Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Typical Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) Decal

Typical Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) Decal

 

Typical Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) Decal

The Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) decal shows:

  • the components of the emission control system.
  • the correct vacuum hose routing.
  • the color stripe of the vacuum hoses.

The PCV system uses the intake manifold vacuum to ventilate the crankcase and return the fumes to the intake manifold for combustion.

    Engine Emission Control (Description and Operation)
    CAUTION: Do not remove any part of the engine emission control system. Operating the engine without the engine emission control system will reduce fuel economy and engine ventilation. This will weak ...

    EGR System Components
      The EGR system returns a portion of the exhaust gas to the intake manifold to reduce the combustion temperature. This results in lower nitrous oxide formation. The powertrain control modul ...

    Other materials:

    Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe - 4.6L (4V)
    Removal and Installation Cobra 1. Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor. All vehicles 2. Disconnect the vacuum hose. 3. Disconnect the breather hose. NOTE: Cobra shown, Mach I similar. 4. Loosen the clamps and remove the air cleaner outle ...

    Tracer Dye Leak Detection
    Special Tool(s) 120 Watt 110 Volt UV Lamp 20C 164-R0721 or equivalent NOTE: Ford Motor Company vehicles are produced with a permanent leak tracer dye incorporated into the A/C system. The location of leaks can be pinpointed by the bright ye ...

    Tire Wear Chart
    Wheel and tire NVH concerns are directly related to vehicle speed and are not generally affected by acceleration, coasting or decelerating. Also, out-of-balance wheel and tires can vibrate at more than one speed. A vibration that is affected by the engine ...