A/C Compressor Clutch Failure – 2005-2006 Ford Mustang

AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR CLUTCH FAILURE – REVISED COMPRESSOR CLUTCH   FORD: 2005-2006 Mustang   2005-2006 Mustangs equipped with a 4.6L engine may experience a failure of the air conditioner (A/C) compressor clutch assembly.   A revised design A/C compressor clutch is available for service. Installation of the revised design clutch also requires installation of a … Read more

Popping Oil Canning Noise from Driver’s Foot Area – 1999-2000 Ford Mustang

NOISE – “POPPING” OR “OIL CANNING” NOISE FROM DRIVER’S FOOTWELL AREA   FORD: 1999-2000 MUSTANG   A “popping” or “oil canning” noise may be coming from the driver’s footwell area, approximately 152-203mm (6-8″) rearward of where the driver’s heel would rest when operating the accelerator pedal.   ACTION: “Peen” the floor pan area. This should … Read more

Intake Manifold Coolant Leak or Weep from Passenger Side Gasket – 1999-2000 Ford

COOLING SYSTEMCOOLANT LEAK FROM PASSENGER SIDE OF INTAKE MANIFOLD AT REAR CORNER OF HEAD – VEHICLES BUILT FROM 7/1/1998 THROUGH 6/30/2000 – VEHICLES WITH 4.6L 2V OR 5.4L 2V ENGINE ENGINE – 4.6L 2V OR 5.4L 2V – COOLANT LEAK FROM PASSENGER SIDE OF INTAKE MANIFOLD AT REAR CORNER OF HEAD – VEHICLES … Read more

Squeak or Creak Noise when Turning – 2002-2004 Ford Mustang

SQUEAK/CREAK NOISE FROM STEERING RACK WHEN TURNING   FORD: 2002-2004 Mustang   2002-2004 Mustang vehicles may exhibit a squeak or creak type noise when turning.   ACTION: Replace both power steering gear tube brackets. Tighten the steering gear mounting fasteners to 52 lb-ft (70 N-m).   PART NUMBER PART NAME E5DZ-3K620-A [easyazon_cta align=”center” identifier=”B000O0QN8E” key=”small-light” … Read more

Exhaust Vibration Resonance at 850 RPM – 2005 Ford Mustang

EXHAUST VIBRATION AT 850 RPM – 4.0L ENGINE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION   FORD: 2005 Mustang   2005 Mustang vehicles equipped with a 4.0L engine and automatic transmission, may exhibit an exhaust vibration or resonance at approximately 850 RPM.   ACTION: Install a damper kit to counter the effects of the vibrating exhaust. Refer to the … Read more