Sard New Member 23 Member For: 16y 2m 17d Posted 31/01/12 12:03 PM Share Posted 31/01/12 12:03 PM Hi all,Here is my previous post before Christmas:My car drives normally up to about 3000 rpm. When it gets to there it misses badly and will not accelerate. When I back off there is a loud turbo flutter sound.I have done the following already:Replaced sparkplugs with IridiumsReplaced CoilsReplaced O2 SensorDid Boost Solenoid lube job (As shown on site)and last replaced Wastegate Actuator.I have now also eliminated traction control, changed fuel filter, replaced spark plugs, coils again and regapped. My 'general' mechanic although lacking in knowledge has at least been patient and not ripped me off - has officially given up.Any more ideas?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie2256 Donating Members 7,441 Member For: 16y 1m 20d Gender: Male Location: SE Melbourne Posted 31/01/12 12:09 PM Share Posted 31/01/12 12:09 PM (edited) Valve springs or fuel pump. If sedan the pump should be easy enough to pull out and pressure test Edited 31/01/12 12:10 PM by Paulie2256 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca2042 Donating Members 150 Member For: 15y 4m 23d Gender: Male Location: Yarrawonga Posted 05/02/12 07:41 AM Share Posted 05/02/12 07:41 AM (edited) is it under full bost when it plays up?? cos if it were valve springs it should run horrible at idle for 5 mins or so ive read, otherwise id say more fuel pump Edited 05/02/12 07:42 AM by macca2042 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sard New Member 23 Member For: 16y 2m 17d Posted 05/02/12 12:49 PM Author Share Posted 05/02/12 12:49 PM Have not got a boost guage so not sure if it is at full boost but it consistently happens at around the 3,000 mark.The idle is fairly smooth but occasionally it will just 'drop out' and almost stall. This definitely happens after I pull up - after it misses at 3,000 rpm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie2256 Donating Members 7,441 Member For: 16y 1m 20d Gender: Male Location: SE Melbourne Posted 05/02/12 01:01 PM Share Posted 05/02/12 01:01 PM Valve springs... More certain now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MX Dave Donating Members 545 Member For: 13y 9m 5d Gender: Male Posted 05/02/12 11:16 PM Share Posted 05/02/12 11:16 PM I'd lean towards fuel filter and/or valve springs. Fuel filter is cheap.. Try that first. Have you checked what error message it's spitting out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIERCE Flat out like a lizard drinkin ! Member 621 Member For: 14y 11m 23d Gender: Male Location: Central Coast Posted 06/02/12 01:32 PM Share Posted 06/02/12 01:32 PM Im just curious, you dont happen to have the SCT upgrade on your car do you ? It pricked my ears cause the safe tune option will not allow your car to exceed 3000rpm, it will cut fuel etc. If your not sure I would check up on it cause many aftermarket piggy back management systems do this.If not, to me from experience it sounds like a fuel cut symptoms, which all lie within the ECU To save you money these are the quick steps I would perform 1) Check you do not have "safe mode" engaged if you have a piggy back system on your ECU2) If you have a standard "Untouched" ECU I would head to ford and get them to do a full systems check.3) If you do not have a ford dealer close by , try to get a sound file from your phone and post it up in the thread so I can listen.All what you describe sounds more like engine management problems, though still its a stab in the dark without being there. Hi all,Here is my previous post before Christmas:My car drives normally up to about 3000 rpm. When it gets to there it misses badly and will not accelerate. When I back off there is a loud turbo flutter sound.Any more ideas?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sard New Member 23 Member For: 16y 2m 17d Posted 08/02/12 11:12 AM Author Share Posted 08/02/12 11:12 AM Hi guys,I forgot to say that I have replaced the fuel filter also. Have not done the fuel pump though.The engine management is untouched.Earlier the messages were "spark", " oxygen" etc. This is what the mechanic told me anyway. I just kept replacing things and it is still busted.Also the some turbo fins are damaged. No other turbo issues re sounds, movement etc. Could this be an issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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