Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance Schedule -Vehicles with Gasoline Engines

The maintenance schedule is designed to protect against major repairs resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance and to prolong the life of the vehicle.

Lifting
CAUTION: Do not allow the lift adapters to contact the steering linkage, suspension arms, stabilizer arms, or to compress the lower suspension arm stabilizer bar insulator (5493). Damage to the sus ...

General Maintenance Information
NOTE: This is a generic maintenance schedule for all Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. There may be items listed that do not apply to all vehicles. The Normal Schedule applies to operation of the ...

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Exhaust Manifold to Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Tube
Removal and Installation NOTE: 3.8L shown, 4.6L (2V) similar. 1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. 2. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve tube from the exhaust manifold. 3. Remove the differential feedback exhaust ga ...

Special Testing Procedures
The special tests are designed to aid the technician in diagnosing the hydraulic and mechanical portion of the transmission. Engine Idle Speed Check Refer to the Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual for diagnosis and testing of the eng ...

Component Tests
Grid Wire Test 1. Using a bright lamp inside the vehicle, inspect the wire grid from the exterior. A broken grid wire will appear as a brown spot. 2. Run the engine at idle. Set the rear window defrost switch to ON. The indicator light should co ...