2004 FORD MUSTANG SVT Supplement Manual

DRIVETRAIN
Item Description
Rear axle8.8-inch limited-slip differential with
Independent Rear Suspension
DriveshaftAluminum with hardened yoke
TransmissionT56 6-speed manual with integral
clutch housing
Gear ratiosGear Ratio
1st 2.66
2nd 1.78
3rd 1.30
4th 1.00
5th 0.80
6th .63
Reverse 2.90
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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)
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4–WAY HEAD RESTRAINTS
Your vehicle’s seats are equipped with four-way
adjustable head restraints. The purpose of these
head restraints is to help limit head motion in the
event of a rear collision. To properly adjust your
head restraints, lift the head restraint so that it is
located directly behind your head or as close to that
position as possible. Refer to the following to raise
and lower the head restraints.
The head restraints can
be moved in four
directions:
•up and down
•forward or backward
POWER LUMBAR, ADJUSTABLE BOLSTERS
AND SEAT ADJUSTMENT
Your driver seat is
equipped with 6–way
power seat adjustment,
power lumbar and power
adjustable bolster
controls. These features
allow the driver to adjust
the seat location, the
amount of lumbar
support and the fit of
the seat.
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Lumbar and adjustable bolster controls
The lumbar and adjustable bolster controls are
located on the front right corner of the driver seat.
The power lumbar feature creates lower back
support for the driver and may be adjusted to
increase or decrease the support. The seat back and
seat cushion bolsters inflate or deflate, allowing the
driver to create a firmer or more loose fitting seat.
Before adjusting these features, ensure that the seat
is in the driving position, then:
1. Seat back bolsters—Press
to deflate
(decrease firmness), press
to inflate (increase
firmness).
2. Seat cushion bolsters—Press
to deflate
(decrease firmness), press
to inflate (increase
firmness).
3. Lumbar controls—Press
to inflate (increase
lumbar support), or
to deflate (decrease lumbar
support.)
For maximum ease of vehicle ingress/egress, the seat
cushion and seat back bolsters should be completely
deflated.
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 4.6L DOHC Supercharged
V–8 engine
Air filter element FA-1632
Fuel filter FG-800A
Battery BXT-59
Oil filter FL-820S
PCV valve EV-153
Spark plugs* AGSF-22FM1
* 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 MERCONATF Fill 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)
Intercooler
coolantMotorcraft Premium Engine
Coolant (green-colored) or
Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)3.75L
(3.96 qts)
(see your
dealer for
service)
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Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity
Transmission
fluid
3Refer to the label on your
transmission3.9L
(8.2 pints)4
Windshield
washer fluidUltra-Clear Windshield
Washer Concentrate3.8L
(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 C8AZ-19B546-A or equivalent
meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118–A for complete
refill of Traction-Lok axles.
3The TTC T56 6–Speed transmission on your SVT
Mustang Cobra uses automatic transmission fluid. Ensure
the correct automatic transmission fluid is used as
indicated in the label on your transmission.
4Service refill capacity is determined by filling the
transmission to the bottom of the filler hole with the
vehicle on a level surface.
OCTANE RECOMMENDATIONS
Your vehicle is designed
to use“Premium”
unleaded gasoline with
an (R+M)/2 octane rating
of 91 or higher for optimum performance. The use of
gasolines with lower octane ratings may degrade
performance. We do not recommend the use of
gasolines labeled as“Premium”in high altitude areas
that are sold with octane ratings of less than 91.
If your engine knocks under most driving conditions
while you are using fuel with the recommended
octane rating, see your dealer or a qualified service
technician to prevent any engine damage.
CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT
The concentration and level of engine coolant should
be checked at the mileage intervals listed in the
91(R+M)/2 METHOD
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scheduled maintenance guide. The coolant
concentration should be maintained at 50/50 coolant
and water, which equates to a freeze point of -36°C
(-34°F). Coolant concentration testing is possible
with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester (such as the
Rotunda Battery and Antifreeze Tester, 0014–R1060).
The level of coolant should be maintained at the“cold
full”of“cold fill range”level in the coolant reservoir.
If the level falls below, add coolant per the
instructions in theAdding Engine Coolantsection.
Your vehicle was factory-filled with a 50/50 engine
coolant and water concentration. If the
concentration of coolant falls below 40% or above
60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not
work properly.A50–50 mixture of coolant and
water provides the following:
•freeze protection down to -36°C (-34°F).
•boiling protection up to 129°C (265°F).
•protection against rust and other forms of
corrosion.
•an accurate temperature readout from the
engine coolant gauge.
When the engine is cold,
check the level of the
engine coolant in the
reservoir.
•The engine coolant
should be at the“cold
fill level”as listed on
the engine coolant
reservoir.
•Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for
service interval schedules.
•Be sure to read and understandPrecautions when
servicing your vehiclein this chapter.
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.
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Note: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
When adding coolant, make sure it is a 50/50
mixture of engine coolant and distilled water. Add
the mixture to the coolant reservoir,when the
engine is cool, until the appropriate fill level is
obtained.
Do not add engine coolant when the engine
is hot. Steam and scalding liquids released
from a hot cooling system can burn you badly.
Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts.
Do not put engine coolant in the windshield
washer fluid container. If sprayed on the
windshield, engine coolant could make it difficult
to see through the windshield.
The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with
either green-colored Motorcraft Premium Engine
Coolant meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44–A
or yellow-colored Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine
Coolant meeting Ford Specification
WSS-M97B51–A1. To determine your vehicle’s
coolant type (color), check your coolant reservoir.
•
Add Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant
(green-colored), VC-4–A (U.S.) or CXC-10
(Canada) or Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine
Coolant (yellow-colored), VC-7–A, depending
on the type of coolant originally equipped in
your vehicle.If you are unsure which type of
coolant your vehicle requires, check your coolant
reservoir or contact your local dealer.
•Do not add/mix an orange-colored, extended
life coolant such as Motorcraft Speciality
Orange Engine Coolant, VC-2 (US) or
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