| Symptom | Possible Sources | Action |
| Excessive intake air noise | * Detached air cleaner pipe(s). * Detached turbocharger pipe(s). * Detached charge air cooler pipe(s). | * CHECK the pipe(s) for security and leaks to atmosphere. INSTALL new intake air components as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation. |
| Oil in the air intake system | * Blocked or damaged PCV pipe(s)/hose(s). * Blocked or damaged crankcase vent oil separator. | * REFER to: Engine Emission Control (303-08G Engine Emission Control - 2.5L Duratec-ST (VI5), Diagnosis and Testing). |
| * Turbocharger. | * REFER to: Turbocharger (303-04E Fuel Charging and Controls - Turbocharger - 2.5L Duratec-ST (VI5), Diagnosis and Testing). |
| Water in the air cleaner | * Air intake pipe splash shield. | * CHECK the air intake pipe splash shield for correct installation and alignment. REPAIR/INSTALL the air intake pipe splash shield as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation. |
| * Blocked air cleaner drain. | * CHECK the air cleaner drain for blockage. TEST the system for normal operation. |
| Engine lacks power | * Air cleaner element blocked. | * INSPECT the air cleaner for signs of blockage. INSTALL a new air cleaner element as necessary. |
| * Charge air cooler pipe(s). | * INSPECT the charge air cooler pipes for damage. INSTALL a new charge air cooler pipe(s) as necessary. |
| * Charge air cooler blocked. | * INSPECT the charge air cooler for blockage. INSTALL a new charge air cooler as necessary. REFER to: Charge Air Cooler (303-12B Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 2.5L Duratec-ST (VI5), Removal and Installation). |
| * Fuel charging and controls | * REFER to: Fuel Charging and Controls (303-04D Fuel Charging and Controls - 2.5L Duratec-ST (VI5), Diagnosis and Testing). |
| * Turbocharger. | * REFER to: Turbocharger (303-04E Fuel Charging and Controls - Turbocharger - 2.5L Duratec-ST (VI5), Diagnosis and Testing). |
| * Engine. | * REFER to: Engine (303-00 Engine System - General Information, Diagnosis and Testing). |