Ford 2004 Mustang v.3- User Manual

Protecting the environment We must all play ourpart in protecting theenvironment. Correctvehicle usage and theauthorized disposal of waste, cleaning andlubrication materials are significant steps towardsthis aim. Information in this respect is highlighted inthis guide with the tree symbol. BREAKING-...

Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted withsophisticated electronic controls. Please read the section Supplemental restraint system (SRS) in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result inpersonal injury....

Notice to owners of Cobra vehicles Before you drive your vehicle, be sure to read the SVT Cobra Owner’s Guide supplement. This book contains important operation and maintenanceinformation. MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA VEHICLESPECIFIC INFORMATION For your particular global region, your vehicle maybe equi...

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.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...

12. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FMfrequency band. Autoset: Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually setpreset stations for AM/FM1/FM2 . Press andmomentarily hold AM/FM. AUTOSET will flash onthe display. When the six strongest stations arefilled, the st...

RADIO FREQUENCIES AM and FM frequencies are established by theFederal Communications Commission (FCC) and theCanadian Radio and TelecommunicationsCommission (CRTC). Those frequencies are: AM - 530, 540–1600, 1610 kHz FM- 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS There are three factors tha...

CD units are designed to play commerciallypressed 12 cm (4.75 in) audio compact discsonly. Due to technical incompatibility, certainrecordable and re-recordable compact discsmay not function correctly when used in FordCD players. Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with ascratch protection film attached, and ...

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....

“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 void the lampassembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burntime. Function Trade Number Tail lamp, brakelamp, turn l...

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...

Window lock The window lockfeature allows only thedriver to operate thepower windows. To lock out all thewindow controls exceptfor the driver’s press the control. Press the controlagain to restore the window controls. POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS(IF EQUIPPED) To adjust your mirrors: 1. Move the mirrorsel...

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...

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 speedcontrol OFF control. Note: When you turn off the speed control orthe ignition, your speedco...

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 and lower all windows. Key must be inthe 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 windsh...

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...

How to reprogram your remote entrytransmitters You must have all remote entry transmitters (maximum of four) available before beginning thisprocedure. To reprogram theremote entrytransmitters: 1. Ensure the vehicle iselectronically unlocked. 2. Put the key in theignition. 3. Turn the key from the 2 ...

The illuminated entry system will turn off theinterior lights if: • the ignition switch is turned to the 4 (ON)position, or • the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or • after 25 seconds of illumination. The dome lamp control (if equipped) must not be set to the off position for the illumin...

second coded key on the same key chain may causevehicle starting issues. You need to prevent theseobjects from touching the coded key while startingthe engine. These objects will not cause damage tothe coded key, but may cause a momentary issue ifthey are too close to the key when starting theengine...

• 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. Replacement keys If your keys are lost or stolen and you don’t have anextra coded key, you will need t...

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 in the back seat where they can be properly restrained. Never let a passenger hold a child on his orher l...

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... “Belts wrinkle my clothes” Possibly, but a serious crash can do much more than wrinkleyour clothes, particularly if youare unbelted. “The people I’m withdon’t wear belts” Set the example, teen deathsoccur 4 times more often invehicles with TWO or MOREpeople. Children and...

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...

children 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 acollision. Always follow the instructions and warnings t...

To improve the fit of both the lap and shoulder belton children who have outgrown child safety seats,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...

Types of booster seats There are two types of belt-positioning boosterseats: • 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 yo...

collision. For this reason, you should never use abooster seat with a lap belt only. It is best to use abooster seat with lap/shoulder belts in the back seat-the safest place for children to ride. Follow all instructions provided by themanufacturer of the booster seat. Never put the shoulder belt un...

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 leastone inch (2.5 cm) or adjust the heating or airconditioning to bring in fresh air. BRAKES Occasional brake noise is normal. If a metal-to-metal,continuous grinding...

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 set the parking brake fully and makesure that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (au...

TRACTION CONTROL 姟 (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a TractionControl 娂 system. This system helps you maintain the stability and steerability of your vehicle,especially on slippery road surfaces such as snow- orice-covered roads and gravel roads. The system willallow your vehicle to m...

Aggressive driving in any road conditionscan cause you to lose control of your vehicle increasing the risk of severe personal injury orproperty damage. The occurrence of a TractionControl 娂 event is an indication that at least some of the tires have exceeded their ability to grip theroad; this may l...

• 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...

Do not drive with your foot resting on the clutchpedal or use the clutch pedal to hold your vehicle ata 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 15 mph (24 km/h...

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 exceed the GVWR or the GAWRspecified on the certification label. 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 GVWRan...

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 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 co...

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 35 15A Shift lock actuator,Powertrain Control Module(PCM), Speed control servo,ABS module 36 15A Air bag control module 37 5A Adjustable illumination 38 20A High beams 39 5A GEM 40 — Not used 41 15A Brake lamp 42 — Not ...

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** (V8 engine), 30A CB (V6 engine) Electric cooling fan motor 2 3...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description 12 40A** Power locks 13 30A* MACH 1000 right amplifiers 14 20A* Fuel pump 15 30A* MACH 1000 left amplifiers 16 20A* Horn 17 20A* ABS 18 30A* Power seats 19 10A* Intercooler pump (Cobraonly) 20 20A* Alternator 21 — Not used 22 — N...

When driving with the dissimilar spare tire/wheeladditional caution should be given to: • Towing a trailer • Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body • Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack Drive cautiously when using a dissimilar sparetire/wheel and seek service as soon as possible. Ho...

4. Put the jack in thejack notch next to thetire you are changing.Turn the jack handleclockwise until thewheel is completely offthe ground. 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...

8. Remove the jack andfully tighten the lugnuts in the ordershown. Refer to Wheel lug nut torquespecifications later in this chapter for theproper lug nut torquespecification. 9. Put flat tire, wheel ornament (if equipped), jackand lug wrench away. Make sure jack is fastened soit does not rattle whe...

2. Place the lug nut wrench over the lug nut key andapply pressure on the key with the wrench. 3. Install the lug nut by turning the wrenchclockwise. Wheel lug nut torque specifications Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 500miles (800 km) after any wheel disturbance (tirerotation, cha...

Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery isinstalled, the transmission must relearn its shiftstrategy. As a result, the transmission may have firmand/or soft shifts. This operation is considerednormal and will not affect function or durability ofthe transmission. Over...

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 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) Additional Assistance If you still have a complaint involving a warrantydispute, you may wi...

time, 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 United States and Canada,provided by a network of more th...

• 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...

The use of leaded fuel in your vehicle withoutproper conversion may damage the effectiveness ofyour emission control system and may cause engineknocking or serious engine damage. Ford MotorCompany/Ford of Canada is not responsible for anydamage caused by use of improper fuel. In the United States, u...

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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...

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...

• 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. 2004 04- Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)USA English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications 166

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...

6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully,then remove it again. • 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. • OHV V6 engine • 4.6L SOHC...

7. Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fullyseated. 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 en...

Do not use supplemental engine oil additives,cleaners or other engine treatments. They areunnecessary and could lead to engine damage that isnot covered by Ford warranty. Change your engine oil and filter according to theappropriate schedule listed in the scheduledmaintenance guide. Ford production ...

If your battery has a cover/shield, make sure itis reinstalled after the battery has beencleaned or replaced. 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 corrosi...

Because your vehicle’s engine is electronicallycontrolled by a computer, some control conditionsare maintained by power from the battery. When thebattery is disconnected or a new battery is installed,the engine must relearn its idle and fuel trimstrategy for optimum driveability and performance.To b...

• 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...

4. When you are sure that all the pressure has beenreleased, use the cloth to turn it counterclockwiseand remove the cap. 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 t...

reservoir until the coolant level is at the “FULLCOLD” level as listed on the reservoir. After any coolant has been added, check the coolantconcentration see Checking engine coolant section). If the concentration is not 50/50(protection to –34° F/–36° C), drain some coolantand adjust the concentrati...

Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than–36° C [–34° F]): • It may be necessary to increase the coolantconcentration above 50%. • NEVER increase the coolant concentrationabove 60%. • Increased engine coolant concentrationsabove 60% will decrease the overheatprotection chara...

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...

the use of gasolines labeled as “Regular” that aresold with octane ratings of 86 or lower in highaltitude areas. Do not be concerned if your engine sometimesknocks lightly. However, if it knocks heavily undermost driving conditions while you are using fuel withthe recommended octane rating, see your...

Many of the world’s automakers approved theWorld-wide Fuel Charter that recommends gasolinespecifications to provide improved performance andemission control system protection for your vehicle.Gasolines that meet the World-wide Fuel Chartershould be used when available. Ask your fuelsupplier about g...

information as accurately and consistently aspossible. Fuel expense, frequency of fill-ups or fuelgauge readings are NOT accurate as a measure offuel economy. We do not recommend taking fueleconomy measurements during the first 1,600 km(1,000 miles) of driving (engine break-in period).You will get a...

• Use the same side of the same pump and havethe vehicle facing the same direction each timeyou fill up. • Have the vehicle loading and distribution thesame every time. Your results will be most accurate if your fillingmethod is consistent. Calculating fuel economy 1. Fill the fuel tank completely a...

Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer mayreduce fuel economy at any speed. • Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fueleconomy (approximately 0.4 km/L [1 mpg] is lostfor every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (forexample bug defle...

If your vehicle isequipped with a 4.6LV8 engine, check the power steering fluidlevel with the engine atambient temperature.Allow at least one-halfhour after driving forthe power steeringfluid to cool. 1. Start the engine andallow the engine toidle. 2. Turn the steeringwheel left and rightseveral tim...

CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT (IF EQUIPPED) Check the clutchadjustment. Refer tothe scheduledmaintenance guide forthe service intervalschedules. The clutch on yourvehicle is operated by acable. As necessary, adjust the clutch as describedbelow. 1. Turn the engine off and shift into 1 (First). 2. Put your foot u...

5. Install and tighten the fill plug securely. Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Referto Lubricant specifications in this chapter. INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITYGRADING New vehicles are fittedwith tires that have arating on them calledTire Quality Grades.The Quality grades canbe...

• Rim: The metal support (wheel) for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beadsare seated. INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRESIDEWALL Federal law requires tire manufacturer’s to placestandardized information on the sidewall of all tires.This information identifies and describes thef...

5. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches. If you change your wheel size, you will have topurchase new tires to match the new wheeldiameter. 6. 95: Indicates the tire’s load index. It is an index that relates to how much weight a tire can carry.You may find this information in your owner’...

the tire meets all federal standards. The next twonumbers or letters are the plant code where it wasmanufactured, the next two are the tire size codeand the last four numbers represent the week andyear the tire was built. For example, the numbers317 mean the 31st week of 1997. After 2000 thenumbers ...

• Temperature: The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing the tire’sresistance to the generation of heat and its abilityto dissipate heat when tested under controlledconditions on a specified indoor laboratory testwheel. 13. Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure: Tire manufac...

TIRE CARE Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance canalso cause tires to wear abnormally. Here are someof the important maintenance items: Inflating your tires Use a tire gauge to check the tire inflation pressure,including the spare, at least monthly and before longtrips. You are strongly urged ...

increase above recommended cold pressures. A hottire at or below recommended cold inflationpressure could be significantly under-inflated. To check the pressure in your tire(s): 1. Make sure the tires are cool, meaning they are nothot from driving even a mile. Note: If you have to drive a distance t...

out of alignment. Have a qualified technician at aFord or Lincoln/Mercury dealer check the wheelalignment periodically. Wheel misalignment in the front or the rear cancause uneven and rapid treadwear of your tires andshould be corrected by a qualified technician at aFord or Lincoln/Mercury dealer. F...

• Rear Wheel Drive(RWD) vehicles/FourWheel Drive (4WD)vehicles (front tiresat top of diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected byrotating the tires. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealershipto check for and correct any wheel...

When the tread is worndown to 1/16th of aninch (2 mm), tiresmust be replaced toprevent your vehiclefrom skidding andhydroplaning. Built-in treadwear indicators, or “wearbars”, which look like narrow strips of smoothrubber across the tread will appear on the tire whenthe tread is worn down to 1/16th ...

Only use replacement tires and wheels thatare the same size and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versusall-terrain) as those originally provided by Ford.Use of any tire or wheel not recommended byFord can affect the safety and performance ofyour vehicle, which could result in an...

Tire explosions can cause death, personalinjury or property damage. Do not allow anyone to stand near, directly ahead or behind thespinning tire. Never spin the tires in excess of the 35 mph(55 km/h) point indicated on the speedometer. Highway hazards No matter how carefully you drive there’s always...

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 1 Spark plugs 2 1 The PCV valve is a critical emission com...

REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Ford PartName Application Capacity Brake fluid Motorcraft HighPerformanceDOT 3 MotorVehicle BrakeFluid All Fill to lineon reservoir Engine oil(includesfilterchange) 6 Motorcraft SAE5W-20 PremiumSynthetic BlendMotor Oil (US)Motorcraft SAE5W-20 SuperPremium MotorOil (Canada) OH...

Fluid Ford PartName Application Capacity Rear axlelubricant 2 Motorcraft SAE80W-90Premium RearAxle Lubricant 7 .5 inchaxle 1.5L (3.25pints) Motorcraft SAE75W-140Synthetic RearAxle Lubricant 8.8 inch axle 2.0L (4.25pints) Fuel tank N/A All 59.4L (15.7gallons) Transmissionfluid(4R70/75E-W) 3 Motorcraf...

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 4.6L - Manualtransmissionfluid MotorcraftMERCON 威 ATF XT-2–QM MERCON 威 Disc brakecaliper rails MotorcraftSilicone BrakeCaliper Greaseand DielectricCompound XG-3 ESE-M1C171-A Windshieldwasher fluid MotorcraftPremiumWindshieldWasherConcentrate ZC-32...

VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Vehicledimensions Coupe mm (in) Convertible mm(in) (1) Overall length 4653.3 (183.2) 4653.3 (183.2) (2) Overall width 1856.7 (73.1) 1856.7 (73.1) (3) Overall height 1348.7 (53.1) 1351.3 (53.2) (4) Wheelbase 2571.2 (101.2) 2571.2 (101.2) (5) Track - Front 1521.5 (59.9) 1521.5 (59.9...

Truck application: Code Transmission Description Manual transmission M Manual 5–speed (AKK)) C Manual 5–speed overdrive (Close ratio) W Manual 5–speed overdrive (Dana ZF) G Manual 6–speed ZF Automatic transmission Y Automatic 4–speed overdrive (CD4E) U Automatic 4–speed overdrive (4R70W) T Automatic...

GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOURVEHICLE 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 compl...

A Air bag supplementalrestraint system .. 81–82 and child safetyseats ......................... 83description .............. 82disposal .................... 86driver air bag .......... 84indicator light ......... 85operation ................. 84passenger air bag ... 84 Air cleaner filter ..... 220 A...

M Manualtransmission ............ 115 fluid capacities ...... 221lubricantspecifications ........ 225reverse ................... 116 Mirrors side view mirrors(power) ................... 48 Motorcraftparts ................. 190, 220 O Octane rating .. 188–189 Oil(see Engine oil) ...... 170 Overdrive ...