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z
If equipped, inspect automatic transmission fluid level with dipstick.
z Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines, hoses and parking brake system.
z Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise.
z Inspect engine cooling system and hoses.
z Inspect steering linkage, suspension and (if equipped) driveshaft and ball joints.
z Rotate tires and inspect for wear.
z If equipped, install a new cabin air filter.
32,000 Km (20,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
40,000 Km (25,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
z Drain coalescent fuel filter and replace filter (NGV).
48,000 Km (30,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines, hoses and parking brake system.
z Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise.
z Inspect engine cooling system and hoses.
z Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
z Inspect steering linkage, suspension and (if equipped) driveshaft and ball joints.
z Rotate tires and inspect for wear.
z Install a new engine air filter.
z Install a new fuel filter. (See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION below.)
z If equipped, install a new cabin air filter.
z Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid on all vehicles equipped with AX4S, 4F50N,
4R100, 4F27E. Inspect automatic transmission fluid level using dipstick on all other vehicles, if
equipped.
z If equipped, install new climate controlled seat filters (Navigator, Lincoln LS and Aviator).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: If vehicle is registered in California, the California Air Resources Board
(CARB) has determined that failure to install a new fuel filter at this interval will not nullify the emission
warranty or limit recall liability prior to completion of the vehicle's useful life. It is, however,
recommended that maintenance checks be carried out and recorded at the indicated intervals.
Natural gas and propane vehicles also require checking the fuel tanks and installing a new filter
(propane vehicles). 56,000 Km (35,000 Miles) Klj . 4 ba
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equipped.
z If equipped, install new climate controlled seat filters (Navigator, Lincoln LS and Aviator).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: If vehicle is registered in California, the California Air Resources Board
(CARB) has determined that failure to install a new fuel filter at this interval will not nullify the emission
warranty or limit recall liability prior to completion of the vehicle's useful life. It is, however,
recommended that maintenance checks be carried out and recorded at the indicated intervals.
Additional checks for natural gas and propane vehicles at this interval include inspecting fuel tanks, as
well as draining coalescent fuel filter and installing a new filter.
104,000 Km (65,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
112,000 Km (70,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
120,000 Km (75,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect automatic transmission fluid level using dipstick.
z Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines, hoses and parking brake system.
z Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise.
z Inspect engine cooling system and hoses.
z Inspect steering linkage, suspension and (if equipped) driveshaft and ball joints.
z Rotate tires and inspect for wear.
z Install a new cabin air filter.
z Drain coalescent fuel filter and replace filter (NGV).
z Change green engine coolant, if equipped.
128,000 Km (80,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
136,000 Km (85,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
144,000 Km (90,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines, hoses and parking brake system. Klj . 6 ba
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Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise.
z Inspect engine cooling system and hoses.
z Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
z Inspect steering linkage, suspension and (if equipped) driveshaft and ball joints.
z Rotate tires and inspect for wear.
z Install a new engine air filter.
z Install a new fuel filter.
z If equipped, install a new cabin air filter.
z Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid on all vehicles equipped with AX4S, 4F50N,
4R100, 4F27E. Inspect automatic transmission fluid level using dipstick on all other vehicles, if
equipped.
z If equipped, install new climate controlled seat filters (Navigator, Lincoln LS and Aviator).
Additional services for natural gas and propane vehicles include inspecting fuel tanks, as well as
draining coalescent fuel filter bowl and installing a new filter.
152,000 Km (95,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
160,000 Km (100,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
z Rotate tires and inspect for wear.
z Install new spark plugs.
z If filled with yellow coolant, change coolant or at 5 years, whichever comes first.
z Install a new PCV on all cars and light trucks under 6,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW).
z Drain coalescent fuel filter and replace filter (NGV).
168,000 Km (105,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect automatic transmission fluid level if equipped with dipstick.
z Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines, hoses and parking brake system.
z Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise.
z Inspect engine coolant system and hoses.
z Inspect steering linkage, suspension and (if equipped) driveshaft and ball joints.
z Rotate tires and inspect for wear.
z If equipped, install a new cabin air filter.
z If filled with green engine coolant, change coolant. 176,000 Km (110,000 Miles) Klj . 7 ba
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z
Change engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
184,000 Km (115,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
192,000 Km (120,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines, hoses and parking brake system.
z Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise.
z Inspect engine cooling system and hoses.
z Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
z Inspect steering linkage, suspension and (if equipped) driveshaft and ball joints.
z Rotate tires and inspect for wear.
z Install a new engine air filter.
z Install a new fuel filter. (See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION below.)
z If equipped, install a new cabin air filter.
z Install new accessory drive belt(s) (Escort).
z Install a new PCV valve on all cars and light trucks over 6,000 Gross Vehicle Weight.
z Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid on all vehicles equipped with AX4S, 4F50N,
4R100, 4F27E. Inspect automatic transmission fluid level using dipstick on all other vehicles, if
equipped.
z Install a new camshaft belt on all 2.0L, 4- cylinder engines (Escort, Focus, ZX2 and Escape).
z If equipped, install new climate controlled seat filters (Navigator, Lincoln LS and Aviator).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Additional services for natural gas and propane vehicles include
inspecting fuel tanks, as well as draining coalescent fuel filter bowl and installing a new filter.
200,000 Km (125,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
z Drain coalescent fuel filter and replace filter (NGV).
208,000 Km (130,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
216,000 Km (135,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter. Klj . 8 ba
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z
If equipped, inspect automatic transmission fluid level with dipstick.
z Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines, hoses and parking brake system.
z Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise.
z Inspect engine cooling system and hoses.
z Inspect steering linkage, suspension and (if equipped) driveshaft and ball joints.
z Rotate tires and inspect for wear.
z Install a new cabin air filter.
z If filled with green engine coolant, change coolant.
224,000 Km (140,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
232,000 Km (145,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
240,000 Km (150,000 Miles)
zChange engine oil and install a new oil filter.
z Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines, hoses and parking brake system.
z Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise.
z Inspect engine cooling system and hoses.
z Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
z Inspect steering linkage, suspension and (if equipped) driveshaft and ball joints.
z Rotate tires and inspect for wear.
z Install a new engine air filter.
z Install a new fuel filter. (See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION below.)
z If equipped, install a new cabin air filter.
z If filled with yellow engine coolant, change coolant or at 8 years, whichever comes first.
z Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid and filter.
z Change rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel (RWD) vehicles.
z Install a new accessory drive belt(s) (if a new belt has not been installed within the last 100,000
miles).
z If equipped, install new climate controlled seat filters (Navigator, Lincoln LS and Aviator).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: If vehicle is registered in California, the California Air Resources Board
(CARB) has determined that failure to install a new fuel filter at this interval will not nullify the emission
warranty or limit recall liability prior to completion of the vehicle's useful life. It is, however
recommended that maintenance checks be carried out and recorded at the indicated intervals.
Additional checks for natural gas and propane vehicles include inspecting fuel tanks, as well as
draining and installing a new filter. Klj . 9 ba
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24. Disconnect the fuel pressure sensor electrical connector and the vacuum hose.
25. Disconnect the fuel charging ground wire.
26. Disconnect the ignition coils and the fuel injectors.
27. Disconnect the climate control vacuum supply hoses and remove the vacuum harness. Klj . 6 ba
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11. Install the ignition coils.
12. Install the fuel injection supply manifold and fuel injectors as an assembly.
13. Install four studs.
14. Position the vacuum harness and connect to the climate control vacuum supply hoses. Klj . 13 ba
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9. Disconnect the throttle cable, speed control actuator cable and the return spring.
10. Remove the bolts and position the cables and bracket out of the way.
11. Disconnect the climate control vacuum supply hoses.
12. Disconnect the two heater water hoses. Klj . 2 ba
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40. Connect the heater water hoses.
41. Connect the climate control vacuum supply lines.
42. Position the cables and install the bracket.
43. Connect the throttle cable, speed control actuator cable and the return spring. Klj . 11 ba
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Manifold gauge set pressures may vary slightly depending on the distance between the service
SECTION 412-
00: Climate Control System - General Information 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual General Specifications
Item Specification
A/C Compressor
Type FS-
10 swashplate, 5 double- acting pistons Displacement 170 cc (10.4 cu in)
Rotation Clockwise
A/C Pressure Relief Valve
a Open pressures 3,792-
4,137 kPa (550- 600 psi) A/C Pressure Sensor Refer to the Powertrain Control/Emissions
Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual.
Coolant Hose Lubricant
MERPOL® ESE-
M99B144- B Evaporator Core Orifice
Color Orange
Diameter 1.45 mm (0.057 in)
Magnetic Clutch
Air gap clearance 0.35-
0.75 mm (0.014- 0.030 in) Dual Function Pressure Switch (V8)
a Fan on/open 2,137-
2,344 kPa (310- 340 psi) Fan off/close 1,655-
2,137 kPa (240- 310 psi) Clutch off/open 2,999-
3,275 kPa (435- 475 psi) Clutch on/closed 1,517-
1,931 kPa (220- 280 psi) Pressure Cutoff Switch (V6)
a Open 2,999-
3,275 kPa (435- 475 psi) Close 1,586-
1,999 kPa (230- 290 psi) A/C Cycling Switch Open and Closed Pressures
a Open pressure 145-
159 kPa (21- 23 psi) Close pressure 290 kPa (42 psi)
Refrigerant Lubricant and Capacity
PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems)
F7AZ- 19589- DA (Motorcraft YN-12- C) WSH-
M1C231- B Capacity 254 ml (8.6 oz)
Refrigerant and Capacity
R134a Refrigerant YN-
19 WSH-
M17B19- A Capacity .96 kg (34 oz)
Refrigerant System Cleaner
A/C Systems Flushing Solvent F4AZ-19579-
A — Klj . 1 ba
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