Ford 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual page 839

Material
Item
Gasoline Engine Oil
Dye
164-R3705 or
equivalent
Engine Oil
Inspection and Verification
1. Verify the customer concern by operating the engine to duplicate the condition.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical damage. Refer to the following chart.
Visual Inspection Chart
Engine coolant leaks
Engine oil leaks
Fuel leaks
Damaged or severely worn parts
Loose mounting bolts, studs and nuts
3. If the inspection reveals obvious concerns that can be readily identified, repair as necessary.
4. If the concerns remain after the inspection, determine the symptoms. GO to
Symptom Chart
Symptom Chart
Condition
Difficult
starting
Specification
ESE-M99C103-B1
Refer to owner
literature
Mechanical
Possible Sources
Damaged ignition
system.
Damaged fuel
system.
Damaged starting
system.
Action
Refer to the appropriate section
in Group 303 for the procedure.
REFER to the Powertrain
Control/Emissions Diagnosis
(PC/ED) manual.
Refer to the appropriate section
in Group 303 for the procedure.
REFER to the Powertrain
Control/Emissions Diagnosis
(PC/ED) manual.
Refer to the appropriate section
in Group 303 for the procedure.
Symptom Chart .