| Symptom | Possible Sources | Action |
| Engine does not crank | * Passive anti-theft system (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, 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 the Ford approved diagnostic tool. |
| Engine cranks but does not start | * Inertia fuel shutoff (IFS) switch. | * RESET the IFS switch. |
| * Low fuel system pressure. | * Check the fuel system pressure.
REFER to: Fuel System Pressure Check - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4) (310-00 Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).
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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 filter blocked. | * INSTALL a new fuel filter.
REFER to: Fuel Filter - 1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (Sigma)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.5L Duratec (VI5) (310-01 Fuel Tank and Lines, Removal and Installation).
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| * Fuel pump and sender unit. | * REFER to: Fuel Pump and Sender Unit - 1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (Sigma)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.5L Duratec (VI5) (310-01 Fuel Tank and Lines, Removal and Installation). |
| * Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in the Ford approved diagnostic tool. |
| * Camshaft position (CMP) sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in the Ford approved diagnostic tool. |
| * PCM. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in the Ford approved diagnostic tool. |
| * Fuel rail pressure (FRP) sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in the Ford approved diagnostic tool. |
| * Fuel injectors. | * INSPECT the fuel injectors. CLEAN the fuel injectors or INSTALL a new set of fuel injectors as required only after the checks have been carried out. |
| * Incorrect valve timing. | * CHECK the valve timing. |
| * Low cylinder compression. | * TEST the cylinder compression. |
| Poor starting | * Low fuel system pressure. | * Check the fuel system pressure.
REFER to: Fuel System Pressure Check - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4) (310-00 Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).
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| * 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. |
| * Fuel filter blocked. | * INSTALL a new fuel filter.
REFER to: Fuel Filter - 1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (Sigma)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.5L Duratec (VI5) (310-01 Fuel Tank and Lines, Removal and Installation).
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| * Air cleaner element blocked. | * INSTALL a new air cleaner element. |
| * 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 Bleeding (211-00 Steering System - General Information, General Procedures) /
Power Steering System Flushing (211-00 Steering System - General Information, General Procedures) /
Power Steering System Filling (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 the Ford approved diagnostic tool. |
| * Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in the Ford approved diagnostic tool. |
| * Fuel injector(s). | * INSPECT the fuel injectors. CLEAN the fuel injectors or INSTALL a new set of fuel injectors as required only after the checks have been carried out. |
| * FRP sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in the Ford approved diagnostic tool. |
| * Catalytic converter blocked. | * REMOVE and visually INSPECT the catalytic converter as necessary.
REFER to: Catalytic Converter (309-00B Exhaust System - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4), Removal and Installation).
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| * Low cylinder compression. | * TEST the engine cylinder compression. |
| 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 the Ford approved diagnostic tool. |
| * CMP sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in the Ford approved diagnostic tool. |
| * PCM. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in the Ford approved diagnostic tool. |
| * Low fuel system pressure. | * Check the fuel system pressure.
REFER to: Fuel System Pressure Check - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4) (310-00 Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).
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| * Fuel system restriction. | * INSPECT the fuel system. INSTALL new components as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation. |
| * Fuel filter blocked. | * INSTALL a new fuel filter.
REFER to: Fuel Filter - 1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (Sigma)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.5L Duratec (VI5) (310-01 Fuel Tank and Lines, Removal and Installation).
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| Poor idling | * Air cleaner element blocked. | * INSTALL a new air cleaner element. |
| * 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. INSTALL a new fuel filter.
REFER to: Fuel Filter - 1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (Sigma)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.5L Duratec (VI5) (310-01 Fuel Tank and Lines, Removal and Installation).
* INSPECT the fuel injectors. CLEAN the fuel injectors or INSTALL a new set of fuel injectors as required only after the checks have been carried out. * INSTALL a new fuel rail. REFER to: (303-04B Fuel Charging and Controls - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4)) Fuel Rail - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4) (Removal and Installation), Fuel Rail - 2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4) (Removal and Installation). |
| * Low fuel system pressure. | * Check the fuel system pressure.
REFER to: Fuel System Pressure Check - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4) (310-00 Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).
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| * Fuel filter blocked. | * INSTALL a new fuel filter.
REFER to: Fuel Filter - 1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (Sigma)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.5L Duratec (VI5) (310-01 Fuel Tank and Lines, Removal and Installation).
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| * EGR valve sticking open. | * REFER to: (303-08B Engine Emission Control - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4)) Engine Emission Control (Diagnosis and Testing), Engine Emission Control (Diagnosis and Testing). |
| * Fuel injectors. | * INSPECT the fuel injectors. CLEAN the fuel injectors or INSTALL a new set of fuel injectors as required only after the checks have been carried out. |
| * CKP sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in the Ford approved diagnostic tool. |
| * Knock sensor (KS). | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in the Ford approved diagnostic tool. |
| * FRP sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in the Ford approved diagnostic tool. |
| Engine stumbling | * Engine ignition. | * Carry out an ignition system diagnosis using the Ford approved diagnostic tool. |
| * Fuel injectors. | * INSPECT the fuel injectors. CLEAN the fuel injectors or INSTALL a new set of fuel injectors as required only after the checks have been carried out. |
| * Low fuel system pressure. | * Check the fuel system pressure.
REFER to: Fuel System Pressure Check - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4) (310-00 Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).
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| * FRP sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in the Ford approved diagnostic tool. |
| * EGR valve sticking open. | * REFER to: (303-08B Engine Emission Control - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4)) Engine Emission Control (Diagnosis and Testing), Engine Emission Control (Diagnosis and Testing). |
| Engine lacks power | * Engine ignition. | * Carry out an ignition system diagnosis using the Ford approved diagnostic tool. |
| * Brakes binding. | * CHECK the braking system.
REFER to: Anti-Lock Control (206-09A Anti-Lock Control, 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. |
| * Low fuel system pressure. | * Check the fuel system pressure.
REFER to: Fuel System Pressure Check - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L 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. |
| * 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. INSTALL a new fuel filter.
REFER to: Fuel Filter - 1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (Sigma)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.5L Duratec (VI5) (310-01 Fuel Tank and Lines, Removal and Installation).
* INSPECT the fuel injectors. CLEAN the fuel injectors or INSTALL a new set of fuel injectors as required only after the checks have been carried out. * INSTALL a new fuel rail. REFER to: (303-04B Fuel Charging and Controls - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4)) Fuel Rail - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4) (Removal and Installation), Fuel Rail - 2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4) (Removal and Installation). |
| * Fuel filter blocked. | * INSTALL a new fuel filter.
REFER to: Fuel Filter - 1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (Sigma)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.5L Duratec (VI5) (310-01 Fuel Tank and Lines, Removal and Installation).
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| * EGR valve sticking open. | * REFER to: (303-08B Engine Emission Control - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4)) Engine Emission Control (Diagnosis and Testing), Engine Emission Control (Diagnosis and Testing). |
| * Vehicle speed sensor (VSS). | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in the Ford approved diagnostic tool. |
| * ECT sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in the Ford approved diagnostic tool. |
| * Fuel injectors. | * INSPECT the fuel injectors. CLEAN the fuel injectors or INSTALL a new set of fuel injectors as required only after the checks have been carried out. |
| * FRP sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in the Ford approved diagnostic tool. |
| * 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 (309-00B Exhaust System - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4), Removal and Installation).
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| Black smoke at idle | * Air cleaner element blocked. | * INSTALL a new air cleaner element as necessary. |
| * Fuel injectors. | * INSPECT the fuel injectors. CLEAN the fuel injectors or INSTALL a new set of fuel injectors as required only after the checks have been carried out. |
| * ECT sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in the Ford approved diagnostic tool. |
| * FRP sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in the Ford approved diagnostic tool. |
| * Catalytic converter blocked. | * REMOVE and visually INSPECT the catalytic converter for damage. INSTALL a new catalytic converter as necessary.
REFER to: Catalytic Converter (309-00B Exhaust System - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4), Removal and Installation).
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| * Incorrect valve timing. | * CHECK the valve timing. |
| 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. INSTALL a new fuel filter.
REFER to: Fuel Filter - 1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (Sigma)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.5L Duratec (VI5) (310-01 Fuel Tank and Lines, Removal and Installation).
* INSPECT the fuel injectors. CLEAN the fuel injectors or INSTALL a new set of fuel injectors as required only after the checks have been carried out. * INSTALL a new fuel rail. REFER to: (303-04B Fuel Charging and Controls - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4)) Fuel Rail - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4) (Removal and Installation), Fuel Rail - 2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4) (Removal and Installation). |
| * EGR valve sticking open. | * REFER to: (303-08B Engine Emission Control - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4)) Engine Emission Control (Diagnosis and Testing), Engine Emission Control (Diagnosis and Testing). |
| * CKP sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in the Ford approved diagnostic tool. |
| * KS. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in the Ford approved diagnostic tool. |
| * Fuel injectors. | * INSPECT the fuel injectors. CLEAN the fuel injectors or INSTALL a new set of fuel injectors as required only after the checks have been carried out. |
| * FRP sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in the Ford approved diagnostic tool. |
| * Catalytic converter blocked. | * REMOVE and visually INSPECT the catalytic converter for damage. INSTALL a new catalytic converter as necessary.
REFER to: Catalytic Converter (309-00B Exhaust System - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L Duratec-HE (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: (303-08B Engine Emission Control - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4)) Engine Emission Control (Diagnosis and Testing), Engine Emission Control (Diagnosis and Testing). |
| * ECT sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in the Ford approved diagnostic tool. |
| * Fuel injectors. | * INSPECT the fuel injectors. CLEAN the fuel injectors or INSTALL a new set of fuel injectors as required only after the checks have been carried out. |
| * FRP sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in the Ford approved diagnostic tool. |
| * Catalytic converter blocked. | * REMOVE and visually INSPECT the catalytic converter for damage. INSTALL a new catalytic converter as necessary.
REFER to: Catalytic Converter (309-00B Exhaust System - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4), Removal and Installation).
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| 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. INSTALL a new fuel filter.
REFER to: Fuel Filter - 1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (Sigma)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.5L Duratec (VI5) (310-01 Fuel Tank and Lines, Removal and Installation).
* INSPECT the fuel injectors. CLEAN the fuel injectors or INSTALL a new set of fuel injectors as required only after the checks have been carried out. * INSTALL a new fuel rail. REFER to: (303-04B Fuel Charging and Controls - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4)) Fuel Rail - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4) (Removal and Installation), Fuel Rail - 2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4) (Removal and Installation). |
| * 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 - 1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (Sigma), Removal and Installation), Cylinder Head (303-01B Engine - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4), Removal and Installation). |
| 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. INSTALL a new fuel filter.
REFER to: Fuel Filter - 1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (Sigma)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.5L Duratec (VI5) (310-01 Fuel Tank and Lines, Removal and Installation).
* INSPECT the fuel injectors. CLEAN the fuel injectors or INSTALL a new set of fuel injectors as required only after the checks have been carried out. * INSTALL a new fuel rail. REFER to: (303-04B Fuel Charging and Controls - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4)) Fuel Rail - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4) (Removal and Installation), Fuel Rail - 2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4) (Removal and Installation). |
| * Coolant in the combustion chamber. | * CARRY OUT a cooling system pressure test. REFER to: Engine Cooling (303-03B Engine Cooling - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4), 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 - 1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (Sigma), Removal and Installation), Cylinder Head (303-01B Engine - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4), Removal and Installation). |
| Engine misfire | * Engine ignition. | * Carry out an ignition system diagnosis using the Ford approved diagnostic tool. |
| * 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. INSTALL a new fuel filter.
REFER to: Fuel Filter - 1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (Sigma)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.5L Duratec (VI5) (310-01 Fuel Tank and Lines, Removal and Installation).
* INSPECT the fuel injectors. CLEAN the fuel injectors or INSTALL a new set of fuel injectors as required only after the checks have been carried out. * INSTALL a new fuel rail. REFER to: (303-04B Fuel Charging and Controls - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4)) Fuel Rail - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4) (Removal and Installation), Fuel Rail - 2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4) (Removal and Installation). |
| * Low fuel system pressure. | * Check the fuel system pressure.
REFER to: Fuel System Pressure Check - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4) (310-00 Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).
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| * EGR valve sticking open. | * REFER to: (303-08B Engine Emission Control - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4)) Engine Emission Control (Diagnosis and Testing), Engine Emission Control (Diagnosis and Testing). |
| * Engine operating temperature too high. | * REFER to: Engine Cooling (303-03B Engine Cooling - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4), Diagnosis and Testing). |
| * ECT sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in the Ford approved diagnostic tool. |
| * CKP sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in the Ford approved diagnostic tool. |
| * CMP sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in the Ford approved diagnostic tool. |
| * KS. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in the Ford approved diagnostic tool. |
| * Fuel injectors. | * INSPECT the fuel injectors. CLEAN the fuel injectors or INSTALL a new set of fuel injectors as required only after the checks have been carried out. |
| * FRP sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in the Ford approved diagnostic tool. |
| * 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 - 1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (Sigma), Removal and Installation), Cylinder Head (303-01B Engine - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4), Removal and Installation). |
| * 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 - 1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (Sigma), Removal and Installation), Cylinder Head (303-01B Engine - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4), Removal and Installation). |
| 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. INSTALL a new fuel filter.
REFER to: Fuel Filter - 1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (Sigma)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.5L Duratec (VI5) (310-01 Fuel Tank and Lines, Removal and Installation).
* INSPECT the fuel injectors. CLEAN the fuel injectors or INSTALL a new set of fuel injectors as required only after the checks have been carried out. * INSTALL a new fuel rail. REFER to: (303-04B Fuel Charging and Controls - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4)) Fuel Rail - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4) (Removal and Installation), Fuel Rail - 2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4) (Removal and Installation). |
| * KS. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in the Ford approved diagnostic tool. |
| * CKP sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in the Ford approved diagnostic tool. |
| * Fuel injector(s). | * INSPECT the fuel injectors. CLEAN the fuel injectors or INSTALL a new set of fuel injectors as required only after the checks have been carried out. |
| * 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 - 1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (Sigma), Removal and Installation), Cylinder Head (303-01B Engine - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4), Removal and Installation). |
| * Worn or damaged oil pump. * Worn or damaged timing chain or sprocket. * Major mechanical engine failure. | * INSPECT the engine components. |
| Engine knock during acceleration | * KS. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in the Ford approved diagnostic tool. |
| * Fuel injectors. | * INSPECT the fuel injectors. CLEAN the fuel injectors or INSTALL a new set of fuel injectors as required only after the checks have been carried out. |
| * Major mechanical engine failure. | * REFER to: Engine (303-01B Engine - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4), Diagnosis and Testing), Engine (303-01C Engine - 2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4), Diagnosis and Testing). |
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 the Ford approved diagnostic tool must be carried out. Excessive fuel consumption | * Brakes binding. | * CHECK the braking system.
REFER to: Anti-Lock Control (206-09A Anti-Lock Control, 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 system leak(s). | * CHECK the system for fuel leak(s). REPAIR or INSTALL new parts as necessary. |
| * Fuel filter blocked. | * INSTALL a new fuel filter.
REFER to: Fuel Filter - 1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (Sigma)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.5L Duratec (VI5) (310-01 Fuel Tank and Lines, Removal and Installation).
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| * Incorrect engine oil. | * INSTALL a new oil filter and engine oil. |
| * Generator. | * REFER to the Ford approved diagnostic tool. |
| * EGR valve sticking open. | * REFER to: (303-08B Engine Emission Control - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4)) Engine Emission Control (Diagnosis and Testing), Engine Emission Control (Diagnosis and Testing). |
| * Slipping clutch (if equipped). | * REFER to: (308-01D Clutch - Vehicles With: 6-Speed Manual Transmission (M66)) Clutch (Diagnosis and Testing), Clutch (Diagnosis and Testing), Clutch (Diagnosis and Testing). |
| * ECT sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in the Ford approved diagnostic tool. |
| * Fuel injectors. | * INSPECT the fuel injectors. CLEAN the fuel injectors or INSTALL a new set of fuel injectors as required only after the checks have been carried out. |
| * PCM calibration. | * Using the Ford approved diagnostic tool, CHECK for the availability of a calibration update. |
| * Incorrect valve timing. | * CHECK the valve timing. |
| * Low cylinder compression. | * CHECK the engine compression. |
| Engine cuts out during hard acceleration | * CMP sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in the Ford approved diagnostic tool. |
| * CKP sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in the Ford approved diagnostic tool. |
| * FRP sensor. | * Carry out a full engine diagnosis using the guided diagnostic menu in the Ford approved diagnostic tool. |
| * Low fuel system pressure. | * Check the fuel system pressure.
REFER to: Fuel System Pressure Check - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4) (310-00 Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures).
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