Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section.
3. Place a drain pan under the transmission fluid pan.
4. Drain transmission fluid.
- Loosen the transmission fluid pan bolts and allow fluid to drain. After fluid is drained remove the bolts.

5. Remove the transmission fluid pan and transmission fluid pan gasket.

6. Pull down evenly and remove the transmission fluid filter and seal.

7. Remove torque converter housing plug.

8. Remove the torque converter drain plug and drain the torque converter.
- Rotate the crankshaft to access the drain plug..

9. Clean and inspect the transmission fluid pan, gasket and magnet.

10. Flush the fluid cooler tubes. For additional information, refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler - Backflushing and Cleaning in this section.
Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter
Material
Item
Specification
MERCON V Automatic
Transmission Fluid
XT-5-QM, XT-5-DM
MERCON V
1. Normal maintenance requires periodic automatic transmission fluid changes.
If a ma ...
Installation
1. NOTE: A new torque converter drain plug must be used.
Install the torque converter drain plug.
2. Install the torque converter housing plug.
3. CAUTION: If installing a new filter, and the se ...
Other materials:
Bleeding - Components
Special Tool(s)
Worldwide Diagnostic System
(WDS)
418-F224, New Generation STAR (NGS)
Tester
418-F052, or equivalent scan
tool
NGS Flash Cable
418-F120 (007-00531) or
Equivalent
...
Engine
WARNING: Do not operate the engine with the hood open until the fan
blade has been first
examined for possible cracks and separation.
The 4.6L (4V) (281 CID) is a V-8 engine with the following features:
dual overhead camshafts
four valves per cylinder
s ...
Installation
1. Position the wiring harness:
Install the wiring harness retainer onto the LH valve cover stud bolt.
Install the wiring harness retainer into the power steering reservoir.
2. Connect the ECT sensor electrical connector.
3. Connect the CMP senso ...
