1998 FORD MUSTANG fuel

windshield as described inCleaning the wiper
blades and windshield.
Repairing paint chips
Minor scratches or paint damage from road debris
may be repaired with touch-up paint, repair foil or
aerosol paint spray from the Ford accessory line.
Observe the application instructions on the
products.
Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap,
insect remains, tar spots, road salt and industrial
fallout immediately.
Cleaning the wheels
Wash with the same detergent as the body of your
vehicle. Do not use acid-based or alcohol-based
wheel cleaners, steel wool, fuel or strong detergents.
Never use abrasives that will damage the finish of
special wheel surfaces. Use a tar remover to remove
grease and tar.
Cleaning the engine
Engines are more efficient when they are clean
because grease and dirt buildup keep the engine
warmer than normal. When washing:
²Take care when using a power washer to clean
the engine. The high pressure fluid could
penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage.
²Do not spray with cold water to avoid cracking
the engine block or other engine components.
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²Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water
damage when cleaning the engine.
²Never wash or rinse the engine while it is
running; water in the running engine may cause
internal damage.
Cleaning plastic exterior parts
Use vinyl cleaner for routine cleaning. Clean with a
tar remover if necessary. Do not clean plastic parts
with thinners, solvents or petroleum-based cleaners.
Cleaning the exterior lamps
Wash with the same detergent as the exterior of
your vehicle. Use glass cleaner or tar remover if
necessary.
To avoid scratching the lamps, do not use a dry
paper towel, chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners.
Cleaning the wiper blades and windshield
If the wiper blades do not wipe properly, clean the
wiper blade rubber element with undiluted
windshield washer solution or a mild detergent. To
avoid damaging the blades, do not use fuel,
kerosene, paint thinner or other solvents.
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 3.8L OHV V6
engine4.6L SOHC V8
engine
Air filter FA-1611 FA-1634
Fuel filter FG-800A FG-800A
Battery BXT-59 BXT-59
Oil filter FL-400S FL-820S
PCV valve EV-152 EV-98
Spark plugs* AWSF-42EE** AWSF-32PP***
* Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information
(VECI) decal for spark plug gap information.
**If a spark plug is removed for inspection, it must
be reinstalled in the same cylinder. Cylinders No. 1,
2 and 3 have an ªEGº suffix. Cylinders No. 4, 5 and
6 have an ªEº suffix. If a spark plug needs to be
replaced, use only spark plugs with the same service
part number suffix letter as shown on the engine
decal.
*** If a spark plug is removed for inspection, it must
be reinstalled in the same cylinder. Cylinders No. 1,
2, 3 and 4 have a ªPGº suffix. Cylinders No. 5, 6, 7
and 8 have a ªPº suffix. If a spark plug needs to be
replaced, use only spark plugs with the same service
part number suffix letter ªPPº as shown on the
engine decal.
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Fluid Ford Part
NameAppli-
cationCapacity
Fuel tank N/A All 58.7L (15.5
gallons)
Trans-
mission
fluidMotorcraft
MER-
CONtV
AT FAutomatic
with 3.8L
OHV V6
engine13.1L (13.9
quarts)
Automatic
with 4.6L
SOHC V8
engine12.0L (12.8
quarts)
Motorcraft
MERCONt
AT FManual
with 3.8L
OHV V6
engine2.6L
(5.6 pints)
Manual
with 4.6L
SOHC V8
engine
3
3.1L
(6.6 pints)
Windshield
washer
fluidUltra-Clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateAll Fill to line
on
reservoir
1If your engine coolant is green in color, use Ford
Premium Cooling System Fluid. If your coolant is
orange in color, use Ford Extended Life Engine
Coolant. Refer toAdding engine coolant, in the
Maintenance and Care chapter.
2Rear axle lubricants do not need to be checked or
changed unless a leak is suspected, service is required
or the axle assembly has been submerged in water. The
axle lubricant should be changed any time the rear axle
has been submerged in water. Fill 6 mm to 14 mm
(1/4 inch to 9/16 inch) below bottom of fill hole. Add
118 ml (4 oz.) of additive friction modifier
C8AZ-19B546-A, Ford specification EST-M2C118±A for
complete refill of Traction-Lok axles.
3Service refill capacity is determined by filling the
transmission to the bottom of the filler hole with the
vehicle on a level surface.
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord speci-
fication
Brake fluid High Per-
formance
DOT 3
Motor
Vehicle
Brake FluidC6AZ-
19542-ABESA-
M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Door
weather-
stripsSilicone
LubricantF7AZ-
19G208-BA
and F5AZ-
19553-AAESR-
M13P4-A
Door latch,
hood latch,
auxiliary
hood latch,
door
hinges,
striker
plates, seat
tracks and
fuel filler
door hingeMulti-
Purpose
GreaseD0AZ-
19584-AA
or F5AZ-
19G209-AAESB-
M1C93-B or
ESR-
M1C159-A
Engine
coolantFord
Premium
Engine
Coolant
(green in
color)E2FZ-
19549-AAESE-
M97B44-A
Ford Ex-
tended Life
Engine Cool-
ant (orange
in color)F6AZ-
19544-AAWSS-
M97B44-D
or DEX-
COOLt
equivalent
Engine oil Motorcraft
5W30 Super
Premium
Motor OilXO-
5W30-QSPWSS-
M2C153-G
with API
Certification
Mark
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 3.8L OHV V6
engine4.6L SOHC V8
engine
Cubic inches 232 281
Horsepower 190 @
5250 rpm260 @
5250 rpm
Torque 220 lb.-ft. @
2750 rpm302 lb.-ft. @
4000 rpm
Recommended
fuel87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Spark plug gap 1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-
00.056 inch)1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-
00.056 inch)
Ignition system EDIS Coil on plug
Compression
ratio9.4:1 9.0:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle
dimensionsCoupe
mm (in)Convertible
mm (in)
(1) Overall
length4 653.3 (183.2) 4 653.3 (183.2)
(2) Overall
width1 856.7 (73.1) 1 856.7 (73.1)
(3) Overall
height1 353.8 (53.3)
11 356.4 (53.4)2
(4) Wheelbase 2 573.0 (101.3) 2 573.0 (101.3)
(5) Track - Front1 534.2 (60.4)31 534.2 (60.4)3
(5) Track - Rear1 539.2 (60.6)41 539.2 (60.6)4
1
1 358.9 mm (53.5 in) for Mustang GT
21 361.4 mm (53.6 in) for Mustang GT
31 521.5 mm (59.9 in) for Mustang GT
41 526.5 mm (60.1 in) for Mustang GT
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Fuel
choosing
the right fuel ......... 156
comparisons with EPA
fuel economy
estimates ............... 163
detergent in fuel ... 158
filling your vehicle
with fuel ......... 154,155
gauge ....................... 12
quality .................... 157
running
out of fuel ............. 158
safety information
relating to automotive
fuels ....................... 154
Fuses ................. 109,110
Gas mileage (see
Fuel economy) ........ 159
160,161,162
Gauges ....................... 12
engine coolant
temperature gauge . 13
engine oil pressure
gauge ....................... 15
Hazard flashers ....... 108
Head restraints ......... 63
Headlamps
aiming ............. 170,171
bulb
specifications ........ 170
high beam ............ 7,44
warning chime ........ 11
Heating ...................... 18
heating and air
conditioning
system ................ 18,20
Hood ........................ 128
Ignition ..................... 182
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ............ 164
Instrument panel ........ 6cleaning ................. 175
Keys
key in ignition
chime ....................... 11
positions of the
ignition .................... 45
removing from the
ignition .................. 101
Lamps
daytime
running light ........... 16
fog lamps ................. 52
headlamps ............... 16
headlamps, flash to
pass .......................... 44
instrument panel,
dimming ................... 17
interior
lamps ......... 49,169,170
replacing bulbs ..... 165
166,167,168,169
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ...... 43
Lights, warning and
indicator
air bag ........................ 7
anti-lock brakes
(ABS) ...................... 10
anti-theft ................... 7
brake ........................ 10
charging system ........ 7
check coolant .......... 11
low fuel ...................... 9
overdrive off .............. 9
safety belt ................. 7
service engine soon .. 8
turn signal indicator . 6
Lumbar support,
seats ...................... 65,66
Manual transmission
reverse ................... 100
Index
187

Item Information
Recommended fuel Unleaded fuel only -
87 octane
Fuel tank capacity 58.7L (15.5 gallons)
Engine oil capacity
(includes filter change)4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use
Motorcraft 5W30 Super
Premium Motor Oil,
Ford specification
WSS-M2C153-G
Tire size and pressure See label on inside of
glove box door.
Hood release Pull handle under the
left side of the
instrument panel.
Coolant capacity-3.8L
OHV V6 engine
111.2L (11.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity-4.6L
SOHC V8 engine
113.3L (14.1 quarts)
Power steering fluid
capacityFill to line on reservoir
or dipstick. Use
Motorcraft MERCONtV
AT F.
Manual transmission
fluid capacity-3.8L OHV
V6 engine2.6L (5.6 pints). Use
Motorcraft MERCONt
AT F.
Manual transmission
fluid capacity-4.6L
SOHC V8 engine
2
3.1L (6.6 pints). Use
Motorcraft MERCONt
AT F.
Automatic transmission
fluid capacity-3.8L OHV
V6 engine
3
13.1L (13.9 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MERCONtV
AT F.
Automatic transmission
fluid capacity-4.6L
SOHC V8 engine
3
12.0L (12.8 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MERCONtV
AT F.
Filling station information
191