2009 FORD MUSTANG maintenance

Item CapacityFord part name or
equivalentFord part number /
Ford Specification
Windshield washer fluid 4.0 quarts (3.8L)Motorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A /
WSB-M8B16-A2
Fuel tank16.0 gallons
(60.6L)——
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.2Automatic transmissions that require MERCONV should only use MERCONV fluid. Refer to
scheduled maintenance informationto determine the correct service interval. Use of any fluid
other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.3Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.4Approximate dry capacity, including 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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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)0.039–0.043 inch
(1.0–1.1 mm)
Compression ratio 9.7:1 9.8:1
*Bullitt™* Mustang recommends premium fuel for top engine
performance and power. SeeOctane recommendationsfor more
information. (* ™ &Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. [s07])
Engine drivebelt routing
•4.0L V6 Engine
•4.6L V8 Engine
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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Safety Compliance Certification Label
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Safety Compliance
Certification Label be affixed to a
vehicle and prescribe where the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label may be located. The Safety
Compliance Certification Label is
located on the structure (B-Pillar)
by the trailing edge of the driver’s
door or the edge of the driver’s
door.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number is
located on the driver side
instrument panel.
Please note that in the graphic,
XXXX is representative of your
vehicle identification number.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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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 CODE DESIGNATIONS
You can find a transmission code on
the Safety Compliance Certification
Label. The following table tells you
which transmission 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 ..........................64
Air cleaner filter ...............276–278
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................................118, 126
and child safety seats ............120
description ......................118, 126
disposal ....................................129
driver airbag ....................120, 127
operation .........................120, 127
passenger airbag .............120, 127
side airbag ...............................126
Ambient mood/lighting ...............52
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................256
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................184
Anti-theft system ..................92, 95
arming the system ....................96
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................19, 23, 28
Automatic transmission ............188
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................189
fluid, adding ............................274
fluid, checking ........................274
fluid, refill capacities ..............279
fluid, specification ..................279
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....36
Auxiliary power point .................60
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........279
refill capacities ........................279
traction lok ..............................187
B
Battery .......................................254acid, treating emergencies .....254
jumping a disabled battery ....220
maintenance-free ....................254
replacement, specifications ...278
servicing ..................................254
Belt-Minder
.............................113
Booster seats .............................145
Brakes ........................................184
anti-lock ...................................184
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................184
fluid, checking and adding ....274
fluid, refill capacities ..............279
fluid, specifications .................279
lubricant specifications ..........279
parking ....................................185
shift interlock ..........................188
Bulbs ............................................52
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....279
Cargo cover .................................73
Cell phone use ..............................7
Child safety seats ......................134
attaching with tether straps ..140
in front seat ............................135
in rear seat ..............................135
LATCH .....................................138
recommendations ...................132
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................145
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............238
instrument panel ....................240
interior .....................................241
plastic parts ............................239
washing ....................................236
waxing .....................................237
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F
Fail safe cooling ........................261
Floor mats ...................................82
Fluid capacities .........................279
Foglamps .....................................48
Fuel ............................................262
calculating fuel
economy ............................78, 267
cap ...........................................264
capacity ...................................279
choosing the right fuel ...........265
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................270
detergent in fuel .....................267
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................262, 264, 267
filter, specifications ........262, 278
fuel pump shut-off switch .....197
improving fuel economy ........267
octane rating ...................266, 282
quality ......................................266
running out of fuel .................267
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................262
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......197
Fuses ..................................197–198
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............264
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................267
Gauges .........................................15
H
Hazard flashers .........................196
Head restraints ...........................97Headlamps ...................................48
aiming ........................................50
bulb specifications ....................53
daytime running lights .............49
flash to pass ..............................49
high beam .................................48
replacing bulbs .........................53
turning on and off ....................48
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................44
Hood ..........................................245
How to get going ........................19
I
Ignition ...............................178, 282
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................134
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................272
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................240
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................49
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......220
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................85
Keys .............................................93
positions of the ignition .........178
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