Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Body System (Diagnosis and Testing)
Inspection and Verification
Leaks
NOTE: Trim will reveal the location of most leaks.
1. Remove any trim or carpet in the general area of the leak.
2. Road test or water test the vehicle.
3. Inspect for a dust pattern around the area in question. Inspect for water paths near and above the area in question.
4. Some leaks can be located by placing bright light under the vehicle, removing any necessary trim or carpet, and inspecting the interior of the body at joints and weld lines.
Noise
Wind noise, rattles, and their sources are detected by driving the vehicle at highway speeds. The vehicle should be driven in four different directions with all of the windows closed, the radio off, the blower motor off, and all of the ventilation ducts open.
Most wind noise leaks will occur at the door and window seals or at the sheet metal joints in the door or the door opening.
Symptom Chart
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Body Sealer Types And Applications
Liquid Butyl Sealer HB Fuller E709-19554-B or equivalent meeting Ford Specification ESB-M4G162-A: Does not run. Is fast drying. Remains semi-elastic. Can be used for seam sealing o ...Front End Body Panels
Torque Specifications Front End Body Panels The front end body panel components consist of the following: air deflectors cowl grille fenders fender splash shields hood hood hi ...Other materials:
Traction Control
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
The traction control system helps avoid drive wheel spin and loss of
traction.
If your vehicle begins to slide, the system applies the brakes to individual
wheels and, when needed, reduces engine power at the same time. If the
wheels s ...
Engine (Installation)
Special Tool(s)
Lifting Bracket, Engine
303-D087 (D93P-6001-A1)
Lifting Bracket, Engine
303-D088 (D93P-6001-A2)
Installer Set, Teflon Seal
211-D027 (D90P-3517A) or
equivalent
Spreader Bar
303-D089 (D9 ...
Removal
1. Remove the differential assembly from the differential housing. For
additional information, refer
to Differential Case in this section.
2. CAUTION: Record the torque necessary to maintain rotation of the drive
pinion gear
through several revolutions prio ...