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.
- General Maintenance Information
- Special Operating Condition Requirements
- Checks and Services
- Normal Schedule
- Exceptions To Normal Schedule
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 ...
Other materials:
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 ...