Mustang V8-4.6L DOHC VIN R (2003): Maintenance

Also for this vehicle: Mustang Cobra V8-281 4.6L DOHC VIN V MFI (1997), Mustang Cobra V8-4.6L DOHC VIN V (2000), Mustang GT V8-4.6L SOHC VIN X (1998), Mustang L4-140 2.3L SOHC (1982), Mustang L4-140 2.3L Turbo VIN W FI (1984), Mustang L4-140 2.3L VIN A 1-bbl (1983), Mustang L6-200 3.3L (1982), Mustang V6-232 3.8L (1985), Mustang V6-232 3.8L VIN 3 TBI (1984), Mustang V6-3.8L VIN 4 (1998), Mustang V6-3.9L VIN 6 (2004), Mustang V6-4.0L (2008), Mustang V6-4.0L VIN N (2006), Mustang V8-302 5.0L (1982), Mustang V8-302 5.0L CFI HO (1985), Mustang V8-302 5.0L COBRA (1995), Mustang V8-302 5.0L HO (1987), Mustang V8-302 5.0L VIN M 4-bbl HP (1983), Mustang V8-4.6L (2009), Mustang V8-4.6L DOHC (1996), Mustang V8-4.6L SC VIN Y (2004), Mustang V8-4.6L SOHC VIN X (2003), Mustang V8-4.6L VIN H (2005), Mustang V8-5.0L (2011), Mustang V8-5.0L VIN F (2012), Mustang V8-5.4L SC (2008), Mustang V8-5.4L SC VIN S (2007), Mustang Factory Service Manual (2007).

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1. 01Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC): Sections
2. 02Relays and ModulesRelays and Modules: Sections
3. 03Sensors and SwitchesSensors and Switches: Sections
4. 04MaintenanceMaintenance: Sections
   • Alignment › System Information9 pages

     • Specifications › Alignment Specifications23
     • Service and Repair › Camber and Caster Adjustment23456
   • Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks19 pages

     • Fuel Pressure › Fuel Pressure Test Port › Component Information › Description and Operation
     • Idle Speed › System Information › Specifications2
     • Air Cleaner Housing › Air Filter Element › Component Information › Service and Repair
     • Fuel Filter › Fuel Pressure Release › System Information4 pages

       • Technical Service Bulletins › Fuel System - Fuel Pressure Relief Valve Discontinued2
       • Service Precautions › Technician Safety Information2
     • Firing Order › Component Information › Specifications2
     • Ignition Timing › Number One Cylinder › Component Information › Locations
     • Ignition Cable › Component Information › Tools and Equipment
     • Spark Plug › Component Information › Application and ID23
     • Compression Check › System Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages

       • Customer Interest for Compression Check: › 06-5-13 › Mar › 06 › Engine - MIL ON/Multiple Misfire Codes Set/Low Power2
       • All Technical Service Bulletins for Compression Check: › 06-5-13 › Mar › 06 › Engine - MIL ON/Multiple Misfire Codes Set/Low Power2
   • Drive Belt › Component Information3 pages

     • Diagrams
     • Testing and Inspection › Drive Belt Misalignment2
   • Filters11 pages

     • Air Cleaner Housing › Air Filter Element › Component Information › Service and Repair
     • Cabin Air Filter › Component Information › Service and Repair
     • Fluid Filter - A/T › Component Information › Specifications2345
     • Fuel Filter › Fuel Pressure Release › System Information4 pages

       • Technical Service Bulletins › Fuel System - Fuel Pressure Relief Valve Discontinued2
       • Service Precautions › Technician Safety Information2
   • Hoses19 pages

     • Coolant Line/Hose › Component Information › Specifications23
     • Heater Hose › Component Information8 pages

       • Technical Service Bulletins6 pages

         • Customer Interest for Heater Hose: › 06-21-19 › Oct › 06 › A/C - Heater Core Electrolysis/Leakage23
         • All Technical Service Bulletins for Heater Hose: › 06-21-19 › Oct › 06 › A/C - Heater Core Electrolysis/Leakage23
       • Service Precautions › Technician Safety Information2
     • Hose/Line HVAC › Component Information6 pages

       • Description and Operation
       • Service and Repair › Suction Accumulator to Compressor Line2345
     • Power Steering Line/Hose › Component Information › Specifications2
   • Fluids28 pages

     • Brake Fluid › Component Information › Specifications
     • Coolant › Component Information4 pages

       • Technical Service Bulletins › Cooling System - Premium Gold Coolant Service Info2
       • Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
     • Fluid - A/T › Component Information › Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
     • Fluid - M/T › Component Information5 pages

       • Technical Service Bulletins › M/T - Mercon(R) V ATF Usage Information23
       • Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
     • Fluid - Differential › Component Information › Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
     • Engine Oil › Component Information › Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
     • Power Steering Fluid › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Steering - Mercon V(R) Fluid Usage2
     • Refrigerant › Component Information8 pages

       • Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
       • Testing and Inspection › Electronic Leak Detection2
       • Service and Repair › Refrigerant Discharging and Recovery Procedure234
     • Refrigerant Oil › Component Information › Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
   • Brake Bleeding › System Information › Service and Repair › Bleeding - System23456789
   • Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming › System Information11 pages

     • Service Precautions › Customer Safety Information2
     • Service and Repair › Air Bag Disarming and Arming23456789
   • Fuses and Circuit Breakers61 pages

     • Fuse › Component Information20 pages

       • Locations › Auxiliary Fuse Box2345678910
       • Application and ID › Auxiliary Fuse Box2345678910
     • Fuse Block › Component Information21 pages

       • Locations › Auxiliary Fuse Box2345678910
       • Diagrams › Connector Views
       • Application and ID › Auxiliary Fuse Box2345678910
     • Relay Box › Component Information20 pages

       • Locations › Auxiliary Fuse Box2345678910
       • Application and ID › Auxiliary Fuse Box2345678910
   • Service Reminder Indicators2 pages

     • Malfunction Indicator Lamp › Component Information › Description and Operation
     • Oil Change Reminder Lamp › Component Information › Service and Repair
   • Wheels and Tires13 pages

     • Vehicle Lifting › Component Information › Description and Operation2
     • Tires › Component Information › Specifications
     • Wheels › Component Information › Service and Repair
     • Wheel Bearing › Component Information › Specifications234
     • Wheel Hub › Axle Nut › Component Information › Specifications
     • Wheel Fastener › Component Information4 pages

       • Specifications
       • Service and Repair › Front23
   • Vehicle Lifting › Component Information › Description and Operation2
5. 05Engine, Cooling and ExhaustEngine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
6. 06Powertrain ManagementPowertrain Management: Sections
7. 07Transmission and DrivetrainTransmission and Drivetrain: Sections
8. 08Brakes and Traction ControlBrakes and Traction Control: Sections
9. 09Starting and ChargingStarting and Charging: Sections
10. 10Power and Ground DistributionPower and Ground Distribution: Sections
11. 11Steering and SuspensionSteering and Suspension: Sections
12. 12Heating and Air ConditioningHeating and Air Conditioning: Sections
13. 13Restraint SystemsRestraint Systems: Sections
14. 14Accessories and Optional EquipmentAccessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
15. 15Body and FrameBody and Frame: Sections
16. 16Cruise ControlCruise Control: Sections
17. 17Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning IndicatorsInstrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
18. 18Lighting and HornsLighting and Horns: Sections
19. 19Windows and GlassWindows and Glass: Sections
20. 20Wiper and Washer SystemsWiper and Washer Systems: Sections