Chart 8
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 9 other vehicles, including the 2018 Ford Transit-350 HD, 2018 Ford Transit-350, 2018 Ford Transit-250, 2018 Ford Transit-150, and 2018 Ford F-550 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Exhaust System Concerns: Visible Smoke (No Oil Consumption)
| SYSTEM OR COMPONENT | REFERENCE (Pinpoint Test unless noted) |
|---|---|
| Fuel Quality | REFER to DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES , Sufficient Clean Fuel. |
| Black Exhaust Smoke | CHECK for charge air cooler (CAC) restrictions. |
| White Exhaust Smoke | Some white exhaust smoke is a normal condition at start up with temperatures below 10°C (50°F) or with an extended idle in a cool climate. GO to PINPOINT TEST AF . |
| Charge Air Cooler (CAC) For Restrictions | CHECK for any conditions that may restrict airflow through the CAC. DISCONNECT the tubes at the CAC and CHECK for restrictions. CHECK inside of the CAC for restrictions. If there are any restrictions, REPAIR as necessary. |
| Engine Coolant Leak | REFER to the appropriate Engine Cooling article, Component Tests, Engine Cooling System Pressure Test. |
| Thermostat Operation | REFER to the appropriate Engine Cooling article, Component Tests, Thermostat. |
| Engine Compression | REFER to the appropriate Engine System article, General Procedures, Compression Test. |
| Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System | GO to PINPOINT TEST W . |
| Mass Airflow (MAF) Sensor | GO to PINPOINT TEST J . |
| Cylinder Compression | REFER to the appropriate Engine System article, General Procedures, Compression Test. CARRY OUT the Compression Test. |