
firmly grasp the road wheel and apply a rocking
motion checking for any free play in the steering
linkage.
E56375
10. Detach the steering gear boot from the steeringgear body and check for free play at the tie-rod
inner ball joint.
11. If there is free play at the tie-rod inner ball joint, install a new tie-rod.
REFER to: Tie Rod(211-03 Steering Linkage,
Removal and Installation).
12. Check the tie-rod end for free play. Install a new tie-rod end if necessary.
REFER to: Tie Rod End (211-03 Steering
Linkage, Removal and Installation).
Turning Effort Test
NOTE: Before carrying out this test, make sure
that the suspension components are serviceable.
NOTE: Before carrying out this test, make sure
that the steering column is serviceable.
NOTE: Before carrying out this test, make sure
that the toe adjustment and tire pressures are
correct.
1. Park the vehicle on a dry, even surface and apply the parking brake.
2. Remove the driver air bag module.
REFER to: Driver Air Bag Module (501-20
Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and
Installation).
3. Connect the air bag simulators to the sub-harnesses in place of the driver air bag
module at the top of the steering column.
4. Start the engine and turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times until the power
steering fluid has reached normal operating
temperature. 5. Using a suitable torque wrench and socket,
check the steering wheel turning effort.
6. If the steering wheel turning effort is greater than the specification, install a new steering gear.
Steering Column Universal Joint
1.WARNING: Install a new steering column
to steering gear pinion retaining bolt. Failure
to follow this instruction may result in
personal injury.
Detach the steering column from the steering
gear pinion.• Discard the steering column to steering gear pinion retaining bolt.
TIE45919
1
2
2
2. Check for smooth movement of the steeringcolumn universal joint.
1. Hold the steering column universal joint yoke.
2. Articulate the free yoke in a figure of eight movement.
• If the movement is not smooth or resistance is felt, install a new steering column.
REFER to: Steering Column (211-04 Steering
Column, Removal and Installation).
TIE45918
3. Hold both of the steering column universal joint yokes and twist them clockwise and
counterclockwise.
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Action
Possible Sources
Symptom
• Carry out a full enginediagnosis using the guided
diagnostic menu in the Ford
diagnostic equipment.
• Fuel injection supply manifold
fuel pressure sensor.
• REFER to:Engine Ignition
(303-07 Engine Ignition - 2.5L
Duratec (147kW/200PS) -
VI5, Diagnosis and Testing).
• Engine ignition.
• Engine stumbling
• INSPECT the fuel injectors.CLEAN the fuel injectors or
INSTALL a new set of injectors
as required only after the
checks have been carried out.
REFER to: Fuel Injectors (303-
04 Fuel Charging and
Controls - 2.5L Duratec
(147kW/200PS) - VI5,
Removal and Installation).
• Fuel injectors.
• Check the fuel system pres-sure.
• Low fuel system pressure.
• Carry out a full enginediagnosis using the guided
diagnostic menu in the Ford
diagnostic equipment.
• Fuel rail fuel pressure sensor.
• REFER to:Engine Ignition
(303-07 Engine Ignition - 2.5L
Duratec (147kW/200PS) -
VI5, Diagnosis and Testing).
• Engine ignition.
• Engine lacks power
• CHECK the braking system.REFER to: Brake System (206-
00 Brake System - General
Information, Diagnosis and
Testing).
• Brakes binding.
• ADVISE the customer aboutthe effects of overloading the
vehicle and wind resistance on
the fuel consumption.
• Vehicle overloaded, or
excessive wind resistance (roof
racks, towing etc).
• INSTALL a new air cleanerelement as necessary.
• Air cleaner element blocked.
• Check the fuel system pres-sure.
• Low fuel system pressure.
• INSPECT the fuel lines.INSTALL new components as
necessary. TEST the system
for normal operation.
• Kinked or restricted fuel lines.
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Action
Possible Sources
Symptom
• CHECK the valve timing.REFER to: Timing Belt (303-01
Engine - 2.5L Duratec
(147kW/200PS) - VI5,
Removal and Installation).
• Incorrect valve timing.
• REMOVE the cylinder head.INSPECT the cylinder head
and pistons for signs carbon
build up.
REFER to: Cylinder Head (303-
01 Engine - 2.5L Duratec
(147kW/200PS) - VI5,
Removal and Installation).
• Excessive carbon build up.
• INSPECT the engine compon-ents.
• Worn or damaged oil pump.
• Worn or damaged timing chain
or sprocket.
• Major mechanical engine failure.
• Carry out a full enginediagnosis using the guided
diagnostic menu in the Ford
diagnostic equipment.
• KS.
• Engine knock during accelera-
tion
• INSPECT the fuel injectors.CLEAN the fuel injectors or
INSTALL a new set of injectors
as required only after the
checks have been carried out.
REFER to: Fuel Injectors (303-
04 Fuel Charging and
Controls - 2.5L Duratec
(147kW/200PS) - VI5,
Removal and Installation).
• Fuel injectors.
• REFER to:Engine(303-00
Engine System - General
Information, Diagnosis and
Testing).
• Major mechanical engine
failure.
• CHECK the braking system.REFER to: Brake System (206-
00 Brake System - General
Information, Diagnosis and
Testing).
• Brakes binding.
• Excessive fuel consumption
• ADVISE the customer aboutthe effects of overloading the
vehicle and wind resistance on
the fuel consumption.
• Vehicle overloaded, or
excessive wind resistance (roof
racks, towing etc).
• INSTALL a new air cleanerelement.
• Air cleaner element blocked.
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Description
Item
Start/stop button
1
Keyless vehicle module
2
Electronic steering lock with mount -
passive key and PATS transmitter/receiver
unit
Comments:for emergency start function
3
Radio frequency receiver
Comments:Signal is only executed in GEM
4Description
Item
GEM
5
Stoplight Switch
6
TCM7
Starting deactivation relay
8
PCM
9
Starter relay
10
Starter motor
11
Battery
12
System Operation
Smart Start
The PCM enables the starting process when a key
providing a valid code is read via the PATS. This
code is then verified in the GEM and compared
with the saved code. If this code is recognized as
correct, synchronization with other modules is
carried out. After successful synchronization, the
engine is cleared to start in the PCM. The PCM
connects earth to the starter relay, which then
connects power to the starter solenoid. As soon
as the engine reaches a certain speed, the PCM
disconnects the starter relay and so turns off the
starter. This protects the starter.
If the engine does not turn or turns only slowly, the
starting process is aborted by the PCM.
The starter is notactivated if:
• the engine is running (i.e. the engine speed is above a particular value),
• the PATS does not permit the engine to be started,
• the clutch pedal is not operated (vehicles with manual transmission),
• the gear selector level is not set to P or N (vehicles with automatic transmission),
• the brake pedal is not operated (vehicles with automatic transmission).
Emergency starting function
If the keyless vehicle system is unable to recognize
the passive key, the vehicle can be started via the
emergency starting function. In this case, there is a passive key mount on the
steering wheel. A PATS transmission/reception
unit is attached to this.
To start the engine, the passive key must be
inserted into the passive key mount. The Start/Stop
button can then be used to turn on the ignition and
start the engine as normal. To deactivate the
PATS, a transponder is fitted in the passive key,
which is read by the transmission/reception unit.
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Exterior aor temperature sensor ........................................................................\
.............
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING 303-14-35
Electronic Engine Controls ........................................................................\
.........................
303-14-35
Inspection and Verification ........................................................................\
..........................
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 303-14-36
(29 232 0)
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor ...................................................................
303-14-37
(29 219 0)
Catalyst Monitor Sensor ........................................................................\
.........
303-14-38
(29 230 0)
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor .................................................................
303-14-40
(29 220 0)
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) .....................................................................
303-14-41
(29 222 0)
Knock Sensor (KS) ........................................................................\
.................
303-14-42
(29 226 0)
Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor ........................................................................\
..
303-14-43
(29 200 0)
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) .................................................................
303-14-45
(29 233 0)
Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Oil Control Solenoid ..........................................
303-14-46
(33 502 0)
Brake Pedal Position (BPP) Switch ................................................................
303-14-47
(33 503 0)
Clutch Pedal Position (CPP) Switch ...............................................................
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If one of the two APP sensors fails, then only a
proportion of the engine's power will be available
when accelerating. Top speed can nevertheless
be achieved.
If both of the APP sensors fail, the engine is
regulated to a defined speed following a plausibility
check after the BPP (brake pedal position) switch
and brake light switch have been actuated once.
The vehicle can then only be accelerated to a
defined speed.
In either case, a fault is saved in the error memory
of the PCM.
Throttle control unit
E74167
1
2
Description
Item
TP (throttle position) sensor
1
Electric motor
2
CAUTION: The throttle control unit must
not be repaired or adjusted. The stop of
the throttle valve must on no account be
adjusted.
After disconnecting the battery or replacing the
throttle control unit or the PCM, initialization is
necessary. • engine off
• Accelerator pedal not pressed
• Battery voltage 11 ... 14 V
• Ignition key in ON position
• Wait approximately 30 seconds until initialization
is complete.
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT)
sensor
E94804
The ECT (engine coolant temperature) sensor is
designed as an NTC (negative temperature
coefficient) resistor.
If the signal from the ECT sensor fails, the cooling
fan is on all the time and the A/C (air conditioning)
is turned off. When the ignition is switched on, the
value from the IAT (intake air temperature) sensor
is read. When the engine is running, the
temperature is calculated using a temperature map
stored in the PCM according to how long the
engine has been running. This substitute value is
then used as the basis for calculating the injected
fuel quantity and the ignition timing.
Ignition coil-on-plug
E73540
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Description
Item
Amperes
A
Volts
V
Valve rotor
1
Electronics
2
Primary coil
3
Secondary coil
4Description
Item
Analog alternating current
5
Generated PWM signal.
6
PCM
Comments:PWM signal is converted in the GEM
and forwarded via the CAN data bus.
7
The APP sensor is a double contactless inductive
sensor. The APP sensor is integrated with the
accelerator pedal in the accelerator pedal module.
The inductive sensor essentially works in a similar
way to a transformer. The incoming DC voltage
first has to be converted into AC voltage.
Depressing the accelerator pedal moves a rotor.
This induces the AC voltage from the primary coil
into the secondary coil. The strength of the
induction depends on the position of the rotor:
• no accelerator-pedal actuation: low induction, i.e. low amplitude of the AC voltage,
• full accelerator-pedal actuation: high induction, i.e., high amplitude of the AC voltage.
To allow the PCM to process the AC voltage signal
output by the secondary coil, the signal must first
be converted into a PWM signal in the sensor
electronics.
In the APP sensor the signals are split as follows:
– APP 1 = PWM signal to the GEM and from there via the CAN data bus to the PCM.
– APP 2 = the analogue DC (direct current) signal is sent directly to the PCM.
Both signals are monitored by the PCM for
plausibility.
CPP sensor
E70695
The sensor works on the Hall-effect principle and
records the position of the piston in the master
cylinder without contact. The permanent magnet
required for recording the position is located in the
piston of the clutch master cylinder.
The signal from the CPP sensor is recorded by the
GEM and transmitted to the CAN via the PCM bus.
BPP switches
E94800
The BPP switch is designed as normally-closed
contact. In its rest state the switch is closed and
sends an earth signal to the GEM.
The brake light switch is designed as
normally-open contact and is open in its rest state.
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Brake Pedal Position (BPP) Switch(33 502 0)
Removal
1. CAUTION: Make sure that the brakepedal remains in the rest position.
E101878
Installation
1.CAUTION: Make sure that the brake
pedal remains in the rest position.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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