Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: 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.
The PCV system uses the intake manifold vacuum to ventilate the crankcase and return the fumes to the intake manifold for combustion.
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 weak ...
EGR System Components
The EGR system returns a portion of the exhaust gas to the intake manifold to
reduce the combustion
temperature. This results in lower nitrous oxide formation.
The powertrain control modul ...
Other materials:
Engine Ignition (Description and Operation)
The ignition coil (12029), which is mounted on the upper intake manifold, can
be described as a coil
pack containing three separate coil units. Each coil unit is individually
controlled by the powertrain
control module (PCM) (12A650) through separate wire le ...
Battery Tray
Removal and Installation
WARNING: Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can
cause personal injury.
Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come
near the battery. When
charging or working near a battery, always sh ...
Clutch Controls (Description and Operation)
The clutch control system engages and disengages the clutch. The clutch
control system disengages
the clutch when the clutch pedal is depressed and engages the clutch when the
clutch pedal is
released. Clutch pedal motion is transmitted by the c ...
