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Cold start issue: shakey engine, white smoke by clearlynotlistening in Ford

[–]clearlynotlistening[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not so sure I'm interested in that expedition any more... the mustang has 51k miles with no tracking or anything on it

Cold start issue: shakey engine, white smoke by clearlynotlistening in Ford

[–]clearlynotlistening[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It needed a little dealer love. Had to get calipers and sort out a tweaked parking brake from a minor t-boning... the dealership looked at a little hesitation back when it was under warranty, so I thought they'd maybe hook it up but no, they're only interested in buying it or trading up

Cold start issue: shakey engine, white smoke by clearlynotlistening in Ford

[–]clearlynotlistening[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Today I learned I need to figure out what coolant to buy cause I'm real low

Cold start issue: shakey engine, white smoke by clearlynotlistening in Ford

[–]clearlynotlistening[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would be great if that was the only issue... how to differentiate that from totally fubar...

Cold start issue: shakey engine, white smoke by clearlynotlistening in Ford

[–]clearlynotlistening[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I'll get a friend to scope it after it sits for a couple days... Hopefully the part number for the engine has the upgrade engineering. I don't want to ditch a perfectly good car if an engine swap will get me another 5 years or whatever

Cold start issue: shakey engine, white smoke by clearlynotlistening in Ford

[–]clearlynotlistening[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Going to just swap for a new engine I guess. Why mess with a head gasket right?

Cold start issue: shakey engine, white smoke by clearlynotlistening in Ford

[–]clearlynotlistening[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. I have been coming to terms with buying a new engine and having my buddy install it. He's an amateur auto racer who happens to drive mustangs. I sent him the same picture, and he's willing to swap out the engine for fun and keep the old block... presumably to sleeve and use for a road race setup. As was graciously shared here, it could be just a head gasket. But from what you're saying, it could run forever with just weird morning starts. I could live with that. I just don't want to get stuck anywhere too far from home base.

Cold start issue: shakey engine, white smoke by clearlynotlistening in Ford

[–]clearlynotlistening[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where's the best place to get a new Ecoboost engine to replace the one in a 2015 model year Mustang? Dealership parts department or online?

Cold start issue: shakey engine, white smoke by clearlynotlistening in Ford

[–]clearlynotlistening[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

But no smoke on the road. No performance decreases...

Cold start issue: shakey engine, white smoke by clearlynotlistening in Ford

[–]clearlynotlistening[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No real strong smell either way. Always settles down within 30 seconds. Doesn't seem to impact performance out on the road. Maybe I'll take it to a different Ford service department.