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:
Exceptions To Normal Schedule
Yellow Coolant
Change coolant at 5 years or 160,000 km (100,000 miles) of the vehicle's
life, whichever comes
first.
After the initial change, change coolant every 3 years or 80,000 km
(50,000 miles) thereafter.
Natural Gas and Propane Vehicles
Insp ...
Front Seat Backrest
Disassembly and Assembly
All vehicles
1. Remove the front seat backrest. For additional information, refer to
Front Seat Backrest in this
section.
2. Remove the front seat backrest head restraint (611A08).
3. Remove the screws and the safety belt guid ...
Pinpoint Tests
PINPOINT TEST A: THE ENGINE DOES NOT CRANK AND THE
RELAY DOES CLICK
Test Step
Result / Action to Take
A1 CHECK THE VOLTAGE TO THE STARTER RELAY
YesGO to A2 .
No
REPAIR circuit 1050 (LG/VT) for an open. TEST the
system for normal operation. ...
