Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.
Ford Owners Club - Ford Forums

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.



Join the Independent Ford Owners' Club

Our community has been built by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts, and proudly run by Ford owners' for over 18 years. As an independent, non-official club, everything you’ll find here, advice, support, and opinions, comes directly from members with genuine Ford ownership experience.

Join our friendly community... it's Free!

 

Mondeo Wont Start

busterdog
busterdog
in General Ford Related Discussions

Featured Replies

I have a 2002 mk3 tddi mondeo it started ok this morning my partner stalled it 5 mins later and now it wont start we thought it was out of diesel we have put diesel in it the filter is full but still wont start could the imoberliser have kicked in as the key fob does not work

  • Quote


    If you ran it dry of diesel it will need bled, it can take a long time to bleed/ be difficult to start - how did you know the filter is full? - if it is because you took it off, the system will need bled again, without a hand primer pump or a bulb the system is bled by cranking the engine, the battery is liable to go flat before the system is bled and the engine starts - so its a good idea to have a powerful booster/ jump leads + nother battery or car, or some way of keeping the battery charge up (even if its a mains "trickle" charger)

    There is a "knack" to cranking the car to bleed it, - you should crank it for longer than normal, but not so much the battery goes flat or the starter motor burns out

    It has been known that some owners have taken the glow plugs out (to make it easier to crank) or added a bulb primer, another trick is putting a clear pipe on the return (to see when its bled) - but filling the filter should be sufficient (but it will take a lot of cranking/ battery will probably need assistance)

    Did the key fob work before?

  • Quote
    • Author

    my partner has told me the fob has not worked for a while

  • Quote

    my partner has told me the fob has not worked for a while

    The battery may have gone flat in the remote key fob, it just means you have to put the key in the drivers door to unlock it, the car should still start as normal,

  • Quote

    if the engine attempts to start but just never fires, then its not immobiliser. if you turn the key and it doesnt even engage the starter then it may be immobiliser!

  • Quote

    if the engine attempts to start but just never fires, then its not immobiliser. if you turn the key and it doesnt even engage the starter then it may be immobiliser!

    Or the cars' battery is flat, or something else is wrong

  • Quote

    Very true foca!

    Sent from my MY SAGA C2 using Ford OC mobile app

  • Quote

    • Latest Deals

    Ford UK Shop for genuine Ford parts & accessories

    Disclaimer: As the club is an eBay Partner, The club may be compensated if you make a purchase via the club

    Join the conversation

    You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

    Guest
    Reply to this topic...
    Go to topic listing

    The "Digestive"

    • The Digestive Forum Roundup (24th May - 31st May 2026)

      Steve ·
      The Digestive Forum Roundup (24th May - 31st May 2026) We hope this email finds you well and enjoying your week. As always, our forum has been buzzing with activity, so we’ve compiled the highlights for you. Plenty of interesting discussions are taking place, especially around the Ford Focus and Fiesta models. Starting off with the Focus, many members have been discussing issues with the Emergency Call System, particularly in the Mk4 model. PLB raised concerns about persistent malfunctions, a se
      Steve
      Steve
      • 221 views





    Background Picker
    Customize Layout

    Account

    Navigation

    Search

    Search

    Configure browser push notifications
    Chrome (Android)
    1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
    2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
    3. Adjust your preference.
    Chrome (Desktop)
    1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
    2. Select Site settings.
    3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.