Visual Inspection: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
This inspection will identify modifications or additions to the vehicle operating system that may affect diagnosis. Inspect the vehicle for non-Ford factory add-on devices such as:
- Electronic add-on items:
- Air conditioning
- Generator (alternator)
- Engine turbo
- Cellular telephone
- Cruise control
- CB radio
- Linear amplifiers
- Backup alarm signal
- Computer
- Vehicle modification:
- These items, if not installed correctly, will affect the powertrain control module (PCM) or transmission function. Pay particular attention to add-on wiring splices in the PCM harness or transmission wiring harness, abnormal tire size or axle ratio changes.
- Leaks. Refer to LEAKAGE INSPECTION .
- Correct linkage adjustments. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROLS .