WELCOME
Congratulations on your decision to purchase the latest from Ford — the
Boss302. If you’ve owned or leased a Ford product in the past, we’re
glad you’re back. If this is your first Ford vehicle, welcome to the Ford
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 Boss302.
Your choice of a Ford product is an intelligent and informed one. Ford
strives to build engaging vehicles that involve the driver in every aspect
of the driving experience. Although performance is at the heart of every
Ford 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 Boss302, that philosophy is expressed by a sophisticated
powertrain, outstanding chassis dynamics and significant interior and
exterior enhancements.
This supplement complements your Mustang Owner’s Guide and provides
information specific to the Boss302. By referring to the pages listed in
this supplement, you can identify those features, recommendations and
specifications unique to your new vehicle. If there are any discrepancies
between this supplement and the Mustang Owner’s Guide, this supplement
shall supersede the information found in the Mustang Owner’s Guide.
Introduction
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UNIQUE FEATURES
Boss302
•Boss302 high performance V8 engine
•Forged pistons and rods
•Runners in the box intake manifold
•CNC machined high-flow ported aluminum cylinder heads
•Steel-backed high RPM clutch
•Unique steering tuning
•Unique chassis tuning with manually-adjustable dampers
•Brembo four-piston front brakes with unique high-performance rear
brake pads
•Low expansion brake hoses
•Unique grille, front lower fascia and rear lower fascia
•Unique hood stripes and body side stripes
•Boss302 interior package with unique interior finish panels and
instrument cluster (Recaro seats optional)
•Quad exhaust with rear and side exiting pipes
•Unique staggered width 19x9 inch and 19x9.5 inch wheels with
summer only performance tires
•3.73 rear axle ratio with limited slip (optional Torsendifferential)
•High performance radiator and engine oil cooler
•AdvanceTracstability enhancement system with sport mode
specifically calibrated and race track tuned. Refer to theDriving
section in yourOwner’s Guidefor more information.
•
- After delivery, your Ford dealer can reprogram your
engine control module to use the red key as a
. Once
enabled, the
provides optimal racetrack performance via
a unique engine calibration. See http://www.trackey.ford.com for more
information.
Boss302 Unique Features
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Boss302 with Laguna Seca Package
•Unique Laguna Seca chassis tuning with manually-adjustable dampers
•Unique steering tuning
•Performance gauge package
•Rear seat delete (creating a two-seat configuration) with added brace
for improved body stiffness
•Boss302 interior package with standard Recaro seats
•Unique staggered width 19x9 inch and 19x10 inch wheels with
R-compound summer only performance tires
•3.73 rear axle ratio with standard Torsendifferential
•Unique red body/interior accents
•Additional Ford Racing parts
•Front splitter (track use only - see Warranty information for more
details) The front splitter included in the Laguna Seca Package is
intended for race track use only and is not legal for on-street
driving. It may degrade crash performance and void the vehicle
warranty. The front splitter must be installed by the customer.
•Front brake cooling kit
•Transmission cooling scoop
Boss302 Unique Features
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