Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Cylinder Head - Distortion
Special Tool(s)
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Straight Edge 303-D039 (D83L-4201-A) or equivalent |
1. Use a straight edge and a feeler gauge to inspect the cylinder head for flatness. If the cylinder head is distorted, install a new cylinder head.

Cylinder Bore -Cleaning
1. CAUTION: If these procedures are not followed, rusting of the cylinder bores may occur.
Clean the cylinder bores with soap or detergent and water.
2. Thoroughly rinse with clean water and wipe dry with a clean, lint-free cloth.
3. Use a clean, lint-free cloth and lubricate the cylinder bores.
- Use clean engine oil meeting Ford specification.
Valve - Seat Inspection
Valve and Seat Refacing Measurements
CAUTION: After grinding valves or valve seats, check valve
clearance.
1. Check the valve head and seat.
Check valve angles.
Check margin width.
Refer t ...
Cylinder Block Core Plug Replacement
Special Tool(s)
Slide Hammer
100-001 (T50T-100-A)
Material
1. Use a slide hammer or tools suitable to remove the cylinder block core
plug.
2. Inspect the cylinder block plug bore f ...
Other materials:
Lock Cylinder - Door
Removal
1. NOTE: Individual lock cylinders are repaired by discarding the
inoperative cylinder and building
a new lock cylinder using the appropriate lock repair package. The lock
repair package includes
a detailed instruction sheet to build the ne ...
Exterior Trim and Ornamentation
Torque Specifications
Exterior Trim and Ornamentation
The exterior trim and ornamentation consists of the following
components:
body side scoop
hood scoop (if equipped)
front spoiler (Mach 1)
radiator grille
rear spoiler (if equipped)
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Utilizing the mediation or arbitration program
(Canada only)
This pertains to vehicles delivered to authorized Canadian dealers.
In those cases, where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford of
Canada and the authorized dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle
service concern have been unsatisfactory, Ford of ...

