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2004 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 2004 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

Electric Cooling Fans -> Description -> Aviator -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder & Town Car -> Escape -> Escort ZX2 -> Focus -> Freestar & Monterey -> LS & Thunderbird -> Mustang, Ranger & Windstar -> Sable & Taurus
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 GAS

Aviator

The electric cooling fan is used in conjunction with an engine driven fan and clutch. The PCM provides control by completing the ground circuit of the fan. The PCM will command the fan to operate under one or more of the following conditions: when engine temperature is above 210°F, transmission oil temperature is above 230°F, or when the A/C system is in operation.

Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder & Town Car

The cooling fan is controlled by the PCM. Fan operation is based on input from various sensors and systems into the PCM. When certain param...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc & Parking Brakes -> Adjustments -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder & Town Car -> Five Hundred, Freestyle, Montego, Sable & Taurus -> Fusion, Milan, MKZ & Zephyr -> Mustang -> Parking Brake
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Mustang 3.9 V6 GAS

Parking Brake

Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder & Town Car
  • Apply parking brake control fully with 100 lbs., foot pedal effort, then release brake control.
  • Place transmission in Neutral position, then raise and support vehicle.
  • With parking brake control in Off position, grasp pensioner around housing.
  • Unlock clip by pulling downward with suitable hook tool place into rounded end of clip and support pensioner.
  • Tensioner spring will take up cable slack and load cables, while holding pensioner, lock clip by pushing up on bottom of clip. If clip does not slide up move assembly slightly ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except 2002-05 Thunderbird, 2000-06 LS, 1984-87 Escort, Tracer, Tempo & Topaz 2.0L Diesel Engine & 1984-85 Continental & Mark VI 2.4L Diesel Engine
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 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 pro...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Mustang Mach 1 4.6 V8 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Mark driveshaft for installation alignment.
  • Remove eight driveshaft flange bolts, Fig. .
  • Disconnect driveshaft flanges from pilots and remove driveshaft using suitable tool, Fig. . Driveshaft flanges fits tightly on pilots. Never hammer on driveshaft or any of its components to disconnect flanges from pilots. Pry ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Mustang GT 4.6 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Press lock tab, remove crankcase vent tube from air cleaner outlet pipe and position it aside.
  • Loosen clamp, remove air cleaner outlet pipe from throttle body and position it aside.
  • Rotate tensioner clockwise and position front end accessory drive belt aside.
  • Remove alternator mounting bolts.
  • Remove alternator outer bracket bolts and position alternator aside...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Low Oil Level Warning Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 GAS

This system is used to indicate when the engine oil level is 11/2 quarts or more below the specified level. The lamp should light during engine starting. If the oil level is sufficient, the lamp will go off when the engine is operating. If the ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Mustang Cobra 4.6 V8 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Drain engine coolant into suitable container.
  • Remove fan blade, motor and shroud.
  • Release three hold downs and remove radiator sight shield.
  • Remove upper and lower radiator hose...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 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 2004 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2004 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Front Suspension Diagram for 2004 Ford Mustang Cobra 4.6 V8 GASFront Suspension Diagram for 2004 Ford Mustang Cobra 4.6 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Front Shock Absorber
  • Front Suspension Lower Arm
  • Front Suspension Stabilizer Bar
  • Evaporative Emission Component Locations Diagram for 2004 Ford Mustang Cobra 4.6 V8 GASEvaporative Emission Component Locations Diagram for 2004 Ford Mustang Cobra 4.6 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Canister Vent Solenoid
  • Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Valve
  • Evaporative Emission Canister
  • Evaporative Emission Test Port
  • Fuel Vapor Control Valve Tube Assembly
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2004 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2004 Ford Mustang Mach 1 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 Ford Mustang Mach 1 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Blower Motor Resistor
  • Front Blower Motor
  • 2004 Ford Mustang  3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Power Point
  • Cigar Lighter- Front
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2004 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2004 Ford Mustang cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION
    Vehicle: 2004 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6 GAS
    Document: SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE - NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY
    Vehicle: 2004 Ford Mustang Cobra 4.6 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Ignition, Electronic Ignition
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2004 Ford Mustang AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2004 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 2004 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 2004 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 2004 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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