20 Most Recent 1996 Ford Mustang - Page 4 Questions & Answers

It sounds like your ignition key switch is work out and needs to be replaced.

Go to auto electrician who does re-wiring as a feature.

I am having this problem right now as well. I had a rough idle problem at first, and realized my coolant was very low, filling it fixed the first problem, so be sure your fluids are topped off

Check gas cap and look for cracks in fuel neck. Otherwise: Obstructed, open or cracked hoses between EVAP canister purge valve and intake manifold. Damaged EVAP canister purge valve. Damaged PF sensor. The canister is in the passenger fender.

I would not waste money on a radiator cap. The motor is shot ( probably a blown head gasket or cracked head) You probably will get weeks or until it blows up and the highway patrol puts you off the road with a hefty fine to boot.

Might be the pressure plate .

If the RPM is high check for a vacuum leak. Examine all vacuum hoses for cracking or disconnections. If no problem is found, spray carburetor cleaner on the intake manifold and any other gasketed areas on the top of the engine. If, when spraying, the engine RPM fluctuates, then suspect a gasket leak where the spray is entering the engine. Also check throttle body for sticking. Clean it with carburetor cleaner. Low RPM could indicate a clogged fuel filter, low gas, dirty or bad fuel injectors. If engine idle is low because it is running poorly (e.g., a misfire), check engine for misfire. Misfires can be caused by bad spark plugs, bad spark plug wires, bad fuel injectors, a bad coil pack, low compression in a cylinder, etc. Check the obvious cheapest things first. If RPM is varying up and down, check Idle Air Control Valve (IACV) for sticking or obstructions. You may need professional help at this point.

First make sure you have good battery connections. A poor connection will give enough power to turn on head lights but not turn on starter motor. Clean the connections and ensure they are tightened. If connections are good, check voltage of battery. It should be at least 12 volts. If battery voltage is low, either charge the battery, or attempt to jump start the car (red to positive terminals, black to negative terminals; attached positive first, prefer to attach negative terminal to a good metal location other than the negative terminal on the battery). If the starter motor is visible, try tapping lightly with a mallet to free it up. This may or may not work depending on the problem. If the car starts, replace the starter motor anyway or it will strand you again. Most cars have a starter relay and a fuse for the ignition. Do a Google search on the internet for your model of car, or look in your owners manual to find the location of the solenoid and/or fuse. Replace the fuse if it's burned out. Note that a shorted starter motor could cause the fuse to burn out, so replacing the fuse may not fix the problem. Suspect a shorted starter motor or wire if the fuse burns out again. You may need some professional assistance at this point to check the solenoid. If the solenoid is bad, it is usually replaced along with the starter. Remove starter motor/solenoid and take to an Autozone or Oreilly or equivalent and have them check its functionality. Be sure to disconnect the battery's negative terminal before removing the starter motor. If the starter is good, then your problem is likely either your car's security system (check if security light is flashing if you have such) or check the ignition switch. If you have a mechanic friend, see if he can bypass the ignition switch and get the starter motor to turn over. Poor electrical connections or a bad battery or a bad starter motor/solenoid are the most likely culprits.

Vacuum that operates doors and water valve is interrupted. Look at back of AC/heat switch.

I have a 1996 Mustang and my trunk release button is located on the inside of the Glove Compartment, it is yellow and on the left hand side of the Glove Compartment.

if its the oil filter housing then pull the housing off and replace the gasket.

remove the battery for ten minutes to reset the ecm and try again