johannamueller26
Ford Maverick Rough Running Engine
Summary of the thread
A 2003 Ford Maverick diesel with 194,425 km is experiencing a rough running engine, check engine light, stalling, and jerking during acceleration. The initial suspicion is a defective fuel pressure sensor, but a faulty cable or plug connection is also considered. A suggestion is made to inspect the wiring harness and connector for loose connections or corrosion. Upon professional inspection, a defective plug connection is identified and repaired, resolving the issue.
Did this summary help you solve your problem?
4 comment(s)
johannamueller26 (community.author)
Intriguing! An Opel Astra, you say? So, you believe that a mere visual inspection could reveal the root cause? Could you elaborate on the specifics of your Astra situation? What exactly did you observe upon inspecting the wiring and connector?
emanuellange1
Well, in my case, the connector was slightly loose and had some corrosion on the contacts. Cleaning it up and ensuring a tight fit solved the problem. But if you're not comfortable messing with the electrics, maybe take it to a workshop. Better safe than sorry, right?
johannamueller26 (community.author)
Thanks for the insights and the advice regarding the electricals! I took your suggestion and had a professional mechanic inspect the wiring and connections, and as you suspected, that was indeed the problem. A defective plug connection was identified and repaired. The total cost came to 95€. The Maverick is now running smoothly again. I appreciate your help!
rmh_community_comment_box_header
community_crosslink_scanner_headline
community_crosslink_scanner_intro
community_crosslink_scanner_title
community_crosslink_scanner_price
community_crosslink_rmh_headline
community_crosslink_rmh_intro
community_crosslink_rmh_title
community_crosslink_rmh_subtitle
community_crosslink_rmh_brand
FORD
community_crosslink_rmh_model
MAVERICK
emanuellange1
Those symptoms sound familiar. I had a similar problem with my old Opel Astra – also a diesel, though a few years newer. Check engine light, rough idle, the whole shebang. Have you tried visually inspecting the wiring harness and connector for the fuel pressure sensor? It might just be a loose connection or some corrosion.