So I am the new guy here, owner of a 2002 Mustang GT convert. Nice car, my favorite driver. Had to replace the engine last year, burned valve with only 70,000 miles. Things happen, nice to have a new motor.
Ran great until a few days ago, service engine soon light, erratic idle with a strong odor of fuel.
Pulled the MAF sensor and cleaned it. Took it for a ride and it felt much better, still didn't want to idle down right. Got back home and found that I had failed to hook the electrical on the sensor back up. Color me embarrassed. Hooked it back up and back to square one, still crappy idle.

So I have a code scanner picked out at Sears, the problem is I do not know where to plug it in. Can someone direct me to that connector and maybe a photo? Thanks in advance

 

I kinda doubt it's the same as the 10's but who knows, worth a shot... Mine is right on the underside/edge of the drivers side dash, right above where the clutch would be (auto :P )

 

That's the pretty universal location. Under the dash of the driver's side of the car, usually left of the steering column. There will be a comm port that may or may not have a cover/cap/plug over it.

 

Thanks, I found it. It is driver's side right where the console connects to the dash on top of the tunnel.
Now on to find out wht the heck is wrong with my car..