The parking brake is not recommended to stop a
moving vehicle. However, if the normal brakes fail,
the parking brake can be used to stop your vehicle
in an emergency. Since the parking brake applies
only the rear brakes, the vehicle's stopping distance
will increase greatly and the handling of your vehicle
will be adversely affected.
Always set the parking brake fully and make
sure that the gearshift is securely latched in
P (Park) (automatic transmission) or in 1 (First)
(manual transmission).
Your brake handle may
need to be pulled up
slightly to release
pressure before
pushing in the button.
Push the button on the
end of the parking
brake and push the handle down as far as possible
to release the brake. Driving with the parking brake
on will cause the brakes to wear out quickly and
reduce fuel economy.
TRACTION CONTROLY(IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with the optional
Traction Controlysystem. This system helps you
maintain the stability and steerability of your
vehicle. It is especially useful on slippery and/or hilly
road surfaces. The system operates by detecting and
controlling wheel spin. The system borrows many of
the electronic and mechanical elements already
present in the anti-lock braking system (ABS).
Wheel-speed sensors allow excess rear wheel spin to
be detected by the Traction Controlyportion of the
ABS computer. Any excessive wheel spin is
controlled by automatically applying and releasing
the rear brakes in conjunction with engine torque
reductions. Engine torque reduction is realized via
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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
Capacities and specifications
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