Chart 18

2014 Ford Mustang GT, 2D Coupe, Automatic TransSECTION Chart 18
  • Exhaust System Concerns: Visible Smoke
NOTE: Black smoke indicates a rich fuel mixture, blue smoke indicates burning oil, and white smoke indicates water in the combustion chamber.
SYSTEM/COMPONENT REFERENCE (Section 5 Pinpoint Test unless noted)
Base Engine REFER to the appropriate service information article, Engine System and CARRY OUT the Inspection and Verification to continue diagnosis.
Fuel Delivery System
  • Black smoke
GO to PINPOINT TEST HC: FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM .
Ignition System
  • Black smoke
For Fiesta 1.6L TIVCT, GO to PINPOINT TEST JC: SECONDARY IGNITION (COIL PACK) .
For all others, GO to PINPOINT TEST JB: SECONDARY IGNITION (COP) .
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) System
  • Blue smoke
REFER to the appropriate service information article, Engine System for a description of the Oil Consumption Test.
Turbocharger System
  • Blue smoke
REFER to the appropriate service information article, Fuel Charging and Controls - Turbocharger for the Oil Consumption Test.
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