Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Engine Emission Control (Description and Operation)

CAUTION: Do not remove any part of the engine emission control system. Operating the engine without the engine emission control system will reduce fuel economy and engine ventilation. This will weaken engine performance and shorten engine life.

The engine emission control consists of the:

  • positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system.
  • exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system.
Engine Emission Control
Torque Specifications ...

Typical Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) Decal
  The Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) decal shows: the components of the emission control system. the correct vacuum hose routing. the color stripe of the vacuum hoses. ...

Other materials:

Engine block heater
WARNING: Failure to follow engine block heater instructions could result in property damage or physical injury. WARNING: Do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. There is a risk of electrical shock. Note: The ...

Cleaning
1. Fabricate a cleaning tool from a 1/8 inch diameter brazing rod. 2. Cut an abrasive pad from maroon colored 3M Scotch Brite with the dimensions corresponding to the coupling size. 3. Assemble the pad to the tool. 4. Coat the abrasive pad with PAG Refri ...

Removal
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. 2. Drain the engine cooling system. 3. Remove the RH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to Exhaust Manifold RH in this section. 4. Remove the lower intake manifold. For additional information, re ...