Why is my Ford Galaxy Mk3 diesel stalling?
Why is my Ford Galaxy Mk3 diesel stalling?
If its a common rail engine the most likely cause, apart from a blocked filter, is the pressure regulator on the HP pump. My 56 reg Galaxy 2.0 TDCi recently (just before Xmas 14) started stalling immediately upon starting and was then difficult to re-start.
Is the fuel pump in my Ford Galaxy repairable?
My 2008 Ford Galaxy is sat outside my house after being towed home from work by the RAC. My mechanic and the RAC are telling me if engine fuel pump not to repair car if fuel pump in tank then repairable but expensive. Everything you wrote is exactly the run up to events that happened with my car and now won’t start at all.
Why did my easy start fuel pump fail?
because using easy start is an independant fuel source. confirming compression/belt timing before going on to diagnose a totaly failed high pressure pump,4 scrap injectors that were full of metal from the failed pump and a considerable amount of the internals from the failed H/P pump in the fuel filter/fuel lines and the fuel tank.
Why does my galaxy engine cut out when I start it?
Malfunction of this engine ECU begins intermittently causing the vehicle to cut out almost as soon as the engine has started. Further attempts at running the vehicle will result in the engine starting, immediately cutting out and being unable to restart.
Why does my s Max engine cut out?
Ford Galaxy (Mk II) and Ford S-Max (Facelift) diesel models are fitted with this commonly failing ECU. Malfunction of this engine ECU begins intermittently causing the vehicle to cut out almost as soon as the engine has started.
Are there any problems with the Delphi Galaxy engine?
Our in-house R&D team have identified manufacturing defects within these Delphi DCM3.5 engine ECUs affecting not only Ford S-Max and Galaxy diesel engines but also: C-Max, Mondeo, Kuga and Focus models.
What causes a Ford Focus to cut out while driving?
Ford Focus Dashboard Instrument Cluster – common fault This Ford Focus instrument cluster is a very common failure, this will cause an intermittent failure of all instruments, lights and gauges. If the instrument cluster fails while driving, then this will often cause the engine to cut out.
What are the common problems with Ford Galaxy?
To remidy the problem, a new vacuum pump should be fitted along with an extended ventilation hose. Problem: Ticking noises from the passenger area when the booster heater is used. Solution: A common problem is vibrations from the metering pump being transmitted through the fuel line to the body of the vehicle.
What kind of reliability does the Ford Galaxy have?
Reliability doesn’t appear to be a huge problem, although check older cars carefully. Ford as a brand finished ninth in our most recent reliability survey, out of a total of 32 manufacturers. The latest Galaxy did well in the same survey, and the smaller B-Max and C-Max MPVs also finished up at the top of the class.
What’s the problem with my Ford Galaxy fuel injection pump?
Problem: Timing belt wear. Solution: The belt may be rubbing against the edge of the timing belt tensioner and the vibration damper thrust washer. To rectify, remove the fuel injection pump and install a revised fuel injection pump bracket, a new timing belt and a revised timing belt tensioner.
To remidy the problem, a new vacuum pump should be fitted along with an extended ventilation hose. Problem: Ticking noises from the passenger area when the booster heater is used. Solution: A common problem is vibrations from the metering pump being transmitted through the fuel line to the body of the vehicle.
Reliability doesn’t appear to be a huge problem, although check older cars carefully. Ford as a brand finished ninth in our most recent reliability survey, out of a total of 32 manufacturers. The latest Galaxy did well in the same survey, and the smaller B-Max and C-Max MPVs also finished up at the top of the class.
Problem: Timing belt wear. Solution: The belt may be rubbing against the edge of the timing belt tensioner and the vibration damper thrust washer. To rectify, remove the fuel injection pump and install a revised fuel injection pump bracket, a new timing belt and a revised timing belt tensioner.
What causes accessory belt to slip on Ford Galaxy?
Solution: The probable cause is water spray passing through the towing eye opening or gap between the undershield and side member. This spray may cause the accessory belt to slip. First, the belt should be checked for tension and wear. Secondly, the engine undershield should be checked for correct seating and adjusted as necessary.
