Ford Transit Cold Start Problems

Whoa, sounds rough! I had something kinda similar happenin' with my Transit, though I don't remember the exact year model. Hard starts, especially when it was chilly outside, were a total pain. And yeah, the engine idled like it was gonna shake itself apart for the first few minutes. I'm no expert, but it definitely felt like a fuel issue. Have you checked the fuel rail pressure or looked at the injectors themselves? A bad injector can cause all sorts of havoc with the fuel/air mixture. That could explain the poor running and hard starting in the cold. Seriously annoying, right?

Thanks for your response. The symptoms you describe are very similar to what I'm experiencing. Could you give more details on how you checked the fuel rail pressure and injectors? Any extra details about your experience would be great.

Well, I wish I could give you some super techy details, but honestly, I'm not that mechanically inclined. When it happened to me, I poked around a bit, checked for any obvious leaks or damage (didn't find anything), and then just took it straight to my usual workshop. I remember the mechanic saying something about testing the injectors and finding one that wasn't spraying properly. Apparently, that one bad injector was messing up the whole fuel system during cold starts. I'd strongly suggest getting your injectors checked out properly – could save you a load of headaches!

Thanks for the help. Your suggestion to get the fuel injectors checked was right. I saw a mechanic who did tests and found a bad cold start injector, which I had replaced. The repair was 515€. Now, the engine starts quickly and runs smoothly, even when it's cold. Thanks again; your help fixed this.