Ford Escort cold start problem

Car: Ford Escort
Variant: 18TD
Model Year: 1997
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
i drive an r reg ford escort 18td that point blank will not start without a push first start every day, it turns over but doesnt start until we bump it, have had battery and alternater checked they are fine and so far replaced glow plugs, air filter, fuel filter and hand primer and still it wont start any one have any idea???? it really is getting me down having a car that wont start every day
Posted: Nov 9, 2007 (17 years ago)
Have you checked and tested the starter motor?
Posted Nov 9, 2007 (17 years ago)
yep starter fine too about to fit a non return valve?
Posted Nov 9, 2007 (17 years ago)
hi,not sure if this will help or not but i had the same sort of thing with my orion,turned out the internal fuse box had been on the blink,its a main dealer part only, costing £270,but i got one from a breaker for £40??done the job.you should be able to fit it yourself with a bit of common sense.hope this helps
Posted Nov 13, 2007 (17 years ago)

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