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Why's my Ford Mondeo losing power and smoking?

My Ford Mondeo is a 2003 TDCi 130bhp Ghia. Since last week, as I apply acceleration to my car gently from 0 up till 85mph, it feels like it is losing power but it never cuts out fully. But, if I accelerate fast from 0 to 85 it runs fine, as it should be, but i see from my mirror that it gives a bit of smoke after doing this. I was advised to change the diesel fuel filter and add a diesel injector cleaner, but the same problem is still occurring.

Asked on 13 August 2010 by ali butt

Answered by Honest John
It reads like the turbo is giving out. The smoke will be lube oil from failed turbo bearing seals.
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