2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 
External Controls 
The transmission shift cable transfers the transmission operating mode from the gearshift lever to the 
automatic transmission (7003). The indicated posit

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING 
External Controls 
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 
37  , Shift Lock for schematic and connector information. 
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell  29  , Transmission Control for schema

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual Pinpoint Tests 
PINPOINT TEST A: THE SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM DOES NOT 
RELEASE/LOCK CORRECTLY  �z
The shift control is 
out of correct gear 
relationship  �z
Transmission shift 
cable and bracket. 
�z

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual PINPOINT TEST B: THE SHIFT CONTROL IS OUT OF CORRECT 
GEAR RELATIONSHIP  01  . 
A2 CHECK CIRCUIT 511 (LG) FOR AN OPEN 
�z
Key in OFF position. 
�z Disconnect: Shift Lock Actuator C2127. 
�z Measure th

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual PINPOINT TEST C: THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL SWITCH (TCS) 
IS INOPERATIVE  Test Step  Result / Action to Take 
B1 CHECK THE SHIFT 
CONTROL LINKAGE  �z
Key in ON position. 
�z Apply the brake pedal. 
�z A

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual �z
Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?  C2 CHECK THE TCS 
�z
Measure the resistance between TCS Pin 3 (component 
side), and TCS Pin 4 (component side), while depressing and 
releasing the TCS. 
�z

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual GENERAL PROCEDURES 
Cable Adjustment 
1. NOTE:  Make sure that the range selector lever is tight against the rearward overdrive stop. 
Place the transmission range selector lever in the overdrive posi