Originally Posted by GVK.

DMFs do fail on well serviced cars, on all makes unfortunately - not just Fords.

I've worked with Ford,Hyundai,VW & BMW and they all have DMF issues sadly. As do most other marques!

Modern diesels are great when running well, complete pain in the arse when they have problems.

It just needs checking if any swarf has got into the starter, not to say it has definitely failed.