Falcon (EA-AU)

1988-2002 / Sedan / Estate / Australia

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Critical Fuel System

Fuel Pump Relay Failure

Symptoms

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

Cause

The fuel pump relay contacts corrode or weld together. The relay is located in different positions depending on the model year, under the dash, behind the kick panel, or in the engine bay relay box.

Fix

Replace the fuel pump relay.

Keep a spare in the glovebox.

Cost: $30-50.

Locate the relay before you need it, finding it on the side of the road in the dark is not ideal.

Cost mentioned in fix

Cost: $30-50

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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 Pressure Regulator Leak

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

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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