Ford Ikon - Fuel Pump problem - Team-BHP

gr8guzzler · 12th January 2006, 19:25

Hey Guys...

I was driving today and suddenly my car stalled. The engine was cranking and all but was just not starting. I pulled the pipe which goes to the engine from the fuel pump to check if there was any problem with the fuel flow and noticed that there was no fuel coming out of it. I had filled in 20 litres just a day before so knew that I was not out of fuel or something. Anyway, luckily got a mechanic nearby and he knocked the fuel tank from below a couple of times and asked me to try to start the engine simultaneously. After a few attempts, the engine started. Now he says that there is an issue with the fuel pump and that needs to be replaced. Is that true? If yes, any idea how much one costs for an Ikon?

Thanks,

nitrous · 12th January 2006, 19:42

U didnt mention if its a diesel or a petrol engine!

gr8guzzler · 12th January 2006, 19:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitrous

U didnt mention if its a diesel or a petrol engine!

1.6 ZXi 2000 Model - Petrol

ajmat · 12th January 2006, 22:31

Looks lke it is a ford thing, Mondeo's are known for blowing fuel pumps

gr8guzzler · 13th January 2006, 20:03

Now the car doesn't start at all....I'll have to tow it to the service station to get a new one fitted...:(

jkdas · 9th September 2008, 17:04

The Ford Ikon comes with a fibre fuel tank?

And if there is a leak, can it be fixed?

If no, any idea how much will it cost.

Its a 1.8D model.

Jaggu · 9th September 2008, 19:26

Would recommend you NOT to repair it, though it can be done by competent fiber glass guys. Its not worth the risk at the end of the day.

dashoin · 14th September 2008, 22:45

Should be around 7 - 8 K for 1.6 petrol. I was due to get mine changed but am putting it off.
OT, a jugadu mechanic told me that a Contessa fuel pump can be fitted as a replacement - it can be placed in the engine bay and approx cost would be 500 + labour. My Dad`s esteem is running on the same jugad for 2 years now without any problem.

gaurav_diavolo · 1st October 2008, 02:10

Hiiiii....Ditto same problem with my 1.6. Infact ford gave me car three times after checkup and when I got exausted of their cheating (not doing anything to abt their problem) I did all the research. Luckily I found a really helpful mechanic at ford service centre only, who adviced Pressure cleaning of Fuel Pump (charged Rs.960). Now my car is just perfect although mechanic has told that now if the car stops I would be required to change the pump (Rs. 8250). This happens because Ikon 1.6 is famous for accumulating rust and petrol dirt (as told by supervisor). Also advised is use of Power petrol that normal.

Hope info helps. I wish to help you out because if you have seen my other posts about my car, I have suffered a lot because of this stupid fuel pump issue, took out all the josh from my machine.

danlalan · 1st October 2008, 09:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by dashoin

Should be around 7 - 8 K for 1.6 petrol. I was due to get mine changed but am putting it off.
OT, a jugadu mechanic told me that a Contessa fuel pump can be fitted as a replacement - it can be placed in the engine bay and approx cost would be 500 + labour. My Dad`s esteem is running on the same jugad for 2 years now without any problem.

For an esteem its ok but for a Ford to do something like this might trigger off something else and then you'll spend through your nose to get it fixed again.

Iam still wondering howcome my ikons fuel pump is still working. Suprised. If this is a common issue.

Vivek.Martin · 10th October 2008, 09:49

The Ikon if famous for this problem I guess.
My earlier 1.3 busted its fuel pump on the way back home after a tiring day's work. Gets really annoying. Had to tow the car and spent around 11K for the entire repair.
Ford always has this habit of changing the problematic part and all the parts around it.

They told me the fuel pump went because the car mis-fired when I started it. And they said it may be due to me using LPG in the car...
Whatever!

dashoin · 12th October 2008, 15:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by danlalan

For an esteem its ok but for a Ford to do something like this might trigger off something else and then you'll spend through your nose to get it fixed again.

Ha ! My sentiments exactly.

That is exactly the reason I have not touched it so far. I was cautioned that it might stop but have already done a couple of round trips to Chandigarh.

12th January 2006, 19:25	#1 (permalink)
gr8guzzler BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 479 View My Garage	Ford Ikon - Fuel Pump problem Hey Guys... I was driving today and suddenly my car stalled. The engine was cranking and all but was just not starting. I pulled the pipe which goes to the engine from the fuel pump to check if there was any problem with the fuel flow and noticed that there was no fuel coming out of it. I had filled in 20 litres just a day before so knew that I was not out of fuel or something. Anyway, luckily got a mechanic nearby and he knocked the fuel tank from below a couple of times and asked me to try to start the engine simultaneously. After a few attempts, the engine started. Now he says that there is an issue with the fuel pump and that needs to be replaced. Is that true? If yes, any idea how much one costs for an Ikon? Thanks, __________________ Kishore

12th January 2006, 19:42	#2 (permalink)
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Motorcity Madras Posts: 4,375 View My Garage	U didnt mention if its a diesel or a petrol engine! __________________ youtube.com/watch?v=FiVicNOA3bY

12th January 2006, 22:31	#4 (permalink)
ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,516 View My Garage	Looks lke it is a ford thing, Mondeo's are known for blowing fuel pumps __________________ I love the whoosh, but i miss the bellowing

13th January 2006, 20:03	#5 (permalink)
gr8guzzler BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 479 View My Garage	Now the car doesn't start at all....I'll have to tow it to the service station to get a new one fitted...:( __________________ Kishore

9th September 2008, 17:04	#6 (permalink)
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapuram Posts: 5,429 View My Garage	Ford Ikon Fuel Tank The Ford Ikon comes with a fibre fuel tank? And if there is a leak, can it be fixed? If no, any idea how much will it cost. Its a 1.8D model. __________________ ~ I n d i v i d u a l l y , we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean. ~

9th September 2008, 19:26	#7 (permalink)
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,923	Would recommend you NOT to repair it, though it can be done by competent fiber glass guys. Its not worth the risk at the end of the day. __________________ The strength to change what I can, the inability to accept what I can't, and the incapacity to tell the difference. -Calvin

14th September 2008, 22:45	#8 (permalink)
dashoin Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 13	Should be around 7 - 8 K for 1.6 petrol. I was due to get mine changed but am putting it off. OT, a jugadu mechanic told me that a Contessa fuel pump can be fitted as a replacement - it can be placed in the engine bay and approx cost would be 500 + labour. My Dad`s esteem is running on the same jugad for 2 years now without any problem.

1st October 2008, 02:10	#9 (permalink)
gaurav_diavolo Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaipur Posts: 31	Hiiiii....Ditto same problem with my 1.6. Infact ford gave me car three times after checkup and when I got exausted of their cheating (not doing anything to abt their problem) I did all the research. Luckily I found a really helpful mechanic at ford service centre only, who adviced Pressure cleaning of Fuel Pump (charged Rs.960). Now my car is just perfect although mechanic has told that now if the car stops I would be required to change the pump (Rs. 8250). This happens because Ikon 1.6 is famous for accumulating rust and petrol dirt (as told by supervisor). Also advised is use of Power petrol that normal. Hope info helps. I wish to help you out because if you have seen my other posts about my car, I have suffered a lot because of this stupid fuel pump issue, took out all the josh from my machine. __________________ Ford Endeavor XLT 2005 Ford Ikon 1.6 Zxi 2005 My garage is incomplete without a Mondeo!

10th October 2008, 09:49	#11 (permalink)
Vivek.Martin BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Garden (Garbage?) City Posts: 53	The Ikon if famous for this problem I guess. My earlier 1.3 busted its fuel pump on the way back home after a tiring day's work. Gets really annoying. Had to tow the car and spent around 11K for the entire repair. Ford always has this habit of changing the problematic part and all the parts around it. They told me the fuel pump went because the car mis-fired when I started it. And they said it may be due to me using LPG in the car... Whatever! __________________ "After I’m dead I’d rather have people ask why I have no monument than why I have one".

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