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

Mechanical

  • Engine coolant leaks
  • Engine oil leaks
  • Fuel leaks
  • Damaged or severely worn parts
  • Loose mounting bolts, studs and nuts

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:

    Heating and Defrosting
    The heating and defrosting system has the following features: Controls the temperature and, during A/C operation, reduces the relative humidity of the air inside the vehicle. Delivers heated or cooled air to maintain the vehicle interior temperature an ...

    Mounting Arm and Pivot Shaft
    Removal 1. Park the windshield wipers in the full upright position. This will allow for easy access to the retaining clip on the wiper motor output shaft. 2. Remove the cowl top vent panels. 3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. 4. Disconnect the ...

    Component Test
    Windshield Wiper Motor CAUTION: Do not handle the wiper motor abusively when diagnosing the wiper operations. Failure to follow this caution may result in damage to the motor magnets and will make the wiper motor inoperative. Rough handling of new ...