Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Handles, Locks, Latches And Mechanisms (Description and Operation)

Lock Cylinders

Individual lock cylinders are repaired by discarding the inoperative lock cylinder and building a new lock cylinder using the appropriate lock repair package. The lock repair package includes a detailed instruction sheet to build the new lock cylinder to the current key code of the vehicle.

Latch System

The door latch system consists of:

  • front door latch remote control and cable assembly
  • front door latch (21812)
  • door latch control rod knob (21850)
  • door handle (22404) and front door latch actuating rod (22152)
  • lock cylinder (22050) and front door latch control cylinder rod (22134)
  • door latch striker plate (22008)
  • front door latch remote control cable (221A00)
  • door lock cylinder (21990)
  • window regulator switch plates (14524)
  • adjunct actuator (218B20)
  • circuit wiring and circuit protection
  • front door lock switch (14017)
  • luggage compartment lid latch with mechanical interior release handle and cable
  • luggage compartment lid lock cylinder

Luggage Compartment Lid Remote Control Lock Switch

The luggage compartment remote control system consists of:

  • luggage compartment remote control lock switch (19C542) located in the glove compartment (06010)
  • remote control lock actuator (part of the luggage compartment lid latch)
  • circuit wiring and circuit protection

Locks, Latches And Mechanisms

Refer to Section for power door lock and luggage compartment lid remote control lock switch diagnostics.

    Handles, Locks, Latches and Mechanisms
    General Specifications Torque Specifications LOCK REPAIR/REPLACEMENT SPECIFICATIONS ...

    Latch - Door
    Removal 1. Remove the door trim panel (23942). For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Release the actuating rods by opening the clips. 3. Using a screwdriver, release the lock cyli ...

    Other materials:

    Camber Adjustment - Rear
    1. Loosen the nut. 2. Rotate the bolt and the cam to the correct camber setting. 3. Tighten the nut while holding the bolt and the cam stationary. 4. Recheck the wheel alignment. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Adjust as necessary. ...

    Switch - Horn
    Removal 1. Remove the driver side air bag module (043B13). Refer to Section. 2. Remove the switches. 1. Disconnect the horn wire from the switches. 2. Remove the horn switch screws and remove the switches. Installation 1. To install, reve ...

    Transmission Drive Cycle Test
    NOTE: Always drive the vehicle in a safe manner according to driving conditions and obey all traffic laws. NOTE: The Transmission Drive Cycle Test must be followed exactly. Malfunctions must occur four times consecutively for shift error DTC code to be set, ...