2007- 2014 Ford Mondeo Engine Malfunction Warning Message
Oh dear, the dreaded 'engine malfunction' warning message has reappeared after a very long time on the Convers+ screen in my 2013 Ford Mondeo Titanium X 2.0 TDCi.
This engine malfunction warning message was accompanied by the engine going into Limp Home Mode (LHM) where maximum engine RPM is drastically cut with just enough power to get you home with the idea of preventing a roadside breakdown.
Also within the driver messages (but not shown here) was 'Transmission Limited Function' and 'Hill Assist Deactivated'. These generic messages will be unique to Ford PowerShift (automatic) variants once in limp home mode. These messages will disappear once LHM is cleared and/or the primary fault is rectified.
Note the generic yellow 'i' for information light to the left of the fuel gauge, the 'engine management' or 'check engine' warning light.
While these fault message(s) could be for endless reasons, from a corroded hardwire wiring loom connection, partially blocked or leaking diesel injectors, speed or ABS sensor, Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), choked up Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve, DPF Vaporizer or a Lambda sensor problems and so on, the error codes will be logged within the engine control unit (ECU) ready to be plugged into a diagnostic machine thingy in order to hopefully identify the exact fault(s) and their locations.
Even a gunged up diesel fuel filter alone is enough to throw the ECU into LHM on a Ford Mondeo. I have had previous experience of this on an older 2007 Mondeo (see below).
The best thing to if these warning messages appear is to stop, switch the engine off, wait a minute or two and restart the car. In most scenarios this will reset the ECU, clear LHM and the other driver messages although these will still be logged in the ECU for diagnostic machine purposes. However it's highly likely LHM will reappear very quickly if the origin of the fault is not fixed.
After just over 3 and a half years of ownership and 186,000 miles driven from purchase, this is only the second 'engine malfunction' message I've encountered with my otherwise reliable Ford Mondeo. The first time was at 70,000 miles so I don't think it's done too badly.
The car was not worked at all for 107 days or even driven very far due to the 2020 coronavirus pandemic and I think that prolonged lay off and lack of use might have something to do with it.
This car under normal circumstances has a very hard life.
A tried and trusted diesel car fault favourite remedy is giving the engine a good thrash for 20 miles plus on a dual carriageway at over 2000 rpm and no higher than 4th gear if it's a manual. This is the clichéd giving the car a good clean out which will force a DPF 'regen' and does work in my experience.
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2007- 2014 Ford Mondeo Engine Malfunction Warning Message
Oh dear, the dreaded 'engine malfunction' warning message has reappeared after a very long time on the Convers+ screen in my 2013 Ford Mondeo Titanium X 2.0 TDCi.
This engine malfunction warning message was accompanied by the engine going into Limp Home Mode (LHM) where maximum engine RPM is drastically cut with just enough power to get you home with the idea of preventing a roadside breakdown.
Also within the driver messages (but not shown here) was 'Transmission Limited Function' and 'Hill Assist Deactivated'. These generic messages will be unique to Ford PowerShift (automatic) variants once in limp home mode. These messages will disappear once LHM is cleared and/or the primary fault is rectified.
Note the generic yellow 'i' for information light to the left of the fuel gauge, the 'engine management' or 'check engine' warning light.
While these fault message(s) could be for endless reasons, from a corroded hardwire wiring loom connection, partially blocked or leaking diesel injectors, speed or ABS sensor, Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), choked up Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve, DPF Vaporizer or a Lambda sensor problems and so on, the error codes will be logged within the engine control unit (ECU) ready to be plugged into a diagnostic machine thingy in order to hopefully identify the exact fault(s) and their locations.
Even a gunged up diesel fuel filter alone is enough to throw the ECU into LHM on a Ford Mondeo. I have had previous experience of this on an older 2007 Mondeo (see below).
The best thing to if these warning messages appear is to stop, switch the engine off, wait a minute or two and restart the car. In most scenarios this will reset the ECU, clear LHM and the other driver messages although these will still be logged in the ECU for diagnostic machine purposes. However it's highly likely LHM will reappear very quickly if the origin of the fault is not fixed.
After just over 3 and a half years of ownership and 186,000 miles driven from purchase, this is only the second 'engine malfunction' message I've encountered with my otherwise reliable Ford Mondeo. The first time was at 70,000 miles so I don't think it's done too badly.
The car was not worked at all for 107 days or even driven very far due to the 2020 coronavirus pandemic and I think that prolonged lay off and lack of use might have something to do with it.
This car under normal circumstances has a very hard life.
A tried and trusted diesel car fault favourite remedy is giving the engine a good thrash for 20 miles plus on a dual carriageway at over 2000 rpm and no higher than 4th gear if it's a manual. This is the clichéd giving the car a good clean out which will force a DPF 'regen' and does work in my experience.
www.flickr.com/photos/stuart166axe/tags/EA63LDJ/
My Ford Cortina Sierra Mondeo album flic.kr/s/aHsiXhTYna
My Taxi album flic.kr/s/aHsiSUugXW