2000 Ford Mustang technical service bulletins
139 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2000 Ford Mustang.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Ford: certain 1999-2001 model year vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in new york and certain 2001...
- 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
- Safety belt retraction speed
- Safety belt web stop button service
- Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- Exhaust leak - cracked or separated right side exhaust pipe - 3.8L and 3.9L engines
- Manual transmission hard to shift into first/reverse from a stop
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips
- Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (COP) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips
- Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns
- Intermittent loss of power or crank no start - possible pats lamp flashing and diagnostic trouble codes...
- Exhaust leak
- Thump noise when a/c clutch engages
- Gear whine in 1ST, 3RD and reverse gears
- Driveline clunk during gear changes and/or quick acceleration after coast (tip-in) clunk
- Thump noise when air conditioning clutch engages
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- Engine misfire or rough running condition with coil on plug (COP) ignition systems may be more accurately...
- Loose door trim panel or a noise from the door trim panel area when driving over bumps
- Popping type noise while turning into or out of an incline, such as turning into a driveway, at low speeds...
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457,...
- Some vehicles equipped with a 3.8L engine and the T5 transmission may exhibit high idle between shifts
- New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4R70W transmission - service tip
- Passenger seat rubs against door panel
- Inoperative or inacurrate speedometer, 4X4 lamp illuminatd, and / or diagnostic trouble code P1635 or P1639
- Engine-gear driven synchronizers-incorrect installation-camshaft position synchronizer (CMP) installation...
- Service cylinder head gasket for 4.6L applications
- Climate control a/c service tech tips
- Some convertibles may exhibit a condition where the convertible top lifts unevenly
- Convertible top lifts unevenly
- Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock
- Some vehicles with manual transmission may exhibit a hard to shift into gear condition paritcularly from a...
- Some cobras may exhibit a clunk noise from the driveline during a quick accleration just after coast...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a wind noise from either side of the a-pillar area
- Subject regarding inaccurate speedometer
- 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
- Information on driveline clunk for cobra models
- Some vehicles equipped with the T45 manual transmission may exhibit a condition of being stuck in reverse,...
- Some vehicles may run rough at cruise or momentarily after stopping, a check engine light,and P030X codes
- 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
- Body - hood scoop loose or detached from hood
- 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
- Vehicles may exhibit audio speaker buzz, squeak, rattling or an inoperative condition
- Some vehicles may exhibit a fead belt jump-off toss
- Some vehicles exhibit the door glass popping off track
- Some vehicles may exhibit a stain on the inside of the headlamp lens.
- Some vehicles equipped with a 4R70W automatic transmission may exhibit a clunk noise during the 2-1...
- Some vehicles equipped with a manual transmission may exhibit a powertrain noise described as a brief...
- A whining noise heard from the rear during coastdown from 97 to 56 km/h (60 to 35 mph)
- Information pertaining to heater case replacement service tip
- This bulletin states that on some vehicles (including 2002 blackwood) a battery disconnect or parameter...
- Concerns with vehicles exhibiting the oil pressure gauge registering low or no oil pressure usually on...
- Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (PATS) may not start or crank
- Some vehicles may exhibit inoperative door glass due to the window regulator rear track roller breaking...
- Subject regarding certain vehicles with 4.6L romeo engines exhibiting an oil leak from the cylinder head...
- Some vehicles equipped with the 4R70W automatic transmission may exhibit a ticking or clicking type noise...
- Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5W-20 motor oil
- Information on vehicles exhibiting an inoperative auxiliary power point
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hard start, diagnostic trouble code P1233 and / or P1414, right front exterior...
- Inoperative or inaccurate speedometer as well as 4X4 light inoperative and / or diagnostic trouble code...
- Some vehicles equipped with 3.8L engines may exhibit engine spark knock on heavy acceleration with 87...
- Some vehicles equipped with a 7.5 inch axle may exhibit a decel axle whine at approximately 55-30 mph
- Information on caster adjustment when performing a front end alignment
- Seat belt warning system - belt reminder function, operation and service tips
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hesitation and in some cases engine backfiring through the induction system on...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a speaker / buzz rattle when operating the audio system
- Some 3.8L engines may have oil pumps built with a new sealing process called liquid injection sealing (LIS)
- Subject regarding parking brake control assembly modification
- Information pertaining to 4.6L 4V pulley instructions
- Some police interceptors may exhibit poor acceleration at wide open throttle after the 3-4 shift from 110...
- Some vehicles equipped with a 5-SPEED manual transmission may exhibit a hesitation / stumble when cold...
- Some vehicles equipped with a 5 speed manual transmission may exhibit a hesitation / stumble when cold...
- Subject regarding oil pump liquid injection seal (LIS) gasket service procedures
- Some vehicles may exhibit a vibration that may be heard of felt at the clutch pedal between idle and 2300...
- Some vehicles may experience a whining noise heard from the rear during coastdown from 97 to 56 km/h (60...
- Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the...
- Information regarding power steering pump bolt-correct placement of bolts and washer-windsor built engines
- Some vehicles may exhibit a hood that is hard to close
- Concerns with the intake manifold leaking or weeping coolant from passenger side gasket at right rear...
- Inoperative or inaccurate speedometer, 4X4 lamp illuminated and / or diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P1635...
- Some vehicles may exhibit transmission oil seepage, oil on the outside of the case
- Some vehicles may exhibit a 10-15 second delay in instrument cluster operation with koeo or koer
- Some vehicles with manual transmission may experience transmission oil seepage, oil on the outside of the case
- Some vehicles may exhibit higher than normal closing efforts of the hood panel
- Some vehicles equipped with 3.8L engines may exhibit engine spark knock on heavy acceleration with 87...
- Some vehicles may exhibit predelivery concerns with any of the seats in the vehicle
- Some vehicles may exhibit higher than normal closing efforts of the hood panel
- Some vehicles equpped with the 3.8L engine built prior to november 11, 1999 may exhibit a check engine...
- Brief information stating that engineering is investigating coupe or convertible vehicles exhibiting a...
- Some vehicles may have doors that required than more than normal effort to close
- Some coupes or convertibles may exhibit a water leak or windnoise
- On some vehicles the doors require more than normal effort to close
- Information regarding the new transmission cooler flusher- service tip
- The vehicle exhibit a dead battery/high amperage drain concern
- All vehicles may exhibit an inoperative or inaccurate speedometer, 4X4 light inoperative and/or DTC P1635...
- Some vehicles equipped with 3.8L engine may exhibit a dead battery/high amperage drain concern
- Some vehicles equipped with 3.8L engine built prior to november 11, 1999 may exhibit a check engine light...
- Some vehicles equipped with a 3.8L engine may exhibit spark knock on heavy accel with 87 octane fuel
- Subject regarding installation of crankshaft pulley torque specification
- Some vehicles equipped with 3.8L engine and manual transmission may exhibit transmission oil seepage, oil...
- On some vehicles, the front windshield wipers may operate while the multifunction switch is in the off...
- Information on diagnosing a vehicle with malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and diagnostic trouble...
- Experiencing a vibration felt through the seat or the steering wheel on some vehicles travelling 105 - 125...
- Information on replacing and / or repairing malfunctioning (door, ignition and decklid) locks
- Some vehicles have been reported to have a rip / tear in the seat cover material
- Concerns with the convertible top boot may fit improperly or be difficult to install on some vehicles due...
- Experiencing a popping or oil canning noise coming from the drivers footwell area
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- Subject regarding front wipers operating while switch is in off position
- Exhibiting brief intermittent interruption of instrument cluster dash lights function(s) and / or a crank...
- This bulletin mentions that certain vehicles are not equipped with a passenger door lock cylinder
- Information on using peanut style a/c fittings
- Customers may experience a poor or no air conditioner performance due to a loss of refrigerant
- Information regarding a/c peanut o-ring color
- Some vehicles may exhibit poor or no a/c performance due to a loss of refrigerant
- Some vehicles may exhibit brief intermittent interruption of instrument cluster function(s) and / or a...
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Information on identifying non-approved / alternate refrigerants which could cause safety, and performance...
- 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 (continued)
- Information regarding front cover & water pump bolts-torque valve revision/3.8-4.2L
- Information regarding 5-SPEED- exchange transmission unit
- (Continued from 13251 and 13252) uncommanded front wiper function. mjs
- Service procedure for green service tagged 4R70W transmissions
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