2008 Ford Ranger (PJ) — Repair Solution

2.5L WLAT 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Manual · Loss Of Power · Engine

Ford Ranger (PJ) Loss Of Power Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Ford
Model: Ranger (PJ)
Year: 2008
Engine: 2.5L WLAT 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Manual
Kilometres: 105,275
Area: Engine
Category: Loss Of Power

Customer Complaint

The vehicle intermittently loses power and feels like it has a blocked exhaust.

Problem Summary

The vehicle would drive normally at times but intermittently suffered from a significant loss of power. The engine light was on with stored fault codes relating to EGR flow and boost system performance.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Quick Facts

CodeFORPJ08128
Vehicle2008 Ford Ranger (PJ)
Engine2.5L WLAT 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Manual
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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