2006 FORD MUSTANG fuel cap

REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Brake fluid and
(clutch fluid if
equipped)Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll Between MIN
and MAX lines
on reservoir
Engine oil
(includes filter
change)
6
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)4.6L V8 engine 6.0 quarts (5.7
L)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-30 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-30 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)4.0L V6 engine 5.0 quarts
(4.7L)
Engine coolant
1Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)4.0L V6 engine 12.5 quarts
(11.8L)
4.6L V8 engine 13.6 quarts
(12.9L)
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FAll Fill to between
MIN and MAX
lines on
reservoir
Rear axle
lubricant
2Motorcraft SAE
75W-140 High
Performance
Rear Axle
Lubricant7.5 inch axle
(V6)3.25 pints (1.5L)
8.8 inch axle
(V8)4.25 pints (2.0L)
Fuel tank N/A All 16.0 gallons
(60.6L)
2006 05+ Mustang(197)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
230

Clutch
fluid ..........................................225
operation while driving ..........159
recommended shift speeds ....160
Console ........................................44
Controls
power seat .................................78
Convertible ..................................49
cleaning ...................................192
installation of the boot .............51
lowering the convertible top ...49
raising the convertible top ......52
Coolant
checking and adding ..............208
refill capacities ................212, 230
specifications ..................232, 234
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................47
Customer Assistance ................162
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................186
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................186
Getting roadside assistance ...162
Getting the service you
need .........................................182
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................187
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................185
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................33
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................226
engine oil .................................201Doors
lubricant specifications ..........232
Driving under special
conditions ..................................158
through water .........................161
E
Electronic message center .........54
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................176
Emission control system ..........222
Engine ........................................234
cleaning ...................................190
coolant .....................................208
fail-safe cooling .......................213
idle speed control ...................206
lubrication
specifications ..................232, 234
refill capacities ........................230
service points ..................198–199
Engine block heater .................150
Engine oil ..................................201
checking and adding ..............201
dipstick ....................................201
filter, specifications ........204, 228
recommendations ...................204
refill capacities ........................230
specifications ..................232, 234
Exhaust fumes ..........................149
F
Fail safe cooling ........................213
Floor mats ...................................62
Fluid capacities .........................230
Foglamps .....................................34
Fuel ............................................214
2006 05+ Mustang(197)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Index
242

calculating fuel
economy ............................58, 219
cap ...........................................216
capacity ...................................230
choosing the right fuel ...........217
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................222
detergent in fuel .....................218
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................214, 216, 219
filter, specifications ........219, 228
fuel pump shut-off switch .....164
improving fuel economy ........219
octane rating ...................218, 234
quality ......................................218
running out of fuel .................218
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................214
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......164
Fuses ..................................164–165
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............216
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................219
Gauges .........................................15
H
Hazard flashers .........................163
Head restraints ...........................76
Headlamps ...................................33
aiming ........................................34
bulb specifications ....................37
daytime running lights .............33
flash to pass ..............................33
high beam .................................33
replacing bulbs .........................37
turning on and off ....................33Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................30
Hood ..........................................197
I
Ignition ...............................146, 234
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................112
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................224
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................193
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................34
J
Jack ............................................171
positioning ...............................171
storage .....................................171
Jump-starting your vehicle ......176
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................64
Keys
positions of the ignition .........146
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................37
daytime running light ...............33
fog lamps ...................................34
headlamps .................................33
2006 05+ Mustang(197)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Index
243