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:

    In California (U.S. Only)
    California Civil Code Section 1793.2(d) requires that, if a manufacturer or its representative is unable to repair a motor vehicle to conform to the vehicle’s applicable express warranty after a reasonable number of attempts, the manufacturer shall be requir ...

    Lumbar Control Switch
    Removal and Installation All vehicles 1. Remove the front seat. For additional information, refer to Seat-Front Power in this section. Vehicles with standard power lumbar 2. Pull to remove the lumbar control switch (14C715). 3. Disconnect the power lum ...

    Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Sensor - 3.8L
    Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information refer to Section. 2. Disconnect the cylinder head temperature sensor connector. 3. Remove the CHT sensor. Installation 1. To install, reverse the removal procedure. ...