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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1999MUSTANG GT, 2D CONVERTIBLE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE PERFORMANCETESTING & DIAGNOSISENGINE CONTROLS - SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING - EEC-VCOMPUTERIZED ENGINE CONTROLSPOWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)GROUND CIRCUITS
1999 Ford Mustang GT, 2D Convertible, Standard
Ground Circuits
1999 Ford Mustang GT, 2D Convertible, StandardSECTION Ground Circuits
- Turn ignition off. Locate PCM. See POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE LOCATION table. Using a DVOM, check continuity between ground and PCM connector pins. See IDENTIFYING PCM GROUND PINS. See Figure. If continuity does not exist, repair open ground circuit as necessary. If continuity exists, go to next step.IDENTIFYING PCM GROUND PINS
Application PCM Ground Pin No. Continental, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car 3, 25, 51, 77 & 103 Contour, Cougar & Mystique 24, 51, 77 & 103 Econoline 4.2L & 4.6L 24, 25, 51, 76, 77 & 103 5.4L 3, 24, 25, 51, 77 & 103 6.8L 3, 23, 24, 25, 51, 76, 77 & 103 Expedition & Navigator 3, 25, 51, 77 & 103 Mustang 24, 25, 51, 76, 77 & 103 3.8L 24, 25, 51, 76, 77 & 103 4.6L 2-Valve 3, 25, 51, 77 & 103 4.6L 4-Valve 25, 51, 77 & 103 Pickup F150 & F250 4.2L & 4.6L 24, 25, 51, 76, 77 & 103 5.4L 3, 25, 51, 77 & 103 Super-Duty Models 3, 23, 24, 51, 76, 77 & 103 Ranger 24, 25, 51, 76, 77 & 103 Sable & Taurus 24, 25, 51, 76, 77 & 103 Taurus SHO 3, 23, 24, 25, 51, 76, 77 & 103 Windstar 3.0L 24, 51, 76, 77 & 103 3.8L 24, 25, 51, 76, 77 & 103 - Touch negative lead of voltmeter to a good ground. With vehicle running, backprobe positive lead of voltmeter to each ground terminal. Voltmeter should indicate less than one volt. If reading is greater than one volt, check for open, corrosion or loose connection on ground lead.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.