Ford 1.4L TDCI: Injector Failures

Red Liner · 5th September 2018, 13:19

Full story here: https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-...ml#post4454226 (Review: 1st-gen Ford Figo (2010))

Now I am being told that all 4 injectors have gone bad because of the water in diesel issue. Fuel pump and common rail is okay as per them.

I am staring at a very hefty replacement bill. What are my options? Are these injectors serviceable? Or do I request Ford to step in and help me with the replacement cost?

techn0l0gist · 11th September 2018, 17:00

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Originally Posted by Red Liner

Full story here: https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-...ml#post4454226 (Review: 1st-gen Ford Figo (2010))

Now I am being told that all 4 injectors have gone bad because of the water in diesel issue. Fuel pump and common rail is okay as per them.

I am staring at a very hefty replacement bill. What are my options? Are these injectors serviceable? Or do I request Ford to step in and help me with the replacement cost?

They need to be replaced if the "solenoid" or "peizo electric stack" has failed.

If they are electrically fine, then they can be cleaned using the liqui moly diesel purge process or by a suitable injector reconditioning place.

Alternatively the nozzles can be replaced for a few thousand rupees each by an injector specialist in case cleaning doesn't fix them !

Are there any injector related codes that you see along with a engine check light ? (P120x or similar ?) If there are no 120x codes my guess is a simple liqui moly diesel purge might solve your issues.

Red Liner · 11th September 2018, 19:07

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Originally Posted by techn0l0gist

They need to be replaced if the "solenoid" or "peizo electric stack" has failed.

If they are electrically fine, then they can be cleaned using the liqui moly diesel purge process or by a suitable injector reconditioning place.

Alternatively the nozzles can be replaced for a few thousand rupees each by an injector specialist in case cleaning doesn't fix them !

Are there any injector related codes that you see along with a engine check light ? (P120x or similar ?) If there are no 120x codes my guess is a simple liqui moly diesel purge might solve your issues.

Thanks man. There are no error codes at all which appear when connected to the ford diagnostics. My injector specialist says all injectors are serviceable and two injectors need their sensors replaced.

What is this liquimoly diesel purge?

Turrrb0 · 11th September 2018, 22:44

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Originally Posted by Red Liner

What is this liquimoly diesel purge?

Hey red,
Check out my post from earlier in this thread..
https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/techn...ml#post4420451 (Ford 1.4L TDCI: Injector Failures)

Btw, what scan tool did you use?

Cheers!

techn0l0gist · 13th September 2018, 02:53

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Originally Posted by Turrrb0

Btw, what scan tool did you use?

Cheers!

I use forscan https://forscan.org/ works really well

recshenoy · 9th October 2018, 13:56

Looks like FORD has reduced the old generation injector price . Last week I was at FORD A.S.S and they said currently continental injector price has been reduced to 12K+ from previous price of 16K+.

During 1.2L kms service couple of months back, Service adviser told me that 2 injectors have issue and asked me to replace one of them. When I said, "No, let it be there for some more time" he said "Ok let it be there for now, once the vehicle heats up injectors work well". I am not quite sure about connection between working temperature and the injector. What could be actual issue in the injector?

For now I am using a bottle of Liqui Molly injector cleaner once in 2.5K kms.

myshanks · 12th March 2020, 14:50

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Originally Posted by Blow Horn Ok

Decided to try the diesel purge route to resolve the issue.

Can someone here suggest a mechanic who will do a diesel purge for my car injectors in Bangalore

Thanks

Shanks

Blow Horn Ok · 12th March 2020, 18:16

Try pouring the injector cleaner direct in the tank. Doing it now, and it has longer effect in my opinion.

NavtejS · 5th December 2024, 22:20

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Originally Posted by recshenoy

During 1.2L kms service couple of months back, Service adviser told me that 2 injectors have issue and asked me to replace one of them. When I said, "No, let it be there for some more time" he said "Ok let it be there for now, once the vehicle heats up injectors work well". I am not quite sure about connection between working temperature and the injector. What could be actual issue in the injector?

For now I am using a bottle of Liqui Molly injector cleaner once in 2.5K kms.

Hi everyone!

Bumping up old thread.

I am facing similar issue in 2014 Figo. I notice missing initially when it is cold, but once it is warmed up i can feel all injectors working. But it is not always the case.

Sometimes they all fire right up . Sometimes one or two don't even after driving for 4-5km.

Is it ok to drive knowing that other cylinders are working extra hard to give the same power ?

How do I know it is injectors that are the problem creator ?

Recently got one replaced for 4.5k . Tired of so many injector issues.

Kindly help.

Govardhansupra · 21st January 2025, 11:53

So the Figo saw a facelift around the end of 2012.
Changes included the headlights, taillights, front bumper, interior seat colour and some more.

The injectors in the 1.4 TDCi was changed from Continental to Bosch ones.

Have any of you faced issues with Bosch injectors?

Are the 2013 onward models safe to buy today?

5th September 2018, 13:19	#61
Red Liner Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,363 Thanked: 19,173 Times	Re: Ford 1.4L TDCI: Injector Failures Full story here: https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-...ml#post4454226 (Review: 1st-gen Ford Figo (2010)) Now I am being told that all 4 injectors have gone bad because of the water in diesel issue. Fuel pump and common rail is okay as per them. I am staring at a very hefty replacement bill. What are my options? Are these injectors serviceable? Or do I request Ford to step in and help me with the replacement cost?
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9th October 2018, 13:56	#66
recshenoy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mangalore / Bangalore Posts: 1,129 Thanked: 256 Times	Re: Ford 1.4L TDCI: Injector Failures Looks like FORD has reduced the old generation injector price . Last week I was at FORD A.S.S and they said currently continental injector price has been reduced to 12K+ from previous price of 16K+. During 1.2L kms service couple of months back, Service adviser told me that 2 injectors have issue and asked me to replace one of them. When I said, "No, let it be there for some more time" he said "Ok let it be there for now, once the vehicle heats up injectors work well". I am not quite sure about connection between working temperature and the injector. What could be actual issue in the injector? For now I am using a bottle of Liqui Molly injector cleaner once in 2.5K kms.
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12th March 2020, 18:16	#68
Blow Horn Ok BHPian Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bokaro Posts: 816 Thanked: 993 Times View My Garage	Re: Ford 1.4L TDCI: Injector Failures Try pouring the injector cleaner direct in the tank. Doing it now, and it has longer effect in my opinion.
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21st January 2025, 11:53	#70
Govardhansupra BHPian Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Thrissur Posts: 130 Thanked: 294 Times	Re: Ford 1.4L TDCI: Injector Failures So the Figo saw a facelift around the end of 2012. Changes included the headlights, taillights, front bumper, interior seat colour and some more. The injectors in the 1.4 TDCi was changed from Continental to Bosch ones. Have any of you faced issues with Bosch injectors? Are the 2013 onward models safe to buy today?
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