2003 FORD MUSTANG steering

•4.6L DOHC 32V Supercharged V–8 Engine with
Intercooler—390 horsepower, 390 lb-ft torque
•T56 6 speed transmission
•Aluminum flywheel
•Engine oil cooler
•Power steering cooler
•Anti-lock Brake System with Traction Control

•Limited-slip independent rear suspension
•SVT-tuned suspension and brakes
•17”x9”cast aluminum wheels
•275/40ZR17 BSW Performance Tires
•Specially tuned stainless steel exhaust system
•Decklid spoiler, hood, rocker moldings, front and
rear fascia
•Round fog lamps
•Color keyed fold away mirrors
•Unique cloth top (convertible only)
•Interval wipers with aerodynamic wiper/blade
•Electroluminescent cluster with boost gauge
•Sport seats with adjustable driver bolsters and
leather and preferred suede seating surfaces
•Sport pedals with aluminum covers
•Leather wrapped sport steering wheel
Cobra unique standard features
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4.6L DOHC SUPERCHARGED V–8 ENGINE
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Brake fluid reservoir
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Power distribution box
5. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
6. Battery
7. Power steering fluid reservoir
8. Engine coolant reservoir
9. Intercooler reservoir
10. Air filter assembly
11. Auxiliary power distribution block
12. Supercharger
Engine/Transmission
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 4.6L DOHC Supercharged
V8 engine
Air filter element FA-1632
Fuel filter FG-800A
Battery BXT-59
Oil filter FL-820S
PCV valve EV-153
Spark plugs* AGSF-12FM1
* Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information
(VECI) decal for spark plug gap information.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance DOT
3 Motor Vehicle
Brake FluidFill to line on
reservoir
Engine oil
(includes filter
change)Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil5.7L (6.0 quarts)
Engine coolant
1Motorcraft
Premium Engine
Coolant
(green-colored) or
Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)15.2L (16.1
quarts)
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FFill to between
MIN and MAX
lines on reservoir
Rear axle lubricant
2Motorcraft SAE
75W-140 High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle Lubricant1.4L (2.9 pints)
Fuel tank N/A 59.4L (15.7
gallons)
Maintenance
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3. Reinstall the pressure relief cap.
4. Start and idle the engine until the upper radiator
hose is warm (this indicates the thermostat is open
and coolant is flowing through the entire system).
5. Shut the engine off and let it cool.
6. Remove the pressure relief cap from the engine
coolant reservoir as previously outlined.
7. Add a50/50 mixtureof engine coolant and
distilled water to the engine coolant reservoir until
the coolant level is at the“cold fill level”as listed on
the reservoir.
8. Reinstall the pressure relief cap.
9. Check the coolant level in the reservoir before
you drive your vehicle the next few times (with the
engine cool).
10. If necessary, add a50/50 mixtureof engine
coolant and distilled water to the engine coolant
reservoir until the coolant level is at the“cold fill
level”as listed on the reservoir.
After any coolant has been added, check the coolant
concentration (refer toChecking Engine Coolant).
If the concentration is not 50/50 (protection to–34°
F/–36°C), drain some coolant and adjust the
concentration. It may take several drains and
additions to obtain a 50/50 coolant concentration.
Whenever coolant has been added, the coolant level
in the coolant reservoir should be checked the next
few times you drive the vehicle. If necessary, add
enough 50/50 concentration of engine coolant and
distilled water to bring the liquid level to the proper
level.
If you have to add more than 1.0 liter (1.0 quart) of
engine coolant per month, have your dealer check
the engine cooling system. Your cooling system may
have a leak. Operating an engine with a low level of
coolant can result in engine overheating and possible
engine damage.
Steering linkage lubrication
The front and rear tie rod ends on this vehicle have
high temperature seals with greaseable fittings. The
Maintenance
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