2010 FORD MUSTANG maintenance

Item CapacityFord part name or
equivalentFord part number /
Ford Specification
Engine oil
(4.0L engine)5.0 quarts (4.7L)•Motorcraft SAE 5W-30
Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil (US)
•Motorcraft SAE 5W-30
Full Synthetic Motor Oil
(US)
•Motorcraft SAE 5W-30
Super Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)
•Motorcraft SAE 5W-30
Synthetic Motor Oil
(Canada)
6
•XO-5W30-QSP (US)
•XO-5W-30-QFS (US)
•CXO-5W30-LSP12
(Canada)
•CXO-5W30-LFS12
(Canada) /
WSS-M2C929-A and API
Certification Mark
Engine oil
(4.6L engine)6.0 quarts (5.7L)•Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil (US)
•Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Full Synthetic Motor Oil
(US)
•Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)
•Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Synthetic Motor Oil
(Canada)
6
•XO-5W20-QSP (US)
•XO-5W20-QFS (US)
•CXO-5W20-LSP12
(Canada)
•CXO-5W20-LFS12
(Canada) /
WSS-M2C930-A with API
Certification Mark
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Item CapacityFord part name or
equivalentFord part number /
Ford Specification
Lock cylinders —Motorcraft Penetrating
and Lock LubricantXL-1 /
None
Power steering fluidFill to between
MIN and MAX
lines on reservoirMotorcraft MERCON
V
AT FXT-5-QM /
MERCON
V
Rear axle fluid 7.5 inch
axle
(4.0L engine)3.25 pints (1.5L)
Motorcraft SAE 75W-140
Synthetic Rear Axle
Lubricant
1
XY-75W140-QL /
WSP-M2C192-A
Rear axle fluid 8.8 inch
axle
(4.6L engine)4.25 pints (2.0L)
Automatic transmission
fluid11.9 quarts
(11.2L)
4
Motorcraft MERCON
V
AT F
2
XT-5-QM /
MERCON
V
Manual transmission
fluid
(4.0L engine)2.75 quarts
(2.6L)
5
Motorcraft MERCON
V
AT FXT-5-QM /
MERCON
V
Manual transmission
fluid
(4.6L engine)3.2 quarts (3.0L)
5
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Item CapacityFord part name or
equivalentFord part number /
Ford Specification
Windshield washer fluid 3.6 quarts (3.4L)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 MERCON
V should only use MERCON
V 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
For Shelby GT500 octane requirements, see theShelby GT500
Supplement.
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
Devices and their location
3. Make, 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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Plus,exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance,including:
•Towing, flat-tire change and battery jump starts.
•Out-of-fuel and lock-out assistance.
•Travel expense reimbursement for lodging, meals and rental car.
•Destination assistance for taxi, shuttle, rental car coverage and
emergency transportation.
Ford ESP Can Quickly Pay for Itself
One service bill – the cost of parts and labor – can easily exceed the
price of your Ford ESP Service Contract. With Ford ESP, you minimize
your risk for unexpected repair bills and rising repair costs.
Avoid the rising cost of properly maintaining your vehicle!
Ford ESP also offers a Premium Maintenance Plan that covers items that
routinely wear out,like brakes and shocks.
The coverage is prepaid, so you never have to worry about affording
your vehicle maintenance. It covers regular checkups, routine
inspections, preventive care and replacement of items that require
periodic attention fornormal “wear”:
•Wiper blades•Brake pads and linings
•Spark plugs
(except California)•Shock absorbers
•Clutch disc•Belts and hoses
Contact your selling Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury dealership today and
arrange for a customized Ford Extended Service Plan that fits your
driving lifestyle and budget.
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A
Accessory delay ..........................79
AdvanceTrac ..............................201
AdvanceTrac Sport Mode .........201
Air cleaner filter ...............298–300
Air conditioning ....................51, 54
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................51
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................................132, 140
and child safety seats ............134
description ......................132, 140
disposal ....................................143
driver airbag ....................134, 141
indicator light .........................143
operation .........................134, 141
passenger airbag .............134, 141
side airbag ...............................140
AM/FM .........................................32
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................277
Anti-lock brake system (see
Brakes) ..............................199–200
Anti-theft system ..............103, 106
arming the system ..................107
disarming a triggered
system .....................................108
Audio system (see Radio) .........32
Automatic transmission ............209
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................209
fluid, adding ............................296
fluid, checking ........................296
fluid, refill capacities ..............301
fluid, specification ..................301
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....41
Auxiliary power point .................76Axle
lubricant specifications ..........301
refill capacities ........................301
traction lok ..............................207
B
Battery .......................................275
acid, treating emergencies .....275
jumping a disabled battery ....243
maintenance-free ....................275
replacement, specifications ...300
servicing ..................................275
Belt-Minder
.............................127
Booster seats .............................160
Brakes ........................................199
anti-lock ...........................199–200
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................200
fluid, checking and adding ....296
fluid, refill capacities ..............301
fluid, specifications .................301
lubricant specifications ..........301
parking ....................................200
shift interlock ..........................207
Bulbs ............................................64
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....301
Cargo cover .................................89
CD ................................................32
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................226
Child safety seats ......................148
attaching with tether straps ..154
in front seat ............................148
in rear seat ..............................148
LATCH .....................................152
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