Ford 2004 Mustang v.1- User Manual

Fuel pump shut-off switch In the event of an accident the safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine.The switch can also be activated through suddenvibration (e.g. collision when parking). To resetthe switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside emergenc...

• the use of restraint systems including seat beltsby the driver and passengers, • 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 includein...

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 (IFEQUIPPED) 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, pres...

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.The display will briefly show the total number oftracks on the disc as TXXX (XXX=number oftracks). 19. AM/FM:...

Your MACH 威 MP3 player is also equipped with an anti-shock buffer for MP3 discs. 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 MP3di...

MACH 姞 460 SATELLITE READY SOUND SYSTEM RADIO — CD CHANGER COMPATIBLE(IF EQUIPPED) MACH 姞 1000 SATELLITE READY SOUND SYSTEM RADIO — CD CHANGER COMPATIBLE(IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with the MACH 1000 威 audio system. This system is equipped with a rack of amplifiers and subwoofers in t...

9. Menu: Press MENU and SEL to accessclock mode, RDSon/off, Traffic, Program type, Show type andCompression modes. Traffic: Allows you to hear traffic broadcasts. With the feature ON, press SEEK or SCAN to find astation broadcasting a traffic report (if it isbroadcasting RDS data). Traffic informati...

Autostore: Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manuallyset preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 . Press andmomentarily hold AM/FM. AUTOSTORE will flash onthe display. When the six strongest stations arefilled, the station stored in preset 1 will beginplaying. ...

recommended that homemade CDs be identifiedwith permanent felt tip marker rather thanadhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may damageCDs. Please contact your dealer for furtherinformation. 16. Scan: Press to move up the radiofrequency band. SCANautomatically finds a station, plays it for five secondssecon...

RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS There are three factors that can effect radioreception: • Distance/strength: The further you travel from anFM station, the weaker the signal and the weakerthe reception. • Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, powerlines, electric fences, traffic lights andthunderstorms ...

peel and cause the CD to become jammed. It isrecommended that homemade CDs be identifiedwith permanent felt tip marker rather thanadhesive labels. Ball point pens may damageCDs. Please contact your dealer for furtherinformation. AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTY AND SERVICE Refer to the Warranty Guide for audio...

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...

• Under normal weather conditions, do not leavethe air flow selector in MAX A/C or OFF when thevehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to“breathe” using the outside air inlet vents. • Do not put objects under the front seats that willinterfere with the air flow to the back seats. • Remove any sno...

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 theignition is in the ONposition and theheadlamp control is ineither of the followingposition...

Always remember to turn on yourheadlamps at dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL)System does not activate your tail lamps andgenerally may not provide adequate lighting duringthese conditions. Failure to activate yourheadlamps under these conditions may result in acollisi...

5. Locate the verticaladjuster on eachheadlamp, then use a 6mm allen wrench orscrewdriver to adjustthe headlamp up ordown. 6. HORIZONTAL AIMIS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND ISNON-ADJUSTABLE. 7. Close the hood and turn off the lamps. TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down toactivate the left turnsignal....

Using the right bulbs Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below.Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized“D.O.T.” for North America and an “E” for Europe toassure lamp performance, light brightness andpattern and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will notdamage the lamp assembly or ...

Replacing headlamp bulbs To remove the headlamp bulb: 1. Make sure headlamp switch is in the OFFposition, then open the hood. 2. At the back of theheadlamp, pull tworetainer pins up torelease the headlampassembly. 3. Pull headlampassembly forward anddisconnect theelectrical connector from the bulb b...

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...

Press and hold the bottom part of the rocker switchto open the window. Press and hold the top part ofthe rocker switch to close the window. One touch down Allows the driver’swindow to open fullywithout holding thecontrol down. Presscompletely down onthe bottom part of therocker switch and release qu...

Setting speed control The controls for usingyour speed control arelocated on the steeringwheel for yourconvenience. 1. Press the ON controland release it. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed. 3. Press the SETACCEL control andrelease it. 4. Take your foot offthe accelerator pedal. Note: • Vehicle spee...

• Depress the brake pedal or the clutch pedal (ifequipped). This will not erase your vehicle’spreviously set speed. • Press the speedcontrol OFF control. Note: When you turn off the speed control orthe ignition, your speedcontrol set speedmemory is erased. CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle may be equipped...

A driver’s first responsibility is the safeoperation of the vehicle. The most important thing you can do to prevent a crash is to avoiddistractions and pay attention to the road. Waituntil it is safe to operate Mobile CommunicationsEquipment. POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT(IF EQUIPPED) Position the fl...

To lower the convertible top: 1. Bring vehicle to a complete stop. Engage theparking brake. Key must be in the ON position. 2. Check the convertible top stowage compartmentbehind the rear seat to be sure it is empty and readyto receive the top. 3. Unclamp the top from the windshield header atboth th...

2. Fasten boot toquarter trim panel withsnap or pivot latch onboth sides of thevehicle. 3. Insert boot tongueinto groove located onrear of seat. 4. To remove, unfastenthe snaps or pivotlatches and the boottongue. 5. Pull forward and liftoff. Raising the convertible top The convertible top will not o...

5. Open both top clamps before the top meets thewindshield header 6. Continue to use the top motor to raise the topuntil it has reached the fully closed position flush tothe header. 7. The two pins under the forward edge of the topshould seat themselves in the matching holes in theheader. 8. To fast...

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...

On hot days, the temperature in the trunkor vehicle interior can rise very quickly. Exposure of people or animals to these hightemperatures for even a short time can causedeath or serious heat-related injuries, includingbrain damage. Small children are particularly atrisk. REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM This d...

typical operating range for your remote entrytransmitter is approximately 10 meters (33 feet). Adecrease in the operating range could be caused by: • weather conditions, • nearby radio towers, • structures around the vehicle and • other vehicles parked next to the vehicle. To replace the battery: 1....

Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entrysystem is used to unlock the door(s) or sound thepersonal alarm. The illuminated entry system will turn off theinterior lights if: • the ignition switch is turned to the ON position,or • the remote transmitter lock control is press...

start systems. Use of these systems may result invehicle starting problems and a loss of securityprotection. Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used to purchase gasoline or similar items, or asecond coded key on the same key chain may causevehicle starting issues. You need to ...

Automatic disarming Switching the ignition to the 4 (ON) position with a coded key disarms the vehicle. • The THEFT indicator will illuminate for three seconds and then go out. • If the THEFT indicator stays on for an extended period of time or flashes rapidly, have the systemserviced by your dealer...

1. Insert a previouslyprogrammed coded keyinto the ignition. 2. Turn the ignitionfrom the 3 (OFF)position to the 4 (ON)position. Keep theignition in the 4 (ON)position for at least one second, but no more than10 seconds. 3. Turn the ignition to the 3 (OFF) position, andremove the coded key from the ...

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. Energy Management Feature • This vehicle has a safety belt system with anenergy management feature at the front seatingpositions to help further reduce the risk of injuryin the event of a head-on collision. • This safety bel...

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: Vehicle sensitive mode This is the normal retractor mode, which allows freeshoulder belt length a...

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...

of your vehicle. Accident statistics suggest thatchildren are safer when properly restrained in therear seating positions than in the front seatingposition. 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 acollisi...

Ford Motor Company recommends use of abelt-positioning booster. Booster seats position a child so that safety belts fitbetter. They lift the child up so that the lap beltrests low across the hips and the knees bendcomfortably. Booster seats also make the shoulderbelt fit better and more comfortably ...

• Those that arebackless. If your backlessbooster seat has aremovable shield,remove the shieldand use thelap/shoulder belt. If aseating position has a low seat back and no headrestraint, a backless booster seat may place yourchild’s head (top of ear level) above the top of theseat. In this case, mov...

Follow all instructions provided by themanufacturer of the booster seat. Never put the shoulder belt under a child’sarm or behind the back because it eliminates the protection for the upper part of thebody and may increase the risk of injury or deathin a collision. Never use pillows, books, or towel...

Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’sinstructions included with the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install anduse the safety seat properly, the child may beinjured in a sudden stop or collision. Rear-facing child seats or infant carriersshould never be placed in the front se...

The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in thefollowing positions (shown from top view): Attach thetether strap only to theappropriate tetheranchor as shown.The tether strap maynot work properly ifattached somewhereother than thecorrect tetheranchor. 1. Position the child safety seat on the sea...

7. Tighten the child safety seat tether strapaccording to the manufacturer’s instructions. If the safety seat is not anchored properly,the risk of a child being injured in a collision greatly increases. Attaching safety seats with LATCH (LowerAnchors and Tethers for Children) attachments Some child ...

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...

Even when the ABS isdisabled, normalbraking is still effective.(If your BRAKEwarning lamp illuminates with the parking brakereleased, have your brake system servicedimmediately.) Using ABS When hard braking is required, apply continuousforce on the brake pedal; do not pump the brakepedal since this ...

Parking brake To set the parkingbrake (1), pull theparking brake handleup as far as possible. The BRAKE warninglamp will illuminate andwill remain illuminateduntil the parking brakeis released. To release, press and hold the button (2), pull thehandle up slightly, then push the handle down. Always s...

• uneven tire wear • loose or worn suspension components • loose or worn steering components • improper steering alignment A high crown in the road or high crosswinds mayalso make the steering seem to wander/pull. TRACTION CONTROL 姟 (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a TractionControl 娂...

system is off, the indicator will be illuminated. If asystem fault is detected while the traction controlsystem in on, the indicator lamp on the tractioncontrol switch will be illuminated and your vehicleshould be serviced. Aggressive driving in any road conditionscan cause you to lose control of yo...

2. Insert the key and turn it to OFF. Apply the brake pedal and shift to N (Neutral) . When the key is in the ignition and in theOFF position, the automatic transmission shift lever can be moved from the P (Park)position without the brake pedal depressed. Toavoid unwanted vehicle movement, always se...

• 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...

VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT ATRAILER This section will guide you in the proper loading ofyour vehicle and/or trailer, to keep your loadedvehicle weight within its design rating capability,with or without a trailer. Properly loading yourvehicle will provide maximum return of vehicledesign perf...

GCW (Gross Combined Weight) – is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of thefully loaded trailer. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and theloaded trailer – including all cargo and passengers –that the vehicle can handle without ris...

Do not use replacement tires with lowerload carrying capacities than the originals because they may lower the vehicle’s GVWR andGAWR limitations. Replacement tires with a higherlimit than the originals do not increase the GVWRand GAWR limitations. Exceeding any vehicle weight ratinglimitation could ...

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 or if the key isnot in the ignition. Push in the flasher control and all front and reardirection signals will flash. Press the flasher c...

5. Wait a few seconds and return the key to OFF. 6. Make another check of leaks. FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical componentsin the vehicle are notworking, a fuse mayhave blown. Blown fusesare identified by abroken wire within the fuse. Check the appropriatefuses before replacing any electrical c...

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...

• handling, stability and braking performance • comfort and noise • ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter driving capability 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...

replaced 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 to the manufacturer (not thedealer) to get a replacement key. If the lugwrench/lug nut key assembly is lost, see yournearest Ford or ...

When a wheel is installed, always removeany corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel orthe surface of the front disc brake hub and rotorthat contacts the wheel. Installing wheels withoutcorrect metal-to-metal contact at the wheelmounting surfaces can cause t...

4. Check all battery terminals and remove anyexcessive corrosion before you attach the batterycables. Ensure the vent caps are tight and level. 5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protectany electrical surges. Turn all other accessories off. Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the posi...

3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-)terminal of the assisting battery. 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 c...

3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, runboth engines for an additional three minutes beforedisconnecting the jumper cables. 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 t...

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 You must take your Ford vehicle to an authorizedFord dealer for warranty repairs. While any Forddealership handling your vehicle line will providewarranty service, we recommend you return to yourselling dealer who wants to ensure your continuedsatisfaction. Plea...

• 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...

it 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 presentation may berequested by the Board as well. Making a decision Board members review all available informationrelated to...

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST Helm, Incorporated can also be reached by theirwebsite: www.helminc.com. (Items in this catalog may be purchased by creditcard, check or money order.) Obtaining a French owner’s guide French Owner’s Guides can be obtained from yourdealer or by writing to Ford ...

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...

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. Note: In some instances, color or dye transfer can occur whe...

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...

Working with the engine on • Automatic transmission: 1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). 2. Block the wheels. • Manual transmission: 1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch andplace the gearshift in N (Neutral). 2. Block the wheels. Note: Do not start your engine with the air cleane...

3. Lift the hood and secure it with the prop rod. 2004 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)USA English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications 163

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINECOMPARTMENT OHV V6 engine 1. Engine oil filler cap 2. Engine oil dipstick 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Power distribution box 5. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 6. Battery 7. Power steering fluid reservoir 8. Engine coolant reservoir 9. Air filter assembly 10. Au...

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). • OHV 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. • If the oil level is between...

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- OHV 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(8–10 miles) of...

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...

2. 215: Indicates the nominal width of the tire in millimeters from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. Ingeneral, the larger the number, the wider the tire. 3. 65: Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire’s ratio of height to width. 4. R: Indicates a “radial” type tire. 5. 15: Indicates the whee...

Letter rating Speed rating - km/h (mph) Y 299 km/h (186 mph) Note: For tires with a maximum speed capability over 240 km/h (149 mph), tire manufacturers sometimes use theletters ZR. For those with a maximum speed capability over299 km/h (186 mph), tire manufacturers always use theletters ZR. 8. U.S....

tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half(1 1 ⁄ 2 ) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. • Traction: The traction grades, from highest to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. The grades representthe tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement asmeasured under controlled conditions on spe...

Tire inflation pressure Use a tire gauge to check the tire inflation pressure,including the spare, at least monthly and before longtrips. You are strongly urged to buy a reliable tirepressure gauge, as automatic service station gaugesmay be inaccurate. Use the recommended cold inflation pressure for...

and add the appropriate air pressure when you getto the pump. It is normal for tires to heat up andthe air pressure inside to go up as you drive. Never“bleed” or reduce air pressure when tires are hot. 2. Remove the cap from the valve on one tire, thenfirmly press the tire gauge onto the valve. 3. A...

Tire rotation Rotating your tires at the recommended interval (asindicated in the Service Maintenance Guide thatcomes with your vehicle) will help your tires wearmore evenly providing better tire performance andlonger tire life. Unless otherwise specified, rotate thetires approximately every 8,000 k...

Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask a qualified technician at a reputable repair facility to check forand correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalanceor mechanical problem involved before tire rotation. Tire wear Measure and inspect the tire tread on all your tiresperiodically. Advanced and u...

Safety practices Driving habits have a great deal to do with your tiremileage and safety. • Observe posted speed limits • Avoid fast starts, stops and turns • Avoid potholes and objects on the road • Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against acurb when parking If you vehicle is stuck in snow, mu...

SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS Driving too fast for conditions creates thepossibility of loss of vehicle control. Driving at very high speeds for extended periods of timemay result in damage to vehicle components. Snow tires must be the same size and gradeas the tires you currently have on your vehicle. The ...

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component OHV V6engine 4.6L SOHCV8 engine 4.6L 4v V8 engine (Mach 1) Air filterelement FA-1611 FA-1634 FA-1634 Fuel filter FG-986 FG-986 FG-986 Battery BXT-59 BXT-59 BXT-59 Oil filter FL-400S FL-820S FL-820S PCV valve EV-152 EV-261 EV- 261 Spark plugs* AGSF-42FM** AGSF-32PM A...

4 Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size and ifequipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount oftransmission fluid and fluid level should be set bythe indication on the dipstick’s normal operatingrange. 5 Service refill capacity is determined by fi...

Item Ford partname Ford partnumber Fordspecification 4.6L - Manualtransmissionfluid MotorcraftMERCON 威 ATF XT-2–QM MERCON 威 Disc brakecaliper rails MotorcraftSiliconeBrake CaliperGrease andDielectricCompound XG-3 ESE-M1C171-A Windshieldwasher fluid MotorcraftPremiumWindshieldWasherConcentrate ZC-32–...

ENGINE DATA Engine OHV V6engine 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(0.052-00.056i...

Transmission/Transaxle code designations You can find a transmission/transaxle code on thevehicle certification label which is located on thedoor pillar. The following table tells you whichtransmission or transaxle each code represents. Truck application: Code Transmission Description Manual transmi...

Passenger car application: Code Transmission/TransaxleDescription Front wheel drive manual transaxle R 5–speed overdrive (MTX75) W 5–speed overdrive (M5) Front wheel drive automatictransaxle E 4–speed overdrive (4FE) J 3–speed (Mazda) L 4–speed overdrive (AX4S) P 4–speed overdrive (4F20E) X 4–speed ...

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 .. 79–80 and child safetyseats ......................... 81description .............. 80disposal .................... 84driver air bag .......... 82indicator light ......... 83operation ................. 82passenger air bag ... 82 Air cleaner filter ..... 215 A...

Oil (seeEngine oil) ............... 167 Overdrive ................. 109 P Parking brake .......... 106 Parts (see Motorcraftparts) ....................... 215 Power distribution box(see Fuses) ............. 128 Power door locks ...... 54 Power mirrors ........... 46 Power point ............... 45 Po...