tighter emissions standards, and saw anincrease to 139 horsepower – nearly equalto the ’73’s standard V-8 power level. TheMach 1’s optional Competition Suspensionpackage offered stiffer springs, adjustableshock absorbers and fatter front and rearstabilizer bars to improve handling, andkept it a popular enthusiast choice over allfive years of Mustang II's production. Bythe dawn of the third-generation Mustang,the Mach name would not return again tothe Mustang line until some 25 years later.
After the 1979-93 Fox Body Mustang yearshad come and gone with the reintroductionof a GT model, new sheet metal on arevamped SN-95 platform helped torekindle consumer interest in afourth-generation Ford Mustang.Enthusiasts lavished their attention uponthe 1993-1999 Mustang Cobraperformance model developed by the FordSpecial Vehicle Team skunkworks group,while Ford engineers looked to specialtymodels to fill the mid-market slot betweenthe standard Mustang GT and theupmarket Cobra.
After the success of the 2001 Bullitt, anew-for-2003 Mach 1 was launched tooffer fans some design cues from its '69namesake, including a blackout hood,black front air-dam extension and reardecklid spoiler – even bodyside scoops. Tomatch its aggressive look and hardwareupgrades, the '03 Mach 1 was powered bya 305-horsepower, 4.6L DOHC modularV-8. Unlike the SVT Cobra, the Mach 1offered an automatic transmission optionin lieu of the manual, and consequentlydrew a new group of enthusiast buyers intothe Ford fold. The strong customerresponse prompted another year of Mach1 production for 2004, the Mustang's finalyear on the fourth-gen platform.
Thanks to a popular mix of appearance,features and power, the 1969-73 Mach 1'sproved to be everyman's muscle car, andhave earned a respected place in Mustangperformance lore. Beyond those classicyears, the Mach 1 carried over for all fiveyears of the often overlooked 1974-78'sbefore a hiatus that ended with themodern and muscular 2003-04's. Mach1’s return to the Mustang lineup for 2021will add a new chapter on modern-daymuscle for this beloved model, and willcement its rightful place near the very topof Mustang performance history.
John M. Clor
Enthusiast Communications Manager /FORD PERFORMANCE
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you maysee on your vehicle.
Airbag
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricanttype
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Blower motor
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Start Option
Allows you to select the type of countdownthe information display shows beforestarting an event.
Status Screen
Provides the status of your chosenperformance-related settings.
View/Clear Results
Allows you to view and clear the last andsaved results of the Acceleration Timer,Brake Performance, and All Time Bestresults.
Track Use Maintenance Intervals
Follow these maintenance intervals forwhen you use your vehicle on a track or ina high speed event.
Vehicle Use and ExampleInterval
Change the engine oil and filterOne track weekend or approximately 4hours of track use
Change the rear axle fluidEvery 500 mi (800 km)1
1 Change the fluid every 500 mi (800 km) or when a message appears in the informationdisplay stating that the axle fluid is over temperature.
Timing Chain
If you use your vehicle extensively at a racetrack or at high rpm, it is possible to exceedthe service life of the engine timing chain.A wrench indicator light illuminates whenit is time for you to replace your chain.Have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
Adjustable Camber Front StrutTop Mounts (If Equipped)
Your vehicle has adjustable strut mountswhich you can use to adjust the camber ofyour vehicle before and after a track eventto the specifications listed in the RoadCourse Alignment Recommendations tablepreviously shown.
Note:After your track day is complete,return your car to the street alignment andtire pressures.
Aerodynamics (If Equipped)
Adjustable Rear Wing
The rear wing generates aerodynamicdown-force at speeds greater than 50 mph(80 km/h).
Regularly inspect the rear wing panel andattachment points for damage orlooseness.
You can adjust the wing using the holepattern at the top of the stanchion.
Moving the wing up increases rear downforce and overall understeer. Moving thewing down decreases the rear down forceand overall understeer.
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
The vehicle identification number islocated on the left-hand side of theinstrument panel.
Please note that in the graphic, XXXX isrepresentative of your vehicle identificationnumber.
The Vehicle Identification Number containsthe following information:
World manufacturer identifierA
Brake system, Gross VehicleWeight Rating, Restraint Devicesand their locations
B
Make, vehicle line, series, bodytypeC
Engine typeD
Check digitE
Model yearF
Assembly plantG
Production sequence numberH
CAPACITIES AND
SPECIFICATIONS - 2.3L
ECOBOOST™
Use oil and fluid that meets the definedspecification and viscosity grade.
If you do not use oil and fluid that meetsthe defined specification and viscositygrade, it could result in:
•Component damage not covered bythe vehicle warranty.
•Longer engine cranking periods.
•Increased emission levels.
•Reduced engine performance.
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