(162kW/220PS) - VI5, Removal and
Installation).
Positive
crankcase
ventilation (PCV)
system.
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INSPECT for visible signs of damage
or blockage. CLEAN, REPAIR or
INSTALL new parts as necessary.
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Worn or damaged
valve guide(s),
piston ring(s),
cylinder bore(s),
cylinder head or
gasket.
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REMOVE the cylinder head. INSPECT
the cylinder head, pistons and
cylinder bores for signs of wear or
damage.
REFER to: Cylinder Head (303-01
Engine - 2.5L Duratec (VI5), Removal
and Installation).
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White smoke
Incorrect or
contaminated
fuel.
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CHECK for signs of contamination
such as strange odors from the fuel
tank.
If contaminated fuel is found, DRAIN
the complete fuel system. FLUSH the
fuel system through with clean
gasoline. INSTALL a new fuel filter.
REFER to:
Fuel Filter
(310-01A Fuel
Tank and Lines - 2.0L EcoBoost SCTi
(149kW/203PS) - MI4/2.0L Duratec-
HE (107kW/145PS) - MI4/2.0L
Duratec-HE Flex Fuel (107kW/145PS)
- MI4/2.3L Duratec-HE
(118kW/160PS) - MI4/2.5L Duratec
(162kW/220PS) - VI5, Removal and
Installation).
INSPECT the fuel injectors. CLEAN
the fuel injectors or INSTALL a new
set of fuel injectors as required only
after the checks have been carried
out.
INSTALL a new fuel rail.
REFER to:
Fuel Rail
(303-04C Fuel
Charging and Controls - 2.5L Duratec
(162kW/220PS) - VI5, Removal and
Installation).
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Coolant in the
combustion
chamber.
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CARRY OUT a cooling system
pressure test.
REFER to: Engine Cooling (303-03
Engine Cooling - 2.5L Duratec (VI5),
Diagnosis and Testing).
REMOVE the cylinder head. INSPECT
the cylinder head, cylinder head
gasket and cylinder bores for wear or
damage.
REFER to: Cylinder Head (303-01
Engine - 2.5L Duratec (VI5), Removal
and Installation).
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Engine misfire
Engine ignition.
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Carry out an ignition system
diagnosis using the Ford approved
diagnostic tool.
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Incorrect or
contaminated
fuel.
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CHECK for signs of contamination
such as strange odors from the fuel
tank.
If contaminated fuel is found, DRAIN
the complete fuel system. FLUSH the
fuel system through with clean
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