Test 3: Intake/Exhaust Restriction: Purpose
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Pickup, 2003 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2003 Ford Excursion, and 2003 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
This is a visual inspection to determine if an air intake or exhaust restriction is contributing to a hard start or no-start condition. If engine does start and an air intake or exhaust restriction exists, a large amount of Black/Blue smoke will be produced.