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Possible turbo failure Ford Mondeo TDCi 115 bhp
Ford Mondeo tdci 115 bhp, 103k miles. I've had the glo plug dash warning light flashing at me a couple of times over the last few weeks along with a marked loss of power from the engine. This problem rectified itself after re-starting the engine.
This morning, it started flashing again so I took it into the local dealer who has diagnosed a 'turbo fault' (£1,100 to you sir). I've looked through a number of discussion groups/forums and seen a variety of possible causes mentioned but not a bust turbo.
Has this been misdiagnosed? Surely a Ford main dealer wouldn't try and mislead a punter would it?
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I am afraid you are suffering something that is becoming so common as to be expected between 80-100k miles. :-(
Let me ask you this: Are you being given diagnostic error code # P2263 - "Unspecified turbo boost pressure problem, mechanical?"
If so, this hasn't proven to be turbo related in 100% of cases. Some people have even had this error thrown when their Ford Mondeo TDCi had INJECTOR troubles!
The short answer is: yes, you could be dealing with something in the turbo system failing, and you could also be dealing with having your injector timing reset.
No, the Ford dealer probably isn't trying to cheat you. Why would they have to? The repairs on a Ford Mondeo TDCi are outrageous anyway, and with the track record the Mondeo is developing, they know they are going to be seeing a lot of you now that your TDCi is past 100k.
What IS probably happening at the dealer is this: They are hooking up the diagnostic computer and it is throwing: P2263 - "Unspecified turbo boost pressure problem, mechanical" back at them.
They have no reason to doubt the computer, until after they have changed your turbo and the problem remains. (If that should happen.)
You didn't specify the year of your Ford Mondeo, or the diagnostic code so I can't reference much in the way of specifics.
There are some things you should read:
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... Out of those, the best advice is to have someone else look at your Ford. Make sure that wherever you take it, you get the diagnostic code it produces and write it down.
Most people I could find, who describe the symptoms your Ford Mondeo TDCi, end up not needing a turbo replacement. You could be the unlucky one, but more than likely not.
Would you mind leaving feedback when your Mondeo is fixed, so I will know what error code you were having, and what was done to fix it?
Here is some nice reference material and a list of the problems the cars face:
Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007)
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Looks like the Mondeo II and IV are well loved, but the Mondeo III is a nightmare (in certain years and equippings)
I hope all goes well.
DN.
P.S. If a second opinion agrees the turbo needs to be changed, then make haste to do it before catastrophic failure happens. Better the turbo that the turbo, engine and exhaust system, right?
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