Conditions of operation
If... Then...
The driver's safety
belt is not buckled
before the ignition
switch is turned to
the ON position...The safety belt warning
light illuminates for one to
two minutes and the
warning chime sounds for
four to eight seconds.
The driver's safety
belt is buckled while
the indicator light is
illuminated and the
warning chime is
sounding...The safety belt warning
light and warning chime
turn off.
The driver's safety
belt is buckled before
the ignition switch is
turned to the ON
position...The safety belt warning
light will turn on for three
seconds and then turn off.
The indicator chime will
remain off.
Safety belt maintenance
Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make
sure they work properly and are not damaged.
Inspect the safety belts to make sure there are no
nicks, wears or cuts, replacing if necessary. All
safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles,
front seat belt buckle assemblies, buckle support
assemblies (slide bar-if equipped), shoulder belt
height adjusters (if equipped), child safety seat
tether bracket assemblies (if equipped), and
attaching hardware, should be inspected after a
collision. Ford recommends that all safety belt
assemblies used in vehicles involved in a collision be
replaced. However, if the collision was minor and a
qualified technician finds that the belts do not show
damage and continue to operate properly, they do
not need to be replaced. Safety belt assemblies not
in use during a collision should also be inspected
and replaced if either damage or improper operation
is noted.
Seating and safety restraints
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Vertical aim adjustment
1. Park the vehicle on
a level surface
approximately 7.6
meters (25 feet) from
a vertical wall or
screen directly in front
of it.
2. Measure the height
from the center of your
headlamp to the
ground and mark an
2.4 meters (8 foot)
horizontal reference line on the vertical wall or
screen at this height (a piece of masking tape works
well). The center of the lamp is marked by a 3.0 mm
circle on the headlamp lens.
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the
wall or screen and open the hood.
4. On the wall or screen you will observe a distinct
line of high intensity light. If this is not centered on
the horizontal reference line, the beam will need to
be adjusted.
5. Locate the vertical adjuster on each headlamp,
then usea6mmwrench or screwdriver to turn the
adjuster either counterclockwise (to adjust up) or
clockwise (to adjust down) centering the light on
the horizontal reference line.
6. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS
VEHICLE AND IS NON-ADJUSTABLE.
7. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE
Refer to the Customer Assistance chapter for a list
of Ford-approved cleaners, polishes and waxes.
Maintenance and care
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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
Required fuel 87 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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