Engine takes a dump into limp mode, Ford Mondeo Mk5 2L Diesel, Answering a viewers question.

[@damienogorman9110]

Yo Alan, probably one of your best videos with not a car or engine in sight! Brilliant and extremely useful info for all levels of DIY wrenchers. Glad you said you might do more of these 👍 Your knowledge of diesel Ford engines is bang up to date however your Latin lessons were a long time ago at least sixteen years I would say 😂🤣 (XVI = 16) Love your work & sense of humour, have a nice weekend. Kind regards from Galway, Ireland 😉👍💚 💙💛

[@frenchyxvi1698]

You're right, XVI is 16. (that's my lucky number)

[@alan4x]

lol, yes , thats how good my latin is, thanks damien

[@williamwoods8022]

Latin the "language" of these Mafias that own and control most of this planet and their agenda being exposed in this video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2nUp2ywqdCKlbc

[@frenchyxvi1698]

@@alan4x I have driven 274miles, on the first 137miles it went into limp mode once. On the way back, it went into limp mode 4 times including once when I was driving at 60mph, that time the engine struggled a bit before to start. So, I'll move to the next step which is checking the injectors.

[@BennySVK117]

@@frenchyxvi1698 Hi Frenchy, I just started having the exact same issue on my Mondeo 2.0 diesel, it keeps happening the same way as for you, 6th gear on highway when I floor it. Did you manage to fix your Mondeo? I'm also quite fond of it and would rather fix the issue rather than sell the car :( Thanks a lot in advance ♥

[@scottcameron9267]

Your a genuine good guy mate ,the world would be a wonderful place is everyone was as nice as u mate,

[@alan4x]

thanks scott, youtube gives me something to do, better than sitting at home watching lame stream news lol

[@blackbirdmark495]

A star in the making. Excellent video. Keep up the good work 👍

[@alan4x]

cheers blackbird

[@miketherefurbisher8000]

You can't beat people who know what they are talking about!! Great stuff Alan.

[@alan4x]

cheers mike

[@marinusapeldoorn6631]

Thank you Reverend Howatt, for your outstanding weekend sermon, the Mondeo God will bless you🤩

[@frenchyxvi1698]

Amen 🙏

[@alan4x]

lol,cheers marinus

[@crisanionut]

Thank you for the advice, I have a Mondeo 2.0 diesel and I had the same problem when I accelerated the car stopped and the people from the Ford representative replaced my pressure sensor on the ramp and were going to replace the pressure pump as well but seeing the videos you made I made a test of the leak injectors and I discovered injector 2 broken. You made a man happy, thanks again!

[@alan4x]

lol, well done

[@briantrueman3505]

Top lad Alan always a great watch even as a retired mechanic, I enjoy you videos keep the great work up 🚗🚗🔧🔧👍👍

[@alan4x]

Thanks brian, will do!

[@ThePhil2469]

Thanks Alan. This video saved my car from the scrap heap i was told it would be hard to find the fault but i realized i had not changed the fuel filter in 5 years 20 mins later the car was back to normal. thanks

[@frenchyxvi1698]

**Update 2 02/07/22 I have driven 274miles, on the first 137miles it went into limp mode once. On the way back, it went into limp mode 4 times including once when I was driving at 60mph, that time the engine struggled a bit before to start.*** **Update 01/07/22 I have changed the fuel filter and the air filter at 76k miles.** I have bought a fuel filter this morning before going to work as that was mentioned in a forum and it is only a £25 solution... (also got an air filter and booked a service to change engine and gearbox oil and filters at my friend's garage). I have watched your video about how to change an oil filter on a Mondeo, I will keep you updated on that

[@frenchyxvi1698]

"Trust" Ford Bristol was asking £800 for the engine and gearbox service + fuell filter change 🙃

[@frenchyxvi1698]

just tried to change the fuell filter, it is dirty and fluffy, hopefuly that was the reason for the engine to go into limp mode. got the wrong filter (bloody eurocarparts) I'm ordering another one now, should receive it on Tuesday. Was very easy to do while watching your video about fuell filter change 👌

[@armunro]

Let us know how it goes!

[@frenchyxvi1698]

@@armunro I will

[@omarmrd]

@@frenchyxvi1698 when you change the fuel filter , clean the fuel filter housing , and full it with new fresh diesel before you start the car , otherwise the car won’t start or takes ages .

[@chrisnewell-7758]

excellent informative vid, thanks so much. there is currently a similar problem with our 08 c-max 2.0tdci, it did the warning, rattling, limp, a garage changed the fuel filter, the housing, and a valve on the pump related to pressure/volume. it was then ok but is now doing it again, usually at around 80- 90 under acceleration. after turn off a while it behaves ok, just skid sign illuminated for a while. we now have found a good and competent mobile mechanic who has kept our family going, so when the c-max needs repair again, we will see...

[@kevinobrien4119]

Thanks Alan, it cured my 2011 2lt mondeo. 2 injectors leaking off.

[@alan4x]

thats good news

[@Mr78Maximus]

Recorded excellent material in one frame, thank you very much Alan.👍

[@alan4x]

Very welcome, cheers alexander

[@zzhughesd]

Alan Mondeo Content Saturday. Nice. We need more local Alan in our life.

[@frenchyxvi1698]

We need to clone Alan and make all the clones Directors of all Ford garages, then it will rightfully be named TRUST Ford 👌

[@zzhughesd]

@@frenchyxvi1698 Good one !!!!

[@TheGamfu]

@@frenchyxvi1698 I don't think the dealer Ford can't find the problem. I believe they are to lazy to investigate. If you payed the diagnostic and they said nothing was find, în that moment you had to take one man from reception to make a drive test and demonstrate the car have the problem that you mentioned.

[@frenchyxvi1698]

@@TheGamfu they've driven from Bristol to Weston Super Mare and back , and said that there was nothing wrong with the car.

[@TheGamfu]

@@frenchyxvi1698 How often is happening this problem

[@nigelwilliams7403]

Hi Alan this is a really excellent analysis of fault finding. I would be very confident of you solving this fault, unlike the Ford dealership haha.

[@alan4x]

Thanks for that, cheers nigel

[@08dangler]

This video was amazing for my situation,I have a mk 5 mondeo 1.6 duratorq and it's been off the road since December and at the garage,under load it goes straight into limp mode and now it won't start on the key but will when bump started,I'm super frustrated as thr garage said they can't fix it and gave it back to me this evening,I'm having to use my motorbike for work which I really don't like doing in the horrible Welsh winter weather and clocking up miles on my toy. Everything you have mentioned relates to my situation,the garage computer read low fuel pressure and unfortunately he said there was metal filings and bits of rubber in the fuel system which as you point out could well be a broken spring in the high pressure fuel pump,really appreciate this video and it gives me a base to start as I'm going to do the work myself now thanks.

[@fredjones6810]

Hi Alan have Galaxy (Duratec) Chucked up transmission fault and went into limp!!! Plugged in and code stated ABS sensor fault. After changing both front sensors same fault!!!! Watched your video and taken your advice I changed fuel filter. After test drive fault has gone. A relatively cheap fix without lining fords pockets. Great channel with good advice thank you so much for posting 10/10.

[@alan4x]

thats interesting, your filter must have been pretty black to restrict the fuel flow, glad you got it sorted, cheers

[@mike34059]

I had the same problem with my 2018 ford Mondeo, it was fixed after an oil and filter change and the fuel filter thanks for your video mate.

[@alan4x]

your welcome michael

[@chrstnldg6652]

Had an older Mondeo diesel which did this limp mode thing when we were towing a caravan, pretty scary trying to get the whole lot to the hard shoulder! Good video

[@martinfrancis7907]

Same here. It occured first when towing but it's done it now 3 times without the caravan on the back. Mines a MK4 2009 diesel. Did you ever sort it and how if you did?

[@chrstnldg6652]

@@martinfrancis7907 no we got rid of it. Never seemed to do it when we weren't towing so wasn't an issue for the part-ex

[@samsweger712]

I've seen you from Germany. Thanks a lot for your videos. In Germany we say: Guter Mann! (he's good).

[@alan4x]

thanks samsweger

[@slavaisac508]

Alan, you might be a saviour. For a week now got same issue, on 5th and 6th gear the engine it's cutting off, tried to drive without forcing the engine, still cutting off and left with no power. I'll check hopefully it's the spring in the high pressure pump. On my mk5 mondeo 2016, I've changed the fuel filter 3k miles ago and brand new 4 injectors 7k miles ago. And same, no codes showing, nothing. Ford and 2 approved garages telling me that with the car everything it's fine.

[@bartoszk4812]

Had a similar problem with a 2.2 diesel Mazda 6 2009, would not give power above certain motorway speed. No engine light or fault codes though!! Used the whole big bottle of Redex in quarter of a tank which improved things for one day! Replaced fuel filter and all was well again! I have been replacing fuel filter on my diesel cars annually ever since! On the side note the fuel filter was replaced by Mazda dealer garage about 10k miles before fault occurred, I have no reason to believe they haven't replaced it as they left the paddle of diesel fuel on the battery tray 😡 Thanks for another interesting video Alan! 👍

[@alan4x]

its crap diesel they sell us full of chemicals

[@martinfrancis7907]

Great video Alan. However, I have a MK4 Mondeo doing the same. I can drive along happily with or without my caravan on the back for hours and then "engine malfunction" it's in limp mode. The problem after watching the video is I don't get any kind of faulty fuel codes. However, changing the fuel filter was on my list last week and so I will change that because I missed that out when I did a mini service and my guess is it's unlikely to have been changed for years. Long before I ever had the car anyway. The last code it did show was U0010 Body Control Module on the MS CAN so I'm researching that at the mo although I suspect it has nothing to do with the car "taking a dump in to limp mode". Many thanks for all your informative - sometimes funny video's.

[@robertwdavenport7311]

Well Alan brilliantly explained, I own a 1.6 tdci ford focus 2010 model mk 2 brought it in 2018 with 99226 miles ,I change the oil every 4500 miles just clocked up 160000 ,because they are a dirty engine especially with the DPF ,so I think some of the dirty exhaust gases find there way in & contamimate the oil, I know you are talking about the diesel fuel system on a mondeo , but I thing it's good preventive maintenance on the 1.6 tdci to keep the oil clean

[@Rs500nutter]

Great content as always Alan Currently driving a mk1 ford focus 1.8 zetec in Pacific green nearly 23yrs old now and just had Advisory for front to back brake pipes corroded and pourous etc. Been under the car and can see one of the brake lines goes up and over the petrol tank ( Nightmare springs to mind ) lol i know most of the fleet you work on are Mondeo's but would love to see some content on mk1 focus if possible 👍Anyway keep up the good work and i'm positive you have saved a fair few people some money and problem solving tips etc.

[@alan4x]

if i get a focus in i will try, cheers malcolm

[@0067jon]

I had a similar issue with my old Mondeo 1.8 tdci. Every 29k miles or so the engine would not rev over about 3500 revs. If I held my foot hard down the exhaust would emit a huge amount of white smoke which is a symptom of weak fuel to air ratio. Even though the filters were well below the service interval this always occurred. Replacing the filters at the lower mileage of 25k never saw a repeat of the issue.

[@ROUTEPLANNERPAUL]

Great advice Alan iam sure Frenchy will appreciate it 👍

[@frenchyxvi1698]

I am over the moon!

[@Theavguyuk]

Amazing I really wish I lived near to you, I have had so many issues with a car I bought 3 months ago. That to this day seems the only way to solve is buy a new engine. Ps it's a 2008 Q4ba 2.2 txs that the turbo saat itself (diesel overrun) and after turbo recon and 3 new injectors has never been the same. Thanks for the great content.

[@alan4x]

hope you get it sorted, cheers mathew

[@armunro]

All well explained Alan. You are a legend!

[@alan4x]

Thank you kindly alastair

[@markcherriman6136]

You truly are the master of the MK 5 and I can understand what you are saying.

[@alan4x]

lol, cheers mark

[@Charlie_Crown]

That was a brilliant explanation Alan, really showing your experience and expertise with this, and all very clearly understood by any novice 👍 Would be nice if Frenchie got back to you about this, to see what was the problem, and has it been solved

[@alan4x]

cheers charlie, yes hope he does one day so we can see what his problem eventually turned out to be

[@TheDaf95xf]

Hi 👋🏻 Alan. What an absolutely brilliant video 👍🏻 You’re the very best mondingo mechanic I’ve ever watched matey 😂

[@alan4x]

lol, thanks stevie

[@frenchyxvi1698]

Thank you so much Alan!

[@Dark-qx8rk]

I had the same problem with a Ford Galaxy 2013 TDI and Seat Leon 2009 TDI. The problem was the VNT turbo vanes sticking due to excess soot buildup which happens due too much town driving. On a motorway when you put your foot down, the turbo vanes try to open up to let more air in but because they get stuck half way, the engine goes in to limp mode since the boost is incorrect. Could be fuel filter but If a code reader shows something about under or overboost then it's 100% a turbo vane problem. Search for VNT vanes sticking....

[@alan4x]

thanks for that darksky, this is true, will be interesting to find out what the codes are in frenchies car

[@fabshop6359]

Another brilliant video, Alan! Cracking!

[@alan4x]

Many thanks, fabshop

[@markjohn4802]

Hi Alan. Saga of the Mondeo 2.0 tdci limp mode. Took it into TCH and they did a road test with zero result, then I took it back this morning in limp mode and kept the engine running. They plugged in their tech and it finally came up with oil solenoid issue. Now the sup lying stealer will have to put it right.

[@alan4x]

lmao, yes that sounds like the oil pressure control solenoid, goes into limp mode when you put your foot down on the gas, common fault, good luck

[@richardsheil5289]

We had a peugeot 508 with the same engine. Sent to main dealer etc and no diagnosis. I figured out It was going into limp mode as it was low on coolant. There was no level warning and at a certain temperature the engine protected itself by limping. Fixed by finding the leak which was the water pump. And luckily no overheating damage.

[@alan4x]

thanks for your comment richard

[@philipwright7646]

Alan well spoken and clearly explained. 👌👍

[@TonyCls]

Alan mate, I've got a mk3 ford focus 2013 1.6 tdci and I've got something similar to this. It goes into limp mode after reaching about 40mph then when u switch the engine on and off, the fault dissapears again. The fault code I get is P2599 Turbocharger boost control position sensor - A performance - stuck high. I've swapped out the map sensor, boost solenoid sensor, Vacuum solenoid valve, turbo actuator position sensor and still the same. I've also done a service on it changing all the filters including fuel filter and still nothing. I'm thinking it's the turbo actuator itself that's faulty eventhough it was tested by a local mechanic and seemed to hold pressure well. Ive also checked if the actuator moves when starting the engine and it does. No smoke from the exhaust whatsoever! However, I also have a coolant issue so could it be going into limp to avoid overheating? I had a water leak from the waterpump but I ended up changing the thermostat aswell as the water pump. The leaking has stopped but the coolant keeps going down and there is pressure in the reservoir tank. It rises up the minute I open it even if it looks empty. The heater blows warm air as normal, no overheating, no coolant boiling and no milked residue on the oil cap. Apologies for the lengthy message pall but I can't seem to fix the issue so I thought id try and ask someone who has brilliant knowledge and experience like yourself. Keep up the vids mate! 👌🏽

[@frenchyxvi1698]

**EDIT** 14.02.2023 fuell system was replaced, car works as it should. UPDATE: I have (finally) brought the car to DTM, a Bosch specialist. **EDIT** 06.02.2023 DTM called this morning stating that the whole fuel system needs replacing and fuel tank need cleaning, £2800 for the job. They said: "the high pressure fuel pump is breaking up causing metal filings to go around the fuel system and this has damaged the injector return control within the injectors."

[@M0j01987]

When my Mondeo went into limp mode, It turned out to be a split boost pipe, luckily it was a cheap replacement part :)

[@mmalik1027]

Hi Alan, My mondeo 2.0 tdci (150hp) goes into limp mode around 70-80mph (when I de-accelerate to slow down) and always get either: DTC P1102:21-Е4 Mass Air Flow Sensor In Range But Lower Than Expected or PO6DD:00-EC Engine Oil Pressure Control Circuit Performance/Stuck Off. Never got both codes at the same time. It’s only one of them and always put the car in limp mode. It always happens when the car is doing 70-80mph or when the RPM is between 3000-4000k as soon as I release the accelerator to slow down. It’s always one of the DTC but along any of these DTCs I always get DTC U3003:68-08 Battery Voltage. Apart from getting the injectors test I pretty much done everything i.e oil pressure switch, MAF sensor, oil pressure solenoid, air intake and boost leat checks but nothing has fixed the issue. Yesterday I did the loose timing chain tested as you suggested and also checked the timing chain via oil cap with pick & hook tool and it’s really loose. My question is if the loose timing chain can cause limp mode only when I release the accelerator whilst doing 70-80mph or when the revs are between 3000-4000? After restarting the engine the car is out of limp mode till it all happens again.

[@alan4x]

hi, I am guessing you have a mk5 Mondeo ...if the timing chain is loose that is not good and that along with the chain tensioner will need to be replaced soon however you say you replaced the oil pressure switch....right next to the oil pressure switch is what's called an oil pressure solenoid which is a very common cause of putting the engine into limp mode and is why you are getting the code p0600 oil pressure control circuit stuck....those solenoids cost around £120 from ford

[@mmalik1027]

@@alan4x thank you sir for your reply. I replaced MAF, fuel filter, air filter, oil pressure switch and solenoid as well but the car still goes into limp mode between 70-80mph or between 3000-4000 rpm. I’m just wondering if the loose timing chain can cause limp mood at high speed/rev? To be honest the timing chain is very loose and car mileage is 192k (it had new clutch, fly wheel, thermostat housing, egr cooler housing, brakes etc not long ago) and don’t know if timing chain is worth getting changed unless it may also fix the limp mode issue.

[@alan4x]

⁠if your chain is very loose it is because the nylon guides have fallen apart and the loose chain will cause the valve timing to be incorrect which will case running issues for sure. It is not certain that the chain is the cure to your problem but the chain will soon break so it’s advisable to do it while it’s still working

[@mmalik1027]

@@alan4xyou are very helpful and thank you so much for your prompt replies!

[@OnlyElshafto]

Great work alan🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💯

[@alan4x]

thanks

[@nielsh.njgaard6249]

My 2014 S-Max 2.0L 163hp at cold start (+5hrs after stop) starts up briefly and then dies until turned over 5-10 times after which it runs fine, no issues. Hot starting is normal. I tested fuel pressure and cant see an issue, I tested leak from individual injectors: Perfect. If I measure the flow from the common return line engine ticking over I get like a liter / minut! If I try to suck the return line using my little hand-vacuum pump, all I get is air. I went through the plastic lines and cant find any fault. It seems like there is some sort of an internal leak in the return line where it exits the cylinder head. It appears there is a connection in the cast aluminum of the head, where the little "manifold line" connects and exits to the larger line outside of the cylinder head to the return line through the green snap coupling. I am stuck here, because I dont want to mess to much with the pump and all that, when the engine is otherwise running well. Any idea? Thums up for your excellent and pretty amusing videos

[@hedonism9280]

Hi Alan I'm having same issues with my Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCI 2014. When I try to overtake someone sometimes the car goes into limp mode. Also I noticed when accelerate black smoke comes out of the exhaust. I went to an authorized Ford for diagnostics and they told me that the high pressure pump needs to be replaced. But I asked what code the ECU was reporting and they said it was reporting P228C Fuel Pressure Regulator 'A' Exceeded Control Limits - Pressure Too Low. After that I went to the mechanic to replace the fuel filter, I bought the original one and put it on. Replacing the fuel filter did not solve the problem. My next step is to check all the injectors as you explained in the video. If the injectors are good, should I change the fuel pressure regulator or would you advise me something else?

[@alan4x]

hi, chances are one or more of your injectors are leaking too much fuel off back to the tank and causing the low fuel pressure code but if after a leak off test you find the injectors to be ok then you would be looking at replacing the high pressure fuel pump.....the fuel pressure regulator is doing its job in reading the fuel pressure is outside of its limits

[@AnythingGasoline]

What sort of mileage are we looking at when the spring generally fails? Is it a common problem?

[@ghassanalfarra8935]

Hi, just to add to your assumptions, a sticky EGR valve was the cause when my car behaved in a similar manner.

[@alan4x]

yes that could well be a problem, it would have helped knowing the ecu codes in the first place

[@patkelly7999]

Great job Alan, very well explained👌👍😎

[@alan4x]

Thanks 👍pat

[@mariuskub]

Thank you Alan, ones again great video, Yes please Can you make more this particular videos please 🙏

[@alan4x]

thanks marius, i certainly will try

[@leer9951]

I had the same with an early Focus 1.8 TDCi. The fuel filter and injectors were fine. Turned out to be the seals in the high pressure pump. The pump was stripped down and rebuilt with a new seal kit and fault was cured.

[@silastypol]

Alan, I’ve got a great material for You to make another video. I have 2.0tdci dw10f engine in my Focus and I was fighting with P1102 - Mass Airflow Sensor in Range But Lower Than Expected. This problem is very, very rare. Starts showing in last winter. Sometimes it comes back after 1000km, sometimes even more, Three is no rule. Only thing is, when it happens - when I throttle up, using high rpm, everything is fine. But when i let throttle off, low rpm, error comes back. As I said this happens very rarely. What I’ve done to this day: check mass airflow sensor, replaced with new one - no results. Replaced egr valve - still the same, that cost me badly… Replaced MAP - No changes. Also I’ve replaced all vacum pipes and turbo vacum valve - No error from that time but car still has a low boost (I forgot to mention that my live readings from diagnostic tool shows low air flow and low air pressure - I’ve compared those readings with ‚healthy’ Focus and mine, both are too low - for example turbo boost is 2.3bar and my pal has 2.6bar… Those readings even after vacum replace are still bad). Searching on internet I’ve found one topic telling that something mat be connected with cambelt (and 40000km ago my mechanic changes cambelt). So I’v removed cover, lock camshaft, but when I tried to lock crankshaft in flywhell hole, it wont line up perfectly - it is about a half of a tooth difference to perfect lineup to slide the lock. Also tensioner is not perfect - arrow is not in that small window, so the tension is a little bit to small. Maybe there is a reason? Or maybe turbo is saing ‚bye, bye’? Or injecors not giving enough fuel -> to low fumes pressure to speed the turbo up? What do You think? Any suggestions?

[@alan4x]

theres a lot to think about there lol, i would definitely get the cam belt timing sorted first as half a tooth out on a diesel can cause some strange running behaviour but its easier to get the crank locked first with the timing pin so you can see how far out the camshaft sprocket is

[@silastypol]

Well, a few days ago I’ve put brand new INA cambelt set. I did it as You show in video. Locked camshaft, locked crankshaft, belt lined up perfect. But when I’ve put everything together, set the tensioner, etc, made 4 engine revs clockwise - crankshaft locking pin fits perfect but camshaft not as smooth as in Your video. So, changing the situation - turn engine a little and fit cambelt locking pin to fit perfect, I cannot put in the crankshaft locking pin - it is still about a half of a tooth of a crankshaft and unable to slide in. It’s really not much but it is. I’ve done everything as ETIS said. By the way - car runnig good, nothing wrong with cambelt as far I see. But still turbo air pressure from MAP is 2.3bar instead 2.6-2.7 when accelerating hard. Maybe my cambelt was and is OK, but the problem is with turbo or injector?

[@alan4x]

@@silastypol very difficult one..might be worth getting your turbo itself looked at...i believe its a variable vane turbo which can get stuck with soot build up and cause intermittent issues

[@silastypol]

@@alan4x Yeah, it’s vvt turbo. Maybe geometry is stuck a little, refusing to load more than 2.3 bar. But, You know what? We can reject the trail with wrong cambelt set - my friend made a cambelt change last week, and same situation as in mine car - it was not perfect on the locks, run good as hell… How to check injectors in dw10f engine without removing it? Only leak off test? Do You have an e-mail adress? I really like to talk with You and sent some dynamic logs, it will be much easier for me to text You there.

[@AlwaysFair2E1]

Got a Cmax 2018 1.5 tdci @ 160k miles. I’m experiencing same issue. Loss of power on motorway at first now always. Had Map sensor p1102 faults code on dash and a message service your engine now. Map sensor changed but problem still there. All filter changed at last service about 1500 miles ago. My local garage advised to do a smoke leak test which I done at another garage. They couldn’t find any leak. I’m stuck atm waiting for diagnostic appointment at Ford main dealer. I might suggest v v t to my local garage see what they think or do. Can’t do much at the moment and will update once problem solved

[@paulrobinson7881]

Had this problem with my insignia my high pressure fuel pump was not doing its job cost of replacing was £1200 for new one same symptoms as your follower

[@alan4x]

cheers paul, we have had a few insignias here with failing high pressure pumps

[@chrisbell-pctechnician3784]

Top info as always my pal

[@alan4x]

cheers chris

[@pasdaymon680]

Class video Alan my money is on the injectors,I hope he's gets back to you when she's sorted to tell us what it was

[@alan4x]

cheers pasday, would be interesting to know what it is

[@vov9261]

Very informative and helpful. Can I ask you for advise? Focus 2015 2.0 tdci, 150hp. Sometimes on deacceleration Service engine now comes up. No check engine light. Limp mode. Codes are always the same/ P003A, P02FA, P1102:21. When engine restart everything is back to normal but no codes saved in memory. I'm carrying laptop with forscan on it, took me a while to catch this codes. Not sure what garage can do without codes. So far I replaced turbo boost solenoid (used), 2 MAF sensors (used), air filter is new. MAP and throttle body is clean. I can see turbo actuator is moving, and it moves when I take vacuum pipe off. Not sure what's next. And for some reason all 3 MAFs reading 1.86v with engine not running. Could be forscan issue. Have you got any idea Alan? Much appreciated

[@ajmairsingh7644]

Hi Alan. Your videos are very informative. I have a mk5 2.0 diesel. I have faults codes P228C:00-28 and P02FA:68-28. The car doesn’t go into limp mode, it just completely shuts down ( I’ve had a few scary moments ). Not sure why it doesn’t go into limp mode. I have had fuel filter replaced and fuel pressure sensor. I still have the issue. However can be over 1000 miles between it reoccurring. Went to skeg vegas and back last week with fully loaded car with no issues.

[@optyqus]

Hi! Did you sorted it it? I basically have the same 2 errors, only a slight difference, mines are P228C:00-68, the other one is exactly like yours P02FA:68-28. Had 2 engine shutdowns in the course of a week. However my car does go into limp mode. After the 1st shutdown I did replaced the fuel filter.

[@ajmairsingh7644]

Hi @@optyqus , after replacing the fuel pressure sensor the shut down only happened the day after it was replaced. It has not occurred again in the 5000 miles since it the fuel pressure sensor was replaced. However, I made the following changes, a. I now only use premium diesel & b. i try to keep the revs below 2500 rpm. I have a powershift so it does this by itself unless i accelerate hard. My fear is it it is still high pressure fuel pump issue.

[@optyqus]

@@ajmairsingh7644 thanks for replying... funny thing is that my first shutdown happened the next day after a 30liter fill up from a certain gas station. The second shutdown occured a few days later, and after changing the fuel filter already. I don't know if the fuel was at fault but it might be. Also, did you do a test to see if any of the injectors throws too much fuel on the leak pipe? This is the next thing I'm planing to do on mine. It's quite easy too, you only need some seringes and some tubes, but the problem is unlatching the original plastic pins that hold the leak lines in place, as they break quite easily. Mine is a powershift too. Oh, and I strongly suggest you to also check the MAF sensor and have it cleaned; dirty airflow sensor can cause lean runs and fuel pressure drops.

[@halldorra]

If it is a variable turbocharger,the mechanism might be sticking,( boost overpressure)

[@alan4x]

could well be but generally the ecu would throw up turbocharger/boost codes

[@chasmcl42]

Brilliant Alan 👍

[@alan4x]

thanks charlie

[@Seatdi]

This guy should b in the books elementary and high school lol I hade this limp mode problem on my mk3 2.0 tdci Mondeo it was 25euro crankshaft sensor On mk4.5 no any kind of problems thank God

[@alan4x]

cheers sead, top man

[@christyfur1162]

Cracking video Alan 👍

[@alan4x]

Thanks 👍christopher

[@mlze20]

Could faulty injectors cause a ticking noise? My car ticks away when i do a cold start and stops ticking when the engine is warm or has been driven for 5minutes, garage say it's normal but friends who have heard it ask me what's wrong with my car 🤯 i know the chain is fine, well on the assumption if the chain was slack it would make the noise constantly and it is a different kind of noise i suppose, i only ask because if i use a long screwdriver and hold it to the injectors and listen, it's the same noise i can hear with the bonnet closed Thanks

[@stevenburns989]

has it been remapped? 210PS sounds a lot from a 2litre! get the codes read.

[@frenchyxvi1698]

No it is genuine 210ps, still want to do a stage 1 on it once I've figured out what is wrong with it, I'm pretty sure the solution is in this video

[@alan4x]

some people have pointed out the oil pressure control solenoid which does cause issues, once your car plays up again then get the ecu codes read

[@frenchyxvi1698]

@@alan4x "Low Fuell Pressure Regulator" was the diagnosis when I went to my friend's garage last year. (I found it in my notes)

[@Charlie_Crown]

@@frenchyxvi1698 Hi Frenchy, did you get to the bottom of the problem in the end, was it any of Alan's suggestions? 👍

[@frenchyxvi1698]

@@Charlie_Crown Hi, I have changed the fuel filter (which was extremely dirty) I still have to test my injectors to see which is the culprit (hopefuly only one needs to be replaced)

[@steven907]

Brilliant Alan you should change your name to mondeo man , think if Steve sells the taxi business the people that buy it will definitely need a mondeo man

[@alan4x]

lol, cheers steven

[@leemitchell2429]

How much glitter in the filter housing is ok? 🤔 I have the same problem as frenchy had. Changed filter(wasn’t bad) maybe about half a dozen flakes of metal in the bottom of the housing. Done a leak off test and two leaked twice the amount of the others, got reconditioned ones on the way in post. Hopefully that’ll solve it. Oh and the pipes broke when unplugging them😣 so they’re in post too

[@alan4x]

i would not be worrying over half a dozen flakes..sounds like you do have 2 injectors leaking too much fuel back to the tank

[@huntman9485]

alan I need help i recently invested in a 2013 plate 2.0TDCI 140BHP 4X4 Kuga PSA engine and I noticed my coolant header tank is going black oil seems to be mixing with the coolant. not overheating or anything and drives fine. any ideas what could it be? thanks

[@alan4x]

you want to fix the easy part first...hope its not the head gasket, i would replace the engine oil cooler..it bolts on below the oil filter and has obviously coolant pipes going to it, then flush out your cooing system and header tank

[@NorthernIrelandFishingReports]

Hi Alan, I doubt you’ll see this but if this manages to reach you, I really need your help. I have a 2ltr cdti kuga. (Sorry it’s not a Mondeo) with high fuel pressure and engine cutting out in high revs? I’ve been chasing this issue for a while. Things done so far. Changed fuel filter Changed high pressure fuel pump & regulator. Changed high pressure sensor. Done leak off test. None of this made any change. Car gives up fault code. P11169 (fuel pressure in range but high) but when restarted after stall. Code clears and goes back to normal. 2012 tdci. AWd 136kw I’m now thinking it must be some kind of blockage in return pipes or blocked injector. (Tho leak off test seemed ok ) I don’t like the sound of ECU issues Causing high pressure build up. If revs are kept below 4k, car runs perfect in lower range . Starts perfect. Idles perfect. Just thought I would throw it to you and see if you can suggest anything. I’ve been pulling my hair out and I’m skint now Thanks

[@KL-wn2ru]

Hi, my ford galaxy 2.0 diesel 2017, 66k miles have same problem as described below. Diagnostic says it PO6DD;00-68 something about oil pressure sensor? Full service, including fuel filter, was done just day before this started😆

[@alan4x]

bolted into your oil filter housing assembly is an oil pressure switch and a oil pressure control solenoid...these solenoids play up and cause the engine to go into limp mode...best thing is to clear the code..have it fault again..if it is the same code and it does relate to the oil pressure control solenoid then just replace it

[@MarkWilson-qb5kr]

I had exactly the same fault code on my mk5 Mondeo ,replaced the sensor ,both of them ,ran great one month later I’m getting the same bloody codes ,it has just reached 300,000 Mille though

[@KL-wn2ru]

Ok, thanks! Code was cleared, but after fev weeks problem happened again in the same place driving uphill and overtaking 70mph, so yeah will do one more diagnostic just to be sure before changing solenoid..

[@Dave-Huston-Dublin]

Top Information Alan.

[@alan4x]

Thanks 👍087mail

[@hrobass]

Thanks for upload .

[@alan4x]

your welcome

[@philstott8498]

Alan youre vids are good i need to pick youre brains, i have a problem with my Galaxy ,engine light came on RAC SAID DPF PROBE ive changed it and maf sensor nowf engine malfunction light on please help

[@alan4x]

the first thing you need to do is have a diagnostic machine connected to your vehicles diagnostic port and have the trouble codes read...then you will have a good idea of where the trouble lies

[@alanhudson7207]

its was 2017 tdci mondeo 150bhp vignale with 134k on clock

[@carlpetti6278]

Hi Alan, you have mentioned in a past post about a rising oil level issue, diesel getting into the sump. I am in Australia and I gave Volvo C30 2.0D (D4204T (Peugeot) DOHC 16v Turbo Diesel Direct Inj. 4cyl 100kW 6sp Auto DCT FWD [01/09 - 12/10]) with Siemens/VDO Diesel Injectors 5WS40156-Z and 160,000kms on the clock. Did you ever find out what was causing the issue with your rising oil level. With me, the car keeps doing regens after say 250kms and after 1000kms the System Service light comes on indicating it is time to change the oil again. Any pointers would be very much appreciated as the car has been off the road for months now. Runs like a train, but does blow a little smoke that can be seen in the headlights of cars behind at night. Downunder there are not many of these engines around and I can't find anyone to resolve the issue. Any pointers would be brilliant.

[@alan4x]

the car is parked up at the moment, when its back on the road i will monitor it again and let you know if i get any success

[@gabrielmoraru939]

I am from Romania ai have Mondeo mk5 2.0 PSA ,but still a problem , remove engine cover witch engine running , oilpressure is came from engine inside cam to surface , my guestion is normaly came to surface .Thank you end my englease not good❤

[@wefsux]

Ford mondeo turbo diesel making a weird whirring noise for a few seconds after engine is turned, what is this?

[@wallacemassey1371]

Alan can you get those high pressure pump springs from Ford, I thought I remember you saying that you can't.

[@alan4x]

no they don't sell them separate ..you can look on the internet but its hard to find..i think there are companies selling them somewhere, i have some springs if your desperate..will put on ebay if you need one

[@wallacemassey1371]

@@alan4x thanks for your answer about the pump spring Alan, not desperate at moment mate but appreciate your offer. Your a Gooden. 😊😊

[@JasonJones-e5v]

Hi Alan I've got a mondeo 1,5 econetic 65plate 61k on it keeps tryin cut out with a sharp snatch then throw up see operations manual then red low engine oil pressure light then just fully cuts out restarts then stops straight away give it few mins will restart an keep running but in limp mode u any ideas wots wrong??

[@priteshchampaneri5101]

It’ll be a typical dealer service, oil and filter. It wouldn’t have had a air filter or fuel filter!

[@marka4706]

hi does all the 2.0 litre psa diesel engines from cold sound like they have a tapping noise then goes when warm thanks

[@johngordon7985]

Greetings from down under. We only get the dreaded powershift in diesel Mondeo's here. No manual option. Alan do you or your readers know if the Mk5 Powershift was any more robust than the Mk4's? I heard it was modified in the Mk5? The one in the Mk4 (Getrag 6DCT450) was a hopeless disgrace.

[@stevenking2946]

The poweshift gearboxes are fine, provided the gearbox oil is changed every 37k miles as stated in service intervals....we have two of the powershift cars in our family, both nearing 160k miles and never had a issue. Correct oil and filter is a absolute must tho.

[@johngordon7985]

@@stevenking2946 not here. Any transmission specialist will tell you they're fatally flawed in their design (mk4). Absolute shite. The amount of mk4 Mondeo's over here in Australia, fully serviced and off the road due to Powershift (Getrag 6DCT450) failure is a disgrace.

[@alan4x]

i believe the early boxes with dry clutches were bad but the later ones with wet clutches are pretty good as long as they get the correct oil changes

[@stevenking2946]

@@alan4x one of ours is a 2008 2.0 tdci and the other is the black 2010 2.0 ecoboost mondeo you did the cv joint and top mounts on last year so quite early cars

[@johngordon7985]

@@alan4x Mondeo's in oz have the Getrag 6DCT450 (Powershift). Wet Clutch. All failing after 150,000km. The Fiesta's and Focus's came with the even worse dry clutch arrangement, which were the subject of a big class action and huge compensation here. The mondeo wet clutches should have been included, but weren't. I'm wondering if the Mk5 Mondeo Powershift was/is any better? I heard they changed the design marginally..

[@anthonyg148]

Thanks really well put👍

[@appleidiotassist3584]

can you answer my question ? can i put? is there provision? to put electric seats in my hand operated non electic seat 2015 Mk5 mondeo titanium cheers

[@alanreeder9459]

Hi Alan did you ever find anywhere to buy the fuel pump springs?

[@alan4x]

no i didn't but i got some from some guys who had them made and i also have some good used ones so if someone needs one i put it on ebay

[@alanreeder9459]

@@alan4x ah ok just wondered ,I remember you saying you tried to source some 👍

[@alanreeder9459]

Ps. You are a font of knowledge on anything Mk5 Mondeo keep up the good work

[@alanhudson7207]

had same problem it was oil pressure control solenoid

[@alan4x]

yes could well be

[@anth5146]

Hi mate we’re can I get that fuel pump Spring from

[@teatimetel174]

happened to me on a 2011 ford cmax 1.6 tdci.changed fuel filter canister and problem solved.

[@alan4x]

lol, lucky

[@JK-we1dr]

Thanks for sharing.. good video

[@alan4x]

Thank you too jk

[@IonutBarbu-vu8ok]

Hi Alan. I’ve brought this Mondeo mk5 2016 2.0 diesel 150hp like 1.5 years ago and it started from 3th week to vibrate il 6 gear and enter limb mode after climbing or accelerate harder, I’ve been to a garage and they didn’t find the problem, then I’ve been to a ford garage and they told me to change timing belt and everything that deals with fuel like injectors fuel pump high pressure pump fuel tank, after time passes it started vibrating harder and at lower gears, right now it’s vibrating in 2 gear. Until now I’ve been to 3 Ford garages and 11 other garages and they couldn’t find a problem. After car stops I have lots of errors from battery to high pressure pump injectors air abs system. Every time. I also mention that I have no engine light or any lights on dashboard. Do you know what could it be. Kind regards.

[@robinj5]

Alan, I agree this is probably fuel related but seeing as though this is a 210 ps engine it will have the powershift auto gearbox. I was wondering if it could also be related to that as the acceleration would probably cause it to kick down a gear or two and these boxes don't have the best reputation. Do you have much experience with them?

[@alan4x]

we don't have any autos on the mk5 so i can't really comment

[@chrismaguire719]

Great video Alan. Does the same injector test apply to the mk4 mondeo 2lt diesel on a 2009 ? 👍👍

[@alan4x]

yes but i sure the washer pipes need to fit an adapter to plug into injectors on mk4 mondeo 2l

[@chriswood3753]

Isn’t the 2.0 tdci in mondeo s max and kuga Peugeot engine

[@collensfiso2141]

Hi Alan my ford fiesta st 2l after I turned on my engine it only ravs once then go to limp mode. I would like to know what could be the possible ways to get it fixed it's been packed for a year

[@alan4x]

you need to read the ecu codes first

[@mattmcmahon5465]

Hi Alan iv got a 2011 ford Kuga auto 4x4 2l diesel titanium iv got code p1169 fuel rail sensor in range high pressure any thoughts on what this could be

[@uiscebeatha9476]

Hi Alan, is it possible that it's the oil solenoid next to the Oil filter housing?

[@alan4x]

it could well be, had a few of them play up, will have to wait now and see what the answer is

[@photoexpert3771]

Hi Alan. Thank you for your top notch advice. Much appreciated. What are your thoughts on Catogory S and N written off then re -registered cars, as i have seen one advertised at a fair price. If i purchase it it will probably be my last ever car so will not have to worry about re selling it on. P.s car is a 2016 2Ltr Diesel Kuga 37K £8900. Thanks again mate. All the best from Pembrokeshire.

[@hibye3178]

Hi hope i can help. I currently own a cat S car and as long you have checked that the damage is professionally repaired to a high standard it should be ok. Another thing to note is that if it is cat S then that most likely means that there was structural damage for example the chassis could be bent. Make sure to have it fully checked from underneath aswell before buying. Other than that categorised cars are very affordable rather than a hpi clear one and they also hold value better as theyre already cheap

[@photoexpert3771]

@@hibye3178 Thank you for your help and advice. I will get those items checked out before making an offer.

[@Sergiu_K]

One thing you missed is a blown air tube. I had that one once and it went into limp mode and i could restart the engine end it went away until the break in the tube was big enough to have a permanent fault. This was also together with black smoke under heavy acceleration (DPF was still ok so that was unburned diesel)

[@alan4x]

could well be, normally with split turbo hose you hear the air being forced out of the hose under acceleration

[@yamyamdashcam1232]

i had the same problem it turned out to be the map sensor

[@denisahmed3030]

Depends in the error code,FIRST Read the code,then proceed guys,please listen carefully

[@mikeonfreeserve2926]

Watched this out of what I thought was academic interest and, uh oh 😮, I now have aa yellow spanner light on my 1.5 econetic Mark 5, 2016 manual. Googling says powertrain issue on an automatic. But mine's a manual. So I'm confused. And I was going to book my winter service. I hope it is a change oil or similar issue? Anyone have any thoughts?

[@alan4x]

the spanner light is telling you there is a fault which is usually more serious than having the engine light illuminated so i would get the codes in your ecu read as soon as possible so it can be rectified

[@mikeonfreeserve2926]

@@alan4x Cheers Alan. I have the car booked in for Tues with the independent garage I use and I'll have them check for codes. It is also still under warranty from Perch's Middlesbrough's if it is more than a service reminder. Have a good weekend. Mike

[@alan4x]

@@mikeonfreeserve2926 cheers mike, hope all goes well and you get it sorted

[@mikeonfreeserve2926]

@@alan4x Hi Alan, FYI, it was diagnosed as a faulty fuel filter housing and damaged wire to the sensor. Just got it back this morning and no yellow spanner and my mpg seems to have improved albeit only over a short run. Fingers crossed that's it sorted. ..........until the next problem. Cheers, Mike

[@rimmersbryggeri]

Where do you get hold ogf that spring for the injection pump? Do you have a part number?

[@lipovean1]

I remember he said in another video that he found a source for those springs. He didn't said from where but I'm pretty sure you can't find that spring on a parts shop. @Alan Howatt Can you share your source for the spring ?

[@rimmersbryggeri]

@@lipovean1 Its difficult enough to even find an exploded diagram of the pump to find what it could be. Getting a used one from pick&mix at the scrapyard also seems a little bit much like a temporary sollution if its common problem.

[@rimmersbryggeri]

@@lipovean1 BOSCH original CP1H3 high pressure fuel pump plunger F01M100869

[@alan4x]

if you need one, i have a few, i can list it on ebay for you

[@rimmersbryggeri]

@@alan4x Thats not so practical these days since I'm in sweden. But thanks anyway. I'm looking at a peugeot van with a no start and the seller says diesel filter but I'm not sure that's the whole story. It's a 1,4 though so I'm not sure if the CR pump is the same.

[@garethshiner879]

Hi Alan do you think mechanic jobs are safe with all the electric cars now coming in

[@alan4x]

i would say they are pretty safe for the forseeaable future

[@bas2876]

Seen this fuel filter problem a lot in the Volvo psa engines and 2 liters diesel

[@frenchyxvi1698]

it is a psa engine

[@shukaru111]

Hi Alan,i have the same problem with a galaxy 2016 2 l diesel automatic.110kw..im driving it "normal"if i can say so and after i press the gas to speed up goes into limp mode.still accelerate but classic. No turbo.i checked the spring ,high pressure fuel pump,fuel filter brand new,all good. I did a leak off test i changed all injectors second hand .i did it after again all good now.leak off test ok.i changed MAF sensor.brand new oem ford. The only thing i didnt checked is the fuel tank.. I wrote the injectors.i reseted the values from the injectors.and from the high pressure fuel.pump.beside the fact it goes into limp mode it drives smoothly The error code i keep gettin after going into limp mode is:P008A Low pressure fuel system pressure-too low. What would you advise to to beside all ive done .im editing this comment after 2 days.i changed the valve from the top of the high pressure rail.not the sensor from the rail,the valve from the end of the rail.still the same.goes jnto limp mode.but now the difference is it gives me another faults.P2000 -intake air flow A control circuit high. And P1102 mass air flow sensor in range but lower than expected.for the next step i decided to check the intercooler pipes and radiator..and the MAP sensor aswell

[@shukaru111]

Found the problem:))))you wouldnt guess. MAP SENSOR.i changed it and it doesnt go into limp mode.