2003 FORD MUSTANG tires

•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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WHEELS AND TIRES
TiresP275/40ZR17 Goodyear
Eagle F1 performance tire
WheelsSVT-Signature style, 17 in x
9.0 in aluminum 5-spoke
wheel, 26 mm offset
SUSPENSION
•Retuned Independent Rear Suspension (IRS) with
improved geometry and unique bushing rates
•Limited slip axle
•29 mm tubular front stabilizer bar
•26 mm tubular rear stabilizer bar
•Retuned front control arm bushing rates
•Bilstein Montotube shocks and struts
Spring rates:
•600 lb/in front and rear (coupe)
•500 lb/in front and 470 lb/in rear (convertible)
Chassis
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fittings must be lubricated at regular maintenance
intervals as indicated in the Scheduled Maintenance
Guide using Ford recommended ESA M1C 92A
grease to ensure proper function and extended
service life.
•location of the front
tie rod
•location of the rear tie
rod
USING THE RIGHT BULBS
Function Trade Number
Luggage compartment lamp S211
High-mount brake lamp (Service as
complete assembly)See your Dealer
Fog lamp 9145
WINTER DRIVING
For winter driving, it is recommended to install
radial winter tires.
Winter tires are designed to improve traction in
adverse winter weather conditions.
Note:Use of tire cable/chains are restricted on this
vehicle due to the potential damage to body and/or
suspension components.
Maintenance
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When installing winter tires:
•Only radial ply winter tires may be installed.
•For a recommended wheel and tire package, ask
your SVT dealer or call the SVT Info. Center at
(800) FORD-SVT.
•Winter tires of the same size and type must be
mounted on all four wheel positions.
•Winter tires must have the same load capacity as
the vehicle’s original equipment tires.
Do not exceed 75 miles per hour in a
vehicle equipped with winter tires.
Winter tires available for your vehicle will
likely have a maximum speed rating which is
less than the maximum speed of your vehicle.
Driving faster than the maximum speed for which
tires are rated and approved may lead to sudden
tire failure. This can cause loss of vehicle control
and lead to an accident and personal injury.
Adjust your driving and speed to prevailing
road and traffic conditions.
Observe the specified tire inflation
pressures.
Have the wheel and tire assemblies balanced
every time the tires are dismounted.
The use of snow cables or chains on the
vehicle (vehicle specific tire size) tire is not
recommended for this vehicle, as damage to your
vehicle may occur.
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