as necessary.
REFER to: Catalytic Converter - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4) (309-00 Exhaust System, Removal and Installation).
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| * Incorrect valve timing. | * CHECK the valve timing. |
| * Fuel injection supply manifold fuel pressure sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * Fuel injectors. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * Fuel pump. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * Fuel pump drive assembly. | * INSTALL a new fuel pump drive assembly.
REFER to: Fuel Pump Drive Assembly (303-04A Fuel Charging and Controls - 1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4), Removal and Installation).
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| Excessive black smoke during acceleration | * Air cleaner element blocked. | * INSTALL a new air cleaner element as necessary. |
| * Incorrect or contaminated fuel. | * CHECK for signs of contamination such as strange odors from the fuel tank. * If contaminated fuel is found, DRAIN the complete fuel system. FLUSH the fuel system through with clean gasoline.
REFER to: Fuel Tank Draining (310-00 Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).
INSTALL a new fuel filter.
REFER to: Fuel Filter - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.5L Duratec-VE (VE6)/3.0L Duratec-SE (VE6)/3.0L Duratec-ST (VE6) (310-01 Fuel Tank and Lines, Removal and Installation).
* INSPECT the fuel injectors. INSTALL a new set of injectors as required only after the checks have been carried out.
REFER to: Fuel Injectors (303-04A Fuel Charging and Controls - 1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4), Removal and Installation).
* INSTALL a new fuel injection supply manifold.
REFER to: Fuel Injection Supply Manifold (303-04A Fuel Charging and Controls - 1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4), Removal and Installation).
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| * EGR valve sticking open. | * REFER to: Engine Emission Control (303-08B Engine Emission Control - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4), Diagnosis and Testing). |
| * CKP sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * KS. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * Catalytic converter blocked. | * REMOVE and visually INSPECT the catalytic converter for damage. INSTALL a new catalytic converter as necessary.
REFER to: Catalytic Converter - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4) (309-00 Exhaust System, Removal and Installation).
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| * Fuel injection supply manifold fuel pressure sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * Fuel injectors. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * Fuel pump. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * Fuel pump drive assembly. | * INSTALL a new fuel pump drive assembly.
REFER to: Fuel Pump Drive Assembly (303-04A Fuel Charging and Controls - 1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4), Removal and Installation).
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| Black smoke at cruising speeds | * Air cleaner element blocked. | * INSTALL a new air cleaner element. |
| * EGR valve sticking open. | * REFER to: Engine Emission Control (303-08B Engine Emission Control - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4), Diagnosis and Testing). |
| * ECT sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * Catalytic converter blocked. | * REMOVE and visually INSPECT the catalytic converter for damage. INSTALL a new catalytic converter as necessary.
REFER to: Catalytic Converter - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4) (309-00 Exhaust System, Removal and Installation).
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| * Fuel injection supply manifold fuel pressure sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * Fuel injectors. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| Blue smoke | * Engine burning oil. | * CARRY OUT a controlled oil consumption test over 1000 km (600 miles). CONFIRM that the oil consumption is less than 0.1 litre per 1000 km (600 miles). |
| * Incorrect or contaminated fuel. | * CHECK for signs of contamination such as strange odors from the fuel tank. * If contaminated fuel is found, DRAIN the complete fuel system. FLUSH the fuel system through with clean gasoline.
REFER to: Fuel Tank Draining (310-00 Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).
INSTALL a new fuel filter.
REFER to: Fuel Filter - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.5L Duratec-VE (VE6)/3.0L Duratec-SE (VE6)/3.0L Duratec-ST (VE6) (310-01 Fuel Tank and Lines, Removal and Installation).
* INSPECT the fuel injectors. INSTALL a new set of injectors as required only after the checks have been carried out.
REFER to: Fuel Injectors (303-04A Fuel Charging and Controls - 1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4), Removal and Installation).
* INSTALL a new fuel injection supply manifold.
REFER to: Fuel Injection Supply Manifold (303-04A Fuel Charging and Controls - 1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4), Removal and Installation).
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| * Positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system. | * INSPECT for visible signs of damage or blockage. CLEAN, REPAIR or INSTALL new parts as necessary. |
| * Worn or damaged valve guide(s), piston ring(s), cylinder bore(s), cylinder head or gasket. | * REMOVE the cylinder head. INSPECT the cylinder head, pistons and cylinder bores for signs of wear or damage.
REFER to: Cylinder Head (303-01A Engine - 1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4), In-vehicle Repair).
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| White smoke | * Incorrect or contaminated fuel. | * CHECK for signs of contamination such as strange odors from the fuel tank. * If contaminated fuel is found, DRAIN the complete fuel system. FLUSH the fuel system through with clean gasoline.
REFER to: Fuel Tank Draining (310-00 Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).
INSTALL a new fuel filter.
REFER to: Fuel Filter - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.5L Duratec-VE (VE6)/3.0L Duratec-SE (VE6)/3.0L Duratec-ST (VE6) (310-01 Fuel Tank and Lines, Removal and Installation).
* INSPECT the fuel injectors. INSTALL a new set of injectors as required only after the checks have been carried out.
REFER to: Fuel Injectors (303-04A Fuel Charging and Controls - 1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4), Removal and Installation).
* INSTALL a new fuel injection supply manifold.
REFER to: Fuel Injection Supply Manifold (303-04A Fuel Charging and Controls - 1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4), Removal and Installation).
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| * Coolant in the combustion chamber. | * CARRY OUT a cooling system pressure test.
REFER to: Engine Cooling (303-03 Engine Cooling, Diagnosis and Testing).
REMOVE the cylinder head. INSPECT the cylinder head, cylinder head gasket and cylinder bores for wear or damage.
REFER to: Cylinder Head (303-01A Engine - 1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4), In-vehicle Repair).
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| Engine misfire | * Engine ignition. | * REFER to: Engine Ignition (303-07A Engine Ignition - 1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4), Diagnosis and Testing). |
| * Incorrect or contaminated fuel. | * CHECK for signs of contamination such as strange odors from the fuel tank. * If contaminated fuel is found, DRAIN the complete fuel system. FLUSH the fuel system through with clean gasoline.
REFER to: Fuel Tank Draining (310-00 Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).
INSTALL a new fuel filter.
REFER to: Fuel Filter - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.5L Duratec-VE (VE6)/3.0L Duratec-SE (VE6)/3.0L Duratec-ST (VE6) (310-01 Fuel Tank and Lines, Removal and Installation).
* INSPECT the fuel injectors. INSTALL a new set of injectors as required only after the checks have been carried out.
REFER to: Fuel Injectors (303-04A Fuel Charging and Controls - 1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4), Removal and Installation).
* INSTALL a new fuel injection supply manifold.
REFER to: Fuel Injection Supply Manifold (303-04A Fuel Charging and Controls - 1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4), Removal and Installation).
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| * EGR valve sticking open. | * REFER to: Engine Emission Control (303-08B Engine Emission Control - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4), Diagnosis and Testing). |
| * Engine operating temperature too high. | * REFER to: Engine Cooling (303-03 Engine Cooling, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| * ECT sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * CKP sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * CMP sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * KS. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * Low cylinder compression. | * CHECK the engine compression. |
| * Worn or damaged valve(s), tappet(s) or camshaft(s). | * REMOVE the cylinder head. INSPECT the cylinder head, valves, tappets and camshafts for signs of wear or damage.
REFER to: Cylinder Head (303-01A Engine - 1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4), In-vehicle Repair).
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| * Damaged cylinder head gasket. | * REMOVE the cylinder head. INSPECT the cylinder head gasket and cylinder bores for wear or damage.
REFER to: Cylinder Head (303-01A Engine - 1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4), In-vehicle Repair).
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| * Low fuel system pressure. | * Check the fuel system pressure.
REFER to: Fuel System Pressure Check - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4) (310-00 Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).
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| * Fuel injection supply manifold fuel pressure sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * Fuel injectors. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * Fuel pump. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * Fuel pump drive assembly. | * INSTALL a new fuel pump drive assembly.
REFER to: Fuel Pump Drive Assembly (303-04A Fuel Charging and Controls - 1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4), Removal and Installation).
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| Engine knock at idle | * Low engine oil level. | * CHECK the engine oil level. REFILL as necessary. |
| * Incorrect or contaminated fuel. | * CHECK for signs of contamination such as strange odors from the fuel tank. * If contaminated fuel is found, DRAIN the complete fuel system. FLUSH the fuel system through with clean gasoline.
REFER to: Fuel Tank Draining (310-00 Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).
INSTALL a new fuel filter.
REFER to: Fuel Filter - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.5L Duratec-VE (VE6)/3.0L Duratec-SE (VE6)/3.0L Duratec-ST (VE6) (310-01 Fuel Tank and Lines, Removal and Installation).
* INSPECT the fuel injectors. INSTALL a new set of injectors as required only after the checks have been carried out.
REFER to: Fuel Injectors (303-04A Fuel Charging and Controls - 1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4), Removal and Installation).
* INSTALL a new fuel injection supply manifold.
REFER to: Fuel Injection Supply Manifold (303-04A Fuel Charging and Controls - 1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4), Removal and Installation).
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| * KS. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * CKP sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * Incorrect valve timing. | * CHECK the valve timing. |
| * Excessive carbon build up. | * REMOVE the cylinder head. INSPECT the cylinder head and pistons for signs carbon build up.
REFER to: Cylinder Head (303-01A Engine - 1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4), In-vehicle Repair).
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| * Worn or damaged oil pump. * Worn or damaged timing chain or sprocket. * Major mechanical engine failure. | * INSPECT the engine components. |
| * Fuel injectors. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| Engine knock during acceleration | * KS. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * Major mechanical engine failure. | * REFER to: Engine (303-01E Engine - 2.0L Duratorq-Di/TDDi (Puma) Diesel/2.0L Duratorq-TDCi (Puma) Diesel/2.2L Duratorq-TDCi (Puma) Diesel, Diagnosis and Testing) / Engine. |
| * Fuel injection supply manifold fuel pressure sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * Fuel injectors. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * Fuel pump. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * Fuel pump drive assembly. | * INSTALL a new fuel pump drive assembly.
REFER to: Fuel Pump Drive Assembly (303-04A Fuel Charging and Controls - 1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4), Removal and Installation).
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NOTE:Before proceeding with any of the actions in relation to the possible sources for excessive fuel consumption, a fuel consumption test located in the toolbox menu of WDS must be performed. Excessive fuel consumption | * Brakes binding. | * CHECK the braking system.
REFER to: Brake System (206-00 Brake System - General Information, Diagnosis and Testing).
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| * Vehicle overloaded, or excessive wind resistance (roof racks, towing etc). | * ADVISE the customer about the effects of overloading the vehicle and wind resistance on the fuel consumption. |
| * Air cleaner element blocked. | * INSTALL a new air cleaner element. |
| * Fuel filter blocked. | * REFER to: Fuel Filter - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.5L Duratec-VE (VE6)/3.0L Duratec-SE (VE6)/3.0L Duratec-ST (VE6) (310-01 Fuel Tank and Lines, Removal and Installation). |
| * Fuel system leak(s). | * CHECK the system for fuel leak(s). REPAIR or INSTALL new parts as necessary. |
| * Incorrect engine oil. | * INSTALL a new oil filter and engine oil. |
| * Generator. | * REFER to WDS. |
| * EGR valve sticking open. | * REFER to: Engine Emission Control (303-08B Engine Emission Control - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4), Diagnosis and Testing). |
| * Slipping clutch. | * REFER to: Manual Transaxle and Clutch (308-00 Manual Transmission/Transaxle and Clutch - General Information, Diagnosis and Testing). |
| * ECT sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * PCM calibration. | * Using WDS, CHECK for the availability of a calibration update. |
| * Incorrect valve timing. | * CHECK the valve timing. |
| * Low cylinder compression. | * CHECK the engine compression. |
| * Fuel injection supply manifold fuel pressure sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * Fuel injectors. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * Fuel pump. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * Fuel pump drive assembly. | * INSTALL a new fuel pump drive assembly.
REFER to: Fuel Pump Drive Assembly (303-04A Fuel Charging and Controls - 1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4), Removal and Installation).
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| Engine cuts out during hard acceleration | * CMP sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * CKP sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * Low fuel system pressure. | * Check the fuel system pressure.
REFER to: Fuel System Pressure Check - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4) (310-00 Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).
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| * Fuel injection supply manifold fuel pressure sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * Fuel pump. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in WDS. |
| * Fuel pump drive assembly. | * INSTALL a new fuel pump drive assembly.
REFER to: Fuel Pump Drive Assembly (303-04A Fuel Charging and Controls - 1.8L Duratec-SCi (MI4), Removal and Installation).
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