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:

    Status bars
    The top status bar shows the current mode, exterior temperature, time and display icons if you have enabled Bluetooth or other options. The bottom status bar shows the Home icon and may show the current driver and passenger selected temperatures, fan speed a ...

    Inspection and Verification
    1. Verify customer concern by running the engine. 2. Inspect the drive belt for chunking, fraying and wear. 3. Check the drive belt for correct routing. Drive Belt Cracking/Chunking/Wear V Ribbed Serpentine Drive Belt With Cracks Across Ribs The accessory ...

    1-2 Accumulator
    Removal 1. Compress the 1-2 accumulator cover and remove the accumulator piston retaining ring. 2. NOTE: Note the location of the 1-2 accumulator springs for reference during assembly. Remove the 1-2 accumulator. 1. Remove the 1-2 accumulator cover. 2. ...