Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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 Holding Fixture 100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or equivalent
Engine Cylinder Leak Detection/Air Pressurization Kit 014-00708 or equivalent
Oil Pressure Gauge 303-088 (T73L-6600-A)
UV Leak Detector Kit 164-R0756 or equivalent
Vacuum/Pressure Tester 164-R0253 or equivalent

Material

Material

Engine System - General Information
General Specifications Engine NOTE: This section contains information, steps and procedures that may not be specific to your engine. This section covers general procedures and diagnosis and testin ...

Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer concern by operating the engine to duplicate the condition. 2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical damage. Refer to the following chart. Visual Inspection Ch ...

Other materials:

Windshield washers
Note: Do not operate the wipers on a dry windshield. This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades or cause the wiper motor to burn out. Always use the windshield washer before wiping a dry windshield. Note: Do not operate the washer when the washer re ...

Trunk release
The remote trunk release button is located on the center console. Press the button to unlatch the trunk. Interior Trunk Control Lockout (Convertible Vehicles Only) This feature disables the interior trunk control. It helps prevent unauthorized access to the t ...

Symptom Chart
NOTE: New speed control diagnostic software is available in Version 12 or higher for the diagnostic tool. When using this software, it is necessary to use Next Generation Speed Control Adapter 007- 00586 with the diagnostic tool. NOTE: Refer to the Wiring Di ...