Ford Mustang:  P0068 MAP/MAF Throttle Position Correlation

P0068 in the Ford Mustang is a generic OBD II code.  In layman’s terms, it means that the MAP (manifold absolute pressure) and/or MAF (mass airflow sensor) are providing the Mustang’s computer contradicting data compared to what it should be in relation to the throttle position sensor. The throttle position sensor tells the computer how … Read more

Ford Mustang: Engine Smoking Causes + Diagnosis

A smoking engine is a serious thing.  If your Ford Mustang’s engine has smoke coming from it, it needs to be addressed right away.  It can be caused by quite a few different problems, none of which should be ignored. The most common reasons why your Mustang’s engine would smoke include overheating, burning oil, or … Read more

Ford Mustang Hesitating to Start (5 Most Common Reasons)

While it may not leave you stranded, a vehicle that hesitates to start can be very concerning. There are a few reasons why your Ford Mustang may not be starting, such as a bad starter, a bad battery, bad alternator, and more.   Ford Mustang Hesitates to Start: Causes Here are some of the most … Read more

Ford Mustang:  Bad Sway Bar Links (Common Symptoms)

Sway bar links are responsible for connecting your Ford Mustang’s sway bar to the chassis.  The job of a sway bar is to eliminate body roll by helping the tires keep better contact with the road, which improves the handling characteristics of your Mustang.  If you have a bad sway bar link, your vehicle will … Read more

Ford Mustang Shuts Down While Driving (Common Causes)

If your Ford Mustang is shutting down while driving, it’s a real safety hazard.  Vehicles are a lot harder to control without power brakes or steering. Below is a list of the most common reasons your Mustang would randomly die while driving.  Before looking at anything, is the check engine light on?  If it is, … Read more

Ford Mustang:  Brake Lights Not Working Diagnosis

Brake lights are one of the most critical safety features that your Ford Mustang has.  They let other drivers know when you are slowing down, and that they need to slow down too.  If your brake lights aren’t working, you’re way more likely to get rear ended than normal.  The good news is that troubleshooting … Read more

Ford Mustang: What’s Causing That Rotten Egg Smell?

One of the most undervalued diagnostic tools is the human nose.  There’s a lot our nose can tell us about a vehicle with a few quick sniffs.  If you happen to smell a rotten egg smell coming from your Ford Mustang, it is certainly a cause for concern.  It is most commonly associated with a … Read more

Ford Mustang: “Check Fuel Inlet” Causes

“Check Fuel Inlet” is one of the most common warning messages that the Ford Mustang will produce.  Really, what this message means is check the fuel cap.  More than likely, it hasn’t been secured.  It will often show up even though the fuel cap appears to be on and secured, that’s what this article aims … Read more

Ford Mustang Dies After Starting Diagnosis

It can be very disconcerting if your Ford Mustang is starting and then dies.  It is most likely caused by some type of issue with the electrical or fuel system.  But, there can be other causes as well. Your Mustang’s engine needs 3 things constantly and in the proper proportion to keep running. Air Fuel … Read more

Ford Mustang: Brake Lights Stuck On → Diagnosis

It is both frustrating and unsafe to drive your Ford Mustang if the brake lights are stuck on.  The most common reason that they stay on is a brake light switch that has failed.   How Brake Lights Work Brake lights work by having an electric current sent to the brake pedal switch at all … Read more