Symptom Chart: Charging System
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Diagnostics in this article assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. For information about these practices, REFER to: Diagnostic Methods .
Symptom Chart
| Condition | Possible Sources | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Engine cranks but does not start | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | Possible Sources: Low fuel level GO to Pinpoint Test A Fuel charging and controls GO to Pinpoint Test B Contaminated fuel GO to Pinpoint Test C |
| Poor starting | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | Possible Sources: Fuel charging and controls GO to Pinpoint Test D Contaminated fuel GO to Pinpoint Test E |
| Engine starts but immediately stops | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | Possible sources: Fuel charging and controls. GO to Pinpoint Test F l |
| Poor idling | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | Possible sources: Fuel charging and controls. GO to Pinpoint Test G Contaminated fuel GO to Pinpoint Test H |
| Engine lacks power | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | Possible sources: Fuel tank to fuel filter fuel supply line blocked GO to Pinpoint Test I Fuel filter element blocked GO to Pinpoint Test J Fuel charging and controls GO to Pinpoint Test K Contaminated fuel GO to Pinpoint Test L |
| Engine misfire | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | Possible sources: Fuel charging and controls GO to Pinpoint Test M |
| Excessive fuel consumption | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | Possible sources: Fuel charging and controls GO to Pinpoint Test N Contaminated fuel GO to Pinpoint Test O |
| Fuel filler nozzle shuts off prematurely | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | Possible sources: Fuel tank ventilation hose or pipe blocked or Fuel tank ventilation hose or pipe collapsed GO to Pinpoint Test P Fuel tank filler pipe or hose blocked or Fuel tank filler pipe or hose collapsed GO to Pinpoint Test Q Fuel gauge indication GO to Pinpoint Test R Fuel filler nozzle at the fuel filling station not functioning correctly GO to Pinpoint Test S |
| Fuel loss after nozzle shutoff or during refilling | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | Possible sources: Fuel tank filler pipe or hose leaking GO to Pinpoint Test T Fuel tank leaking or Fuel tank ventilation pipe or hose leaking GO to Pinpoint Test U |