FORD TRANSIT PROBLEMS (Ford Problems Page)
TRANSIT NO THROTTLE
No throttle, glow plug light flashing, turn engine off and on, van then runs ok, is normally throttle pedal sensor (like scalextric controller tells computer you want to go faster)
LOSS OF ALL BATTERY POWER
Ford Transits from 2000 have a fused earth lead next to battery under drivers seat, these can blow due to starting van in gear, or faulty starter motor pulling to much current (over 200amps see starter motor tests), as a temporary repair you can remove lead and solder fuse back together, this will probably only work if you started the van in gear, as a faulty starter motor will probably blow it again.
CUTS OUT RESTARTS
Later Ford Transit Diesels are fitted with DMF (Dual Mass Flywheels) flywheels.
These are two flywheels joined together by springs and dampers to smooth out vibration, however they wear and under load they distort, moving the flywheel away from or hit the CPS (Crankshaft Position Sensor) losing power and maybe cutting out, the vehicle will probably then restart as normal, a new and expensive flywheel is the only cure.
TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Later Ford Transits measure the temperature of the metal as apposed to the coolant, if the engine overheats the computer will shut down the engine to prevent damage, but if the sensors goes faulty (e.g. In the red) the car will not start or stop.