2007 Ford Ranger (PJ) — Repair Solution

3.0L WEAT 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo Direct Inj Diesel · Intermittent Non Starting · Engine

Ford Ranger (PJ) Intermittent Non Starting Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Ford
Model: Ranger (PJ)
Year: 2007
Engine: 3.0L WEAT 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo Direct Inj Diesel
Area: Engine
Category: Intermittent Non Starting

Customer Complaint

Cranks but wont start when hot after driving for a while, such as when refuelling.

Problem Summary

Ute drove to us after being started. Found no 1 and 2 injector seat seals blown leaking combustion gases coke and carbon everywhere. Cleaned up, re-seated injector seats, had injectors tested new seals washers. Started first crank, road test good, checked when warm started OK. Customer took on long drive first refuel would not start

RACV called and pumped filter primer started after awhile off pumping and cranking glow plug light coming on as normal.

Towed back to us no codes no leaks starting OK now cold.

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Quick Facts

CodeFORPJ07111
Vehicle2007 Ford Ranger (PJ)
Engine3.0L WEAT 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo Direct Inj Diesel
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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