On a cold engine some glow plugs will run for about 1 min , with varying levels of current draw. Maximum current initially t get the plugs hot and ease starting, this will be about 40 amps, then
Have had a similar undercooling problem with my 03 TDCi mondeo. Bought a third party thermostat which still did not fully cure the undercooling, bit the bullet and bought a Ford one and everything is now fine. Luckily mine is a thermostat only change which only cost me £40 Thermostat is made by Motorcraft 80 - 102 degrees
256 months. [report] [news] Thursday 3rd January 2008. My 1.8 TDCi Focus (100PS) has been playing up all winter when starting from cold. Starter motor has been changed and glow plugs. Ford have
The white smoke will be unburnt diesel which could be down to faulty glow plugs but if it wasn't doing this before I'd be more likely to suspect that some part of the fuel system has a tiny leak and is allowing a small amount of air in. Quote. Budding Enthusiast. 18. Name: Jack. Ford Model: Ford Mondeo. Ford Year: 2011. DHYx69.