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1997 Ford Mustang CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
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: 1997 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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
Anti-Lock Brakes -> Mustang -> Troubleshooting -> Inspection & Verification
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 GAS
Inspection & Verification
- Verify customer's original concern by operating anti-lock brakes to duplicate concern.
- Inspect to determine whethe...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> 1987-06 Mustang
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 GAS
Refer to Fig...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Mustang Cobra 4.6 V8 GAS
- To maintain balance, mark relationship of rear driveshaft yoke and drive pinion flange of axle if factory alignment marks are not visible.
- Disconnect rear U-joint from companion flange.
- Wrap tape around loose bearing caps to prevent them from falling off spider.
- Pull driveshaft toward rear of car until slip yoke clears transmission extension housing and seal.
- Install suitable plug into extension housing to prevent...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Mustang Cobra 4.6 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove accessory drive belt from alternator pulley.
- Disconnect wire harness attachments to alternator and voltage regulator assembly.
- Remove mounting bracket top of ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 GAS
The low coolant warning lamp should light whenever the coolant level in the coolant recovery bottle is 1/4 to 3/4 inch or more below the cold full mark. Raise coolant level in recovery bottle to the cold full mark to turn lamp off.
On models equipped with GEM module and low coolant level warning system, t...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove two lefthand splash shield bolts.
- Reposition hose clamp from water pump inlet.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump inlet.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator and ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Mustang Cobra 4.6 V8 GAS
- Insert a suitable square drive tool into square hole in tensioner arm, then rotate tensioner...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Coupe Body Diagram for 1997 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1997 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
1997 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: RECALL - CERTAIN 1992-2003 MODEL YEAR CARS AND TRUCKS - FUSED JUMPER HARNESS REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE FUSED JUMPER HARNESS Vehicle: 1997 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION Vehicle: 1997 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 GAS |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1997 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1997 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1997 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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