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:
Air Cleaner Element - 3.8L
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer
to Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe-
3.8L in this section
2. Disconnect the connector.
3. Remove the mass air flow (MAF) sensor.
1. Release the clips.
2. Re ...
Apply Components
There are eight apply components used to drive or hold the planetary
gearset components.
Band-Overdrive
1. The overdrive band holds the reverse clutch drum stationary in fourth gear
and manual
2. This action
causes the reverse sun gear to be h ...
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 ...
