achimblaze9
Ford F rough start poor fuel economy
Summary of the thread
A 2008 Ford F with a gasoline engine is experiencing rough starts, poor fuel economy, weak performance, erratic idling, and occasional stalling. The suspected cause is a fuel injection issue, specifically clogged injectors. A workshop diagnosis confirmed a defective injection nozzle due to clogging, with cleaning or replacement suggested as the solution.
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achimblaze9 (community.author)
Clogged injectors, huh? How did you figure that out? And what did you do about it? I'm not really sure how to check for that myself...
theresahahn4
Well, I initially suspected a vacuum leak, but a mechanic friend suggested checking the injectors. It's tricky to diagnose without proper equipment. Best bet is to take it to a workshop; they can run diagnostic tests to confirm. If it is the injectors, cleaning or replacement is usually the solution.
achimblaze9 (community.author)
Cheers! Dropped it at the shop; they confirmed it's a defective injection nozzle, likely due to clogging. Quoted me 515€ for the repair. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction!
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theresahahn4
Sounds familiar. I had similar issues with my old 2012 Opel Astra. Symptoms were almost identical - rough start, poor fuel economy, and the occasional stall. In my case, it turned out to be clogged fuel injectors. Have you checked for that?