garfield Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Got a 1.8 tdci 2007 with 15000 mls getting a horrible smell of diesel fumes nearly all the time,also when i give it some welly i get quite a lot of black smoke out back.I seem to get the smell with windows up or down air con on or off it doesnt really make a difference.Would a faulty egr valve cause these problems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 welcome to FOC when was it serviced last? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garfield Posted September 12, 2008 Author Share Posted September 12, 2008 It was serviced in feb when i got it from a ford dealers.If it had a proper service or just an oil change i dont know.Only done a few thousand miles since mainly daily commute but it has had some good runs on motorways and a good thrash now and again. Thankyou for the welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintalkin Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 a faulty egr valve would cause black smoke but would not expect it on a 2007 car, you could check to see if any of the high pressure fuel rail joints are leaking causing diesel to drip onto the engine.best bet get back to fords and use the warrenty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikos Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Hello and welcome As mintalkin has said i would utilise the warranty and get it sorted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garfield Posted September 13, 2008 Author Share Posted September 13, 2008 Thanks guys will go down the dealers this morning see what they say. Fuel economy has never been as good as i would like only get 32-34mpg going to and from work which is a bit disappointing,also the engine does have quite a loud diesel knock at lower revs dont know if this is normal.I know what dealers are like they might just say its normal they all do that anyway will let you know how i get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garfield Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 Just got the car back today after two days they said one of the injectors was not closing fully. Just been out for a good drive and no fumes at all so hopfully its done the trick.Not sure yet about the mpg,wether the injector will make a difference or not i dont know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintalkin Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 i get average of 48mpg from my 2.0 130 mondeo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikos Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Thats good news Hopefully it'll all be sorted now and you can start enjoying the motoring ..... without getting high on the fumes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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