1993 FORD MONDEO Service Repair Manual

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FORD MONDEO 1993  Service Repair Manual REF•6Fault Finding
Engine 1
m mEngine backfires
m mEngine difficult to start when cold
m mEngine difficult to start when hot
m mEngine fails to rotate when attempting to start
m mEngine hesitates on

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FORD MONDEO 1993  Service Repair Manual REF•7
Engine fails to rotate when attempting to start
m mBattery terminal connections loose or corroded (Chapter 5).
m mBattery discharged or faulty (Chapter 5).
m mBroken, loose or disconnected wir

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FORD MONDEO 1993  Service Repair Manual Engine misfires throughout the driving speed range
m mFuel filter choked (Chapter 1).
m mFuel pump faulty or delivery pressure low (Chapter 4).
m mFuel tank vent blocked or fuel pipes restricted (Chap

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FORD MONDEO 1993  Service Repair Manual REF•9
Excessive fuel consumption
m mUnsympathetic driving style, or adverse conditions.
m mAir filter element dirty or clogged (Chapter 1).
m mEngine management system fault (Chapters 1, 4, 5 and 6)

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FORD MONDEO 1993  Service Repair Manual 6 Automatic transmission
REF•10Fault Finding
Note:Due to the complexity of the automatic transmission and its
electronic control system, it is difficult for the home mechanic to
properly diagnose an

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FORD MONDEO 1993  Service Repair Manual REF•11Fault Finding
9 Suspension and steering systems
Note:Before diagnosing suspension or steering faults, be sure that the trouble is not due to incorrect tyre pressures, mixtures of tyre types, o

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FORD MONDEO 1993  Service Repair Manual REF•12
Battery will not hold a charge more than a few days
m mBattery defective internally (Chapter 5).
m mBattery electrolyte level low (Chapter 1).
m mBattery terminal connections loose or corrode

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FORD MONDEO 1993  Service Repair Manual REF•13Glossary of Technical Terms
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ABS (Anti-lock brake system)A system,
usually electronically controlled, that senses
incipient wheel lockup during braking and
relieves hydraulic pressure at whee