2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003 Workshop Manual 10. If the vehicle stalls in (D) or manual 2 at idle with vehicle at a stop, move the transmission range
selector lever to manual 1 position. If the vehicle stalls, see torque converter operation
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10. If the vehicle stalls in (D) or manual 2 at idle with vehicle at a stop, move the transmission range
selector lever to manual 1 position. If the vehicle stalls, see torque converter operation
concerns. For additional information, refer to Diagnosis By Symptom in this section. If the
vehicle does not stall in (D), refer to Diagnosis By Symptom in this section.
11. If the vehicle exhibits a vibration during the road test, complete the Road Test Evaluation Form. This form will aid the technician in determining the source of the vibration.
NOTE: The following is a list of common vehicle concerns that have been misdiagnosed as torque
converter clutch shudder. For diagnosis of the following items refer to the appropriate sections of the
workshop manual and the Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual.
zspark plugs - check for cracks, high resistance or broken insulators
z plug wires
z fuel injector - filter may be plugged
z fuel contamination - poor engine performance
z EGR valve - valve may let in too much exhaust gas and cause engine to run lean
z vacuum leak - engine will not get correct air/fuel mixture
z MAP/MAF sensor - incorrect air/fuel mixture
z HO2S sensor - too rich/lean air/fuel mixture
z fuel pressure - may be too low
z engine mounts - loose/damaged mounts can cause vibration concerns
z axle joints - check for vibration Torque Converter Road Evaluation Form
1) Does the Torque Converter
Engage/Disengage? Yes ·
GO to Step 2. No ·
REFER to Diagnosis By Symptom —
Torque Converter No Apply Routine
240/340 and Always Applied Routine
241/341 in this section for further
diagnosis information. Repair as
required, verify converter operation
and then continue. 2) Does vibration occur during 3-
4 or 4-3 shift at:
light, medium, or heavy throttle? Light ·
May be torque converter clutch
shudder. GO to Step 3. Medium ·
May be torque converter clutch
shudder. GO to Step 3. Heavy ·
Not torque converter clutch shudder
— converter does not engage due to
PCM strategy. REFER to Section 100 - 04 and
Diagnosis By Symptom —
Noise/Vibration Routine 254/354
in this section for further diagnosis. 3) Is the problem vehicle speed dependent Yes ·
Not torque converter clutch shudder Klj . 2 ba
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