Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Engine - 3.8L

General Specifications

General Specifications

General Specifications

General Specifications

General Specifications

a - 20-200 seconds to leakdown 3.18 mm (0.125 in) with 225 Newtons (50 pounds) load and tappet filled with leak-down fluid.

Torque Specifications

Torque Specifications

Torque Specifications

Torque Specifications

a - Refer to the procedure in this section

b - Advance one-half turn after gasket contacts the sealing surface.

Engine (DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION)

The 3.8L engine has:

  • a V-block with six cylinders and splayed crankpins.
  • a distributorless ignition system.
  • a multiport, sequential fuel injection (SFI) system.
  • overhead valves.
  • hydraulic valve tappets for automatic lash adjustment.
  • connecting rod parting faces that are unique with an interference fit.
  • an engine dynamic balance shaft.
Exhaust Manifold - Inspection
Special Tool(s) Straight Edge 303-D039 (D83L-4201-A) or equivalent 1. Place a straight edge across the exhaust manifold flanges and check for warping with a feeler gauge. Bearing ...

Engine Component View
Cylinder Heads and Valve Train Components   Engine Front Cover Components   Engine Components   Cylinder Block and Lower End Components   Engine (DIAGNOSIS AND TESTI ...

Other materials:

Temperature and Manifold Absolute Pressure (T-MAP) Sensor - Cobra
Removal and Installation 1. Disconnect the temperature manifold absolute pressure (T-MAP) sensor electrical connector. 2. Remove the bolts and the T-MAP sensor. 3. To install, reverse the removal procedure. ...

Valve Cover RH
Removal and Installation 1. Remove the throttle body. For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Disconnect the crankcase vent hose. 3. Remove the differential feedback exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system vacuum hoses and the bracket bolts. Po ...

Switch - Key-In-Ignition Warning
Removal 1. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder. 1. Insert the ignition key and turn to the RUN position. 2. Insert a punch in the access hole of the steering column and press the release tab while pulling out the ignition switch lock cy ...