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We have info for following modifications of 1996 Ford Mustang

  • 1996 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 GAS, CID:232, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:232, Engine VIN:, Desg:4
  • 1996 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 GAS, CID:281, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:281, Engine VIN:, Desg:X
  • 1996 Ford Mustang Cobra 4.6 V8 GAS, CID:281, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:281, Engine VIN:, Desg:V

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks from 1990+

General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 1996-97 -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable -> Cleanliness -> General Service -> Product Compatibility -> R-134a -> Safety
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 GAS

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service disconnect battery ground cable and isolate as required.

Product Compatibility

Before adding or replacing engine coolant, ensure product compatibility with the system being serviced. If using orange silicate-free coolant, do not mix with green silicated coolant, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. In addition, engine coolant will require change sooner at 30,000 miles or 24 months.

Before replenishing refrigerant oil, ensure product compatibility with the system being serviced. Refer to "A/C D... "

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Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> A/C Clutch Cycle Switch, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Mustang Cobra 4.6 V8 GAS

  • On Contour and Mystique models, remove battery, power distribution box and battery tray to gain access to A/C cycling switch.
  • On all models, disconnect wire harness connector from th...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks from 1990+

Module Configuration Procedure -> Ford Motor Company -> 1992-1998
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 GAS

Some modules will require configuration after being installed on the vehicle. All configurable modules will be packaged in a kit which contains a warning label and multi-language sheet which lists requirements to configure the modules.

There are two types of configuration data. The first type is used by the module so that it can interact with the vehicle correctly. The second type is customer preference driven. These are items that the customer may or may not want to have enabled. To program customer driven preferences, a Ford service function card (FSF) and the New G...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> Cooling System Bleed -> 1.3L, 2.0L, 2.5L & 3.8L Engines -> 1.8L, 1.9L & 2.0L Engines -> 2.0L & 2.5L Engines -> 3.0L & 3.4L Engines -> 4.6L Engine -> Aspire, Cougar, Probe & Thunderbird -> Continental, Mark VIII & Town Car -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Mustang & Thunderbird -> Escort & Tracer
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 GAS

1.3L, 2.0L, 2.5L & 3.8L Engines
Aspire, Cougar, Probe & Thunderbird

This engine does not require a specified bleed procedure. After filling cooling system, run engine to operating temperature with radiator/pressure cap off. Air will then automatically be bled through cap opening.

1.8L, 1.9L & 2.0L Engines
Escort & Tracer

After filling cooling system, run engine for approximately 12 minutes with radiator pressure cap off, then top off radiator. Secure cap, then with engine running, fill coolant reservoir to FULL HOT mark with coolant.

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Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks from 1990+

Cooling Fans -> Component Replacement -> 1996 -> 1997 -> Aspire -> CCRM/IRCM -> Continental -> Contour & Mystique -> Cooling Fan Motor -> Cooling Fan Relay -> Cougar & Thunderbird -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Escort & Tracer -> Mark VIII -> Mustang -> Probe -> Sable & Taurus -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 GAS

CCRM/IRCM
Continental

Refer to "Cooling Fan Motor."

Sable & Taurus
  • Disconnect engine control sensor wiring from module connector
  • Release clips and module from battery tray.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Torque engine control sensor connector to 12-18 inch lbs.
Cougar & Thunderbird
  • Remove radiator sight shield.
  • Disconnect electrical connector, then remove integrated relay control assembly from radiator support.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Mustang
  • Disconnect IRCM electrica...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks from 1990+

Compressor Service -> Compressor Clutch Service -> 10P13 & FS-10 -> Clutch Field Coil, Replace -> Clutch Hub & Pulley, Replace -> FS-10 & 10P13 -> Installation -> Panasonic -> Removal -> SD-7H15
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 GAS

Clutch Hub & Pulley, Replace
10P13 & FS-10
Removal
  • Holding clutch plate with a suitable spanner wrench, Figs. and , remove clutch hub retaining nut or bolt, Figs. and .
  • On models where clutch plate is retained with a nut, remove clutch hub and shims from compressor shaft using hub remover tool No. T80L-19703-B, or equivalent, Fig. .
  • On models where clutch plate is retained by a bolt, lift assembly and shims from compressor. If necessary, thread a suitable bolt into clutch plate hub to break hub free of shaft, Fig. .
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