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Are you getting white smoke or no smoke from the exhaust after failed start attempts?
When the FICM was replaced, did Ford check the glow plugs and injectors for proper operation?
Are you using an engine oil heating element or is the engine dead cold when this happens?
How long does the engine run the first and second start attempts before it stalls and dies?
Had the same exact issues with my 2000 Diesel. Windshield seal was no good, water was getting to electronics. I replaced the windshield and all the problems stopped.
Engine Smoking:
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Black Engine running rich Possible Failure
-Map sensor, fuel injector or fuel pressure regulator.
Blue -Replace Faulty Transmission modulator valve
White Possible Failure. -Head gasket.
Hope this tip helps.
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there is an additive at most auto parts stores and even some gas stations, i forget the name but if you read the bottle it will say something about removing water from the fuel system, they are generally located next to the "octane booster" or "fuel system cleaners"
I don't drive a Ford but I drive an International and white smoke on start up means the engine is too cold to properly burn the fuel. Your black oil or soot is unburnt fuel. You should look at your engine's preheat system for a malfunction.
Hi, I am a mechanic for a large fleet service company, i mostly work on ford 7.3 and 6.0l diesels. If you have a 7.3l that runs like **** and is blowing white smoke there are a number of things that could cause this. first is the service engine light on, if so the DTC's contained in the pcm can be very valuable in finding the cause of your problem. Most of the time you'll get white smoke and a power loss due to bad injectors, but not always. Check the top fuel filter (it is located atop the engine in the middle of the valley, it has a black cap about 4 or 5 inches in diameter). This filter being blocked could also cause the problem your having. If it is blocked with black or brown (rusty) fuel i would recommend dropping the fuel tank and checking the screens in the fuel sending unit. Let me know how you make out.
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