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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

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Vehicle: 2001 Ford Mustang Cobra 4.6 V8 GAS

Passenger Cars

Prior to disconnecting battery, record preset radio frequencies.

After the battery has been disconnected and connected again, abnormal drive conditions may be present while the powertrain control module relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more to relearn the strategy.

Aspire
  • Disconnect battery ground cable and isolate.
  • Wait one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.
  • Remove four driver's side air bag module mounting bolts.
  • Disconnect driver's side air bag module...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Inspection -> Master Cylinder Overhaul -> Overhaul -> Wheel Cylinders
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Mustang Bullitt 4.6 V8 GAS

Master Cylinder Overhaul

Disassemble
  • Clean outside of master cylinder thoroughly. Drain brake fluid from master cylinder.
  • Remove stop bolt and pressure control valves, if equipped.
  • Pry up on reservoir and remove it from master cylinder body.
  • Remove fluid control valve, if equipped.
  • Depress primary piston and remove snap ring from retaining groove at open end of bore.
  • Remove primary and secondary piston assemblies from master cylinder. If secondary piston does not come out, apply air pressure to secondary outlet port to remove.
Inspection

When disassembled, wash all parts in clean brake...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Shutoff Switch Location -> 1994-04 Mustang
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Mustang Cobra 4.6 V8 GAS

The inertia switch is locat...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 GAS

Disassemble

Under no circumstances is the driveshaft assembly to be clamped in the jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture. Denting or localizing fracture can result, causing driveshaft failure during vehicle operation. Place the driveshaft on a suitable workbench, being careful not to damage the tube.

If components are not marked and installed correctly, driveline imbalance can occur. Index-mark the positions of the driveshaft components.

  • Remove the driveshaft.
  • Clamp the U-Joint Tool in a vise.
  • Remove all four of the snap rings.
  • Position the driveshaft flange yoke in th...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove ground cable nut.
  • Remove solenoid protective cap and wiring nuts. Position wiring aside.
  • Remove starter motor mounting bolts, then starter motor from vehicle...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Powertrain Malfunction Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Mustang Bullitt 4.6 V8 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 2001 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Drain radiator and degas bottle coolant into suitable container.
  • Disconnect cooling fan motor electrical connector and separate fan harness from shroud.
  • Remove fan shroud left and righthand mounting bolts.
  • Remove cooling fan, motor and shroud as an assembly.
  • Remove radiator sight shield.
  • Disconnec...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Mustang Bullitt 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 2001 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2001 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Transmission Component Locations Diagram for 2001 Ford Mustang Cobra 4.6 V8 GASTransmission Component Locations Diagram for 2001 Ford Mustang Cobra 4.6 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Output Shaft Speed Sensor
  • Digital Transmission Range Sensor
  • Reversing Lamp Switch
  • Connector C-110
  • Connector C-132
  • Engine Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 2001 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 GASEngine Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 2001 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Mass Air Flow Sensor
  • A/C Clutch Cycling Pressure Switch
  • Engine Oil Pressure Switch
  • A/C High Pressure Cutout/Fan Switch
  • Electric Cooling Fan Motor
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2001 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2001 Ford Mustang Bullitt 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2001 Ford Mustang Bullitt 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Left Exterior Rearview Mirror
  • Right Exterior Rearview Mirror
  • 2001 Ford Mustang Bullitt 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2001 Ford Mustang Bullitt 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Left Headlamp
  • Instrument Cluster
  • Main Light Switch
  • Right Headlamp
  • Daytime Running Lamps Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2001 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2001 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: 2001 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
  • Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION
    Vehicle: 2001 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 GAS

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2001 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2001 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 2001 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 2001 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 2001 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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