Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Symptom Chart

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • The Brakes Pull or Drift
  • Tire air pressure.
  • Wheel alignment.
  • Brake pads.
  • Brake components.
  • Suspension component.
  • Go To Pinpoint Test A .
  • The Red Brake Warning Indicator Is Always On
  • Instrument cluster.
  • Circuit.
  • Parking brake.
  • Brake fluid level.
  • Go To Pinpoint Test B .
  • Vibration When Brakes Are Applied
  • Rear disc brakes.
  • Front disc brakes
  
  • Brake Pedal Goes Down Fast
  • Brake fluid level.
  • Air in system.
  • Brake master cylinder.
  • FILL the brake master cylinder reservoir.

    BLEED the system.

  • BLEED the system.
  • PERFORM the brake master cylinder component test in this section.
  • The Brake Pedal Eases Down Slowly
  • Air in system.
  • Brake master cylinder.
  • BLEED the system.

    REFER to Bleeding - System in this section.

  • PERFORM the brake master cylinder component test in this section.
  • Brake Lockup During Light Brake Pedal Force
  • Disc brake component.
  • Parking brake component.
  • Anti-lock brake control system.
  • Go To Pinpoint Test C .
  • Excessive/Erratic Brake Pedal Travel
  • Leak in hydraulic system.
  • Air in system.
  • Disc brake caliper.
  • Brake master cylinder.
  • Go To Pinpoint Test D .
  • Brakes Drag
  • Parking brake component.
  • Disc brake caliper.
  • Brake booster-tobrake master cylinder push rod adjustment.
  • Brake master cylinder.
  • REPAIR or INSTALL new components as necessary.
  • REPAIR or INSTALL a new brake caliper as necessary
  • ADJUST the push rod.
  • PERFORM the brake master cylinder component test in this section.
  • Excessive Brake Pedal Effort
  • Power brake booster.
  • Power brake booster check valve (2365).
  • Power brake booster hose.
  • PERFORM the brake booster component test in this section.
  • PERFORM the check valve component test in this section.
  • REROUTE, REPAIR or INSTALL a new brake booster hose as necessary
  • Red Brake Warning Indicator Inoperative
  • Circuit.
  • Bulb.
  
  • Brake Noise
  • Disc brake component.
  • MACHINE or INSTALL a new brake component as necessary
  • Hydro-Boost, No Power Assist
  • Power steering pump.
  • Linkage.
  • Power steering fluid flow.
  • Hydro-boost unit.
  • Go To Pinpoint Test E .
  • Hydro-Boost Erratic Operation, Sticks, Binds or Grabs
  • Supply hose.
  • Hydro-boost unit.
  • Go To Pinpoint Test F .
  • Hydro-Boost Brake System Operation Suspect
  • Leakage.
  • Hydro-boost unit.
  • Go To Pinpoint Test G .
    Vibration When Brakes are Applied
    For vibration concerns when brakes are applied, perform the following procedure. Visually inspect: tire condition and pressure. suspension bushings and ball joints. Correct as necessary. 1. Ver ...

    Pinpoint Tests
    PINPOINT TEST A: THE BRAKES PULL OR DRIFT Test Step Result / Action to Take A1 CHECK THE TIRES YesGO to A2 . No CORRECT as necessary. RETEST for normal operation. NOTE: C ...

    Other materials:

    Relay Switch
    1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Remove the power distribution box cover. 3. Remove the starter relay from the power distribution box. Installation 1. To install, reverse the removal procedure. ...

    Steering System (Description and Operation)
    The steering system has a typical rack-and-pinion design consisting of the following: Steering System Components - 3.8L Engine (CII Power Steering Pump)   Steering System Components - 4.6L Engine (CIII Power Steering Pump)   ...

    Cable and Conduit
    Removal NOTE: The RH rear is shown, the LH is similar. 1. CAUTION: If any component in the parking brake system requires repair or if the rear axle housing (4010) is removed, the cable tension must be released. Release the cable tension. For additional ...