2000 FORD MUSTANG fuel cap

If you have run out of fuel:
²You may need to cycle the ignition from OFF to
ON several times after refueling, to allow the fuel
system to pump the fuel from the tank to the
engine.
²Your ªService Engine Soonº indicator may come
on. For more information on the ªService Engine
Soonº indicator, refer to theInstrumentation
chapter.
Fuel Filter
For fuel filter replacement, see your dealer or a
qualified service technician. Refer to the Scheduled
Maintenance Guide for the appropriate intervals for
changing the fuel filter.
Replace the fuel filter with an authorized
Motorcraft part. The customer warranty may
be void for any damage to the fuel system if an
authorized Motorcraft fuel filter is not used.
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
Measuring techniques
Your best source of information about actual fuel
economy is you, the driver. You must gather
information as accurately and consistently as
possible. Fuel expense, frequency of fillups or fuel
gauge readings are NOT accurate as a measure of
fuel economy. We do not recommend taking fuel
economy measurements during the first 1 600 km
(1 000 miles) of driving (engine break-in period).
You will get a more accurate measurement after
3 000 km±5 000 km (2 000 miles-3 000 miles).
Filling the tank
The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your
vehicle is equal to the rated refill capacity of the fuel
tank as listed in theRefill Capacitiessection of the
Capacities and specificationschapter.
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The advertised capacity is the amount of the
indicated capacity and the empty reserve combined.
Indicated capacity is the difference in the amount of
fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge
indicates empty. Empty reserve is the small amount
of usable fuel remaining in the fuel tank after the
fuel gauge indicates empty.
The amount of empty reserve varies and should
not be relied upon to increase driving range.
When refueling your vehicle after the fuel
gauge indicates empty, you might not be able to
refuel the full amount of the advertised
capacity of the fuel tank due to the empty
reserve still present in the tank.
For consistent results when filling the fuel tank:
²Use the same filling rate setting (low Ð medium
Ð high) each time the tank is filled.
²Allow three automatic click-offs when filling.
²Always use fuel with the recommended octane
rating.
²Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a
national brand.
²Use the same side of the same pump and have
the vehicle facing the same direction each time
you fill up.
²Have the vehicle loading and distribution the
same every time.
Your results will be most accurate if your filling
method is consistent.
Calculating fuel economy
1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial
odometer reading (in kilometers or miles).
2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of
fuel added (in liters or gallons).
3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the
fuel tank and record the current odometer reading.
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 3.8L OHV V6 engine 4.6L SOHC V8 engine
Air filter element FA-1611 FA-1634
Fuel filter FG-800AFG-986 FG-800AFG-986
Battery BXT-59 BXT-59
Oil filter FL-400S FL-820S
PCV valve EV-152 EV-98
Spark plugs* AWSF-42EE** AWSF-32P
* 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. 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.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part Name Application Capacity
Brake fluid High Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Engine oil
(includes filter
change)Motorcraft SAE
5W-30 Super
Premium Motor
OilAll 4.7L (5.0 quarts)
Engine coolant
1Premium Engine
Coolant3.8L OHV V6
engine11.2L
(11.8 quarts)
4.6L SOHC V8
engine13.3L
(14.1 quarts)
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT F3.8L OHV V6
engineKeep in FULL
HOT range on
dispstick
4.6L SOHC V8
engineFill to between
MIN and MAX
lines on reservoir
Rear axle
lubricant
2Motorcraft SAE
80W-90 Premium
Rear Axle
Lubricant7.5 inch axle 1.5L (3.25 pints)
8.8 inch axle 1.7L (3.75 pints)
Fuel tank N/A All 59.4L
(15.7 gallons)
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Ford part name Ford part
numberFord
specification
Brake fluid High Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidC6AZ-19542-AB ESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
Door
weatherstripsSilicone Lubricant F7AZ-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 coolant Ford Premium
Engine CoolantE2FZ-19549-AA
(in Canada,
Motorcraft
CXC-8-B)ESE-M97B44-A
Engine oil Motorcraft SAE
5W-30 Super
Premium Motor
OilXO-5W30-QSP WSS-M2C153-G
with API
Certification Mark
Lock cylinders Penetrating and
Lock LubricantE8AZ-19A501-B none
Power steering
fluid and
convertible top
fluid (if
equipped)Motorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QM MERCONt
Rear Axle
LubricantMotorcraft SAE
80W-90 Premium
Rear Axle
Lubricant
1
XY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A
Automatic
transmission fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtVATF
2
XT-5-QM MERCONtV
Manual
transmission fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Disc brake caliper
railsSilicone Brake
Caliper Grease
and Dielectric
CompoundD7AZ-19A331-A
(Motorcraft
WA-10)ESE-M1C171-A
Windshield
washer fluidUltra-clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateC9AZ-19550-AC ESR-M17P5-A
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1Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A or
equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete
refill of Traction-Lok axles.
Ford design rear axles contain a synthetic lubricant that does not
require changing unless the axle has been submerged in water.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used.
Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on
the dipstick handle. MERCONtand MERCONtV are not
interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCONtand MERCONtV. Refer to
your Scheduled Maintenance Guide to determine the correct service
interval.
ENGINE DATA
Engine 3.8L OHV V6 engine 4.6L SOHC V8 engine
Cubic inches 232 281
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 ratio 9.4:1 9.0:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle dimensions Coupe mm (in) Convertible mm (in)
(1) Overall length 4 653.3 (183.2) 4 653.3 (183.2)
(2) Overall width 1 856.7 (73.1) 1 856.7 (73.1)
(3) Overall height 1 348.7 (53.1) 1 351.3 (53.2)
(4) Wheelbase 2 573.0 (101.3) 2 573.0 (101.3)
(5) Track - Front 1 534.2 (60.4)
11 534.2 (60.4)1
(5) Track - Rear 1 539.2 (60.6)21 539.2 (60.6)2
11 521.5 mm (59.9 in) for Mustang GT21 526.5 mm (60.1 in) for Mustang GT
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Doors
lubricant
specifications ........ 193
Driving under special
conditions
through water ....... 115
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ........ 128
Emission
control system ......... 175
Engine ...................... 194
check engine/service
engine soon light ...... 9
cleaning ................. 187
coolant ................... 143
idle speed
control ................... 157
lubrication
specifications.. 193,194
refill capacities ...... 191
service points.. 136,137
starting after a
collision ................. 117
Engine block heater... 93
Engine oil ................ 137
checking
and adding ............ 137
dipstick .................. 137
filter,
specifications.. 140,191
recommendations... 140
refill capacities ...... 191
specifications.. 193,194
Exhaust fumes .......... 93
Floor mats ................. 53
Fluid capacities ....... 191
Foglamps ................... 48
Fuel .......................... 165
calculating fuel
economy ................ 171
cap ......................... 168
capacity ................. 191choosing
the right fuel ......... 169
comparisons with
EPA fuel economy
estimates ............... 175
detergent in fuel ... 170
filling your vehicle
with fuel .. 165,168,171
filter,
specifications.. 171,191
fuel pump shut-off
switch .................... 117
gauge ....................... 14
improving fuel
economy ................ 171
low fuel
warning light ........... 11
octane rating .. 169,194
quality .................... 170
running
out of fuel ............. 170
safety information
relating to
automotive fuels ... 165
Fuses ................. 118,119
Gas cap
(see Fuel cap) ......... 168
Gas mileage (see
Fuel economy) ........ 171
Gauges .................. 13,14
battery
voltage gauge .......... 16
engine coolant
temperature
gauge ....................... 14
engine oil
pressure gauge ....... 17
fuel gauge ................ 14
odometer ................. 15
speedometer ........... 15
tachometer .............. 15
trip odometer .......... 16
Index
214

low fuel .................... 11
overdrive off ............ 11
safety belt ................. 8
service engine soon .. 9
traction
control active .......... 12
turn signal
indicator .................... 8
Load limits ............... 109
GAWR .................... 109
GVWR .................... 109
trailer towing ........ 109
Locks
doors ........................ 47
Lubricant
specifications .... 193,194
Lug nuts,
anti-theft .................. 127
Lumbar support,
seats ........................... 64
Manual
transmission ............ 106
fluid capacities ...... 191
lubricant
specifications ........ 194
reverse ................... 108
Mirrors
cleaning ................. 186
side view mirrors
(power) ................... 47
Motorcraft
parts .................. 171,191
Octane rating .......... 169
Odometer ................... 15
Oil
(see Engine oil) ...... 137
Overdrive ............ 52,102
Panic alarm feature,
remote
entry system .............. 55
Parking brake ............ 97Parts (see
Motorcraft parts) .... 191
Power distribution
box (see Fuses) ...... 122
Power door locks ...... 47
Power steering ........ 100
fluid, checking and
adding .................... 151
fluid,
refill capacity ........ 191
fluid,
specifications.. 193,194
Radio .......................... 23
Relays ...................... 118
Remote
entry system ......... 53,55
illuminated entry .... 55
locking/unlocking
doors ........................ 54
opening the trunk ... 54
panic alarm ............. 55
replacement/
additional
transmitters ............. 56
replacing
the batteries ............ 56
Safety belts
(see Safety
restraints) ............. 13,65
67,68,69
Safety defects,
reporting .................. 211
Safety
restraints .... 65,67,68,69
belt minder ............. 71
cleaning the safety
belts .................. 74,189
extension
assembly .................. 70
for adults ....... 67,68,69
for children ........ 80,81
Index
216

Item Information
Required fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity 59.4L (15.7 gallons)
Engine oil capacity
(includes filter
change)4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft SAE
5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil,
Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G
Tire size and
pressureSee 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
1
11.2L (11.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity-
4.6L SOHC V8
engine
1
13.3L (14.1 quarts)
Power steering fluid
capacityFill to line on reservoir or dipstick.
Use Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.
Manual transmission
fluid capacity-3.8L
OHV V6 engine
2
2.6L (5.6 pints). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F.3
Manual transmission
fluid capacity-4.6L
SOHC V8 engine
2
3.1L (6.6 pints). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F.3
Automatic
transmission fluid
capacity-3.8L OHV
V6 engine
2
13.1L (13.9 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtV ATF.4
Automatic
transmission fluid
capacity-4.6L SOHC
V8 engine
2
12.0L (12.8 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtV ATF.4
Windshield washer
fluid3.8L (4.0 quarts). Use Ultra-Clear
Windshield Washer Concentrate.
1Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green in color). DO NOT USE
Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer to
Adding engine coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used.
Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on
the dipstick handle. MERCONtand 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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