1998 Ford Mustang technical service bulletins
173 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 1998 Ford Mustang.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, or 6.8L 2V engine--spark plug thread repair...
- Extended coverage program 05N04 - extended coverage for composite intake manifold
- Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips
- Intermittent loss of power or crank no start - possible pats lamp flashing and diagnostic trouble codes...
- Gear whine in 1ST, 3RD and reverse gears
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- Engine misfire or rough running condition with coil on plug (COP) ignition systems may be more accurately...
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
- New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4R70W transmission - service tip
- Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (CMP) installation...
- Incorrectly installed gear driven camshaft position (CMP) sensor synchronizer assemblies causing surge,...
- Climate control a/c service tech tips
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines
- Subject regarding speed control lamp
- Some vehicles may exhibit an intake manifold crossover (first runner) coolant seepage condition
- Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant...
- Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure
- Some vehicles equipped with the T45 manual transmission may exhibit a condition of being stuck in reverse,...
- Some vehicles with 4R700 transmissions built from 4/16/98 through the end of the 1998 model year may...
- Some vehicles equipped with the romeo built 4.6L 2V engine may exhibit an engine oil leak or oil weepage...
- Some ignition switch lock cylinder assemblies may exhibit rougness and / or excess effort in turning, key...
- Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing...
- Brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles may exhibit the door glass coming off of the window track
- Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts
- Some vehicles may exhibit a fead belt jump-off toss
- Some vehicles exhibit the door glass popping off track
- Some vehicles equipped with a manual transmission may exhibit a powertrain noise described as a brief...
- Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (PATS) may not start or crank
- Subject regarding certain vehicles with 4.6L romeo engines exhibiting an oil leak from the cylinder head...
- Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5W-20 motor oil
- Information on caster adjustment when performing a front end alignment
- Subject regarding parking brake control assembly modification
- Information pertaining to 4.6L 4V pulley instructions
- Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration that may be heard of felt at the clutch pedal between idle and 2300...
- Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hood that is hard to close
- Information regarding free floor mat exchange
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- Subject regarding installation of crankshaft pulley torque specification
- Information on diagnosing a vehicle with malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble...
- Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks
- Concerns with the convertible top boot may fit improperly or be difficult to install on some vehicles due...
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- Subject on engine coolant leaking into the engine oil on some vehicles
- Some convertibles may exhibit a rattle noise fromthe door wedge when driving on rough roads
- Information on using peanut style a/c fittings
- Subject regarding ford quality renewal (FQR) assembly launch of 4.6L 2V engine
- Information regarding a/c peanut o-ring color
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Service information for musty and mildew type odors coming from the air conditioning / heating system
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance...
- Vehicles built between 3/15/1997 and 12/31/1998 and with 4R70W transmissions may experience delayed or no...
- Information regarding a change in the torque values of the engine front cover water pump bolts
- Some service manuals may list the incorrect camshaft position sensor alignment tool for vehicles with...
- Information regarding camshaft position (CMP) sensor alignment tool chart
- Information regarding front cover & water pump bolts-torque valve revision/3.8-4.2L
- Information regarding 5-SPEED- exchange transmission unit
- Information regarding vibration/extension housing bushing
- Subject regarding vehicles equipped with 4.6L engine regardless of transmission, may exhibit a (front end...
- Some vehicles equipped with T-45 manual transmissions may exhibit inability to shift out of reverse,...
- Some vehicles may exhibit vibration / shake when driven on smooth roads at spped around 62 mph / 100 kph
- Sone police vehicles and other vehicles with 4R70W may exhibit a vibration and / or transmission extension...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a front end accessory drive (FEAD) belt toss
- Some vehicles equipped with T45 manual transmissions may exhibit the inability to shift out of reverse,...
- Information on the new flush and fill tool available through rotunda
- Some vehicles may exhibit some normal service concerns with power seat operation
- Information on various engines available for the ford qualty renewal (FQR) engine assembly
- Concerns with engine coolant leaking into engine oil on some vehicles
- Conditions with the brake lamps inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock
- Information designed to aid in the diagnosis, testing and repair of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH)...
- Experiencing a whine / buzz type noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio on...
- Ford motor company has released a private labeled material to be used for iron particle / acid rain...
- Concerns with road noise may be heard from the rear wheel area as well as dust intrusion into the luggage...
- Some vehicles with manual transmission may exhibit a fed belt concern
- Information regarding the availability of engine assembly for various vehicles
- Information on checking driveshaft run out
- Information on power seat switch replacement
- Experiencing a delayed or no 2-3 upshift, primarily when the transmission is cold on vehicles with ford...
- Subject regarding door trim panel replacement - service tip
- Ford motor company now recommends sae 5W-30 viscosity grade for servicing any ford gasoline-powered...
- Recall information regarding speed control cable replacement
- Information on resetting the passive anti-theft system (PATS)
- Experiencing a vibration and / or transmission extension housing bushing damage
- Subject regarding all vehicles requires a parameter reset to be performed on the passive anti-theft system...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration and / or transmission extension housing bushing damage from...
- Some vehicles with manual transmission equipped convertibles may exhibit a body vibration / shake
- Some vehicles with a manual transmission may exhibit a fead belt concern (front end accessory drive)
- Information regarding reprogramming powertrain control modules (PCMS)
- Concerns with transmission fluid leaking at radiator
- Some vehicles may exhibit a check engine light illuminated accompanied with obd-ii code P0340 set in the...
- Concerns with the potential effects of adhesives used for body panel repairs
- Concerns with transmission fluid leaking at the radiator
- Concerns with the front window may travel beyond the upstop and exit the glass run on some vehicles
- Some vinyl covered items such as dash panels, door trim panels, consoles, etc., may exhibit a small dent,...
- Diagnostic service tips on passive anti theft system ( pats )
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) to reduce the possibility of...
- Certain vehicles built from 2/298 trhough 9/25/98 may exhibit a click or pop noise when quickly turning...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start / long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern
- Some vehicles may exhibit malfunction indicator lamp illumination with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0340...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a driver and / or passenger side door window that travels beyond the upstop and...
- Some vehicles may exhibit malfunction indicator lamp illumination with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0340...
- Some vehicles equipped with 4R70W transmissions may exhibit delayed or no 2-3 upshift, primarily when the...
- Mass air flow (maf)- sensor contamination- service tip
- Issues regareding diagnostic trouble codes ( dtcs ) P0705, P0708, P1704, and / or P1705 may be stored in...
- Information regarding replacement and / or repairs on any lock component
- Experiencing vibration/ noise felt in clutch pedal when lightly touching clutch pedal
- Vehicles with federal emission equipped 1998, may exhibit a fuel smell in the passenger compartment at times
- Some 4.6L vehicles equipped with a 4R70W transmission, may experience a harsh reverse engagement
- Some vehicles and certain federal emission equipped vehicles may exhibit a fuel smell in the passenger...
- Some vehicles equipped with the 3.8L engine may exhibit a cranks/no start condition with the eec 20A fuse...
- Some vehicles with 4R70W transmissions built from 4/16/98 through 10/30/98 may exhibit a leak from the...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a click or pop noise when quickly turning the steering wheel while traveling...
- Some vehicles equipped with pats (securilock) except certain models now have availability of fleet keys...
- Some vehicles equipped with a 4R70W transmissions may experience harsh reverse engagement
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start/long crank, cold start stall, cold rough idle concern
- Some vehicles equipped with the 3.8L engine may exhibit a crank / no start condition with the eec 20A fuse...
- Information regarding TSB 98-5A-12 (transaxle/transmission/transfer case-vehicles towed behind...
- Some vehicles built from 2/2/98 through 9/25/98 may exhibit a click or pop noise when quickly turning the...
- Some vehicles with 4R70W transmissions built from 4/16/98 through the end of the 1998 model year may...
- Concerns with adhensives not recommended for body panel repairs
- Experiencing a " buzzing " or " rattling " noise from the exhaust system
- The front end accessory drive ( fead ) belt may become broken or frayed and / or detach from ( or roll off...
- Information on incorrect fuse panel layout
- Information on additions to the ford quality renewal assembly program.
- Locks failed
- Some vehicles may experience passenger and / or driver side front window(s) that do not roll properly
- Some vehicles may exhibit malfunction indicator light on with evaporative diagnostic trouble codes P0442,...
- Some vehicles may exhibit fluid leaking from the rear of the transmission
- Some vehicles may experience an inoperative cigarette lighter and power point
- Subject regarding the subwoofer enclosure on coupes with the mach 460 audio system
- Some vehicles equipped with T45 manual transmissions built 5/15/98 through 7/23/98 may exhibit a concern...
- Some vehicles may exhibit fluid leaking from the rear of the transmission caused by an incorrect driveshaft
- Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance
- Experiencing a whining / buzzing noise in the speakers of the entertainment radio or two-way radio
- Vehicles with T45 manual transmissions may jump out of gear
- Concerns with vehicles with a T-45 transmission may shift from 4TH to neutral when the clutch is released
- Information regarding the console glove compartment latch
- Some vehicles may exhibit partial or no operation of the power seat when using the seat switch
- Information on replacing a powertrain control module (PCM), failure to reestablish communication between...
- For certain model vehicles, the 4R70W transmission solenoid molded leadframe must be replaced when removed
- Information on replacement for the console glove compartment latch
- When diagnosing crank / no start on certain vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft (PATS) check the...
- Information on a buzzing or rattle noise from the exhaust system
- Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use
- Some difficulty in matching the texture of the OEM anti-chip stone abrasion material to rpair materials...
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- The 4R70W transmission installed in some vehicles will have an orange
- Some vehicles with 3.8L and 4.6L engines may have airflow coming out of the defrost nozzles in any mode...
- Repairs to vinyl covered surfaces
- Service tips for surface defect removal without repainting
- Addressing concerns of abnormal temperature gauge readings
- Some manual tranmission vehicles may exhibit a condition where the driver CAN sense a vibration / noise...
- Some vehicles with 4R70W transmission may have a harsh reverse engagement
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Subject regarding passive anti theft system (PATS) diagnostic service tips
- Information regarding programming / diagnosing passive anti-theft system (PATS) related issues
- MIL light on with evaporative DTC P0442, P0455
- Pats key programming
- Information on programming / diagnosing any passive anti-theft system (PATS) related issues
- Some vehicles may exhibit abnormal temperature gauge readings
- Experiencing difficulty diagnosing vehicles with evaporative fuel system diagnostic trouble codes
- Experiencing difficulties with the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
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