2007-2008 Ford Mustang Service & Repair Manual

INTRODUCTION NOTE: Ford Motor Company reserves the right to discontinue models at any time, or change specifications or design without notice and without incurring any obligation. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE Appropriate service methods and procedures are essential for the safe, reliable operation of all motor vehicles as well as the personal safety of the individual doing the work. This manual provides general directions for performing service with tested, effective techniques. Following them will help assure reliability. There are numerous variations in procedure, techniques, tools and parts for servicing vehicles, as well as in the skill of the individual doing the work. This manual cannot possibly anticipate all such variations and provide advice or cautions as to each. Accordingly, anyone who departs from the instructions provided in this manual must first establish that they compromise neither their personal safety nor the vehicle integrity by their choice of methods, tools or parts. NOTES, CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS As you read through the procedures, you will come across NOTES, CAUTIONS, and WARNINGS. Each one is there for a specific purpose. NOTES give you added information that will help you to perform a particular procedure. CAUTIONS are given to prevent you from making an error that could damage the vehicle. WARNINGS remind you to be especially careful in those areas where carelessness can cause yourself and others personal injury. The following list contains some general WARNINGS that you should follow when you work on a vehicle. • ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES FOR EYE PROTECTION. • KEEP SOLVENTS AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES. SOLVENTS MAY BE FLAMMABLE AND COULD IGNITE OR EXPLODE IF NOT HANDLED CORRECTLY. • USE SAFETY STANDS WHENEVER A PROCEDURE REQUIRES YOU TO BE UNDER THE VEHICLE. • MAKE SURE THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH IS ALWAYS IN THE OFF POSITION, UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY THE PROCEDURE. • SET THE PARKING BRAKE WHEN WORKING ON THE VEHICLE. IF YOU HAVE AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, SET IN PARK UNLESS INSTRUCTED OTHERWISE FOR A SPECIFIC OPERATION. IF YOU HAVE A MANUAL TRANSMISSION, IT SHOULD BE IN REVERSE (ENGINE OFF) OR NEUTRAL (ENGINE ON) UNLESS INSTRUCTED OTHERWISE FOR A SPECIFIC OPERATION. PLACE WOOD BLOCKS (4" X 4" OR LARGER) OR WHEEL CHOCKS AGAINST THE FRONT AND REAR SURFACES OF THE TIRES TO HELP PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM MOVING. • OPERATE THE ENGINE ONLY IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA TO AVOID THE DANGER OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING. • KEEP YOURSELF AND YOUR CLOTHING AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, ESPECIALLY THE DRIVE BELTS. • TO PREVENT SERIOUS BURNS, AVOID CONTACT WITH HOT METAL PARTS SUCH AS THE RADIATOR, EXHAUST MANIFOLD, TAIL PIPE, THREE-WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND MUFFLER. • DO NOT SMOKE WHILE WORKING ON A VEHICLE. • TO AVOID INJURY, ALWAYS REMOVE RINGS, WATCHES, LOOSE HANGING JEWELRY AND LOOSE CLOTHING BEFORE BEGINNING TO WORK ON A VEHICLE. • WHEN IT IS NECESSARY TO WORK UNDER THE HOOD, KEEP HANDS AND OTHER OBJECTS CLEAR OF THE COOLING FAN BLADES! TOOLS Commercially available hand tools and equipment are used along with Essential Special Service Tools (ESST) and Rotunda equipment. Power tools have become the acceptable industry standard and are used for disassembly only where applicable, unless specified otherwise in the Workshop Manual. The only exception to this policy is installing wheels in conjunction with the use of torque sticks, when possible.

100-01-1 100-01-1 Identification Codes DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Identification Codes Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Locator The vehicle identification number (VIN) is a 17-digit alphanumeric code. The VIN is stamped on a metal tab riveted to the instrument panel, top upper left of the dash. The VIN number is also found on the vehicle certification (VC) label. Item Description 1 World manufacturer identifier (WMI) 2 Restraint-type code 3 Line, series, body type 4 Engine code 5 Computer-generated VIN check digit Copyright  2006, Ford Motor Company Last updated: 6/19/2006 2007 Mustang, Mustang GT 8/2006

100-01-2 100-01-2 Identification Codes DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued) Line, Series and Body Type Code Item Description 6 Model year code 7 Assembly plant code 8 Production sequence number Vehicle Identification Number World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) Positions 5 through 7 indicate vehicle line, series and body type. • T80 — 2-door coupe, base • T82 — 2-door coupe, GT • T84 — 2-door convertible, base • T85 — 2-door convertible, GT • T88 — 2-door coupe, Shelby The first 3 vehicle identification number (VIN) positions are the world manufacturer identifier • T89 — 2-door convertible, Shelby (WMI). Engine Code • 1ZV — Ford, USA, passenger car Restraint-Type Code The eighth VIN position is the engine displacement and number of cylinders code. The fourth VIN position is the vehicle restraint • H — 4.6L, OHC, 3-valve, EFI, 8-cylinder system type code. • N — 4.0L, SOHC, EFI, 6-cylinder • F — Active safety belts, all positions — driver • S — 5.4L, DOHC, 4-valve, EFI, 8-cylinder and front passenger air bags • H — Active safety belts, all positions — driver and front passenger air bags with side impact air bags 2007 Mustang, Mustang GT 8/2006

100-01-3 100-01-3 Identification Codes DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued) Computer-Generated Check Digit The eleventh VIN position is the assembly plant code. • 5 — Auto Alliance International (AAI) — Flat Rock, Michigan (USA) Production Sequence Number The ninth VIN position is a government-assigned, computer-generated check digit code (0-9). Model Year Code The last 6 VIN positions are the production sequence number. This number is also used as the vehicle serial and warranty number. • 100001-599999 The tenth VIN position is the model year code. • 7 — 2007 Assembly Plant Code 2007 Mustang, Mustang GT 8/2006

100-01-4 100-01-4 Identification Codes DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued) Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator The upper portion of the vehicle certification (VC) label contains the manufacturer name, the month and year of manufacture, the certification statement and the vehicle identification number (VIN). It also includes gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR). The VC label is located on the LH door jamb. 2007 Mustang, Mustang GT 8/2006

2007-2008 Ford Mustang Service & Repair Manual

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