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:
Component Tests
Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve
1. Open the hood.
2. NOTE: Key symptom is elevated idle speed while noise is occurring.
NOTE: "Snapping" the throttle can induce the noise.
Verify the condition by operating the vehicle for a short time.
3. Inspect the IAC valv ...
Traction Control
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
The traction control system helps avoid drive wheel spin and loss of
traction.
If your vehicle begins to slide, the system applies the brakes to individual
wheels and, when needed, reduces engine power at the same time. If the
wheels s ...
Supercharger Cooling System Flushing
1. WARNING: Never remove the pressure relief cap while the engine is
operating or
when the cooling system is hot. Failure to follow these instructions can result
in damage
to the cooling system or engine or personal injury. To avoid having scalding hot
cool ...
