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:

    Engine (Removal)
    Special Tool(s) Lifting Bracket, Engine 303-D087 (D93P-6001-A1) Lifting Bracket, Engine 303-D088 (D93P-6001-A2) Spreader Bar 303-D089 (D93P-6001-A3) Removal All vehicles 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Fo ...

    Evaporative Emission Repair Verification Drive Cycle
    Special Tool(s) Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS) 418-F224, New Generation STAR (NGS) Tester 418-F052, or equivalent scan tool Drive Cycle Recommendations NOTE: The following procedure is designed to execute and complete the evap ...

    Accelerator Cable Bracket - Supercharged Engine
    Removal and Installation 1. Disconnect the accelerator cable and speed control cable. 2. Depress the tabs and disconnect the accelerator cable and speed control cable from the accelerator cable bracket 3. Remove the bolts and the accelerator cable bracket ...