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

Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual / Body / Handles, Locks, Latches and Mechanisms / 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:

    Spark Plug - Inspection
    1. Inspect the spark plug for a bridged gap. Check for deposit build-up closing the gap between the electrodes. Deposits are caused by oil or carbon fouling. Clean the spark plug. 2. Check for oil fouling. Check for wet, black deposits on th ...

    Pinpoint Tests
    CAUTION: Before removing and installing the GEM or its connectors, disconnect the battery. Failure to follow this caution will result in the GEM storing many erroneous DTCs and may result in the GEM exhibiting erratic operation after installation. CAUTI ...

    Steering System Symptom Definitions
    Drift/Pull Pull is a tugging sensation, felt by the hands on the steering wheel, that must be overcome to keep the vehicle going straight. Drift describes what a vehicle with this condition does with hands off the steering wheel. A vehicle-related drift/p ...