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1998 Ford Mustang CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> Cooling System Bleed -> 2.0L -> 2.5L Engine -> 3.0L Engine -> 3.4L Engine -> 3.8L Engine -> 3.9L Engine -> 4.6L Engine -> Continental, Mark VIII & Town Car -> Crown Victoria & Grand Marquis -> Except Focus -> Focus -> LS -> Mustang -> Sable & Taurus
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Mustang Cobra 4.6 V8 GAS
2.0L
Except Focus
These engines do not require a specific bleed procedure. To ensure coolant level is satisfactory, start the engine, turn heater control to its maximum heat and vent positions. After engine reaches normal operating temperature, hot air should be blowing from the A/C vents. If cool air is blowing from the vents, coolant level is low, turn engine off and add coolant as necessary.
Focus
- Disconnect heater supply hose from engine.
- Fill cooling system through supply hose until coolant starts to trickle from engine. ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Brake System Bleed -> System Priming -> Wheel Bleeding Sequence
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 GAS
Pressure bleeding is recommended for all hydraulic disc brake systems.
Do not reuse brake fluid drained from the hydraulic system when bleeding the brakes. Ensure disc brake pistons are returned to their normal positions and the shoe and lining assemblies are properly seated.
Do not shake the pressure bleeder tank while air is being added or after it has been pressurized. This will prevent air from the tank getting into the lines. Do not move the tank during the bleeding operation. The tank should be kept at least one third full.
On models equipped with power brakes, exhaust the...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1980-98 Mustang & 1980-86 Capri -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 GAS
Normal Service
Ser...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 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 1998 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 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 1998 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Anti-Lock Brake Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 GAS
This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. It may light for as long as 30 seconds as a bulb and system inspect. If the lamp remains lit or lights while operating the vehicle, a fault condition in the anti-lock brake system is indicated. When the lamp is lit, turn ignition Off, then start...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 GAS
- On models equipped with automatic transmission,disconnect automatic transmission fluid cooler inlet and outlet lines from radiator using disconnect tool No. T82L-9500-AH, or equivalent.
- On all models, drain cooling system, then disconnect radiator upper and lower hoses and overflow hose from radiator.
- Remove two upper shroud bolts at radiator support, then lift fan shroud enough to disengage lower clips and lay shroud back over fan.
- Remove radiator upper support bolts, then support.
- Lift radiator from vehicle.
- On models equipped with automatic transmission,if installing new radiato...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 GAS
- Lift or rotate automatic tensioner.
- Remove belt(s).
- Install new bel...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1998 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1998 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1998 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1998 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: RECALL - CERTAIN 1992-2003 MODEL YEAR CARS AND TRUCKS - FUSED JUMPER HARNESS REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE FUSED JUMPER HARNESS Vehicle: 1998 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION Vehicle: 1998 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 GAS |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1998 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1998 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 1998 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 1998 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 1998 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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