20 Most Recent 1998 Ford Mustang - Page 9 Questions & Answers

unhook the battery, pull out the fuse for the alarm.

just remove the fuse for the alarm.

e brake engaged? check every fuse with a tester. leaking fluid anywhere? fill reservoir behind back seat and check for a leak so you can seal it. might have to replace the switch.

probably the brake pedal switch (mounted on the brake pedal lever) starting to fail. it releases the shift lever and controls the brake lights coming on. you will need to replace this. for now, turn the key in the ignition to the lock position (counter clockwise,) then to the off position (clock wise). In this position the brake shift interlock is disabled and you can move the shifter to neutral. these instructions are also in the owners manual in the driving section.

probably the brake pedal switch (mounted on the brake pedal lever) starting to fail. it releases the shift lever and controls the brake lights coming on. you will need to replace this. for now, turn the key in the ignition to the lock position (counter clockwise,) then to the off position (clock wise). In this position the brake shift interlock is disabled and you can move the shifter to neutral. these instructions are also in the owners manual in the driving section. the switch should be changed because eventually you won't have brake lights.

probably the brake pedal switch (mounted on the brake pedal lever) starting to fail. it releases the shift lever and controls the brake lights coming on. you will need to replace this. for now, turn the key in the ignition to the lock position (counter clockwise,) then to the off position (clock wise). In this position the brake shift interlock is disabled and you can move the shifter to neutral. these instructions are also in the owners manual in the driving section.

probably the brake pedal switch (mounted on the brake pedal lever) starting to fail. it releases the shift lever and controls the brake lights coming on. you will need to replace this. for now, turn the key in the ignition to the lock position (counter clockwise,) then to the off position (clock wise). In this position the brake shift interlock is disabled and you can move the shifter to neutral. these instructions are also in the owners manual in the driving section. the switch should be changed because eventually you won't have brake lights.

check fuses for brake shift solenoid. the brake pedal position switch is a fuse under the hood. inside the passenger compartment, check every fuse. that's a start for not having more information.

"Most Fords have a CCRM (Continuous Control Relay Module) thats on the passenger side fenderwell. It has 4 relays: one for the AC compressor cluth, one for the fuel pump, and two for the electric fan (high- and low-speed.) The AC is the one that fails the most. You can replace the CCRM by removing the intake air filter box and working through the fenderwell openings. If it gets to difficult you must remove the wheel and splash cover to replace it from the wheel opening." - H-andy Mann

have your alternator tested. if you have a speaker system, check the wiring and grounds. check the power cable and connection to the alternator.

"Most Fords have a CCRM (Continuous Control Relay Module) thats on the passenger side fenderwell. It has 4 relays: one for the AC compressor cluth, one for the fuel pump, and two for the electric fan (high- and low-speed.) The AC is the one that fails the most. You can replace the CCRM by removing the intake air filter box and working through the fenderwell openings. If it gets to difficult you must remove the wheel and splash cover to replace it from the wheel opening." - H-andy Mann with the engine idling, tap on the ccrm and listen for the clutch to come on. if it comes on, you need to replace the entire ccrm.

the headlight knob is also a dimmer for the lights on the dash. try turning it all the way one side, then check fuse if still not working.

odometer gear or the cable should be replaced.

are the buttons not working? test fuses and relays. are the buttons falling inside the door? gorilla glue it back in place. the curvy panel on the door with the handle pops off. there is a small groove near the top to help pry it off..

check all the fuses, under the hood and in the car under the dash. there is a brake pedal position switch that has a fuse also.

call a locksmith. you need a new key that must be programmed. with out programming, the engine will not stay running. $150 +

check for broken or split vacuum lines under the hood to those vents.

what kind of fouling is it? oil? carbon? fouled plugs should be replaced. correct spark plug gap .054 to .056.

look at the battery connection terminals. if there is any corrosion, clean it up. have the battery tested to make sure it's holding a charge. check ground connections from battery.

running lean, start with o2 sensors.