2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual Main bearing journal maximum taper  0.008 mm (0.0003 in) per 25 mm (1.0 in) 
Main bearing journal maximum out-of-
round  0.008 mm (0.0003 in) max. in 45 degrees, 0.015 
mm (0.006 in) total  Main beari

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual a 
20- 200 seconds to leakdown 3.18 mm (0.125 in) with 225 Newtons (50 pounds) load and tappet filled 
with leak- down fluid.  —
desired  Connecting rod bearing-
to-crankshaft clearance 
— allowab

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual A/C compressor bracket-
to-cylinder head stud bolt  25  18  —
Oil level indicator tube-
to-cylinder head bolt  10  — 89 
Coolant recovery reservoir bracket-to-
GOP bolts  9  — 80 
Motor mount-
t

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual a 
Refer to the procedure in this section 
b  Advance one- half turn after gasket contacts the sealing surface.  Cylinder head bolts 
a  — — —
Crankshaft main bearing bolts and studs 
a  — —

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 
Engine 
The 3.8L engine has: 
�za V- block with six cylinders and splayed crankpins. 
�z a distributorless ignition system. 
�z a multiport, sequential fuel injection (SFI)

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 
Engine Component View 
Cylinder Heads and Valve Train Components 
SECTION 303-
01A: Engine — 3.8L  2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Item  Part Number  Description 
1  9D477  E

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual Engine Front Cover Components  9  6A666  Positive crankcase ventilation valve 
10  6565  Push rod 
11  6564  Rocker arm 
12  6A528  Rocker arm seat 
13  N807699  Bolt 
14  6518  Valve spring retainer

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual Engine Components  Item  Part Number  Description 
1  6B288  Camshaft position sensor 
2  8507  Water pump housing gasket 
3  12A362  Camshaft synchronizer 
4  6A618  Oil pump intermediate shaft 
5  6