Ford 2003 Mustang v.5- User Manual

• information about the performance of varioussystems and modules in the vehicle, and • information related to engine, throttle, steering,brake or other system status. Any of this information could potentially includeinformation regarding how the driver operates thevehicle, potentially including but...

These are some of the symbols you may see on yourvehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Child SeatInstallation Warning Child Seat LowerAnchor Child Seat TetherAnchor Brake System Anti-Lock BrakeSystem Brake Fluid -Non-...

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Base instrument cluster Optional instrument cluster Mach 1 instrument cluster Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehiclecondition that may become serious enough to causeexpensive repairs. A warning light may illuminatewhen a problem exists with one of your vehicle...

Service engine soon: The Service engine soon indicator light illuminates when theignition is first turned to the ON position to checkthe bulb. Solid illumination after the engine isstarted indicates the On Board Diagnostics System(OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to On board diagnostics (OB...

brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brakesystem should be inspected immediately by yourservicing dealership. Driving a vehicle with the brake systemwarning light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It willtake you longer to stop the vehicle. Have theve...

Overdrive off: Illuminates when theoverdrive function ofthe transmission has been turned off, refer to the Driving chapter. If the light flashes steadily or does not illuminate, have the transmission serviced soon,or damage may occur. Traction Control 娂 active: Illuminates when the TractionControl 娂...

GAUGES Base instrument cluster gauges Optional instrument cluster gauges Mach 1 instrument cluster gauges Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. • Base instrument cluster P ! BRAKE L C E F H L H 10 20 30 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 4 5 6 7 3 2 1 H THEFT R...

AM/FM STEREO / SINGLE CD RADIO 1. Balance: Press / to shift sound to the left/rightspeakers. 2. Fade: Press / to shift sound to thefront/rear speakers. 3. SCN (Scan): Press to hear a brief samplingof all listenable stationsor CD tracks. Press again to stop. 4. CLK: To set the hour, press and holdCLK...

6. COMP (Compression): In CD mode, press to bringlouder and softer levels into more comfortablelistening level. The compression icon (c) will appearin the display. 7. Shuffle: Press to listen to the tracks onthe CD in randomorder. Press again to turn off. 8. Memory presets: To set a station: Selectf...

10. CD (Rewind): Press and hold untilthe desired selectionpoint is reached. This function is not enabled in MP3mode. 11. MP3 directory: Allows you to listen tosongs in MP3 flat filemode and MP3 directory mode. • Insert a MP3 disc to engage in the flat file mode.The MP3 icon will be displayed. • Whil...

17. Power/volume: Press to turn ON/OFF;turn to increase ordecrease volume levels. 18. CD: Press CD to play a CD or MP3 disc.When the MP3 disc isloaded, CD and LOAD will appear on the display. Thedisplay will briefly show the total number of tracks onthe disc as TXXX (XXX=number of tracks). 19. AM/FM...

MP3 FILE DIRECTORY STRUCTURE The MACH 威 MP3 music system recognizes MP3 disc file and directory (folder) structure as follows: • There are two different modes for MP3 discplayback: MP3 flat file mode (default) and MP3directory mode. • MP3 flat file mode ignores any directory structurepresent on the ...

MACH 姞 460 SOUND SYSTEM RADIO (CD CHANGER COMPATIBLE) MACH 姞 1000 SOUND SYSTEM RADIO (CD CHANGER COMPATIBLE) Your vehicle may be equipped with the MACH 1000 威 audio system. This system is equipped with a rack of amplifiers and subwoofers in the trunk of thevehicle. Do not store or rest items on the ...

1. Seek: Press and release SEEK / for previous/next strong station, selection or track. 2. Rewind: In CD mode, press until desiredselection is reached. Fast forward: In CD mode, press untildesired selection is reached. 3. DSP: (Digital Signal Processing) Press DSPand SEL to select fromthe DSP modes ...

6. Bass: Press BASS; then pressSEL / to decrease/increase the bass output. Treble: Press TREB; then pressSEL / to decrease/increase the treble output. 7. Select: Use with Bass, Treble, Balanceand Fade controls toadjust levels. 8. Balance: Press BAL; then pressSEL / to shift sound to the left/right s...

10. Memory presets: To set a station: Selectfrequency bandAM/FM; tune to a station, press and hold a presetbutton until sound returns. In CD mode, press toaccess the desired disc. 11. CD: Press to select CD mode. 12. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FMfrequency band. Autoset: Allows you to set the stronges...

• Station overload: When you pass a broadcasttower, a stronger signal may overtake a weakerone and play while the weak station frequency isdisplayed. CD PLAYER CARE All audios are CD changer compatible. See yourdealer for further details. Do: • Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch theplayin...

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGSYSTEM 1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of aircirculated in thevehicle. 2. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of the airflow in the vehicle. 3. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. See the following for...

OPERATING TIPS • To reduce fog build up on the windshield duringhumid weather, place the air flow selector inthe position. • To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle:during cold weather, do not drive with the air flow selector in the OFF or MAX A/C position.during warm weather, do not drive wi...

HEADLAMP CONTROL • The first positionturns on the parking,tail, license plate andside marker lamps. • The outer positionturns on theheadlamps. Foglamp control (if equipped) The foglamps can beturned on when theheadlamp control is ineither of the followingpositions: • Parking lamps • Low beams Press ...

High beams Push the lever towardthe instrument panel toactivate. Pull the levertowards you todeactivate. Flash to pass Pull toward you slightlyto activate and releaseto deactivate. PANEL DIMMER CONTROL To adjust thebrightness of theinstrument panel: • Rotate clockwise/counterclockwisewhen the headla...

• (4) Horizontalreference line 2. Measure the heightfrom the center of yourheadlamp to the groundand mark a 2.4 meter (8foot) horizontalreference line on thevertical wall or screen at this height (a piece ofmasking tape works well). The center of the lamp ismarked by a 3.0 mm circle on the headlamp ...

INTERIOR LAMPS Map lamps (if equipped) If equipped with aconvertible top the maplamps and controls arelocated on the rearviewmirror. Press thecontrols on the bottomof the mirror to activatethe lamps. For coupes the maplamps are located onthe interior roof. Pressthe controls on eitherside of the lamp...

Function Trade Number Headlamps 9007 Luggage compartment lamp 906 Dome lamp 575 Map lamp 575 Visor vanity lamp 74 Glove compartment 194 Rearview mirror map lamps 192 Fog lamp 899 All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted. To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer. In...

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper: Rotate the end of thecontrol away from youto increase the intervalspeed of the wipers;rotate towards you todecrease the interval speed of the wipers. • Top two positions are for LO and HI speedconstant wipe. Windshield washer: Push the end of thestalk: • briefl...

TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED) To adjust the steeringwheel: 1. Pull and hold thesteering wheel releasecontrol toward you. 2. Move the steeringwheel up or down untilyou find the desiredlocation. 3. Release the steering wheel release control. Thiswill lock the steering wheel in position. Never adju...

A power point is located in front of the centerconsole storage bin. POWER WINDOWS When closingthe power windows, you shouldverify they are freeof obstructions andensure that childrenand/or pets are not inthe proximity of thewindow openings. Press and hold the bottom part of the rocker switchto open ...

SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) With speed control set, you can maintain a speed of48 km/h (30 mph) or more without keeping yourfoot on the accelerator pedal. Speed control doesnot work at speeds below 48 km/h (30 mph). Do not use the speed control in heavy trafficor on roads that are winding, slippery ...

• Depress the brakepedal until thedesired vehiclespeed is reached,press the SETACCEL control. Turning off speed control There are two ways to turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal or the clutch pedal (ifequipped). This will not erase your vehicle’spreviously set speed. • Press the sp...

The convertible top will not operate unless the parking brake is engaged. Do not lower the top whilethe vehicle is moving because the top may beseverely damaged. Also, do not lower the top whenthe top material is wet. To lower the convertible top: 1. Bring vehicle to a complete stop. Engage theparki...

Raising the convertible top The convertible top will not operate unless the parking brake is engaged. Do not raise the top whilethe vehicle is moving because the top may beseverely damaged. To raise the convertible top: 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Engage theparking brake. Key must be in...

KEYS The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case ofloss, replacement keys are available from yourdealer. You should always carry a second key with you in asafe place in case you require it in an emergency. Refer to SecuriLock 娂 Passive Anti-Theft System for more information. POWER DOOR LOCKS...

To replace the battery: 1. Twist a thin coinbetween the two halvesof the remote entrytransmitter near thekey ring. DO NOTTAKE THE RUBBERCOVER AND CIRCUITBOARD OFF THE FRONT HOUSING OF THEREMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER. 2. Do not wipe off anygrease on the batteryterminals on the backsurface of the circuitb...

To reprogram theremote entrytransmitters: 1. Ensure the vehicle iselectronically unlocked. 2. Put the key in theignition. 3. Turn the key from the 2 (LOCK) position to 3 (OFF). 4. Cycle eight times rapidly (within 10 seconds)between the 3 (OFF) position and 4 (ON). Note: The eighth turn must end in ...

The dome lamp control (if equipped) must not be set to the OFF position for the illuminated entrysystem to operate. The inside lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on with the dimmercontrol, or • any door is open. The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30minutes after the...

remove all objects on the key chain away from thecoded key and restart the engine. Theft indicator The theft indicator is located on top of theinstrument panel. • When the ignition is in the OFF position, theindicator will flash once every 2 seconds toindicate the SecuriLock 娂 system is functioning ...

Replacement keys If your keys are lost or stolen and you don’t have anextra coded key, you will need to have your vehicletowed to a dealership. The key codes need to beerased from your vehicle and new coded keys willneed to be programmed. Replacing coded keys can be very costly. Store anextra progra...

4. Within ten seconds of removing the previouslyprogrammed coded key, insert the other previouslyprogrammed coded key into the ignition. 5. Turn the ignition from the 3 (OFF) position to the4 (ON) position. Keep the ignition in the 4 (ON)position for at least one second but not more than10 seconds. ...

SEATING Notes: Reclining the seatback can cause anoccupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in theevent of a collision. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacksto reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop. Adjustable head restraints Head r...

REAR SEATS Use the seatbackrelease to fold the backof the front seatforward for rear seatpassenger entry or exit.This release handle islocated on the loweroutboard back of theseat. The seatbacklocks automatically when returned to the normalposition.The rotating boot on the front seat belt is designe...

SAFETY RESTRAINTS Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with your seatbackupright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. To reduce the risk of injury, make surechildren sit where they can be properly restrained. Never let a passenger hold a child on his orher lap while the vehi...

Each seating position in your vehicle has aspecific safety belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designedto be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt onthe outside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulderbelt under the arm. 2) Never swing the safety beltaround your nec...

2. To unfasten, pushthe release button andremove the tonguefrom the buckle. The front and rear outboard safety restraints in thevehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. Thefront passenger and rear seat outboard safety beltshave two types of locking modes described below: Energy Management Fea...

Failure to replace the Belt and Retractorassembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions. Vehicle sensitive mode This is the normal retractor mode, which allows freeshoulder belt length adjustment to your movementsand locking in response to vehicle movement. Forexample, if the driver brakes...

Reasons given... Consider... “The people I’m withdon’t wear belts” Set the example, teen deathsoccur 4 times more often invehicles with TWO or MOREpeople. Children and youngerbrothers/sisters imitate behaviorthey see. “I have an air bag” Air bags offer greater protectionwhen used with safety belts.F...

Important SRS precautions The SRS is designed towork with the safetybelt to help protect thedriver and right frontpassenger from certainupper body injuries.Air bags DO NOTinflate slowly; there isa risk of injury from adeploying air bag. All occupants of the vehicle, including thedriver, should alway...

Do not put anything on or over the air bagmodule. Placing objects on or over the air bag inflation area may cause those objects to bepropelled by the air bag into your face and torsocausing serious injury. Do not attempt to service, repair, or modifythe air bag supplemental restraint systems or its ...

of position at the time of air bag deployment. It isextremely important that occupants be properlyrestrained as far away from the air bag module aspossible while maintaining vehicle control. The SRS consists of: • driver and passenger air bag modules (whichinclude the inflators and air bags) • one o...

A difficulty with the system is indicated by one ormore of the following: • The readiness lightwill either flash orstay lit. • The readiness light will not illuminate immediatelyafter ignition is turned on. • A series of five beeps will be heard. The tonepattern will repeat periodically until the pr...

Never let a passenger hold a child on his orher lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in acollision. Always follow the instructions and warnings thatcome with any infant or child restraint you mightuse. Children and safety belts If the child is the prope...

rests low across the hips and the knees bendcomfortably. Booster seats also make the shoulderbelt fit better and more comfortably for growingchildren. When children should use booster seats Children need to use booster seats from the timethey outgrow the toddler seat until they are bigenough for the...

seat. In this case, move the backless booster toanother seating position with a higher seat backand lap/shoulder belts. • Those with a highback. If, with a backlessbooster seat, youcannot find a seatingposition thatadequately supportsyour child’s head, ahigh back booster seat would be a better choic...

Never use pillows, books, or towels to boosta child. They can slide around and increase the likelihood of injury or death in a collision. SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Child and infant or child safety seats Use a safety seat that is recommended for the sizeand weight of the child. Carefully follow all o...

Installing child safety seats with combinationlap and shoulder belts If you must use aforward facing childseat in the front seat(reminder - children 12years old and undershould always beproperly restrained inthe rear seat) the shoulder belt mustbe routed throughthe belt guide at thetop of the seatba...

The rear seats of your vehicle are equipped withbuilt-in tether strap anchors located behind the seatson the package tray behind the speakers (coupe) oron the lower backside of the seatback (convertible). The tether anchors in your vehicle are either locatedunder a cover marked with the child tether...

For Coupe only: 4. Open the tetheranchor covers. 5. Clip the tether strapto the anchor asshown. For Convertible only: The tether anchors onthe convertible arelocated on the lowerbackside of theseatback. 4. Access tetheranchors located behindthe seatback and pullaway vinyl flap toexpose anchors. 5. C...

Your vehicle has LATCH anchors for child seatinstallation at the seating positions marked with thechild seat symbol. The center ofthe rear seat is NOT designed as a seating position. TheLATCH anchors werenot designed to beused with a childseat in the centerposition and there isno tether anchoravaila...

If starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission: • Make sure theparking brake is set. • Make sure thegearshift is in P(Park). If starting a vehiclewith a manualtransmission: 1. Make sure theparking brake is set. 2. Push the clutchpedal to the floor. • Turn the key to 4(ON) withoutturning the ke...

Starting the engine 1. Turn the key to 4(ON) without turningthe key to 5 (START). 2. Turn the key to 5(START), then releasethe key as soon as theengine starts.Excessive crankingcould damage the starter. Note: If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, turn the key to 3 (OFF),...

Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stoppedfor a long period of time, open the windows at least2.5 cm (one inch) or adjust the heating or airconditioning to bring in fresh air. BRAKES Occasional brake noise is normal. If a metal-to-metal,continuous grinding...

TRACTION-LOK AXLE (IF EQUIPPED) This axle provides added traction on slipperysurfaces, particularly when one wheel is on a poortraction surface. Under normal conditions, theTraction-Lok axle functions like a standard rear axle. Extended use of other than the manufacturer’sspecified size tires on a T...

• Use when driving conditions cause excessiveshifting from O/D to other gears. Examples: citytraffic, hilly terrain, heavy loads, trailer towingand when engine braking is required. • To return to O/D (overdrive mode), press thetransmission control switch. The O/D OFF lampwill not be illuminated. • O...

Do not rock the vehicle for more than a minuteor damage to the transmission and tires mayoccur, or the engine may overheat. MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION(IF EQUIPPED) Using the clutch The manual transmission has a starter interlock thatprevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedalis fully dep...

a standstill while waiting on a hill. These actions willreduce the life of the clutch. Recommended shift speeds Do not downshift into 1 (First) when yourvehicle is moving faster than 24 km/h (15 mph).This will damage the clutch. Upshift according to the following chart: Upshifts when accelerating (r...

and cargo) is permitted to tow. It is determinedby subtracting the weight of the loaded trailertowing vehicle from the GCWR for the towingvehicle. • Trailer Weight Range: Specified weight range that the trailer must fall within that ranges fromzero to the maximum trailer weight rating. Remember to f...

TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle is not equipped to tow. No towingpackages are available through Ford orLincoln/Mercury dealers. RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ONTHE GROUND) Follow these guidelines for your specific powertraincombination to tow your vehicle with all four wheelson the ground (such as beh...

GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you have a vehicleconcern, Ford Motor Company offers acomplimentary roadside assistance program. Thisprogram is separate from the New Vehicle LimitedWarranty. The service is available: • 24–hours, seven days a week • for the New Vehicle Limited ...

USING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Complete the roadside assistance identification cardand place it in your wallet for quick reference. In theUnited States, this card is found in the Owner Guideportfolio in the glove compartment in Ford vehiclesand is mailed to you if you own a Mercury orLincoln. In Canada, ...

HAZARD FLASHER The hazard flasher islocated on the steeringcolumn, just behind thesteering wheel. Thehazard flashers willoperate when theignition is in anyposition. Push in the flasher control and all front and reardirection signals will flash. Press the flasher controlagain to turn them off. Use it...

FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electricalcomponents in thevehicle are notworking, a fuse mayhave blown. Blownfuses are identified by a broken wire within the fuse.Check the appropriate fuses before replacing anyelectrical components. Note: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage ra...

Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located below and to the left ofthe steering wheel by the brake pedal. Remove thepanel cover to access the fuses. To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool providedon the fuse panel cover. The fuses are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 34 20A Instrument Cluster, CCRM,Data link connector,Securilock transceivermodule 35 15A Shift lock actuator,Powertrain Control Module(PCM), Speed control servo,ABS module 36 15A Air bag control module 37 5A Adjustable i...

The high-current fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description Relay 1 — Fog lamp interrupt Relay 2 — Interval wiper Relay 3 — Wiper HI/LO Relay 4 — Starter Relay 5 — Fog lamps 1 50A** (4.6L), 30A CB (3.8L) Electric cooling fan motor 2 30A** Headl...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description 13 30A* MACH 1000 left amplifiers 14 20A* Fuel pump 15 30A* MACH 1000 right amplifiers 16 20A* Horn 17 20A* ABS 18 30A* Power seats 19 10A* Intercooler pump (Cobraonly) 20 20A* Alternator 21 — Not used 22 — Not used 23 — Not used...

Temporary spare tire information Your vehicle may have a temporary spare tire whichis labeled as such. It is smaller than a regular tireand is designed for emergency use only. Replace thistire with a full-size tire as soon as possible. If you use the temporary spare tirecontinuously or do not follow...

How to change a flat tire When one of the front wheels is off theground, the transmission alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off thejack, even if the vehicle is in P (Park) (automatictransmission) or R (Reverse) (manualtransmission). To prevent the vehicle from moving whenyou...

Never use the reardifferential as ajacking point. To lessen therisk of personal injury, do not put anypart of your bodyunder the vehiclewhile changing a tire.Do not start theengine when yourvehicle is on the jack.The jack is onlymeant for changingthe tire. 5. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench....

Anti-theft lug nuts (if equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with this feature, one ofthe lug nuts on each wheel must be removed andreplaced with a special key. The key and registrationcard are attached to the lug wrench and stored withthe spare tire. If you lose the key, send theregistration card ...

Do not attempt to push-start your vehicle.Automatic transmissions do not havepush-start capability; doing so may damage thecatalytic converter. Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery isinstalled, the transmission must relearn its shiftstrategy. As a result, the tran...

Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to thepositive (+) terminal of the discharged battery. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable tothe positive (+) termi...

4. Make the final connection of the negative (-)cable to an exposed metal part of the stalledvehicle’s engine, away from the battery and thecarburetor/fuel injection system. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points. Do not connect the end of the second c...

Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse orderthat they were connected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (...

WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact aprofessional towing service or, if you are a memberof a roadside assistance program, your roadsideassistance service provider. It is recommended that your vehicle be towed withflatbed equipment. Do not tow with slingbelt orwheel lift eq...

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED At home Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada haveauthorized dealerships to service your vehicle. It ispreferred that you return to the authorized dealerwhere your vehicle was purchased when warrantyrepairs are needed. However, you may also take yourvehicle to another F...

• The name of the dealer and the city where thedealership is located • The year and make of your vehicle • The date of vehicle purchase • The current odometer reading • The vehicle identification number (VIN) If you still have a complaint involving a warrantydispute, you may wish to contact the Disp...

dealer. There are several plans available in varioustime, distance and deductible combinations whichcan be tailored to fit your own driving needs. FordESP also offers reimbursement benefits for towingand rental coverage. When you buy Ford ESP, you receive Peace-of-Mindprotection throughout the Unite...

• sales disputes between customer and dealerexcept those associated with warranty repairs orconcerns with the vehicle’s performance asdesigned • a request for reimbursement of consequentialexpenses unless a service or product concern isbeing reviewed • items not covered by the New Vehicle LimitedWar...

Oral presentations If you would like to make an oral presentation,indicate YES to question 6 on the application. Whileit is your right to make an oral presentation beforethe Board, this is not a requirement and the Boardwill decide the case whether or not an oralpresentation is made. An oral present...

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WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarmwater and a neutral Ph shampoo, such as MotorcraftDetail Wash (ZC-3–A), which is available from yourdealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap,such as dish washing or laundry liquid. Theseproducts can discolor and spo...

ENGINE Engines are more efficient when they are cleanbecause grease and dirt buildup keep the enginewarmer than normal. When washing: • Take care when using a power washer to cleanthe engine. The high-pressure fluid couldpenetrate the sealed parts and cause damage. • Do not spray a hot engine with c...

Do not use chemical solvents or strongdetergents when cleaning the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of theair bag system. • Be certain to wash or wipe your hands clean ifyou have been in contact with certain productssuch as insect repellent and suntan lotion in orderto avoid...

• Do not use household cleaning products, alcoholsolutions, solvents or cleaners intended forrubber, vinyl and plastics, or oil/petroleum-basedleather conditioners. These products may causepremature wearing of the clear, protectivecoating. UNDERBODY Flush the complete underside of your vehiclefreque...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle: • We highlight do-it-yourself items in the enginecompartment for easy location. • We provide a scheduled maintenance guide whichmakes tracking routine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, yourdealership can provide the...

• Manual transmission: 1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch andplace the gearshift in 1 (First). 2. Turn off the engine and remove the key. 3. Block the wheels. Working with the engine on • Automatic transmission: 1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). 2. Block the wheels. • Manual ...

2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release theauxiliary latch that is located under the front centerof the hood. 3. Lift the hood and secure it with the prop rod. 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)USA English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications 156

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill thereservoir if the level islow. In very coldweather, do not fill thereservoir completely. Only use a washer fluidthat meets FordspecificationWSB-M8B16–A2. Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. State or local regulations on volatile organiccompo...

4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat. 5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil levelindicator (dipstick). • 3.8L V6 engine • 4.6L SOHC V8 engine • 4.6L 4v V8 engine (Mach 1) 6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully,then remove it again. MAX MIN MAX MIN 2003 Mustang...

• If the oil level is between the MIN—MAX marks, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below the MIN mark, add enoughoil to raise the level within the MIN—MAX range. • 3.8L V6 engine • 4.6L SOHC V8 engine • 4.6L 4v V8 engine (Mach 1) • Oil levels above the MAX mark may c...

Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine oil in this chapter. 2. If the engine oil level is not within the normalrange, add only certified engine oil of therecommended viscosity. Remove the engine oil fillercap and use a funnel to pour the engine oil ...

unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that isnot covered by Ford warranty. Change your engine oil according to the appropriateschedule listed in the scheduled maintenance guide. Ford production and aftermarket (Motorcraft) oilfilters are designed for added engine protection andlong life. If a ...

For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the top ofthe battery clean and dry. Also, make certain thebattery cables are always tightly fastened to thebattery terminals. If you see any corrosion on the battery or terminals,remove the cables from the terminals and clean witha wire brush. You can neutra...

battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed,the engine must relearn its idle and fuel trimstrategy for optimum driveability and performance.To begin this process: 1. With the vehicle at a complete stop, set theparking brake. 2. Put the gearshift in P (Park) (automatictransmission) or the n...

• Always dispose ofautomotive batteriesin a responsiblemanner. Follow yourlocal authorizedstandards fordisposal. Call yourlocal authorizedrecycling center to find out more about recyclingautomotive batteries. ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant should...

If the engine coolant has not been checked at therecommended interval, the engine coolant reservoirmay become low or empty. If the reservoir is low orempty, add engine coolant to the reservoir. Refer to Adding engine coolant in this chapter. Note: Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not us...

Engine coolant refill procedure-3.8L V6 engine Note: Use the following procedure when refilling the cooling system of a vehicle equipped with a 3.8L V6engine. Failure to follow this procedure may resultin damage to the engine and engine cooling system. The following procedure should be used whenrefi...

If the concentration is not 50/50 (protection to –34°F/–36° C), drain some coolant and adjust theconcentration. It may take several drains andadditions to obtain a 50/50 coolant concentration. Whenever coolant has been added, the coolant levelin the coolant reservoir should be checked the nextfew ti...

• NEVER increase the coolant concentrationabove 60%. • Increased engine coolant concentrationsabove 60% will decrease the overheatprotection characteristics of the enginecoolant and may cause engine damage. • Refer to the chart on the coolant containerto ensure the coolant concentration in yourvehic...

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUTAUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure inan overfilled tank may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire. The fuel system may be under pressure. Ifthe fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wa...

Use the following guidelines to avoid static build-upwhen filling an ungrounded fuel container: • Place approved fuel container on the ground. • DO NOT fill a fuel container while it is in thevehicle (including the cargo area). • Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with thefuel container while fill...

Mach 1 Your vehicle isdesigned to use“Premium” unleadedgasoline with an(R+M)/2 octane rating of 91 or higher for optimumperformance. The use of gasolines with lower octaneratings may degrade performance. We do notrecommend the use of gasolines labeled as“Premium” in high altitude areas that are sold...

Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of reformulated“cleaner-burning” gasolines to improve air quality. Running out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because this situation mayhave an adverse affect on powertrain components. If you have run out of fuel: • You may need to cycle the ignition from OFF toO...

Filling the tank The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on yourvehicle is equal to the rated refill capacity of the fueltank as listed in the Refill capacities section of this chapter. The advertised capacity is the amount of theindicated capacity and the empty reserve combined.Indicated capa...

Calculating fuel economy 1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initialodometer reading (in kilometers or miles). 2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount offuel added (in liters or gallons). 3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill thefuel tank and record the current od...

• Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (forexample bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars,running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reducefuel economy. • Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fueleconomy. • Fuel economy may decrease with lowertemperatures during the first 12–16 km (8–10miles) of...

If the vehicle’s powertrain system or its battery hasjust been serviced, the on-board diagnostics systemis reset to a “not ready for I/M test” condition. Toready the on-board diagnostics system for I/Mtesting, a minimum of 30 minutes of city andhighway driving is necessary as described below: • Firs...

2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheelleft and right several times. 3. Turn the engine off. 4. Check the fluid level on the dipstick. It should bewithin the FULL HOT range. Do not add fluid if thelevel is within this range. 5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts,continuously ...

• Fill level for V8(except Cobra) 4. Add enough fluid through the filler opening tobring the fluid up to the recommended levels. 5. Install and tighten the fill plug securely. Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Referto Lubricant Specifications in this chapter. INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM T...

The temperature grade for this tire isestablished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed,underinflation, or excessive loading, eitherseparately or in combination, can cause heatbuildup and possible tire failure. SERVICING YOUR TIRES Checking the tire pressure • Use ...

• 16 inch four tirerotation • 17 inch four tirerotation Replacing the tires Replace the tires whenthe wear band is visiblethrough the tire treads. When replacing full size tires, never mixradial bias-belted, or bias-type tires. Use only the tire sizes that are listed on the tirepressure decal. Make ...

Make sure that all replacement tires are ofthe same size, type, load-carrying capacity and tread design (e.g., “All Terrain”, etc.), asoriginally offered by Ford. Make sure that all replacement tires are ofthe same size, type, load-carrying capacity and tread design (e.g., “All Terrain”, “Touring”,e...

• Use only Cable Type chains with size P225/55R16or 245/45ZR17 tires. Use of SAE Class S chainsmay damage your vehicle. • Install chains securely, verifying that the chains donot touch any wiring, brake lines or fuel lines. • Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains rub orbang against your vehicle, ...

REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford PartName Application Capacity Brake fluid MotorcraftHighPerformanceDOT 3 MotorVehicle BrakeFluid All Fill to line onreservoir Engine oil(includesfilterchange) 6 MotorcraftSAE 5W-20PremiumSyntheticBlend MotorOil (US)MotorcraftSAE 5W-20SuperPremiumMotor Oil(Canada) 3.8L OH...

Fluid Ford PartName Application Capacity Rear axlelubricant 2 MotorcraftSAE 80W-90Premium RearAxle Lubricant 7 .5 inch axle 1.5L (3.25pints) MotorcraftSAE 75W-140Synthetic RearAxle Lubricant 8.8 inch axle 2.0L (4.25pints) Fuel tank N/A All 59.4L (15.7gallons) Transmissionfluid 3 MotorcraftMERCON 威 V...

Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting Fordspecification EST-M2C118–A for complete refill ofTraction-Lok axles. 3 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluid requirements are indicatedon the dipstick or on the dipstick handle. MERCON 威 and MERCON 威 V are not int...

Item Ford partname Ford partnumber Fordspecification Rear AxleLubricant MotorcraftSAE 80W-90PremiumRear AxleLubricant 1 XY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A MotorcraftSAE 75W-140Synthetic RearAxle Lubricant XY-75W140-QL WSP-M2C192-A Automatictransmissionfluid MotorcraftMERCON 威 V ATF 2 XT-5-QM MERCON 威 V 3.8L M...

ENGINE DATA Engine 3.8L OHVV6 engine 4.6L SOHCV8 engine 4.6L 4v V8 engine (Mach 1) Cubic inches 232 281 281 Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane 91 Octane Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 Spark pluggap 1.3-1.4 mm(0.052-00.056inch) 1.3-1.4 mm(0.052-00.056inch) 1.3-1.4 mm(0.052-00...

Engine number The engine number (the last eight numbers of thevehicle identification number) is stamped on theengine block and transmission. 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)USA English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications 206

FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of genuine Ford accessories areavailable for your vehicle through your localauthorized Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. Thesequality accessories have been specifically engineeredto fulfill your automotive needs; they are customdesigned to complement t...

A Air bag supplementalrestraint system .. 75–76 and child safetyseats ......................... 77description .............. 76disposal .................... 80driver air bag .......... 78indicator light ......... 79operation ................. 78passenger air bag ... 78 Air cleaner filter ..... 198 A...

M Manualtransmission ............ 109 fluid capacities ...... 199lubricantspecifications ........ 204reverse ................... 110 Mirrors side view mirrors(power) ................... 42 Motorcraftparts ................. 180, 198 O Octane rating .. 178–179 Oil(see Engine oil) ...... 160 Overdrive ...