Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 04 2.0tdci lack of power

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Wed 15 Oct 2008 23:09
04 2.0tdci lack of power - steam train
While driving the car from cold half a mile or so, the temp gauge fell to zero and the car lost power, probably into limp mode, radiator fan came on and stayed on. Managed to get home, turned off engine, restarted engine and temp gauge flew up to normal temperature, fans were off. car was back to full power.

This has happened a few times since, as it hits normal temperature, goes into limp mode.
Could this be the temperature sensor failing or some other problem?
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Wed 15 Oct 2008 23:28
04 2.0tdci lack of power - Screwloose

It could indeed be a temp sensor - the system will default to "fans on" if sensor data is lost.

There will be a fault-code to back that up.
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Wed 15 Oct 2008 23:40
04 2.0tdci lack of power - steam train
Thought so, I'll check for loose connections and try sensor. Thanks screwloose.
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