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2002 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 2002 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

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Vehicle: 2002 Ford Mustang GT 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 2002 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> 1999 -> 2000-03 -> Continental, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder, Mustang & Town Car -> Contour, Cougar & Mystique -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Focus -> Installation -> LS & Thunderbird -> Master Cylinder -> Removal -> Sable & Taurus -> Wheel Cylinders
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 GAS

Master Cylinder

Continental, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder, Mustang & Town Car
  • Depress brake pedal several times to exhaust all vacuum in system.
  • Disconnect brake lines from master cylinder, then all required electrical connectors.
  • Disconnect hydraulic control unit supply hose at master cylinder. Secure hose in a position to prevent brake fluid loss.
  • Remove two bolts which attach proportioning valve bracket to brake master cylinder. Secure proportioning valve and tubes in a position to prevent damage or loss of brake fluid.
  • Remove nuts retaining master cylinder to brak...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Shutoff Switch Location -> 1994-04 Mustang
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 GAS

The inertia switch is locat...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 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 2002 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove serpentine drive belt from alternator pulley. Leave belt in place to ease installation.
  • Disconnect alternator electrical connections.
  • Remove alternator mounting bolts, then alter...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Electronic Throttle Control ->
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 GAS

Electronic throttle displays when the system has malfunctioned and the engine has defaulted to a limp-home operation. On vehicles equipped with ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 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 install.

Outlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater hose outlet clamp at heater core.
  • Disconnect heater outlet hose from heater co...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 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 2002 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2002 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Full Body, Convertible Diagram for 2002 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 GASFull Body, Convertible Diagram for 2002 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Subwoofer Amplifier
  • License Plate Lamp
  • EVAP Canister Vent Control Solenoid
  • Reversing Lamp
  • Connector C-405
  • Automatic Transmission Diagram for 2002 Ford Mustang  3.8 V6 GASAutomatic Transmission Diagram for 2002 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Output Shaft Speed Sensor
  • Digital Transmission Range Sensor
  • Transmission Hardware Unit
  • Cylinder-Head Temperature Sensor
  • Connector C-107
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2002 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2002 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Park Lamp Relay
  • Main Light Switch
  • Fog Lamp Switch
  • LH Front Park/Turn Lamp
  • RH License Plate Lamp
  • 2002 Ford Mustang  3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Brake Shift Interlock
  • Brake Pedal Position Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2002 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2002 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: 2002 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: 2002 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 GAS

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2002 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2002 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 2002 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 2002 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 2002 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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