2007 FORD MUSTANG maintenance

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following
information:
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint
System
3. Vehicle line, series, body type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS
You can find a
transmission/transaxle code on the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label. The following table tells you
which transmission or transaxle
each code represents.
Description Code
Five-speed manual (T5) F
Five-speed manual (TR3650) K
Five-speed automatic (5R55S) L
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A
Accessory delay ..........................51
Air cleaner filter .......................241
Airbag supplemental
restraint system ................106, 114
and child safety seats ............108
description ......................106, 114
disposal ....................................117
driver airbag ....................108, 115
indicator light .........................117
operation .........................108, 115
passenger airbag .............108, 115
side airbag ...............................114
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................221
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................161–162
Anti-theft system ..................80, 83
arming the system ....................84
Audio system (see Radio) ...19, 22
Automatic transmission ............165
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................167
fluid, adding ............................239
fluid, checking ........................239
fluid, refill capacities ..............243
fluid, specification ..................243
Auxiliary Input Jack ...................29
Auxiliary power point .................49
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........243
refill capacities ........................243
traction lok ..............................165
B
Battery .......................................219
acid, treating emergencies .....219jumping a disabled battery ....187
maintenance-free ....................219
replacement, specifications ...241
servicing ..................................219
BeltMinder
...............................101
Brakes ........................................161
anti-lock ...........................161–162
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................162
fluid, checking and adding ....238
fluid, refill capacities ..............243
fluid, specifications .................243
lubricant specifications ..........243
parking ....................................162
shift interlock ..........................165
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................42
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....243
Cell phone use ..............................7
Child safety restraints ..............118
child safety belts ....................118
Child safety seats ......................121
attaching with tether straps ..125
in front seat ............................122
in rear seat ..............................122
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............203
instrument panel ....................205
interior .....................................206
interior trim ............................206
plastic parts ............................204
washing ....................................201
waxing .....................................201
wheels ......................................202
wiper blades ............................204
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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
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Index
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calculating fuel
economy ............................66, 232
cap ...........................................229
capacity ...................................243
choosing the right fuel ...........230
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................235
detergent in fuel .....................231
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................227, 229, 232
filter, specifications ........227, 241
fuel pump shut-off switch .....175
improving fuel economy ........232
octane rating ...................231, 246
quality ......................................231
running out of fuel .................231
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................227
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......175
Fuses ..................................176–177
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............229
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................232
Gauges .........................................15
H
Hazard flashers .........................175
Head restraints ...........................85
Headlamps ...................................39
aiming ..................................40–41
bulb specifications ....................42
daytime running lights .............40
flash to pass ..............................40
high beam .................................39
replacing bulbs .........................43
turning on and off ....................39Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................35
Hood ..........................................210
I
Ignition ...............................157, 246
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................121
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................237
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................205
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and interior .40
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......187
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................73
Keys .............................................81
positions of the ignition .........157
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................42
daytime running light ...............40
fog lamps ...................................39
headlamps .................................39
headlamps, flash to pass ..........40
instrument panel, dimming .....40
interior lamps .....................42–43
replacing bulbs .........................43
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Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................42
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........162
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) ....................165
Load limits .................................148
Locks ............................................71
autolock .....................................73
doors ..........................................71
Lubricant specifications ...........243
Lug nuts ....................................187
Lumbar support, seats ...............87
M
Manual transmission .................170
fluid capacities ........................243
lubricant specifications ..........243
reverse .....................................171
Message center ...........................62
display color ..............................63
english/metric button ...............64
MyColor display ........................63
system check button ................62
warning messages .....................68
Mirrors .........................................55
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................53
side view mirrors (power) .......55
Motorcraft parts ........207, 227, 241
O
Octane rating ............................231
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................214
P
Parking brake ............................162Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....241
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................92
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................178
Power door locks ........................73
Power mirrors .............................55
Power point .................................49
Power steering ..........................164
fluid, checking and adding ....238
fluid, refill capacity ................243
fluid, specifications .................243
Power Windows ...........................50
R
Radio ......................................19, 22
Relays ........................................176
Remote entry system .................75
illuminated entry ......................78
locking/unlocking doors .....75–76
opening the trunk .....................76
panic alarm ...............................76
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................77
replacing the batteries .............76
Roadside assistance ..................173
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........100
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) ...91, 94–98
Safety defects, reporting ..........200
Safety restraints ..............91, 94–99
BeltMinder
............................101
extension assembly ..................99
for adults .............................95–98
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for children .....................117–118
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................92
safety belt maintenance .........100
warning light and
chime ...............................100–101
Safety seats for children ..........121
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................247
Satellite Radio Information ........32
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............91
Seats ............................................85
child safety seats ....................121
front seats .................................86
heated ........................................89
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ..........................................80
Servicing your vehicle ..............209
Setting the clock
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................24
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................241, 246
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................243
Speed control ..............................55
Starting your vehicle .......157–158,
160
jump starting ..........................187
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................49
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................49Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....144
Tires ...................................130–131
alignment ................................138
care ..........................................134
changing ..................................184
checking the pressure ............134
inflating ...................................132
label .........................................143
replacing ..................................136
rotating ....................................138
safety practices .......................137
sidewall information ...............139
snow tires and chains ............148
spare tire .................................182
terminology .............................131
tire grades ...............................131
treadwear ........................130, 135
Towing .......................................154
recreational towing .................156
trailer towing ..........................154
wrecker ....................................193
Traction control ........................163
Traction-lok rear axle ...............165
Transmission
automatic operation ...............165
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....165
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................239
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................240
fluid, refill capacities ..............243
lubricant specifications ..........243
manual operation ....................170
Trunk ...........................................74
remote release ..........................76
Turn signal ..................................42
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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
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Index
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