05 Mondeo TDCi Fuel Issues

[GTO Scott]

Hi folks,

Just picked up an 05 TDCi 130 Ghia X - cheap because it needs bodywork. However the seller neglected to tell me about the diesel leak that has caused the car to munch through 3/4's of a tankful in 175 miles (steady 60mph motorway cruise). Discovered it filling up before driving it home, the AA man reckoned a pipe was leaking around the fuel pump area but advised it was ok to drive provided I didn't thrash it.

Coming onto the M25 the glow plug light started flashing and then the engine cut out - restarted immediately with no issues. The car has cut out twice since then - both times under acceleration over 2200rpm, both times accompanied by the flashing glow plug symbol.

Anyone here able to shed some light on this? All help much appreciated!

[Rickyy]

The glow plug symbol flashing acts as the engine management light on diesel engined Fords of that age. Take it to have the fault codes read.

[wiliferus]

The flashing glow plug light on diesel Mondys is a bloody minefield... Trust me I know! I hate to redirect people to other forums, but get over to Talk Ford and have a browse of the Mk3 Mondeo Diesel area. Tons of useful info...

[GTO Scott]

Turned out to be a leak on one of the high-pressure line unions.

All sorted