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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2010MUSTANG BASE, 2D COUPE, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1128 (FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION)DESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONFUEL SYSTEM - 6.0L DIESELNOTES
2010 Ford Mustang Base, 2D Coupe, Automatic
Fuel System - 6.0L Diesel: Notes
2010 Ford Mustang Base, 2D Coupe, AutomaticSECTION Notes
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The 6.0L diesel fuel system consists of:
- Fuel tubes
- Fuel filter
- Secondary fuel filter
- Fuel level sensor
- Fuel tank filler pipe assembly
- Fuel tank
- Fuel conditioning module
- Inertia fuel shutoff (IFS) switch
The fuel system for the direct injection turbo (DIT) diesel:
- is controlled by the PCM.
- utilizes an electric, frame-mounted fuel pump.
- incorporates a fuel filter and water separator assembly.
The electric fuel pump:
- draws fuel from the tank.
- circulates fuel under pressure through the fuel filter, the water separator and the pressure regulator to the cylinder head fuel galleries and then to the fuel injectors.
- Excess fuel is returned to the fuel tank through the fuel return hose.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.