Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Battery, Mounting and Cables

Component Tests

Battery-Load Test 1. With the engine running, turn the A/C on, the blower motor on high speed and the headlamps on high beam. 2. Increase the engine speed to approximately 2,000 rpm. The vol ...

Battery and Cables

Vehicles are equipped with a 12 volt maintenance-free battery that contains a built-in hydrometer. The hydrometer eye indication is as follows: A green dot means the battery is OK. A yel ...

Other materials:

Engine (Installation)
Special Tool(s) Lifting Bracket, Engine 303-D087 (D93P-6001-A1) Lifting Bracket, Engine 303-D088 (D93P-6001-A2) Installer Set, Teflon Seal 211-D027 (D90P-3517A) or equivalent Spreader Bar 303-D089 (D9 ...

Installation
NOTE: Do not use a fiber disc to clean the surfaces. Fibers from the disc can get into the oil pan and oil and clog the oil bypass valve. 1. Clean and inspect the cylinder head for flatness. 2. Install a new head gasket on the cylinder block with the sm ...

Engine (Diagnosis and Testing)
Special Tool(s) Commercially Available Leakdown Tester Quick Disconnect Compression Tester 134-R0212 or equivalent Dial Indicator Gauge Adapter 303-007 (TOOL-6565-AB) or equivalent Dial Indicator Gauge with Holdin ...