Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Battery, Mounting and Cables
General Specifications
Torque Specifications
- Battery and Cables
- Battery (Diagnosis and Testing)
- Battery Disconnect
- Battery (Removal and Installation)
- Battery Tray
- Battery Cables
Component Tests
Battery-Load Test
1. With the engine running, turn the A/C on, the blower motor on high
speed and the headlamps
on high beam.
2. Increase the engine speed to approximately 2,000 rpm. The vol ...
Battery and Cables
Vehicles are equipped with a 12 volt maintenance-free battery that
contains a built-in hydrometer. The
hydrometer eye indication is as follows:
A green dot means the battery is OK.
A yel ...
Other materials:
Symptom Chart
Condition
Possible Sources
Action
Incorrect/erratic direction
of airflow from outlet(s)
No vacuum to A/C heater
function switch selector.
A/C heater function selector
switch leaks vacuum.
Kinked/pinched vacuu ...
Parking brake
WARNING: If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake
warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be
working properly. See your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure
that the transmis ...
Thermostat - 3.8L
Material
Item
Specification
Gasket Adhesive
TA-6 or equivalent
WSS-M2G408-
A
Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B)
(yellow color)
WSS-M97B51-
A1
Removal and Installation
1. Drain the engine cool ...
