first-generation pony car had already
undergone its fourth major facelift, growing
in every dimension to accommodate even
bigger engines. The ’
71 Mustang featured
an extended nose with a body that was
wider, close to a foot longer and around
600 pounds heavier than the original. The
SportsRoof-only Mach 1 model was now
Ford's bread-and-butter enthusiast model,
especially with the optional new big-block
429 Cobra Jet engine, good for 370
horsepower.
There were only minor changes on tap for
Mustang in 1972 and ’ 73, most of them
dealing with the options list and the
continuing emasculation of engine
offerings and horsepower in the face of
emissions and fuel economy regulations,
as well as the elimination of a convertible.
The automotive performance world soon
came to a screeching halt in the wake of
an oil embargo and resulting gas
shortages, forcing most Americans to
abandon their muscle cars and
V-8-powered rides in favor of smaller,
more fuel-efficient vehicles. Ford saw the
market shift as the perfect time to return
its pony car to its roots – a compact,
affordable, sporty car whose styling and
image captured the spirit and imagination
of the American public.
When the new-from-the-ground-up,
second-generation Mustang II was
launched for the 1974 model year, it was
the first Mustang equipped with a
four-cylinder engine. An all-new 2.3-liter
I-4 produced around 90 horses as the
standard powerplant for the downsized
Mustang II - yet performance was roughly
equivalent to the previous Mustang’ s big
inline six. The Mustang II was available as
a hardtop two-door notchback coupe or a
three-door hatchback-style fastback.
Buyers had a choice of either I-4 or V-6
power, as well as a three-speed automatic
or four-speed manual transmissions. To
keep Mustang’ s performance image going even in a world where consumers favored
fuel economy over horsepower, an
enthusiast-focused Mustang II Mach 1
model was offered as a three-door
hatchback-style fastback, replete with
bucket seats.
There
’s little question that the saving grace
for the Mustang II’ s performance
reputation came when Ford finally realized
it needed to put the 302 V-8 back onto the
Mustang option list for 1975-78. The V-8
was available in any model, but first only
mated to a three-speed automatic
transmission, as a four-speed manual was
delayed a full year until a suitable clutch
could be tooled up. The two-barrel 302
shoehorned into the Mustang II got
catalytic converters to help meet 1976 ’s
tighter emissions standards, and saw an
increase to 139 horsepower – nearly equal
to the ’ 73’s standard V-8 power level. The
Mach 1’ s optional Competition Suspension
package offered stiffer springs, adjustable
shock absorbers and fatter front and rear
stabilizer bars to improve handling, and
kept it a popular enthusiast choice over all
five years of Mustang II's production. By
the dawn of the third-generation Mustang,
the Mach name would not return again to
the Mustang line until some 25 years later.
After the 1979-93 Fox Body Mustang years
had come and gone with the reintroduction
of a GT model, new sheet metal on a
revamped SN-95 platform helped to
rekindle consumer interest in a
fourth-generation Ford Mustang.
Enthusiasts lavished their attention upon
the 1993-1999 Mustang Cobra
performance model developed by the Ford
Special Vehicle Team skunkworks group,
while Ford engineers looked to specialty
models to fill the mid-market slot between
the standard Mustang GT and the
upmarket Cobra.
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION (IF
EQUIPPED)
Using the Clutch Manual transmission vehicles have a
starter interlock that prevents cranking the
engine unless the clutch pedal is fully
pressed.
To start the vehicle:
1.
Make sure the parking brake is fully set.
2. Press the clutch pedal to the floor, then
put the gearshift lever in the neutral
position.
3. Start the engine.
4. Press the brake pedal and move the gearshift lever to the desired gear, first
(1) or reverse (R).
5. Release the parking brake, then slowly
release the clutch pedal while slowly
pressing on the accelerator.
During each shift, the clutch pedal must
be fully pressed to the floor. Make sure the
floor mat is properly positioned so it does
not interfere with the full extension of the
clutch pedal.
Note: Failure to fully press the clutch pedal
to the floor may cause increased shift
efforts, prematurely wear the transmission
components or damage the transmission. Note:
Do not drive with your foot resting
on the clutch pedal or use the clutch pedal
to hold your vehicle at a standstill while
waiting on a hill. These actions will reduce
the life of the clutch and this may not be
covered by your warranty.
Note: The engine may not start unless the
intelligent access key is inside your vehicle.
Recommended Shift Speeds
Note: Do not downshift into first (1) when
your vehicle is moving faster than
15 mph
(24 km/h). This will damage the clutch. Upshifts When Accelerating - Recom-
mended for Best Fuel Economy
Shift from:13 mph (21 km/h)
1 - 2
24 mph (39 km/h)
2 - 3
31 mph (50 km/h)
3 - 4
39 mph (63 km/h)
4 - 5
43 mph (69 km/h)
5 - 6
Reverse
1. Press the clutch pedal to the floor to disengage the clutch.
2. Shift into reverse (R) by raising the collar below the gearshift knob up, then
moving the lever fully to the left, then
forward.
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If reverse (R) is not fully engaged, press
the clutch pedal down and return the
gearshift to the neutral position. Release
the clutch pedal for a moment, then raise
the collar and shift to reverse (R) again.
Note:
Make sure that your vehicle is at a
complete stop before you shift into reverse
(R). Failure to do so could damage the
transmission.
Note: The gearshift lever can only be
moved to reverse (R) by raising the collar
below the gearshift knob up before shifting
to reverse (R). This is a lockout feature
which protects the transmission from
accidentally engaging reverse (R) when
intending to select first (1).
Parking Your Vehicle WARNING: Always set the parking
brake fully and make sure you shift the
gearshift lever to first gear. Switch the
ignition off and remove the key whenever
you leave your vehicle.
To park your vehicle:
1. Apply the brake and shift into the neutral (N) position.
2. Fully apply the parking brake, hold the clutch pedal down, then shift into first
(1). 3. Turn the ignition off.
After you have turned the engine off, you
can release the clutch pedal.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
(IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:
Always fully apply the
parking brake and make sure you shift
into park (P). Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death. WARNING:
Do not apply the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal
simultaneously. Applying both pedals
simultaneously for more than a few
seconds will limit engine performance,
which may result in difficulty maintaining
speed in traffic and could lead to serious
injury. WARNING:
When your vehicle is
stationary, keep the brake pedal fully
pressed when shifting gears. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury, death or property
damage.
Note: You may not be able to shift out of
park (P) unless the intelligent access key is
inside your vehicle.
Automatic Transmission Position
Indicators
The instrument cluster displays the current
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2.
Locate the white release lever and slide
the lever forward when pulling the
gearshift lever out of the park (P)
position and into the neutral (N)
position.
3. Reinstall the chrome bezel and the gearshift bracket.
4. Start your vehicle and release the parking brake.
Note: If you use this procedure, contact an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Note: For some markets, this feature is
disabled. Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning
We design this feature to increase
durability and provide consistent shift feel
over the life of your vehicle. A new vehicle
or transmission may have firm or soft
shifts. This operation is normal and does
not affect the function or durability of the
transmission. Over time, the adaptive
learning process fully updates transmission
operation.
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud
or Snow
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow,
you could rock it out by shifting between
forward and reverse gears, stopping
between shifts in a steady pattern. Press
lightly on the accelerator in each gear.
Note:
Do not rock your vehicle if the engine
is not at normal operating temperature or
damage to the transmission could occur.
Note: Do not rock your vehicle for more
than a minute or damage to the
transmission and tires could occur, or the
engine could overheat.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Description
Item
Tremec 6-speed manual with 215 millimeter dual clutch and dual mass flywheel.
Transmission
3.731
Driveshaft Rear Axle
Ratio
Gear
Gear Ratios 3.25
1st
2.23
2nd
1.61
3rd
1.24
4th
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No Lift Shift (If Equipped)
This feature provides you with the ability
to keep the accelerator pedal firmly
pressed down during high engine speed,
wide open throttle accelerations. During
wide open throttle gear shifts, the engine
controller prevents the engine speed from
flaring with the clutch disengaged during
a rapid upshift. This allows reduced
manual transmission upshift time, resulting
in quicker acceleration and smoother no
lift shifts.
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Note:
The pre-collision assist system turns
off when using Track Apps or when you
switch off your stability control system.
Acceleration Timer
Displays your vehicle's rate of acceleration
for a given speed or distance range.
Accelerometer
Displays your vehicle's rate of acceleration
or deceleration. A dot moves toward the
area of acceleration or deceleration.
LEFT Acceleration or Deceleration
When accelerating or decelerating left, the
dot moves to the right on the
accelerometer.
RIGHT Acceleration or Deceleration
When accelerating or decelerating right,
the dot moves to the left on the
accelerometer.
Brake Performance
Displays your vehicle's rate of deceleration
for a given speed range.
Exhaust Mode
Gives the driver the ability to choose the
vehicle's exhaust mode.
Note: The Track Exhaust Mode setting is
only for use at tracks and not for use on
public roadways. Use of this setting results
in increased exterior noise, which may not
meet state and local laws and regulations.
It is the obligation of the driver to operate
the vehicle in a manner that complies with
state and local requirements. Only use the
Track Exhaust Mode setting at a
competition track or an off-road course
where elevated exterior vehicle noise is
acceptable. Lap Timer
Gives you the ability to record lap times at
three separate tracks.
Launch Control (If Equipped)
Maximizes your vehicle's traction from a
standing start.
Follow these steps to use launch control:
1. Bring your vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Make sure launch control is enabled. The indicator illuminates in the
information display when launch
control is enabled.
3. Fully press the clutch pedal.
4. Shift the transmission into 1st gear.
5. Fully depress the accelerator pedal and
allow the engine RPM to stabilize.
6. Release the clutch pedal.
Line Lock
Line lock is a feature intended for use at
tracks only and should not be used on
public roadways. Use of this feature may
result in significantly increased rear tire
wear. It is intended to condition the rear
tires to maximize traction prior to track use.
Line lock maintains brake force at the front
wheels, allowing the rear wheels to spin
with minimal vehicle movement.
This feature is located in the Track Apps
menu. Make selections through the 5-way
information display control and OK button
located on the steering wheel.
Using Line Lock
There are three line lock stages:
• Initiated.
• Engaged.
• Off.
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