Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Index Card
Place an index card or a piece of paper between the weatherstrip and the sealing surface, then close the door. Slowly withdraw the index card or paper after the door is closed and check the amount of pressure on the weatherstrip. There should be a medium amount of resistance as it is withdrawn.
Continue around the entire seal area. If there is little or no resistance, this indicates insufficient contact to form a good seal. At these points, the door, the glass, or the weatherstrip is out of alignment.
Tracing Powder
Tracing powder is used to check both the uniformity of contact and the
tension of a seal against its
sealing surface. These tests are usually done when a suspected air leak/noise
appears to originat ...
Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) (Diagnosis and Testing)
Special Tool(s)
ChassisEAR
107-R2102 or equivalent
Electronic Vibration Analyzer
100-F027 (014-00344) or
equivalent
EngineEAR
107-R2100 or equivalent
...
Other materials:
Engine Ignition (Description and Operation)
Eight separate ignition coils:
are controlled by the powertrain control module (PCM).
are mounted directly above each spark plug.
are controlled by the powertrain control module for correct firing
sequence.
The spark plug:
changes the high vo ...
Symptom Charts
Symptom Chart - Air Leak and Wind Noise
Condition
Possible Sources
Action
Air leak around
door perimeter
Loose fit seal.
Seal installed
incorrectly.
Door misaligned.
Scuff plate installed
incor ...
Rear Ride Height Measurement - GT and Base
Item
Description
1
Body reinforcement
2
Ride height (shortest distance)
3
Rear axle
Wheel Track
Item
Part Number
Description
1
-
Front track
2
-
Rear track
Dogtracking
Item
Part N ...
