2002 FORD MUSTANG engine oil

Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Engine oil Motorcraft
SAE 5W-20
Super
Premium
Motor OilXO-5W20-QSP WSS-
M2C153-H
with API
Certification
Mark
Lock
cylindersPenetrating
and Lock
LubricantMotorcraft
XL-1none
Power
steering fluid
and
convertible
top fluid (if
equipped)Motorcraft
MERCONt
AT FXT-2-QM MERCONt
Rear Axle
LubricantMotorcraft
SAE 80W-90
Premium
Rear Axle
Lubricant
1
XY-80W90-QL WSP-
M2C197-A
Motorcraft
SAE 75W-140
Synthetic
Rear Axle
LubricantXY-75W140-QL WSP-
M2C192-A
Automatic
transmission
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtV
AT F
2
XT-5-QM MERCONtV
3.8L Manual
transmission
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONt
AT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
4.6L Manual
transmission
fluidMotorcraft
Synthetic
MERCONt
AT FXT-2±QSM MERCONt
and
ESR-M2C163-
A2
Disc brake
caliper railsMotorcraft
Silicone
Brake Caliper
Grease and
Dielectric
CompoundXG-3 ESE-
M1C171-A
Windshield
washer fluidUltra-clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateC9AZ-
19550-ACESR-M17P5-A
Maintenance and Specifications
250

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. MERCONt
and 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
engine4.6L 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 9.4:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle
dimensionsCoupe 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 GT
21 526.5 mm (60.1 in) for Mustang GT
Maintenance and Specifications
251

The Dispute
Settlement Board . 183
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ................. 187
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) .............. 71
Defrost
rear window ............ 70
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ........................ 238
engine oil ............... 206
Doors
lubricant
specifications ........ 249
Driving under special
conditions
through water ....... 158
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ........ 174
Emission control
system ...................... 232
Engine ...................... 251
check engine/service
engine soon light .... 11
cleaning ................. 194
coolant ................... 213
idle speed control.. 210
lubrication
specifications. 249, 251
refill capacities ...... 247
service
points ............. 204±205starting after
a collision .............. 164
Engine block
heater ....................... 140
Engine oil ................ 206
checking and
adding .................... 206
dipstick .................. 206
filter,
specifications. 209, 246
recommendations... 209
refill capacities ...... 247
specifications. 249, 251
Exhaust fumes ........ 140
F
Floor mats ................. 90
Fluid capacities ....... 247
Foglamps ................... 71
Fuel .......................... 221
calculating fuel
economy ................ 227
cap ................... 13, 224
capacity ................. 247
choosing the
right fuel ................ 225
comparisons with EPA
fuel economy
estimates ............... 231
detergent in fuel ... 226
filling your vehicle
with
fuel
......... 221, 224, 227
filter,
specifications. 227, 246
fuel pump shut-off
switch .................... 164
gauge ....................... 18
improving fuel
economy ................ 227
Index
260

low fuel warning
light .......................... 13
octane rating.. 225, 251
quality .................... 226
running out of fuel 226
safety information
relating to automotive
fuels ....................... 221
Fuses ................ 165±166
G
Gas cap
(see Fuel cap) ... 13, 224
Gas mileage (see
Fuel economy) ........ 227
Gauges ....................... 16
battery voltage
gauge ....................... 17
engine coolant
temperature gauge... 16
engine oil pressure
gauge ....................... 17
fuel gauge ................ 18
odometer ................. 18
speedometer ........... 18
tachometer .............. 19
trip odometer .......... 19
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating) ........ 158
definition ............... 158
driving with a
heavy load ............. 158
location .................. 158
GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating) ........ 158
calculating ............. 158
definition ............... 158
driving with a
heavy load ............. 158
location .................. 158H
Hazard flashers ....... 163
Head restraints ....... 104
Headlamps ................. 71
aiming ...................... 73
bulb specifications .. 75
daytime running
lights ........................ 71
flash to pass ............ 72
high beam ......... 10, 72
replacing bulbs ....... 76
turning on and off .. 71
warning chime ........ 15
Heating
heating and air
conditioning
system ..................... 67
Hood ........................ 203
I
Ignition ............. 136, 251
removing the key .. 157
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) ... 128
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ............ 233
Instrument panel
cleaning ................. 197
cluster .............. 10, 198
lighting up panel
and interior ............. 72
J
Jack .......................... 170
positioning ............. 170
storage ................... 170
Jump-starting your
vehicle ...................... 174
Index
261

K
Keys ................. 100±102
key in ignition
chime ....................... 15
positions of the
ignition .................. 136
removing from the
ignition .................. 157
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart.. 75
cargo lamps ............. 72
daytime running
light .......................... 71
fog lamps ................. 71
headlamps ......... 71, 76
headlamps, flash
to pass ..................... 72
instrument panel,
dimming ................... 72
interior lamps ... 74, 76
replacing
bulbs ...... 75±76, 78±80
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ...... 74
Lights, warning
and indicator ............. 10
air bag ...................... 11
anti-lock brakes
(ABS) .............. 14, 144
anti-theft ................. 11
brake ........................ 15
charging system ...... 11
fuel cap light ........... 13
high beam ............... 10
low fuel .................... 13
overdrive off ............ 13
safety belt ............... 11
service engine soon.11
traction control
active ....................... 14
turn signal indicator.10
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) .. 147
Load limits ............... 158
GAWR .................... 158
GVWR .................... 158
trailer towing ........ 158
Locks
doors ........................ 94
Lubricant
specifications ... 249, 251
Lug nuts, anti-theft . 174
Lumbar support,
seats ......................... 105
M
Manual
transmission ............ 154
fluid capacities ...... 247
lubricant
specifications ........ 251
reverse ................... 156
Mirrors
side view mirrors
(power) ................... 84
Motorcraft
parts ................. 227, 246
O
Octane rating .......... 225
Odometer ................... 18
Oil
(see Engine oil) ...... 206
Overdrive ........... 89, 149
Index
262