Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Road Test
Verify the customer concern by carrying out a road test on a smooth road. If any vibrations are apparent.
To maximize tire performance, inspect for signs of incorrect inflation and uneven wear, which may indicate a need for balancing, rotation, or front suspension alignment.
Correct tire pressure and driving techniques have an important influence on tire life. Heavy cornering, excessively rapid acceleration and unnecessary sharp braking increases tire wear.
Replacement tires must follow the recommended:
- tire sizes.
- speed rating.
- load range.
- tire construction type.
Use of any other tire size or type can seriously affect:
- ride.
- handling.
- speedometer/odometer calibration.
- vehicle ground clearance.
- tire clearance between the body and chassis.
- wheel bearing life.
- brake cooling.
New wheels need to be installed when vehicle's wheels:
- are bent.
- are cracked.
- are dented.
- are heavily corroded.
- are leaking.
- have elongated wheel hub bolt holes.
- have excessive lateral or radial runout.
Wheel and tire assemblies are attached by six wheel nuts.
It is mandatory to use only the tire sizes recommended on the tire chart attached to the vehicle. Larger or smaller tires can damage the vehicle, affect durability, and require changing the speedometer calibration. Make sure wheel size and offsets match those recommended for the tire in use.
1. Inspect for signs of uneven wear that may indicate a need for balancing, rotation, front suspension alignment, damaged tie-rod, or steering components.
2. Check tires for:
- cuts.
- stone bruises.
- abrasions
- blisters.
- embedded objects.
3. Tread wear indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves. Install a new tire when the indicator bands become visible.
Inspection and Verification
WARNING: A vehicle equipped with a Traction-Lok differential will
always have both
wheels driving. If, while the vehicle is being serviced, only one wheel is
raised off the ground
and the rear axle ...
Symptom Chart
Condition
Possible Sources
Action
Tires show
excess wear on
edge of tread
Underinflated tires.
Vehicle overloaded.
High-speed cornering.
Incorrect r ...
Other materials:
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer's concern by operating the climate control system
to duplicate the condition.
2. Inspect to determine if one of the following mechanical or electrical
concerns apply:
Visual Inspection Chart
Mechanical
Electrical
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Air Bag Disposal - Passenger, Undeployed, Scrapped
Vehicle
Remote Deployment
WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag
supplemental restraint
system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module or safety belt
retractor/pretensioner assembly. This will reduce the risk of injury in
t ...
Removal
NOTE: The convertible top hydraulic components are removed from the vehicle
as an assembly. The
hydraulic components are individually repaired and the system must be bled
before being installed into
the vehicle.
Hydraulic system
1. Unlatch the convertible to ...