Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Supercharger Cooling (Diagnosis and Testing)

Special Tool(s)

Pressure Test Kit 014-R1072 or equivalent

Battery/Antifreeze Tester 014-R1060 or equivalent

Material

Item Specification
Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant VC-4-A (in Oregon VC-5, in Canada CXC-10) ESE-M97B44-A
Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A WSS-M97B51-A1
Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets VC-6 or equivalent ESE-M99B37-5 except as noted in ES-F65E-19A511- AA
Supercharger Cooling (Description and Operation)
CAUTION: Some vehicle cooling systems are filled with Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant VC-4-A (in Oregon VC-5, in Canada CXC-10) or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A (green color). ...

Inspection and Verification
WARNING: Never remove the pressure relief cap while the engine is operating or when the cooling system is hot. Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to the cooling system or engi ...

Other materials:

Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Bracket - 3.8L
Removal and Installation 1. Remove the A/C compressor (19703). For additional information, refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor-3.8L in this section. 2. Remove the three bolts and one nut. 3. Remove the A/C compressor mounting bracket. 4. To install ...

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 seal remains in the main control bore, carefully use a small ...

Fuel Filter
Removal WARNING: Fuel supply lines on all vehicles equipped with fuel injected engines will remain pressurized for long periods of time after engine shutdown. Fuel system pressure must be relieved prior to fuel system service to prevent possible personal inj ...