2012 FORD MUSTANG lock

BOSS 302 HISTORY
The Ford Mustang isn’t just a car – it’s an American automotive icon.
And of the more than 9 million Mustangs sold to date over the five
different platform generations covering the past five decades, there is
arguably one high-performance model that stands above the rest in both
reverence and respect among enthusiasts, racers and collectors alike.
That’s the Boss302.
Many consider the 1969-70 model years to be the high-water mark of the
so-calledMuscle Car era.Semon E. “Bunkie” Knudsen was hired as
president in an effort to pump new blood into the Ford Motor Company
product pipeline.
Bunkie set out to secure Ford corporate bragging rights once and for all
with an all-new racing-inspired Mustang model. Knudsen wanted a
Mustang race car to champion a hot, new Ford small-block V-8 that could
power a competitive entry in the Trans Am road racing series. So he
tagged designer Larry Shinoda with the task of designing what a
production version of the new race car should look like.
Knudsen had ordered that his new road-racing Mustang not only be
powerful, but also that it should be “absolutely the best-handling street
car available on the American market.” Shinoda came up with racy looks
for the new Mustangs that he was designing forthe boss– which was
how he referred to Knudsen. Both the styling ofthe Boss’ car,and the
name, stuck.
Enter the 1969Boss302built to compete in the performance car
arena. The Boss302 was built so that Ford could go out and win in
Trans Am racing. Shinoda’s design for the Boss302 included front and
rear spoilers, racy side stripes, a matte-black hood and even rear window
louvers – but it was performance that really helped sell the cars.
The Boss302 dazzled the enthusiast press, established a new level of
interest in Ford performance, and became a force to be reckoned with
on the racetrack. The Boss302 was edged out of winning the 1969
Trans Am racing series in the car’s inaugural season. But Parnelli Jones
and George Follmer piloted their Boss302 Mustangs to the victory
circle more than any other team in the hotly contested 1970 campaign,
giving Ford the manufacturer’s championship, all while the road going
versions were buildingstreet cred.
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PERFORMANCE GAUGES
Your vehicle may be equipped with a dash mounted gauge pack that
contains oil pressure, engine coolant temperature, and performance
gauges.
WARNING:The performance gauge function should only be
used while in a track environment. The driver’s primary
responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle, only use this
feature when it is safe to do so.
Oil pressure gauge- measures oil
pressure from 0-100 psi (0-689 kPa)
Note:It is normal for the oil
pressure to read high (80 -100 psi)
(551 - 689 kPa) during a cold start
and may exceed 100 psi (689 kPa)
in some conditions. The oil pressure
gauge needle may also move quickly
back and forth (flutter) in some
conditions.
Engine coolant temperature
gauge- measures engine coolant
temperature 100-260°F (38-127°C).
Note:It is normal for the engine
temperature needle to NOT point at
12 o’clock for stabilized driving.
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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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Flatbed
The following diagram illustrates the maximum ramp angle allowable to
load your vehicle on a flatbed. Vehicle damage may occur with greater
angles.
1. 36 in. (91 cm) 4x4 loading block
2. 18 in. (45.72 cm) 4x4 loading block
3. 11.5° maximum
Securing the rear of the vehicle
For flatbed towing, secure the rear
of the vehicle by using axle straps
or lasso straps around the rear axle.
One strap is required on each side
of the differential.Note:Using the
standard T-slot attachment can
damage the side exiting exhaust.
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USING THE RIGHT BULBS
Function Trade number
Headlamp H13
DRIVETRAIN
Item Description
Rear axle8.8 in. solid rear axle with limited-slip
differential 3.73:1 ratio
Driveshaft2-piece steel
TransmissionMT82 6-speed manual with integral clutch
housing
Gear ratiosGear Ratio
1st 3.66
2nd 2.43
3rd 1.69
4th 1.31
5th 1.00
6th 0.65
Reverse 3.32
ENGINE INFORMATION
Item Description
Configuration90-degree V8
Aluminum block
Aluminum high flow cylinder
heads
Engine weight - 444 lb. (201 kg)
Bore x stroke92.2 x 92.7 mm
(3.63 x 3.65 inches)
Displacement302 cubic inches (5.0L)
Compression ratio11.0:1
Maintenance and Specifications
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REAR SEAT DELETE PANELS (IF EQUIPPED)
In the event of battery failure, you can access the trunk area by doing
the following:
1. Remove the two top fasteners by
turning them counterclockwise.
2. Remove the trunk access panel
(located behind the cross brace) by
pulling it slightly down while
pushing it rearward (toward the
trunk).
To remove the rear floor panel, do the following:
1. Remove the two top fasteners by
turning them counterclockwise.
2. Lift the top of the two bottom
fasteners with a flat-end
screwdriver, then remove them.
3. Remove the rear floor panel.
4. Remove the trunk access panel
(located behind the cross brace) by
pulling it slightly down while
pushing it rearward (toward the
trunk).
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