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:

Sensing system
WARNING: To help avoid personal injury, please read and understand the limitations of the system as contained in this section. Sensing is only an aid for some (generally large and fixed) objects when moving in reverse on a flat surface at parking speeds. Traf ...

Preliminary Inspection
The following items must be checked prior to beginning the diagnostic procedures: Know and Understand the Concern In order to correctly diagnose a concern, first understand the customer complaint or condition. Customer contact may be required in ord ...

Tire care
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic passenger car tires. The Tire Quality Grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: • Treadw ...