2003 Ford Falcon (BA) — Repair Solution

4.0L BARRA 182 6cyl 24v DOHC VCT MPFI Petrol Auto · Engine Not Cranking · Engine

Ford Falcon (BA) Engine Not Cranking Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Ford
Model: Falcon (BA)
Year: 2003
Engine: 4.0L BARRA 182 6cyl 24v DOHC VCT MPFI Petrol Auto
Kilometres: 211,330
Area: Engine
Category: Engine Not Cranking

Customer Complaint

Sometimes the engine won't wind over.

Problem Summary

The engine will occasionally not start. The dash lights come on but the engine will not start. The problem seems to be happening more often but not all the time. Sometimes while driving the engine will start to stall when the headlights are dipped from low to high beam. Switching back to low beam will prevent the engine from stalling.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Quick Facts

CodeFORBA03111
Vehicle2003 Ford Falcon (BA)
Engine4.0L BARRA 182 6cyl 24v DOHC VCT MPFI Petrol Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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