[Pete64]

I have a 2002 Mondeo TDCI 130 which has done about 44k miles. About a week ago it started cutting out about 10-15 minutes into a journey. It is fine before it cuts out. It restarts and is fine for the rest of the journey (on one occasion it took a while to restart). If I am on a motorway at that point in the journey it seems to be fine. It has happened 5 times now.
It would be great if anyone could offer any assistance.
Thanks

 

[Ken tdci]

Do you get the flashing glow plug light when it cuts out? Cutting out and taking a while not to start is indicative of the cam sensor, I had the one on my car go, same age as yours similar mileage too.

 

[Gizmo]

Yep, same here...camshaft sensor and the wiring. Not expensive to fix you'll be pleased to know! Takes Ford a while to find the problem though...

 

[ScoobyChris]

Yep, same here...camshaft sensor and the wiring. Not expensive to fix you'll be pleased to know! Takes Ford a while to find the problem though...

Is it just one of those things, or is it something that "corrodes" and could be pre-emptively fixed if spotted early? I don't really fancy losing all power when I'm tanking along a motorway :}

Chris

 

[Gizmo]

TBH Chris I dont know. Mine died the first day I drove it so just got Ford to sort it out. From what I have read on other sites, the sensor is a common problem. Bout £14 for the sensor and another £7ish for the wiring so may be worth doing to be on the safeside.

I can dig out the finis codes if anyones interested!

 

[ScoobyChris]

I can dig out the finis codes if anyones interested!

That would be excellent - my local parts department are ace so I'll get the bits and get my local independent to fit them for me in 1500 miles at my next service

Chris

 

[Gizmo]

Ok, will do it later on when I get home!

 

[Pete64]

Thanks for the info. Not sure if this is the same on my car as I must admit I was more concerned with getting the engine restarted than looking at the glow plug light. On my car, it definitely only happens as the engine is warming up and once it is hot there are no further problems. Was this the same on yours?

 

[Ken tdci]

No happened to me at any time, 70mph, engine shuts down, 3mph in traffic, engine shuts down. Always at least 5 mins before ti would restart too.

 

[Gizmo]

Right guys,

Camshaft sensor - F1358343 - £12.63 + VAT
Wiring - F1376175 - £14.48 + VAT (bit more than I thought!)

 

[Pete64]

Just for completeness, took the car to a diesel specialist yesterday who diagnosed the cam shaft sensor and replaced it.

 

[Gizmo]

Glad you got it sorted mate :L