Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Handles, Locks, Latches And Mechanisms (Description and Operation)

Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual / Body / Handles, Locks, Latches and Mechanisms / Handles, Locks, Latches And Mechanisms (Description and Operation)

Lock Cylinders

Individual lock cylinders are repaired by discarding the inoperative lock 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 new lock cylinder to the current key code of the vehicle.

Latch System

The door latch system consists of:

  • front door latch remote control and cable assembly
  • front door latch (21812)
  • door latch control rod knob (21850)
  • door handle (22404) and front door latch actuating rod (22152)
  • lock cylinder (22050) and front door latch control cylinder rod (22134)
  • door latch striker plate (22008)
  • front door latch remote control cable (221A00)
  • door lock cylinder (21990)
  • window regulator switch plates (14524)
  • adjunct actuator (218B20)
  • circuit wiring and circuit protection
  • front door lock switch (14017)
  • luggage compartment lid latch with mechanical interior release handle and cable
  • luggage compartment lid lock cylinder

Luggage Compartment Lid Remote Control Lock Switch

The luggage compartment remote control system consists of:

  • luggage compartment remote control lock switch (19C542) located in the glove compartment (06010)
  • remote control lock actuator (part of the luggage compartment lid latch)
  • circuit wiring and circuit protection

Locks, Latches And Mechanisms

Refer to Section for power door lock and luggage compartment lid remote control lock switch diagnostics.

    Handles, Locks, Latches and Mechanisms
    General Specifications Torque Specifications LOCK REPAIR/REPLACEMENT SPECIFICATIONS ...

    Latch - Door
    Removal 1. Remove the door trim panel (23942). For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Release the actuating rods by opening the clips. 3. Using a screwdriver, release the lock cyli ...

    Other materials:

    Weld Nut Repair - Missing Weld Nut, Restraints Control Module (RCM)
    WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing, replacing, ...

    Cleaning the windows and wiper blades
    The windows and wiper blades should be cleaned regularly. If the wipers do not wipe properly, substances on the vehicle’s glass or the wiper blades may be the cause. These may include hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes, water repellent coatings ...

    Acceleration Control (Description and Operation)
    Component Locations   The throttle is controlled by the accelerator cable which is connected to the accelerator pedal and shaft. The accelerator pedal and shaft should travel smoothly from the idle to the wide-open throttle (WOT) positions. Hesi ...