Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Jacking

WARNING: Never run the engine with one wheel off the ground, such as when changing a tire. The wheel still on the ground could cause the vehicle to move.

CAUTION: The jack (17080) provided with the vehicle is intended to be used in an emergency for changing a deflated tire. To avoid damage to the vehicle, never use the jack to lift the vehicle for any other purpose. Refer to the Owner Guide when using the jack supplied with the vehicle.

CAUTION: Under no circumstances should the vehicle ever be lifted by the suspension arm brackets, rear stabilizer or differential housing or convertible cross brace. Severe damage to the vehicle could result.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to use jack pressure on either the front bumper (17757) or the rear bumper (17906) of any vehicle. Damage to the bumper covers will occur.

Lift the vehicle using the Jacking Points procedure in this section.

Jacking Points

Jacking Points

To lift the front or either side of the front end, position the floor jack under the front frame lift points.

Jacking Points

To lift the rear or either side of the rear end, position the floor jack under the rear lift points.

    Lifting
    CAUTION: Do not allow the lift adapters to contact the steering linkage, suspension arms, stabilizer arms, or to compress the lower suspension arm stabilizer bar insulator (5493). Damage to the sus ...

    Other materials:

    Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes
    Removal 1. Disconnect the battery cables. 2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section. 3. Remove the nuts. 4. Remove the fluid cooler tube bracket at the engine. 5. NOTE: Use a backup wrench to hold the case fitting sec ...

    Piston - Pin Connecting Rod, Floating Pin
    Material Item Specification SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Engine Oil XO-5W20-QSP WSS-M2C153- H Disassembly 1. Remove the clips. 2. Remove the piston pin from the piston and connecting rod assembly. 3. Remove the connecting rod ...

    Caliper (Removal and Installation)
    Special Tool(s) Rear Caliper Piston Adjuster 206-026 (T87P-2588-A) Removal 1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. 2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. 3. Disengage the parking brake cable end from the parking brake lever arm. 4. Remov ...