1999 FORD MUSTANG service

Ford Motor Company
Customer Assistance Center
16800 Executive Plaza Drive
P.O. Box 6248
Dearborn, Michigan 48121
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND
CANADA
Before exporting your vehicle to a foreign country,
contact the appropriate foreign embassy or
consulate. These officials can inform you of local
vehicle registration regulations and where to find
unleaded fuel.
If you cannot find unleaded fuel or can only get fuel
with an anti-knock index lower than is
recommended for your vehicle, contact a district or
owner relations/customer assistance office.
The use of leaded fuel in your vehicle without
proper conversion may damage the effectiveness of
your emission control system and may cause engine
knocking or serious engine damage. Ford Motor
Company/Ford of Canada is not responsible for any
damage caused by use of improper fuel.
In the United States, using leaded fuel may also
result in difficulty importing your vehicle back into
the U.S.
If your vehicle must be serviced while you are
traveling or living in Central or South America, the
Caribbean, or the Middle East, contact the nearest
Ford dealership. If the dealership cannot help you,
write or call:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
WORLDWIDE DIRECT MARKET OPERATIONS
1555 Fairlane Drive
Fairlane Business Park #3
Allen Park, Michigan 48101
U.S.A.
Telephone: (313) 594-4857
FAX: (313) 390-0804
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²The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
and Canadian Radio Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile
communications systems - such as two-way
radios, telephones and theft alarms - that are
equipped with radio transmitters. Any such
equipment installed in your vehicle should comply
with FCC or CRTC regulations and should be
installed only by a qualified service technician.
²Mobile communications systems may harm the
operation of your vehicle, particularly if they are
not properly designed for automotive use or are
not properly installed. When operated, such
systems may cause the engine to stumble or stall.
In addition, such systems may be damaged or
their performance may be affected by operating
your vehicle. (Citizens band [CB] transceivers,
garage door openers and other transmitters with
outputs of five watts or less will not ordinarily
affect your vehicle's operation.)
²Ford cannot assume responsibility for any adverse
effects or damage that may result from the use of
such equipment.
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ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER'S
LITERATURE
To order the publications in this portfolio in the
United States:
Make checks payable to:
HELM, INCORPORATED
P.O. Box 07150
Detroit, Michigan 48207
For a free publication catalog, order toll free:
1-800-782-4356
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST,
for credit card holders only
To order the publications in this portfolio in Canada:
Make cheques payable to:
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd.
Service Publications
P.O. Box 1580, Station B
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4Y 4G3
or order toll free: 1-800-387-4966
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST,
for credit card holder orders only
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safety belts ............ 181
washing .................. 177
waxing ................... 177
wheels .................... 178
windows ................ 181
wiper blades .......... 179
Clock ..................... 33,38
Clutch
adjusting ................ 139
operation
while driving ......... 102
recommended
shift speeds ........... 103
Console ...................... 52
Controls
power seat ............... 65
Convertible ................ 53
cleaning ................. 181
installation
of the boot .............. 54
lowering the
convertible top ........ 53
raising the
convertible top ........ 56
Coolant ...... 141,143,144
checking
and adding ............ 142
low coolant light ..... 10
refill
capacities ........ 144,183
specifications . 185,188
Customer Assistance 191
Ford accessories for
your vehicle .......... 200
Ford Extended
Service Plan .......... 192
Getting assistance
outside the U.S.
and Canada ........... 199
Getting roadside
assistance .............. 191Getting the service
you need ............... 193
Ordering additional
owner's literature . 205
The Dispute
Settlement Board . 195
Defrost
rear window ............ 17
Dipstick
engine oil ............... 134
Driving under special
conditions
through water ....... 111
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ........ 123
Emission control
system ...................... 168
Engine ...................... 188
check engine/service
engine soon light ...... 8
coolant ................... 141
idle speed control . 150
lubrication
specifications . 185,188
refill capacities ...... 183
service points . 133,134
starting after a
collision ................. 112
Engine block heater . 90
Engine oil ................ 134
checking and
adding ............. 134,136
dipstick .................. 134
filter,
specifications . 137,182
recommendations . 137
refill
capacities ........ 134,183
specifications ........ 134
137,185,188
Exhaust fumes .......... 91
Floor mats ................. 52
Index
208

Infant seats
(see Safety seats) ..... 81
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ............ 169
Instrument panel ........ 6
cleaning ................. 180
lighting up panel
and interior ............. 17
location of
components ............... 6
Jump-starting your
vehicle ...................... 123
Keys
key in ignition
chime ....................... 11
positions of the
ignition .................... 45
removing from the
ignition .................. 105
Lamps
cargo lamps ............. 17
daytime
running light ........... 16
fog lamps ................. 53
headlamps ........ 16,171
headlamps,
flash to pass ............ 45
instrument panel,
dimming ................... 17
interior lamps ......... 50
174,175
replacing
bulbs ............... 170,171
172,173,174
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ...... 44
Lights, warning and
indicator ...................... 6
air bag ........................ 7
anti-lock brakes
(ABS) ................. 10,93
anti-theft ................... 7brake ........................ 10
charging system ........ 7
check coolant .......... 10
high beam ................. 7
low fuel ...................... 9
overdrive off .............. 9
safety belt ................. 7
service engine soon .. 8
traction
control active .......... 10
turn signal
indicator .................... 6
Load limits ............... 106
GAWR .................... 106
GVWR .................... 106
trailer towing ........ 106
Locks
doors ........................ 51
Lubricant
specifications .... 185,188
Lumbar support,
seats ........................... 66
Manual
transmission ............ 102
fluid capacities ...... 183
lubricant
specifications ........ 188
reverse ................... 104
Mirrors
side view mirrors
(power) ................... 51
Motorcraft
parts .................. 163,182
Octane rating .......... 162
Odometer ................... 13
Panic alarm feature,
remote entry
system ........................ 58
Parking brake ............ 94
Parts (see
Motorcraft parts) .... 182
Index
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1Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green in
color). DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine
Coolant (orange in color). Refer toAdding engine
coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
2Service refill capacity is determined by filling the
transmission to the bottom of the filler hole with the
vehicle on a level surface.
3Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is
used. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated
on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle. MERCONt
and MERCONtV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONtand MERCONtV. Refer to your
Scheduled Maintenance Guide to determine the
correct service interval.
Filling station information
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