Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Engine Emission Control (Description and Operation)

CAUTION: Do not remove any part of the engine emission control system. Operating the engine without the engine emission control system will reduce fuel economy and engine ventilation. This will weaken engine performance and shorten engine life.

The engine emission control consists of the:

  • positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system.
  • exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system.
Engine Emission Control
Torque Specifications ...

Typical Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) Decal
  The Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) decal shows: the components of the emission control system. the correct vacuum hose routing. the color stripe of the vacuum hoses. ...

Other materials:

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 yellow dot, red dot, or when the green dot is not visible, ...

Installation
1. Clean the A/C disc and field coil and pulley mounting surfaces. 2. CAUTION: Do not use air tools. The A/C clutch field coil can be easily damaged. Install the A/C clutch field coil. 1. Place the A/C clutch field coil on the A/C compressor with the A/C ...

Starter Motor - 3.8L
Removal WARNING: When servicing starter motor (11002) or carrying out other underhood work in the vicinity of the starter motor, be aware that the heavy gauge battery input lead at the starter solenoid (11390) is "electrically hot" at all times. A prote ...