2003 FORD MUSTANG fuel filter

PINPOINT TEST C: DTC P1450 EXCESSIVE VACUUM DETECTED IN
THE FUEL TANK Tester to the fuel filler pipe.
z Pressurize the EVAP
system to 6.47 to 6.97 kPa
(26 to 28 inches H
2 O).
z Does the pressure drop
immediately? No
INSTALL new fuel tank vapor line(s). REPEAT pinpoint test
Step B5 to verify the repair. CARRY OUT the evaporative
emission system leak test. REFER to
Evaporative Emission System Leak Test in this section. If the system passes the
leak test, CARRY OUT the evaporative emission repair
verification drive cycle. REFER to Evaporative Emission Repair Verification Drive Cycle in this section.
B6 CHECK FOR FAILED EVAP
CANISTER PURGE VALVE OR
FUEL TANK PRESSURE
SENSOR z
Use the recorded results
from the PCM DTCs.
z Are DTC codes P0455 and
P1443 present? Yes
INSTALL a new EVAP canister purge valve. REFER to
Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Valve
in this section.
CARRY OUT the evaporative emission system leak test.
REFER to Evaporative Emission System Leak Test in this
section. If no leak is detected, CARRY OUT the evaporative
emissions repair verification drive cycle. REFER to
Evaporative Emission Repair Verification Drive Cycle in this
section.
No
INSTALL a new fuel tank pressure sensor. REFER to Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor in this section. CARRY OUT the
evaporative emission system leak test. REFER to
Evaporative Emission System Leak Test in this section. If
the system passes the leak test, CARRY out the
evaporative emission repair verification drive cycle. REFER
to Evaporative Emission Repair Verification Drive Cycle in
this section. Test Step Result / Action to Take
NOTE:
Condition P1450 DTC set: more than - 1.79 kPa (-7.2 inches H
2 O) over 30 seconds. C1 CHECK FOR VISUAL CAUSES OF EXCESSIVE
FUEL TANK VACUUM z
Check for kinks or bends in the fuel vapor hoses
and tubes.
z Visually check the EVAP canister inlet port,
canister vent solenoid filter or outlet hose for
contamination or foreign material.
z Check the canister vent solenoid for blockage or
contamination.
z Is a concern with a hose, tube, connection or
component visually evident? Yes
REMOVE any contamination or foreign
material around fuel vapor hoses and
tubes. REPAIR the hoses, tubes or
components as necessary. After all
visual concerns are repaired, GO to
C2
.
No
GO to C2 .
C2 CHECK FOR BLOCKAGE BETWEEN EVAP
TEST PORT AND CANISTER VENT SOLENOID z
Disconnect and plug the EVAP return tube at the
intake manifold.
z Connect the Evaporative Emissions System Leak
Tester to the EVAP test port. Yes
GO to
C3 .
No Klj . 10 ba
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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 ·
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mechanism damaged
Main Controls
·
Manual valve stuck or
damaged ·
Inspect for damage. Repair as required. ·
Bolts not tightened to
specifications ·
Tighten bolts to specifications.
Other Concerns: External Leaks Possible Component Reference/Action
252 —
ELECTRICAL ROUTINE Powertrain Control System
·
Electrical inputs/outputs, sensor
seals leaking (digital TR, OSS,
vehicle speed sensor VSS, if
equipped, or transmission connector) ·
Inspect for leakage and repair as required. 352 —
HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE Case
·
Case vent, case porosity, case
cracked ·
Check the vent for free breathing. Check the fluid level.
Check the transmission for overheat conditions. Repair
as required. Seals/Gaskets
·
Leakage at gaskets, seals, etc. (refer
to external sealing illustration for
potential leak locations) ·
Remove all traces of lubricant on exposed surfaces of
the transmission. Check the vent for free breathing.
Operate the transmission at normal temperatures and
perform fluid leakage check. Repair as required. Other
·
Cooler fitting, cooler lines pressure
tap, converter drain plug, band
anchor pins ·
Locate the source of the leak. Repair as required.
Other Concerns: Poor Vehicle Performance Possible Component Reference/Action
253 —
ELECTRICAL ROUTINE Powertrain Control System
·
Electrical inputs/outputs, vehicle
wiring harnesses, shift solenoids,
digital TR sensor, torque
converter clutch (TCC) solenoid,
transmission fluid temperature
(TFT) sensor ·
Carry out Self-Test. Refer to the Powertrain
Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual for diagnosis
and testing of the Powertrain Control System. Go To Pinpoint Test A ,
Go To Pinpoint Test B or
Go To Pinpoint Test C . Repair as required. Clear codes, road test and
repeat Self- Test. Also refer to Routines 241/341 Torque
Converter Operation Concern: Always Applied. ·
Engine driveability concerns ·
Inspect air intake/air filter system. Check the fuel system
and fuel pressure. Refer to the Powertrain
Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual. Inspect the
exhaust system for restriction. Refer to Section 309 - 00 .
353 —
HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL ROUTINE Shift Linkage, Digital TR Sensor Klj . 27 ba
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Fuel System
Component Location
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when
working on or near any fuel- related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury. SECTION 310-
00: Fuel System — General Information 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Item Part Number Description
1 9341 Inertia fuel shutoff switch
2 9F593 Fuel injector
3 9155 Fuel filter
4 9002 Fuel tank
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SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION 310-
01: Fuel Tank and Lines 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual General Specifications
Item Specification
Lubricants
Premium Long Life Grease
XG
-1-C or XG -1-K ESA-
M1C75- B Serfactant (Merpol) ESE-
M99B144- B
Torque Specifications Description Nm lb-
ft lb-
in Fuel tank support strap bolts 35 26 —
Fuel tank filler pipe support bracket bolt 8 — 71
Fuel delivery module bolts 10 — 89
Fuel filter bracket bolts 10 — 89 Klj . 1 ba
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Fuel Tank And Lines
WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or an open flame of any type when
working on or near any fuel- related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present
and may be ignited, possibly resulting in personal injury.
The vehicle utilizes a returnless fuel system consisting of:
zthe fuel tank.
z a fuel tank filler pipe which contains a restrictor plate to permit only unleaded fuel to be pumped
into the fuel tank.
z a 1/8 turn fuel tank filler cap.
z a fuel filter providing filtration to protect the fuel injectors.
z a single fuel line accommodating the returnless fuel system.
z a fuel injection supply manifold which contains a differential pressure sensor and a fuel
temperature sensor.
z a fuel pump and sender assembly which provides pressurized fuel to the engine and contains:
„an inlet filter.
„ a check valve which maintains system pressure after the pump is shut off.
„ a pressure relief valve for overpressure protection in the event of restricted flow.
The fuel pump is controlled by an electronic fuel pump driver module which is enabled by the
powertrain control module (PCM). Electrical power to the fuel pump is provided through the inertia fuel
shutoff (IFS) switch, which is located in the luggage compartment. SECTION 310-
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Fuel Filter
Removal
WARNING: Fuel supply lines on all vehicles equipped with fuel injected engines will
remain pressurized for long periods of time after engine shutdown. Fuel system pressure must
be relieved prior to fuel system service to prevent possible personal injury or a fire hazard.
1. Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. Relieve the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to Section 310 - 00 .
3. Raise the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
4. Disconnect the filter push connect fittings. For additional information, refer to Section 310 - 00 .
5. Unsnap the filter from the bracket and remove.
Installation 1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Odometer
Display Description
GAGE Activates gauge sweep of all gauges, then displays present gauge values. Also
carries out the checksum tests on ROM and EE. All segments
illuminated Illuminates all odometer segments.
bulb Illuminates all micro-controlled indicators and LEDs. Install a new indicator or LED as
necessary. r Returns to normal operation of all micro-
controlled indicators and LEDs and displays
hexadecimal value for ROM level (used when requesting assistance from the hotline). EE Displays hexadecimal value for EE level (used when requesting assistance from the
hotline). dt Displays hexadecimal coding of final manufacturing test date (used when requesting
assistance from the hotline). dtc Displays continuous DTCs in hexadecimal format. Pressing the SELECT/RESET
button will display any DTCs stored before proceeding to the next step. enG Displays the English speed in mph. Speedometer will indicate present speed within
tolerances. Display will show 0 if input is not received, if input received is invalid for one second or more, or if speed is 0. m Displays the metric speed data (km/h). Speedometer will indicate present speed
within tolerances. Display will show 0 if input is not received, if input received is invalid for one second or more, or if speed is 0. tAc Displays the tachometer data received from the PCM via the SCP network within
tolerances. Tachometer will indicate present rpm. Display will show 0 if input is not received, if input received is invalid for one second or more, or if engine rpm is 0. FUEL Displays the code (0-255) for the fuel sender input to the instrument cluster. The fuel
gauge will display a filtered fuel level value. This filter will keep the pointer from moving suddenly or erratically.
z255 = open send +/- 0
z 232 = full stop +/- 0
z 215 = full mark +/- 10
z 178 = 3/4 mark +/- 8
z 138 = 1/2 mark +/- 7
z 93 = 1/4 mark +/- 5
z 41 = E mark +/- 4
z 54=LOW FUEL (0- 59)
z 0-18=short (0- 20 max) OIL Displays the code (0-
250) for the oil pressure switch input to the instrument cluster.
Oil pressure gauge will indicate present oil pressure. Normal oil pressure (greater
than 6 psi) will display a value between 000 and 176. A low oil pressure or an
inoperative engine oil pressure switch (less than 6 psi) will display a value greater
than 176. dEGC Display of engine temperature in degrees C input from cylinder head temperature
sensor.
z 49 C = "C" mark
z 60 C = normal band start
z 120 C = normal band end
z -40 C = no SCP message for 5 seconds bAtt Displays the code (0-255) for the battery voltage input to the instrument cluster.
Battery voltage gauge will indicate present battery voltage. Klj . 6 ba
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