2003 FORD MUSTANG radiator

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Transmission Cooling
Inspection and Verification
WARNING: Never remove the radiator cap under any conditions while the engine is
operating. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury and/or damage to
the cooling system or engine. To avoid having scalding hot coolant or steam blow out of the
radiator, use extreme care when removing the radiator cap from a hot radiator. Wait until the
engine has cooled, then wrap a thick cloth around the radiator cap and turn it slowly to the first
stop. Step back while the pressure is released from the cooling system. When you are certain
all the pressure has been released, press down on the radiator cap (with a cloth), turn and
remove.
The transmission fluid cooler is integral to the radiator (8005). Whenever leaks or damage to the
radiator are found, install an entire new radiator. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A or
Section 303 - 03B .
Symptom Chart SECTION 307-
02: Transaxle/Transmission Cooling 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual SYMPTOM CHART
Condition
Possible Sources Action
z Transmission
Overheating z
Damaged radiator. zREPAIR or install a new
radiator. For additional
information, REFER to
Section 303 - 03A or
Section 303 - 03B .
z System leaks. zINSPECT for leaks. REPAIR
as necessary.
z Incorrect fluid level. zADJUST to proper level.
z Fluid condition. zINSPECT according to
instructions under Fluid
Condition Check. REFER to
Section 307 - 01 .
z Damaged, blocked,
reversed, leaking or
restricted cooler lines
or cooler tubes. z
INSPECT cooler lines and
tubes. REPAIR or flush as
necessary.
z Engine concerns
causing transmission
to overheat. z
INSPECT engine cooling
system. For additional
information, REFER to
Section 303 - 03A or
Section 303 - 03B .
z Excessive towing
loads. z
CHECK gross vehicle weight.
z Incorrect idle or
performance. z
REFER to the Powertrain
Control/Emissions Diagnosis
(PC/ED) manual. Klj . 1 ba
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PINPOINT TEST C: THE A/C DOES NOT OPERATE/DOES NOT
OPERATE CORRECTLY z
Is the heater core inlet hose too hot to handle? B3 CHECK THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM INCLUDING
RADIATOR CAP FOR LEAKS z
Fill the engine cooling system to specified level.
z NOTE: It is not necessary to check the components
separately at this time.
z Pressure check the engine cooling system. Refer to Section 303 - 03A or
Section 303 - 03B .
z Does the engine cooling system, including the radiator
cap, hold pressure? Yes
GO to
B4 .
No
Pressure test the heater
core. REFER to
Component Tests, Heater
Core — Pressure Test. B4 CHECK THE HEATER CORE OUTLET HOSE FOR HOT
WATER z
Feel the heater core outlet hose.
z Is the heater core outlet hose cool or cold? Yes
TEST the heater core for a
plugged or partially
plugged condition. REFER
to
Section 303 - 03A or
Section 303 - 03B .
No
GO to Pinpoint Test E .
Test Step Result / Action to Take
C1 CHECK THE PCM PID WACF
z
Connect the diagnostic tool.
z Turn the function selector to the OFF position.
z Key in ON position.
z Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic
tool:
z Monitor the PCM PID WACF while turning the function
selector.
z Does the PCM PID WACF read YES? Yes
REFER to the Powertrain
Control/Emissions Diagnosis
(PC/ED) manual.
No
GO to
C2 .
C2 CHECK THE PCM PID WACF WITH THE A/C ON
z
Turn the function selector switch to the A/C position.
z Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic Yes
REFER to the Powertrain Klj . 15 ba
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Heater Core
WARNING: Carbon monoxide gas is colorless, odorless and dangerous. If it is necessary
to operate the engine with the vehicle in a closed area such as a garage, always use an exhaust
collector to vent the exhaust gases outside the closed area. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in personal injury.
1. NOTE: Testing of returned heater cores reveals that a large percentage of heater cores are
good and did not require installation of a new heater core. If a heater core leak is suspected, the
heater core must be tested by following the Plugged Heater Core Component Test before the
Heater Core Pressure Test. Carry out a system inspection by checking the heater system
thoroughly as follows:
Inspect for evidence of coolant leakage at the heater water hose to heater core attachments. A
coolant leak in the heater water hose could follow the heater core tube to the heater core and
appear as a leak in the heater core.
CAUTION: Spring- type clamps are installed as original equipment. Installation and
overtightening of non- specification clamps can cause leakage at the heater water hose
connection and damage the heater core.
2. Check the integrity of the heater water hose clamps.
Heater Core— Plugged
WARNING: The heater core inlet hose will become too hot to handle if the system is
working correctly.
1. Check to see that the engine coolant is at the correct level.
2. Start the engine and turn on the heater.
3. When the engine coolant reaches operating temperature, feel the heater core outlet hose to see if it is hot.
If it is not hot:
zthe heater core may have an air pocket.
z the heater core may be plugged.
z the thermostat is not working correctly.
Heater Core— Pressure Test
Use the radiator/heater core pressure tester to carry out the pressure test. 1. NOTE: Due to space limitations, a bench test may be necessary for pressure testing.
Drain the coolant from the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 03A
or
Section 303 - 03B .
2. Disconnect the heater water hoses from the heater core. For additional information, refer to Klj . 37 ba
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Section 412 - 02 .
3. Install a short piece of heater water hose, approximately 101 mm (4 inches) long on each heater core tube.
4. Fill the heater core and heater water hoses with water and install Plug BT-7422- B and adapter
BT- 7422- A from the radiator/heater core pressure tester in the heater water hose ends. Secure
the heater water hoses, plug and adapter with hose clamps.
5. Attach the pump and gauge assembly from the radiator/heater core pressure tester to the adapter.
6. Close the bleed valve at the base of the gauge. Pump 241 kPa (35 psi) of air pressure into the heater core.
7. Observe the pressure gauge for a minimum of three minutes.
8. If the pressure drops, check the heater water hose connections to the core tubes for leaks. If the heater water hoses do not leak, remove the heater core from the vehicle and carry out the
bench test.
Heater Core— Bench Test
1. Remove the heater core from the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 02 .
2. Drain all of the coolant from the heater core.
3. Connect the 101 mm (4 inch) test heater water hoses with plug and adapter to the core tubes. Then connect the radiator/heater core pressure tester to the adapter.
4. Apply 241 kPa (35 psi) of air pressure to the heater core. Submerge the heater core in water.
5. If a leak is observed, install a new heater core. Klj . 38 ba
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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Air Conditioning (A/C) System Check —
Retail Procedure
NOTE: This Retail Procedure is not eligible for claiming on Ford paid repairs (warranty and ESP).
NOTE: The engine should be run at idle for 10 minutes with the air conditioning on and set to MAX A/C
before carrying out this retail procedure.
NOTE: Read and follow all of the Warnings, Cautions and Notes at the beginning of this section before
continuing.
1. Visual inspection
Open the hood and visually inspect the heating and air conditioning systems for the following:
zCoolant reservoir for correct coolant level
z Heater hoses for deterioration or loose connections
z Radiator and condenser for debris or damaged fins restricting airflow, loose mounting or
connections
z Accessory drive belt(s) and cooling fan(s) for wear or physical damage
z Refrigerant lines and connections for physical damage or loose connections
z Compressor for physical damage or loose connections
z Suction accumulator/drier for physical damage or loose connections
z Wiring and connectors for excessive wear, loose or damaged connections, or incorrect
routing
2. A/C refrigerant analysis
zCarry out air conditioning refrigerant analysis. For additional information, refer to
Refrigerant Identification Testing in this section.
z If the refrigerant fails the analysis, discontinue diagnosis and make recommendations for
repairs.
z If the refrigerant passes the analysis, carry out the air conditioning system check.
3. Air conditioning system check
zConnect manifold gauge set or charging station with gauges to refrigerant system.
z With the vehicle in park, parking brake set, thermometer installed in center panel vent,
and air conditioning system on and set to MAX A/C, start the engine.
z Record air refrigerant system pressures while running the engine at 1,500 rpm and allow
engine to return to idle.
z Operate the blower motor in all control positions and check for correct blower speed
changes.
z With the blower motor on HI, operate air discharge mode selector in all positions and
check for correct airflow in each position.
z Operate the temperature blend selector in all positions and check for correct change in
discharge temperature. Check the air discharge temperature with the selector in the
coolest position and the air conditioning on and set to MAX A/C to determine if the air
discharge temperature is acceptable for the current ambient air temperature.
z Carry out the EATC self- test (if applicable).
If the refrigerant system pressures were low, carry out the refrigerant system leak test.
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SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 412-
03: Air Conditioning 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual General Specifications
Item Specification
Lubricant
PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R-134a Systems) F7AZ-19589-
DA (MC YN-12-
C) WSH-
M1C231-
B
Torque Specifications Description Nm lb-
ft lb-
in A/C compressor mounting bolts 25 18 —
A/C manifold retaining bolt 20 15 —
3.8L engine A/C compressor mounting bracket bolts 47 35 —
3.8L engine A/C compressor mounting bracket nut 25 18 —
A/C compressor clutch retaining bolt 13 10 —
Suction accumulator/drier clamp screw 8 — 71
Coolant bottle bolts 10 — 89
Peanut fittings 8 — 71
Radiator bracket bolts 9 — 81
Condenser core bracket bolts 5 — 44
A/C muffler bracket nut 25 18 — Klj . 1 ba
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An A/C compressor pressure relief valve is incorporated into the compressor A/C manifold and tube to:
zrelieve unusually high refrigerant system discharge pressure buildups. For specifications
regarding operating pressure(s), refer to Section 412 - 00 .
z prevent damage to the A/C compressor and other system components.
z avoid total refrigerant loss by closing after the excessive pressure has been relieved.
A/C Condenser Core
The A/C condenser core has the following characteristics:
zIt is an aluminum fin and tube design heat exchanger located in front of the vehicle radiator
(8005).
z It cools compressed refrigerant gas by allowing air to pass over fins and tubes to extract heat
and by condensing gas to liquid refrigerant as it is cooled.
Refrigerant Lines
The condenser to evaporator tube (19835) contains the high pressure liquid refrigerant upstream of the
evaporator core orifice.
The A/C manifold and tube (19D734) is attached to the A/C compressor, is sealed with O- ring seals,
and has the following features:
zThe upstream side contains low pressure refrigerant gas.
z The downstream side contains high pressure refrigerant gas and a fitting used to mount a
serviceable high pressure A/C charge port valve.
z The downstream side also contains a fitting used to mount the refrigerant containment switch
(3.8L) or dual- function pressure switch (4.6L). A long- travel Schrader-type valve stem core is
installed in the fitting so that the switch can be removed without discharging the A/C system. Klj . 4 ba
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Condenser Core
Removal and Installation
NOTE:
If an A/C condenser core leak is suspected, the A/C condenser core must be leak tested
before it is removed from the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 00 .
NOTE: Installation of a new suction accumulator is not required when repairing the air conditioning
system except when there is physical evidence of contamination from a failed A/C compressor or
damage to the suction accumulator.
All vehicles
1. Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to Section 412 - 00 .
2. Remove the pin- type retainers and remove the upper radiator sight shield.
3. Remove the air cleaner and air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
4.6L (2V), 4.6L (4V) vehicles 4. Remove the bolts and position the coolant bottle aside.
SECTION 412-
03: Air Conditioning 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Material
Item Specification
PAG Refrigerant Compressor
Oil (R-
134a Systems)
F7AZ- 19589- DA (Motorcraft YN-
12- C) WSH-
M1C231-
B Klj . 1 ba
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