1999 Ford Falcon (AU) — Repair Solution

4.0L 6cyl 12v SOHC VCT MPFI Petrol · Poor Performance · Engine

Ford Falcon (AU) Poor Performance Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Ford
Model: Falcon (AU)
Year: 1999
Engine: 4.0L 6cyl 12v SOHC VCT MPFI Petrol
Area: Engine
Category: Poor Performance

Customer Complaint

Ongoing, intermittent lack of power and choking up, which got worse at cruising speed.

Problem Summary

The owner only recently bought the vehicle and advised us it had been deteriorating since purchase. He had been to another repairer prior to bringing it to us.

They had tried to fix the problem by swapping and/or replacing the map sensor, O2 sensor and TPS. A new Coolant Head temperature (CHT) sensor was also fitted.

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Quick Facts

CodeFORAU99123
Vehicle1999 Ford Falcon (AU)
Engine4.0L 6cyl 12v SOHC VCT MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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