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Chart 18

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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 (Pinpoint Test unless noted)
Base Engine REFER to the Service Information, Engine System, Diagnosis And Testing to continue diagnosis.
Fuel Delivery System
  • Black smoke
GO to Pinpoint Test HC .
Ignition System
  • Black smoke
For KA 1.5L TIVCT or Fiesta 1.6L TIVCT, GO to Pinpoint Test JC .
For all others, GO to Pinpoint Test JB .
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) System
  • Blue smoke
REFER to the Service Information, Engine System for a description of the Oil Consumption Test.
Turbocharger System
  • Blue smoke
REFER to the Service Information, Fuel Charging And Controls - Turbocharger for the Oil Consumption Test.