Falcon (EA-AU)

1988-2002 / Sedan / Estate / Australia

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Critical Fuel System

Fuel Pressure Regulator Leak

Symptoms

Rich running, black smoke, fuel smell, poor starting, rough idle. Fuel may be visible in the vacuum line connected to the regulator.

Cause

The diaphragm inside the fuel pressure regulator tears. Fuel leaks into the intake manifold through the vacuum line.

Fix

Replace the fuel pressure regulator.

Standard pressure is 270 kPa (39 psi) for EA-ED; the XR6 uses a 300 kPa (43 psi) regulator.

They are not interchangeable without retuning.

Cost: $60-100.

Cost mentioned in fix

Cost: $60-100

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Other known issues

Critical Fuel System

Fuel Pump Failure

Engine cranks but won't start. No fuel pressure at the rail. The fuel pump may be silent (normally an audible whine for 2 seconds when the ignition is turned to ON).

Critical Fuel System

Fuel Pump Relay Failure

No-start condition, identical symptoms to fuel pump failure, but the pump is fine.

Critical Engine

TFI Module Failure (EA-ED)

The engine cuts out while driving and won't restart. After cooling for 30-60 minutes, it may restart and run normally for a while before dying again. Sometimes fails permanently.

Common Engine

Hydraulic Lifter Tick (AU especially, all models)

A ticking or tapping noise from the top of the engine, often worst on cold start. May persist for minutes or be constant. The noise comes from the rocker cover area.

Common Engine

Coil Pack Failure (EF-EL)

Misfiring on specific cylinders, rough idle, loss of power. May be intermittent initially, then become constant.

Critical Engine

Crank Angle Sensor Failure (EA-ED)

Engine cranks but won't start, or starts and dies. No spark at all cylinders.

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