2001 FORD MUSTANG SVT Supplement Manual

If the engine coolant has not been checked at the
recommended interval, the engine coolant reservoir
may become low or empty. If the reservoir is low or
empty, add engine coolant to the reservoir. Refer to
Adding engine coolantin this chapter.
Automotive fluids are not interchangeable;
do not use engine coolant, antifreeze or
windshield washer fluid outside of its specified
function and vehicle location.
Adding engine coolant
Use only Ford Premium Engine Coolant
E2FZ-19549-AA (in Canada, Motorcraft
CXC-8-B) or a premium engine coolant that
meets Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A.
²DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine
Coolant F6AZ-19544-AA (orange in color).
²DO NOT USE a DEX-COOLtengine coolant
or an equivalent engine coolant that meets
Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D.
²DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol antifreeze
or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or
methanol antifreeze.
²DO NOT USE supplemental coolant additives
in your vehicle. These additives may harm
your engine's cooling system.
²DO NOT MIX recycled coolant and
conventional coolant together in your
vehicle. Mixing of engine coolants may harm
your engine's cooling system.
²The use of an improper coolant may harm
engine and cooling system components and
may void the warranty of your vehicle's
engine cooling system. If you are unsure
which type of coolant your vehicle requires,
contact your local dealer.
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To avoid scalding hot steam or coolant from
being released from the engine cooling
system, never remove the pressure relief cap from
the engine coolant reservoir while the engine is
running or hot. Failure to follow this warning may
result in damage to the engine's cooling system
and possible severe personal injury.
Do not put engine coolant in the windshield
washer fluid reservoir. If engine coolant is
sprayed onto the windshield, it could make it
difficult to see through the windshield.
When the engine is cool, add a50/50 mixtureof
engine coolant and distilled water to the engine
coolant reservoir, until the coolant is at the ªcold fill
levelº or within the ªcold fill rangeº as listed in the
engine coolant reservoir (depending upon
application).
²NEVER increase the coolant concentration
above 60%.
²NEVER decrease the coolant concentration
below 40%.
²Engine coolant concentrations above 60% or
below 40% will decrease the freeze
protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
Plain water may be added in an emergency, but you
mustreplace it with a 50/50 mixture of engine
coolant and distilled water as soon as possible.
Check the coolant level in the reservoir before you
drive your vehicle the next few times (with the
engine cool). If necessary, add a50/50 mixtureof
engine coolant and distilled water to the engine
coolant reservoir until the coolant level is at the
ªcold fill levelº or within the ªcold fill rangeº as listed
on the reservoir (depending upon application).
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Have your dealer check the engine cooling system
for leaks if you have to add more than 1.0 liter (1.0
quart) of engine coolant per month.
To avoid scalding hot steam or coolant from
being released from the engine cooling
system, never remove the pressure relief cap from
the engine coolant reservoir while the engine is
running or hot. Failure to follow this warning may
result in damage to the engine's cooling system
and possible severe personal injury.
If you must remove the pressure relief cap from the
engine coolant reservoir, follow these steps to avoid
personal injury:
1. Before you remove the cap, turn the engine off
and let it cool.
2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth
around the cap. Slowly turn cap counterclockwise
until pressure begins to release.
3. Step back while the pressure releases.
4. When you are sure that all the pressure has been
released, use the cloth to turn it counterclockwise
and remove the cap.
USING THE RIGHT BULBS
Function Trade Number
Park lamp, turn lamp, side marker
(front)3156K
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A WORD ABOUT WARRANTY COVERAGE
The SVT Mustang Cobra carries the same warranty
coverage as other Ford Mustang models. This
information is covered in its entirety in the Ford
Motor Company Warranty Guide.
The SVT Mustang Cobra or any SVT can be serviced
under warranty at any Ford-Lincoln-Mercury dealer
nationwide.
SVT does not recommend modifying or racing our
vehicles, as they are designed and built to be driven
as delivered from the factory. The Ford Motor
Company Warranty Guide discusses the installation
of aftermarket parts and their effect on warranty
coverage as follows:
Repairs are not reimbursable under warranty when:
²ªThe repairs are required because of abuse,
misuse, racing, fire, negligence, accident,
modification or a natural disaster.º
²ªThe repairs are required due to installation of a
non-Ford part.º
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