Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Starting System (Diagnosis and Testing)

Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 20 , Starting System for schematic and connector information.

Special Tool(s)

Digital Multimeter 105-R0051 or equivalent
Starting System (Description and Operation)
Starter Motor The starter motor is a 12-volt unit that has the starter solenoid mounted on the drive end housing and functions as follows: The current flows through the solenoid energizing coil unt ...

Inspection and Verification
WARNING: When servicing starter motor or carrying out other underhood work in the vicinity of the starter motor, be aware that the heavy gauge battery input lead at the starter solenoid is "electric ...

Other materials:

Removal
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. ...

Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) (Description and Operation)
Noise is any undesirable sound, usually unpleasant in nature. Vibration is any motion, shaking or trembling, that can be felt or seen when an object moves back and forth or up and down. Harshness is a ride quality issue where the vehicle's response to the ro ...

Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section. 2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section. 3. Place a drain pan under the transmission fluid pan. 4. Drain transmission fluid. ...