2004 FORD MUSTANG manual transmission

Working with the engine on
•Automatic transmission:
1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).
2. Block the wheels.
•Manual transmission:
1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and
place the gearshift in N (Neutral).
2. Block the wheels.
Note:Do not start your engine with the air cleaner
removed and do not remove it while the engine is
running.
OPENING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle,
pull the hood release
handle located under
the bottom left corner
of the instrument
panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the
auxiliary latch that is located under the front center
of the hood.
HOOD
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WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
Add fluid to fill the
reservoir if the level is
low. In very cold
weather, do not fill the
reservoir completely.
Only use a washer fluid
that meets Ford
specification
WSB-M8B16–A2. Refer toLubricant specifications
in this chapter.
State or local regulations on volatile organic
compounds may restrict the use of methanol, a
common windshield washer antifreeze additive.
Washer fluids containing non-methanol antifreeze
agents should be used only if they provide cold
weather protection without damaging the vehicle’s
paint finish, wiper blades or washer system.
If you operate your vehicle in temperatures
below 4.5°C (40°F), use washer fluid with
antifreeze protection. Failure to use washer fluid
with antifreeze protection in cold weather could
result in impaired windshield vision and increase
the risk of injury or accident.
Note:Do not put washer fluid in the engine coolant
reservoir. Washer fluid placed in the cooling system
may harm engine and cooling system components.
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the
appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait 5 to 10 minutes for
the oil to drain into the oil pan.
3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is
securely latched in P (Park) (automatic
transmissions) or 1 (First) (manual transmissions).
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battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed,
the engine must relearn its idle and fuel trim
strategy for optimum driveability and performance.
To begin this process:
1. With the vehicle at a complete stop, set the
parking brake.
2. Put the gearshift in P (Park) (automatic
transmission) or the neutral position (manual
transmission), turn off all accessories and start the
engine.
3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating
temperature.
4. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
5. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for
at least one minute.
6. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning
process.
•The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km
(10 miles) or more to relearn the idle and fuel
trim strategy.
•If you do not allow the engine to relearn its
idle trim, the idle quality of your vehicle may
be adversely affected until the idle trim is
eventually relearned.
When the battery is disconnected or a new battery
installed, the transmission must relearn its adaptive
strategy. As a result of this, the transmission may
shift firmly. This operation is considered normal and
will not affect function or durability of the
transmission. Over time the adaptive learning
process will fully update transmission operation to
its optimum shift feel.
If the battery has been disconnected or a new
battery has been installed, the clock and the preset
radio stations must be reset once the battery is
reconnected.
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An overfill condition of transmission fluid may
cause shift and/or engagement concerns and/or
possible damage.
Do not use supplemental transmission fluid
additives, treatments or cleaning agents. The use of
these materials may affect transmission operation
and result in damage to internal transmission
components.
Checking and adding manual transmission fluid
(if equipped)
1. Clean the filler plug.
2. Remove the filler
plug and inspect the
fluid level.
3. Note: There are two different manual
transmissions used in this vehicle and they have
different fluid levels. For vehicles equipped with a
V6 engine and Cobra the correct manual
transmission fill level is at the lower edge of the
filler hole. For vehicles equipped with a V8 engine
(except Cobra) the correct manual transmission fill
level is 1.3 cm (1/2 inch) below the edge of the filler
hole.
•Fill level for V6 and
Cobra
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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Engine
coolant
1Motorcraft
Premium
Gold Engine
Coolant
(yellow-
colored)OHV V6
engine11.2L
(11.8 quarts)
4.6L SOHC
V8 engine13.3L
(14.1 quarts)
4.6L 4v V8
(Mach 1)
with
Automatic
Transmission15.2L
(16.1 quarts)
4.6L 4v V8
(Mach 1)
with Manual
Transmission15.2L
(16.1 quarts)
Power
steering fluidMotorcraft
MERCON
AT FOHV V6
engineKeep in
FULL HOT
range on
dipstick
4.6L SOHC
V8/4.6L 4v V8
(Mach 1)
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)
Motorcraft
SAE 75W-140
Synthetic
Rear Axle
Lubricant8.8 inch axle 2.0L
(4.25 pints)
Fuel tank N/A All 59.4L
(15.7 gallons)
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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Transmission
fluid
(4R70/75
E-W)
3
Motorcraft
MERCONV
AT FAutomatic
with OHV V6
engine13.1L
(13.9 quarts)
4
Automatic
with 4.6L
SOHC
V8/4.6L 4v V8
(Mach 1)
engine12.0L
(12.8 quarts)
4
Motorcraft
MERCON
AT FManual with
OHV V6
engine2.6L
(5.6 pints)5
Motorcraft
MERCON
AT FManual with
4.6L SOHC
V8/4.6L 4v V8
(Mach 1)
engine3.7L
(7.8 pints)5
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateAll 3.8L
(4.0 quarts)
1Add the coolant type originally equipped in your
vehicle.
2Rear axle lubricants do not need to be checked or
changed unless a leak is suspected, service is
required or the axle assembly has been submerged
in water. The axle lubricant should be changed any
time the rear axle has been submerged in water. Fill
6 mm to 14 mm (1/4 inch to 9/16 inch) below
bottom of fill hole. Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive
Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting Ford
specification EST-M2C118–A for complete refill of
Traction-Lok axles.
3Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is
used. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated
on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle. MERCON
and MERCONV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONand MERCONV. Refer to your
scheduled maintenance guide to determine the
correct service interval.
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Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Engine oil Motorcraft
SAE 5W-20
Super
Premium
Motor Oil
(US)
Motorcraft
SAE 5W-20
Super
Premium
Motor Oil
(Canada)XO-5W20-QSP
(US)
CXO-5W20
–LSP12
(Canada)
WSS-M2C153-H
with API
Certification
Mark
Lock
cylindersPenetrating
and Lock
LubricantMotorcraft
XL-1none
Power
steering fluid
and
convertible
top fluid (if
equipped)Motorcraft
MERCON
AT FXT-2-QMMERCON
Rear Axle
LubricantMotorcraft
SAE 80W-90
Premium
Rear Axle
LubricantXY-80W90-QLWSP-M2C197-A
Motorcraft
SAE 75W-140
Synthetic
Rear Axle
Lubricant
1
XY-75W140-QLWSP-M2C192-A
Automatic
transmission
fluid
(4R70/75
E-W)Motorcraft
MERCONV
AT F
2
XT-5-QMMERCONV
OHV V6
engine -
Manual
transmission
fluidMotorcraft
MERCON
AT FXT-2-QDXMERCON
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Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
4.6L - Manual
transmission
fluidMotorcraft
MERCON
AT FXT-2–QM
MERCON
Disc brake
caliper railsMotorcraft
Silicone
Brake Caliper
Grease and
Dielectric
CompoundXG-3ESE-M1C171-A
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZC-32–AWSB-M8B16
–A2
1Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier
XL-3 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. MERCON
and MERCONV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONand MERCONV. Refer to your
scheduled maintenance guide to determine the
correct service interval.
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