2012 FORD MUSTANG maintenance

Introduction
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Welcome 3
Boss 302 history 4
Breaking-in your vehicle 5
Boss302 Unique Features
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Unique features 6
Performance gauges 9
Driving your Boss302
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AdvanceTrac19
Driving through water 19
Ground clearance 19
Washing your vehicle 20
Chassis
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Tire Information
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Wheel lug nut torque 22
Roadside Emergencies
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Wrecker towing 27
Maintenance and Specifications
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Battery 31
Engine oil 31
Refill capacities 32
Engine drivebelt 35
Table of Contents
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BOSS302 V8 ENGINE
1. Battery
2. Engine oil dipstick
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Air filter assembly
5. Engine coolant reservoir
6. Engine oil filler cap
7. Windshield washer reservoir filler cap
8. Power distribution box
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component Boss 302 engine
Engine drivebelt JK6-678
Lightweight battery BXT-96R-500
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION
Use MotorcraftSAE 5W-50 full synthetic or an equivalent SAE 5W-50
full synthetic oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C931-B.
Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other engine
treatments. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that
is not covered by Ford warranty.
Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule
listed in thescheduled maintenance information.
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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
reservoirMotorcraftHigh
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1-C /
WSS-M6C62-A or
WSS-M6C65-A1
Engine oil (includes
filter change)8.5 quarts (8.0L)Motorcraft5W-50 Full
Synthetic Motor OilX0-5W50-QGT /
WSS-M2C931-B
Engine coolant
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15.2 quarts
(14.4L)MotorcraftSpecialty
Orange Engine Coolant
with bittering agent (US)
/
MotorcraftSpecialty
Orange Engine Coolant
(Canada)VC-3-B (US)
CVC-3-B (Canada) /
WSS-M97B44-D
Rear axle lubricant
2
5.0 pints
(2.4L)MotorcraftSAE
75W-140 High
Performance Synthetic
Rear Axle LubricantXY-75W140-QL /
WSL-M2C192–A
Rear axle fluid friction
modifier5oz
(148ml)Additive Friction
ModifierXL-3
EST-M2C118-A
Fuel tank16.0 gallons
(60.5L)——
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Item CapacityFord part name or
equivalentFord part number /
Ford Specification
Manual transmission
fluid
3
2.75 quarts
(2.6L)
3
MotorcraftFull
Synthetic Manual
Transmission FluidXT-M5-QS /
WSD-M2C200-C
Windshield washer fluid Fill as requiredMotorcraftPremium
Windshield Washer
Concentrate (US) /
Premium Quality
Windshield Washer Fluid
(Canada)ZC-32-A (US)
CXC-37-(A, B, D, and F)
(Canada) /
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, the axle assembly has been submerged in water, or when subjecting your car to
high-speed and/or competition use. The axle lubricant and friction modifier should be changed any
time the rear axle has been submerged in water. The axle lubricant and friction modifier should
also be changed after the initial (first) hour of high-speed operation or if the vehicle is subjected to
track or competition conditions; thereafter changing the axle lubricant and friction modifier every
12 hours (under these conditions).
Fill 1/4 - 9/16 inch (6-14 mm) below bottom of fill hole.3Fill to within 1/8 inch (3 mm) of bottom of fill hole.
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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
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Item Description
Valve trainCompact RFF (roller finger
followers)
Four valves per cylinder
Cam timingTwin independent variable
Fuel systemSequential mechanical returnless
fuel injection
Ignition systemCoil on plug, two knock sensors
Firing order1–5–4–8–6–3–7–2
Throttle bodySingle bore 80 mm
PistonsForged aluminum
CrankshaftFully counterweighted forged steel
Connecting rodsHigh strength forged powder
metal/floating pin
Intake manifoldRunners in a box composite
Exhaust manifoldsPulse separated stainless steel
tubular headers
Engine drivebelt routing
1. Short drivebelt is on first pulley groove closest to engine.
2. Long drivebelt is on second pulley groove farthest from engine.
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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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