Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Engine Cooling
General Specifications
Torque Specifications
- Engine Cooling (Description and Operation)
- Engine Cooling (Diagnosis and Testing)
- Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding
- Engine and Radiator Flushing
- Heater Core Backflushing
- Thermostat - 3.8L
- Thermostat - 4.6L(2V)
- Thermostat - 4.6L(4V)
- Bypass Tube - 3.8L
- Bypass Tube - Cobra
- Bypass Tube - Mach I
- Water Pump - 3.8L
- Water Pump - 4.6L(2V) and 4.6L(4V)
- Radiator
- Cooling Fan Motor and Shroud
- Water Bypass Hose - 3.8L
- Degas Bottle - 4.6L(2V) and 4.6L(4V)
Engine (Installation)
Special Tool(s)
Lifting Bracket, Engine
303-D087 (D93P-6001-A1)
Lifting Bracket, Engine
303-D088 (D93P-6001-A2)
Installer Set, Teflon Seal
211-D027 (D90P-35 ...
Engine Cooling (Description and Operation)
CAUTION: Vehicle cooling systems are filled with Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine
Coolant VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B) or equivalent meeting Ford specification
WSS-M97B51-A1
(yellow color). Always fill t ...
Other materials:
Dual Converter Y-Pipe - 3.8L
Removal
NOTE: The RH and LH catalytic converters are serviceable separately.
1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to
Section.
2. CAUTION: When repairing the exhaust system or removing exhaust
components,
disconnect all heated o ...
Exceptions To Normal Schedule
Yellow Coolant
Change coolant at 5 years or 160,000 km (100,000 miles) of the vehicle's
life, whichever comes
first.
After the initial change, change coolant every 3 years or 80,000 km
(50,000 miles) thereafter.
Natural Gas and Propane Vehicles
Insp ...
Valve Spring Strength
Special Tool(s)
Pressure Gauge, Valve/Clutch
Spring
303-006 (TOOL-6513-DD) or
equivalent
1. Use a Valve/Clutch Spring Pressure Gauge to check the valve spring for
correct strength at the
specified valve spring length.
Refer to the appr ...
