Fiesta 1.8 Diesel (Non Turbo) R Reg 74000 miles
I bought this car a couple of months ago and It has very quickly deteriorated.
Firstly I noticed it was difficult to start but putting my Clutch and Accelerator down solved this. Starting first time.
Then I found that it was starting to struggle getting up hills and smoking when I applied any torque. I dismissed this as being part of owning a diesel. But now it smokes when I accelerate and will not go up even the flattest hills in more than second gear.
I apply the accelerator and black smoke pours out the back. If i manage to get the revs to increase significantly the exhaust instantly stops smoking and you get an incredible burst of speed.
I am in the process of having it looked at by my mechanic but he is stumped at the moment. He has checked for cracked pipes, cleared the exhaust, filter and put some injector fluid in, this does not appear to have helped.
He suspects the injectors, pistons or pump. A diesel specialist has got another fiesta with the same problem and he is waiting to see if they come up with a solution.
I thought I would try to get some help on the internet but I cant seem to find anyone with the same symptoms.
Thankyou in advance Ellis