2010 FORD MUSTANG service

WELCOME
Congratulations on your decision to purchase or lease the latest from
Ford SVT — the Shelby GT500. If you’ve owned or leased an SVT
product in the past, we’re glad you’re back. If this is your first SVT
vehicle, welcome to the SVT family! We are confident that our dedication
to performance, quality, craftsmanship and customer service will ensure
many miles of exhilarating, safe and comfortable driving in your new
Shelby GT500.
Your choice of an SVT product is an intelligent and informed one. SVT
strives to build engaging vehicles that involve the driver in every aspect
of the driving experience. Although performance is at the heart of every
SVT vehicle, we go much further. Our goal is to deliver a comprehensive,
complete vehicle, sweating the details such as the sound of the exhaust,
the quality of the interior materials, and the functionality and the
comfort of the seats, to ensure that the driver enjoys not only
exceptional performance but an outstandingdriving environmentas
well. In the Shelby GT500, that philosophy is expressed by a
sophisticated powertrain, outstanding chassis dynamics and significant
interior and exterior enhancements.
This supplement complements yourMustang Owner’s Guideand
provides information specific to SVT and the GT500. By referring to the
pages listed in this supplement, you can identify those features,
recommendations and specifications unique to your new SVT vehicle. If
there are any discrepancies between this supplement and the Mustang
Owner Guide, this supplement shall supersede the information found in
the Mustang Owner Guide.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your Shelby GT500,
please call the Ford Performance Info Center at 1-800-FORD-SVT
(367-3788).
Introduction
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WRECKER TOWING
If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact your roadside assistance
center or a professional towing service.
It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift and
dollies or with flatbed equipment. When towing with a flatbed, 4x4
blocks must be used when loading/unloading your vehicle. Do not tow
with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt
towing procedure.
If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle
damage may occur.
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When the engine is cold, check the
level of the engine coolant in the
reservoir.
•The coolant should be at the “cold fill range” as listed on the engine
coolant reservoir and intercooler coolant reservoir.
•Refer to thescheduled maintenance informationfor service interval
schedules.
•Be sure to read and understandPrecautions when servicing your
vehiclein yourOwner’s Guide.
If the coolant has not been checked at the recommended interval, the
engine or intercooler coolant reservoir may become low or empty. If the
reservoir is low or empty, add coolant to the reservoir. Refer toAdding
coolantin this chapter.
Note:Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not use engine
coolant, antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified
function and vehicle location.
Adding coolant
When adding coolant, make sure it is a 50/50 mixture of coolant and
distilled water. Add the mixture to the coolant reservoir,when the
engine is cool, until the appropriate fill level is obtained.
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WARNING:Do not add coolant when the engine is hot. Steam
and scalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can burn
you badly. Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine
parts.
WARNING:Do not put coolant in the windshield washer fluid
container. If sprayed on the windshield, coolant could make it
difficult to see through the windshield.
The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with either green-colored
Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant meeting Ford specification
ESE-M97B44-A or yellow-colored Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine
Coolant meeting Ford Specification WSS-M97B51-A1. To determine your
vehicle’s coolant type (color), check your coolant reservoir.
•Add Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant (green-colored),
VC-5-A (U.S., Mexico) or CXC-10 (Canada) or Motorcraft
Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored), VC-7-B,
depending on the type of coolant originally equipped in your
vehicle.If you are unsure which type of coolant your vehicle requires,
check your coolant reservoir or contact your local dealer.
•Do not add/mix an orange-colored, extended life coolant such
as Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant, VC-3 (U.S.,
Mexico) or CXC-209 (Canada), meeting Ford specification
WSS-M97B44-D with the factory-filled coolant.Mixing Motorcraft
Specialty Orange Engine Coolant or any orange-colored extended life
product with your factory filled coolant can result in degraded
corrosion protection.
•A large amount of water without coolant may be added, in case of
emergency, to reach a vehicle service location. In this instance, the
cooling system must be drained and refilled with a 50/50 mixture of
coolant and distilled water as soon as possible. Water alone (without
coolant) can cause engine damage from corrosion, overheating or
freezing.
•
Do not use alcohol, methanol or brine or any engine coolants
mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze (coolant).Alcohol and
other liquids can cause engine damage from overheating or freezing.
•Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant.These
can be harmful and compromise the corrosion protection of the engine
coolant.
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10. If necessary, add a50/50 mixtureof coolant and distilled water to
the coolant reservoir until the coolant level is at the “cold fill range” as
listed on the reservoir.
After any coolant has been added, check the coolant concentration (refer
toChecking coolantin theOwner’s Guide).If the concentration is not
50/50 (protection to –34°F/–36°C), drain some coolant and adjust the
concentration. It may take several drains and additions to obtain a 50/50
coolant concentration.
Whenever coolant has been added, the coolant level in the coolant
reservoir should be checked the next few times you drive the vehicle. If
necessary, add enough 50/50 concentration of coolant and distilled water
to bring the liquid level to the proper level.
If you have to add more than 1.0 quart (1.0 liter) of coolant per month,
have your dealer check the cooling system. Your cooling system may
have a leak. Operating an engine with a low level of coolant can result in
engine overheating and possible engine damage.
ENGINE SPARK PLUG INTERVAL
To keep your high performance engine operating at peak performance,
the spark plug service interval is every 45,000 miles (72,000 km).
Reference the Motorcraft Part Numbers chart for the specific spark plug
application.
OCTANE RECOMMENDATIONS
Your vehicle is designed to use
“Premium” unleaded gasoline only,
with an (R+M)/2 octane rating of 91
or higher. SVT recommends using
unleaded gasoline with octane rating
of 93 or higher for optimal performance of this vehicle. Recommended
fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance and optimal
performance of this vehicle. The use of gasoline with octane ratings of 91
or lower can lead to severe mechanical damage to your vehicle, may
degrade vehicle performance and may affect your warranty coverage.
Please see the Warranty Guide for complete information.
SVT does not recommend the use of gasoline labeled asPremiumwith
octane ratings of less than 91.
AIR FILTER
Refer toscheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate
intervals for changing the air filter element.
91(R+M)/2 METHOD
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MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
Item CapacityFord part name or
equivalentFord part number /
Ford Specification
Brake fluidBetween MIN and
MAX lines on
reservoirMotorcraft High
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1-C /
WSS-M6C62-A or
WSS-M6C65-A1
Engine oil (includes
filter change)6.5 quarts (6.1L)Motorcraft 5W-50 Full
Synthetic Motor OilX0-5W50-QGT /
WSS-M2C931-B
Engine coolant
1
21.1 quarts
(20.0L)Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
with bittering agent
(yellow-colored)VC-7-B /
WSS-M97B51-A1
Intercooler coolant
1
3.96 quarts
(3.75L)
(See your
authorized dealer
for service)Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
with bittering agent
(yellow-colored)VC-7-B /
WSS-M97B51-A1
Power steering fluidBetween MIN and
MAX lines on
reservoirMotorcraft
MERCON
VATFXT-5-QM /
MERCON
V
Rear axle lubricant
2
4.25 pints (2.0L)Motorcraft SAE 75W-140
High Performance
Synthetic Rear Axle
LubricantXY-75W140-QL /
WSL-M2C192–A
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Item CapacityFord part name or
equivalentFord part number /
Ford Specification
Fuel tank16.0 gallons
(60.5L)——
Transmission fluid
3
6.35 pints (3.5L)
4
Motorcraft
MERCON
VATFXT-5-QM /
MERCON
V
Windshield washer fluid 4.0 quarts (3.8L)Motorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A /
WSB-M8B16–A2
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, using SAE 75W-140 High Performance rear
axle lube, meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192–A.
Fill 1/4-9/16 in. (6-14 mm) below bottom of fill hold. Add 4 oz. (118 ml) of Additive Friction
Modifier C3AZ-19B546-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete
refill of Traction-Lok axles.3The Tremec TR-6060 6–Speed manual transmission on your Shelby GT500 uses MERCON
V
automatic transmission fluid. Ensure that the correct MERCON
V ATF automatic transmission
fluid is used as indicated on the label on your transmission.4Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission to the bottom of the filler hole with
the vehicle on a level surface.
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WARRANTY COVERAGE
The Shelby GT500 carries the same warranty as other Ford Mustang
models. This information is covered in its entirety in the Ford Motor
Company Warranty Guide.
Warranty service for the Shelby GT500 or any SVT vehicle can be
obtained at any Ford dealer nationwide.
SVT does not recommend modifying or racing SVT vehicles, as they are
designed and built to be driven as delivered from the factory. The Ford
Motor Company Warranty Guide discusses vehicle usage and the
installation of aftermarket parts and their effect on warranty coverage.
Please see the Warranty Guide for complete information.
In the event the vehicle is intended for track use, and the loss of
warranty coverage is not of concern, the following vehicle durability
modifications are recommended:
•Install transmission oil cooler. Permanent damage to the transmission
will result if the vehicle is subjected to competition conditions without
installation of a transmission oil cooler.
•Install rear differential cooler. Permanent damage to the rear
differential will result if the vehicle is subjected to competition
conditions without installation of a differential cooler.
•Install Ford Racing brake cooling duct kit. Excessive brake wear will
occur if the vehicle is subjected to competitive conditions without
installation of a brake cooling kit.
Additionally, perform Multi-Point Inspection and the inspections outlined
in the 150,000 mile (240,000 km) Normal Maintenance Schedule of the
scheduled maintenance informationbefore and after track use. Refer
to the Vehicle Service Manual for removal and installation procedures.
Replace with Genuine Ford and Motorcraft service parts as needed.
These modifications may not necessarily protect your engine from
damage in competition conditions. Subjecting your vehicle to competition
conditions even with these proposed modifications may render repairs
non-reimbursable under the warranty.
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