2006 FORD MUSTANG maintenance

•Fill level for V6
•Fill level for V8
4. Add enough fluid through the filler opening to bring the fluid up to
the recommended levels.
5. Install and tighten the fill plug securely.
Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer toLubricant
specificationsin this chapter.
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 4.0L V6 engine 4.6L V8 engine
Air filter element FA-1773 FA-1773
Fuel filter FG-1083 FG-1083
Battery BXT-96R BXT-96R
Battery - (with High
Electrical content)BXT-40R BXT-40R
Oil filter FL-820-S FL-820-S
PCV valve
1(non-serviceable)
Spark Plugs2
1
The PCV valve is a critical emission component. It is one of the items
listed inscheduled maintenance informationand is essential to the
life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system.
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For PCV valve replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to
scheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate intervals for
changing the PCV valve.
Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft or
equivalent replacement part. The customer warranty may be void
for any damage to the emissions system if such a PCV valve is not
used.
2For spark plug replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to
scheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate intervals for
changing the spark plugs.
Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft or
equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be
void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not
used.
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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)
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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Automatic
Transmission
fluid
3
Motorcraft
MERCONV
AT FAll 11.9 quarts
(11.2L)4
Manual
Transmission
fluid
3
Motorcraft
MERCONAT F4.0L V6 engine 2.75 quarts
(2.6L)5
4.6L V8 engine 3.2 quarts
(3.0L)5
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateAll 4.0 quarts
(3.8L)
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 1/4 inch to 9/16 inch (6 mm
to 14 mm) below bottom of fill hole. Add 4 oz. (118 ml) 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. MERCONand
MERCONV are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCONand
MERCONV. Refer toscheduled maintenance informationto
determine the correct service interval.
4Approximate dry capacity, includes cooler and tubes. Fluid level should
be checked by an authorized dealer.
5Service refill capacity is covered underchecking and adding manual
transmission fluidin this chapter.
6Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine
oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification
WSS-M2C929-A (4.0L) or WSS-M2C930-A (4.6L) and the API
Certification mark.
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Brake fluid and
(clutch fluid if
equipped)Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1 ESA-M6C25-A
Door
weatherstripsSilicone
LubricantXL-6 ESR-M13P4-A
Door latch,
hood latch,
auxiliary hood
latch, striker
plates, seat
tracks and fuel
filler door hingeMulti-Purpose
GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 ESB-M1C93-B
Engine coolant Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)VC-7-A (U.S.,
except CA, OR
and NM), VC-7-B
(CA, OR and NM)WSS-M97B51–A1
Engine oil (4.6L
engine)Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)XO-5W20-QSP
(US)
CXO-5W20–LSP12
(Canada)WSS-M2C 930-A
with API
Certification
Mark
Engine oil (4.0L
V6 engine)Motorcraft SAE
5W-30 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-30 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)XO-5W30-QSP
(US)
CXO-5W30-LSP12
(Canada)WSS-M2C 929-A
and API
Certification
Mark
Lock cylinders Motorcraft
Penetrating and
Lock LubricantXL-1 none
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Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Rear Axle
LubricantMotorcraft SAE
75W-140
Synthetic Rear
Axle Lubricant
1
XY-75W140-QL WSP-M2C192-A
Automatic
transmission
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONV
AT F
2
XT-5-QM MERCONV
Manual
transmission
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Disc brake
caliper railsMotorcraft
Silicone Brake
Caliper Grease
and Dielectric
CompoundXG-3-A ESE-M1C171-A
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZC-32–A WSB-M8B16–A2
1Add 4 oz. (118 ml) 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. MERCONand
MERCONV are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCONand
MERCONV. Refer toscheduled maintenance informationto
determine the correct service interval.
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 4.0L V6 engine 4.6L V8 engine
Cubic inches 245 281
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Ignition system EDIS Coil on plug
Spark plug gap 0.052–0.056 inch
(1.32–1.42 mm)0.040–0.050 inch
(1.02–1.27 mm)
1
Compression ratio 9.7:1 9.8:1
1The spark plug gap is not adjustable on the 4.6L V8.
ENGINE DRIVEBELT ROUTING
•4.0L V6 Engine
•4.6L V8 Engine
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VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle dimensions Base - inches (mm) GT - inches (mm)
(1) Vehicle height 55.4 (1408) 55.4 (1408)
(2) Tread Width-
Front62.8 (1594) 62.3 (1582)
(2) Tread Width- Rear 63.0 (1600) 62.5 (1588)
(3) Vehicle width 73.9 (1877) 73.9 (1877)
(4) Wheelbase 107.1 (2720) 107.1 (2720)
(5) Overall length 187.6 (4765) 188.0 (4775)
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