- Engine / equipment
- 1.6 EcoBoost direct injection: Focus, C-Max, Kuga, Fiesta ST, Mondeo and Transit Connect
- Period mentioned
- 2013–2016
- Symptoms
- The engine loses power and the engine warning light comes on. The computer stores codes P0234 (turbo overboost), P0245 or P0246 (wastegate solenoid circuit) or P0299 (turbo underboost).
- Possible cause described
- Ford bulletin 15-0162 (October 2015) for the 1.6 EcoBoost of the Escape, Fiesta ST and Fusion says to check the charge-air-cooler pipes and vacuum lines first; if they are fine, the cause is the solenoid valve that regulates the turbo wastegate, and it is replaced.
- Check for the garage
- Read the codes. Check that the charge-air-cooler pipes and vacuum lines are not split or loose; if they are fine, test the wastegate solenoid (under the engine) and make sure its hoses are fully fitted before replacing the turbo.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
KNOWN FAULT · Ford
Lack of power with the engine warning light and P0299 / P0234 on the 1.6 EcoBoost: wastegate solenoid
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to repair this fault?
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.
A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Calculate estimateHow is it checked?
Read the codes. Check that the charge-air-cooler pipes and vacuum lines are not split or loose; if they are fine, test the wastegate solenoid (under the engine) and make sure its hoses are fully fitted before replacing the turbo.
What are the symptoms?
The engine loses power and the engine warning light comes on. The computer stores codes P0234 (turbo overboost), P0245 or P0246 (wastegate solenoid circuit) or P0299 (turbo underboost).
Which cars and years does it affect?
- Brands
- Ford
- Engine / equipment
- 1.6 EcoBoost direct injection: Focus, C-Max, Kuga, Fiesta ST, Mondeo and Transit Connect
- Period mentioned
- 2013–2016
Taking it to a garage?
Models with this entry
- Ford Fiesta (VI)2008–2017
- Ford Focus (III)2011–2018
- Ford C-Max / Grand C-Max (II)2010–2019
- Ford Mondeo (IV)2007–2014
- Ford Kuga (II)2012–2019
- Ford Transit / Tourneo Connect (II)2013–2022
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