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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Mercury Mystique AUTOMOBILES

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Passenger Cars -> Technical Service Bulletins -> 1998 Contour & Mystique -> 1998 Contour, Escort & Mystique -> 1998 Escort & Tracer -> 1998 Escort ZX2 w/2.0L ZTEC Engine -> 1998 Mustang -> 1998 Sable & Taurus Built From 09/19/97 Through 01/23/98 & Equipped w/3.0L Gasoline Vulcan Or 3.0L E85 Ethanol Vulcan Engine -> ALL Cooling System Concerns -> Coolant Loss From Engine Block Heater -> Cooling Fan Does Not Turn Off After Shutdown -> Cooling Fan Stays On After Vehicle Is Shut Off -> Hesitation During A/C Compressor Cycling -> Undetermined Loss Of Coolant
Vehicle: 2000 Mercury Mystique 2.0 L4 GAS

Undetermined Loss Of Coolant
1998 Mustang

Engine coolant may be leaking into the engine oil of some vehicles. This may be caused by the lower intake manifold side gaskets or the front cover gaskets allowing coolant to pass into the cylinders or the crankcase. Revised lower intake manifold gaskets and front cover gaskets are available to address this concern.

Cooling Fan Does Not Turn Off After Shutdown
1998 Escort & Tracer

A no restart may occur after a short drive in cold weather, or the cooling fan may not turn off with key out...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Mercury Mystique AUTOMOBILES

Drum Brakes -> Contour, Cougar, Mystique, Sable & Taurus -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable -> Safety Precautions
Vehicle: 2000 Mercury Mystique 2.5 V6 GAS

Battery Ground Cable

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

Safety Precautions

When working on or around brake assemblies, care must be taken to prevent breathing asbestos dust, as many manufacturers incorporate asbestos fibers in the production of brake linings. During routine service operations the amount of asbestos dust from brake lining wear is at a low level, due to a chemical breakdown during use. A few precautions will minimize exposure. Do not sand or grind brake linings unless suitable local exhaust ventilation equipment is used to prevent ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Mercury Mystique AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Except Aspire, Festiva, Focus, Fusion, Milan, 2003-06 Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Sable, Taurus & Town Car, 1991-96 Escort, 1988-96 Tracer, 1991-94 Capri, 1989-91 Probe & 2005-06 Mustang
Vehicle: 2000 Mercury Mystique 2.0 L4 GAS

Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.

Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.

When installing the fuel filter, ensure the flow arrow is facing in the proper direction...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Mercury Mystique AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Intermediate -> Left -> Right
Vehicle: 2000 Mercury Mystique 2.0 L4 GAS

Left

  • Use an Allen key to stop piston rod from turning.
  • Loosen suspension strut nut five turns.
  • Loosen wheel hub retaining nut and wheel nuts.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove wheel.
  • Remove wheel hub retaining nut.
  • On models with automatic transaxle, drain automatic transmission fluid.
  • On all models, remove splash shields.
  • Do not damage CV joint boot and wheel speed sensor ring.
  • Detach suspension.
  • Disconnect stabilizer link end from suspension strut.
  • Disconnect tie-rod end.
  • Disconnect lower suspension arm from wheel knuckle.
  • Disconnect wiring harness bracket from suspension strut.
  • To av...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Mercury Mystique AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Mercury Mystique 2.0 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove air cleaner.
  • The engine ground cable is secured by one starter motor bolts. Remove starter motor upper mounting bolts.
  • Cut cable ties, then raise a...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Mercury Mystique AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1998-2000 Contour, Mystique & 1999-2002 Cougar
Vehicle: 2000 Mercury Mystique 2.0 L4 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

  • Position windshield wipers in the Park position.
  • Disconnect and isolate the battery ground cable.
  • Lift up the plastic wiper arm retaining nut covers.
  • Remove the wiper arm retaining nuts.
  • Lift up the wiper arms.
  • Remove the wiper arms by moving them from side to side.
  • Open the hood.
  • Remove the plastic screw covers from the cowl grille retaining screws.
  • Remove the cowl grille re...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Mercury Mystique AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Powertrain Malfunction Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2000 Mercury Mystique 2.0 L4 GAS

This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. After engine starts, the lamp should go off, unless a fault condition is detected in the powertrain system. If the lamp remains On a diagnostic trouble code is stored in the PCM. Following diagnosis and repair, the Powertrain Malfunction Indicator will automatically reset when stored diagnostic trouble codes are cleared from PCM memory. The PCM reset procedure allows the scan tool to command the PCM to clear all diagnostic trouble codes.

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Mercury Mystique AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2000 Mercury Mystique 2.0 L4 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at engine.
  • Remove hose from engine.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to in...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Mercury Mystique AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Mercury Mystique 2.5 V6 GAS

  • On water pump drive belt, remove water pump pulley shield bolts from lefthand valve cover, then the shield from vehicle.
  • Remove water pump drive pulley, then rotate water pump belt tensioner clockwise by hand.
  • On accessory drive belt, rotate tensioner clockwise using breaker bar installed in 3/8 inch square hole in drive belt tensioner arm.
  • On all drive belts, lift belt over pulley flanges, then remove from vehicle.
  • On accessory drive ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2000 Mercury Mystique AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2000 Mercury Mystique cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Luggage Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 2000 Mercury Mystique  2.0 L4 GASLuggage Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 2000 Mercury Mystique 2.0 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Luggage Compartment Lamp
  • Rear Window Defrost Switch
  • Luggage Compartment Lamp Switch
  • Fuel Pump Module
  • Decklid Motor
  • Deck Lid Component Locations Diagram for 2000 Mercury Mystique  2.5 V6 GASDeck Lid Component Locations Diagram for 2000 Mercury Mystique 2.5 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • High Mounted Stop Lamp
  • Connector E-70
  • Connector C-1914
  • Connector C-1921
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2000 Mercury Mystique AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2000 Mercury Mystique cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2000 Mercury Mystique  2.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2000 Mercury Mystique 2.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Park/Neutral Position Switch
  • RH Reversing Lamp
  • LH Reversing Lamp
  • 2000 Mercury Mystique  2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2000 Mercury Mystique 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • RH License Plate Lamp
  • Illumination Dimmer
  • Instrument Interface Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2000 Mercury Mystique AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2000 Mercury Mystique 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: 2000 Mercury Mystique 2.0 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
  • Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION
    Vehicle: 2000 Mercury Mystique 2.0 L4 GAS

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2000 Mercury Mystique AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2000 Mercury Mystique 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 2000 Mercury Mystique 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 2000 Mercury Mystique 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 2000 Mercury Mystique 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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