GerryMue

Ford Maverick Diesel 2008: Smoke, starting problems and possible glow control unit defect

Hi guys, I have a problem with my 2008 diesel Ford Maverick with 76,790 km on the clock. When accelerating, it gives off black smoke from the exhaust, has a longer cold start time and while idling it shakes quite a bit. Now it won't start at all and the pre-glow indicator no longer goes out. In addition, the regeneration of the DPF seems to be failing. Do you think this could be related to a fault in the glow control unit? Have any of you had similar problems and if so, what was your experience at the mechanic? I was really unlucky last time - almost got ripped off and want to gain some knowledge before I go again. I look forward to your feedback. Many thanks in advance!

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A 2008 diesel Ford Maverick is experiencing issues such as black smoke during acceleration, extended cold start times, shaking while idling, and a non-extinguishing pre-glow indicator. Additionally, the diesel particulate filter (DPF) regeneration seems to be failing. These symptoms suggest a possible fault in the glow control unit or the engine control unit (ECU). A similar issue in another vehicle was resolved by replacing the ECU, which restored normal function and eliminated the symptoms.

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Hi, yes, that sounds a lot like a faulty control unit. I also had a similar problem with my diesel Ford Focus, model 2011, and it was the ECU itself that was problematic. After changing the ECU, the car ran smoothly again, so that could be the case with you. The car emits black smoke during acceleration, the cold start time is longer and the car shakes when idling. I had exactly the same symptoms. It caused a lot of headaches and had to spend more time than expected in the workshop, but in the end it wasn't really a more serious problem. And I can really understand that you don't want to be ripped off. It's good that you're doing your research. So yes, based on my experience, it could definitely be the ECU.

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Hey, thanks for your quick reply! It sounds like you had pretty much the same experience as I'm having right now. I'd be interested to know, can you remember how much the repair set you back then? And have you had any more problems with your car since then?

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Hey, sure, I remember! It cost me about €1000 to repair the faulty ECU. I know that sounds like a lot of money, but since it was replaced, my diesel Ford Focus has been running better than ever. Since then I've had no more problems with the car - no black smoke, no long cold starts and it no longer wobbles at idle. So the investment in the repair was definitely worth it in the long run.

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Hey, thank you very much, that helps me a lot! 1000 sounds like a lot at first, but if that's the solution to the problem and I don't have any more problems with the car, then that's something else of course. I think I'll just take my car to another mechanic now and hope it goes better this time. Thanks again for your help and advice!

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