[sinchanm]

Hi Folks,
I drive a 2018 Ecosport with the Ecosboost engine. I was cleaning the engine bay recently and stumbled across a wire cut. Upon closer inspection, I could make out bite marks from rats. I drove the vehicle around and couldn't notice any issues with its normal functioning. I would be driving across cities this week and it would take me a while before I can visit a Ford Service centre. Although since I wish to know the severity of the issue, if there is. So that I can know if I can use the car for my week's travel.

The circled wire is the one which is cut. Its not an electrical wire, seems more like a rubber tube which leads to the metal circular cap like thing beside it. Hope the images are clear and informative enough.

I couldn't figure out what part that is neither what its used for. Any help/advice with regards to this is greatly appreciated Thanks!

 

[milesmac00]

Looks like the boost reference tube, it supplies manifold pressure to the waste gate to limit boost. This needs to be fixed immediately or it can cause engine damage from over boost.

 

[sinchanm]

I got it fixed yesterday. You are right, usage of the car without fixing it would have caused serious damage to the engine. Good thing I decided not to take it for the trip. It was a quick simple fix though! Thanks for the info!

 

[mwittke5857]

Looks like the boost reference tube, it supplies manifold pressure to the waste gate to limit boost. This needs to be fixed immediately or it can cause engine damage from over boost.

An old trick to raise boost is to install a valve (MAC or manual) in that hose to bleed off vacuum. I wouldn't recommend unless you install a boost gauge as well