Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Component Test

Windshield Wiper Motor

CAUTION: Do not handle the wiper motor abusively when diagnosing the wiper operations. Failure to follow this caution may result in damage to the motor magnets and will make the wiper motor inoperative. Rough handling of new replacement wiper motors may also damage the motor magnets.

Use Alternator, Regulator, Battery and Starter Tester (ARBST) to test the wiper motor on the vehicle.

Windshield Wiper Motor

To test the wiper motor, disconnect the windshield wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft from the windshield wiper motor; refer to Pivot Arm .

Disconnect the wiper motor. Connect the (1) green lead from (2) (ARBST) to the battery negative (-) post. Connect the (3) red lead from ARBST to the wiper motor (4) common brush terminal (terminal 3).

Test the low speed mode by connecting a (5) cable from the battery positive (+) post to the (6) low speed brush terminal (terminal 4) and measure the current draw. If the current draw is greater than 3.5 amperes, install a new windshield wiper motor.

Test the high speed mode by connecting a cable from the battery positive (+) post to the (7) high speed brush terminal (terminal 5) and measure the current draw. If the current draw is greater than 5.5 amperes, install a new wiper motor.

    Pinpoint Tests
    CAUTION: Before removing and installing the GEM or its connectors, disconnect the battery. Failure to follow this caution will result in the GEM storing many erroneous DTCs and it may exhibit errati ...

    Wiper Blade and Pivot Arm Adjustment
    1. Cycle and park the windshield wipers. 2. Verify that the distance between the center of the RH windshield wiper blade and the top edge of the cowl top vent panel is within specification. ...

    Other materials:

    Chuckle
    Chuckle that occurs on the coast driving phase is usually caused by excessive clearance between the differential gear hub and the differential case bore. Damage to a gear tooth on the coast side can cause a noise identical to a chuckle. A very small tooth n ...

    Assembly
    1. Inspect the clutch cylinder thrust surfaces, piston bore and clutch plate serrations for scores or burrs. Minor scores or burrs may be removed with crocus cloth. Install a new clutch cylinder if badly scored or damaged. 2. Check the fluid passage in the ...

    Release Cable - Clutch
    Removal CAUTION: Whenever the clutch release lever cable (7K553) is disconnected for any reason, such as transmission removal, clutch pedal components or clutch release lever cable replacement, it is imperative the correct method for installing the clut ...