Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Engine Ignition - 3.8L
General Specifications

Torque Specifications

Starter Motor - 4.6L
Removal
WARNING: When servicing starter motor (11002) 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
...
Engine Ignition (Description and Operation)
The ignition coil (12029), which is mounted on the upper intake manifold, can
be described as a coil
pack containing three separate coil units. Each coil unit is individually
controlled by the power ...
Other materials:
Removal
1. Remove the differential housing cover (4033) and drain the rear axle
(4001). For additional
information, refer to Differential Housing Cover in this section.
2. CAUTION: Reinstall the differential pinion shaft (4211) and the bolt in
the differential
case ...
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor - 4.6L (2V)
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information,
refer to Section.
2. Partially drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer
to Section.
3. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor (12A648) ...
Symptom Chart
Condition
Possible Sources
Action
Difficult
starting
Damaged ignition
system.
Damaged fuel
system.
Damaged starting
system.
Damaged charging
system/battery.
Burnt valve.
Worn piston.
Worn pi ...
