Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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 Chart
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3. If the inspection reveals obvious concerns that can be readily identified, repair as necessary.
4. If the concerns remain after the inspection, determine the symptoms. GO to Symptom Chart .
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) ...
Symptom Chart
Condition
Possible Sources
Action
Difficult
starting
Damaged ignition
system.
Damaged fuel
system.
Damaged starting
system.
Damaged charging
...
Other materials:
Flywheel Runout Check
Special Tool(s)
Dial Indicator/Magnetic Base
100-D002 (D78P-4201-B) or
equivalent
1. Mount the special tool so that the indicator contact point rides on the
clutch disc contact surface.
2. Turn the flywheel (6375); if the runout exceeds the ...
Range Selection
The transmission has six range positions: P, R, N, (D), 2 and 1.
Park
In the PARK position:
there is no powerflow through the transmission.
the parking pawl locks the output shaft to the case.
the engine can be started.
the ignition key can ...
Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor - Mach I
Removal
CAUTION: The mass air flow (MAF) sensor hot wire sensing
element and housing are
calibrated as a unit and must be repaired as a complete assembly. Do not
damage the sensing
element (internal to housing) or possible failure to the mass air f ...
