engine coolant FORD MUSTANG 1996 4.G User Guide

258 [SV21200(MBC )03/93]q
Start and idle engine until the radiator upper
hose is warm (this indicates the thermostat is
open and coolant is flowing through the
entire system).
[SV21300(MBC )03/93]
q
Immediately shut off engine. Cover cap
completely with a thick cloth and cautiously
remove radiator pressure cap and add a
50/50 mixture of recommended coolant and
water until system is full.
[SV21400(MBC )03/91]
q
Reinstall the radiator cap securely.
[SV21500(MBC )05/94]
q
Remove the cap from the engine coolant
recovery reservoir and add a 50/50 mixture
of recommended cooling system fluid and
water to the FULL-HOT mark on the engine
coolant recovery reservoir. Check that
reservoir hose is not kinked.
[SV21800(MBC )03/93]
q
Reinstall the reservoir cap.
*
[SV21900(MBC )05/95]
q
Check for leaks at the draincock, block plug
and vent plug.
*
[SV22000(MBC )03/95]
q
Recheck the engine coolant level, using the
recommended procedure, after one or two
occasions of vehicle use.
[SV22012(M )05/95]
4.6L (2V) engine only Ð GT models
*
[SV22014( ALL)03/95]
q
With the engine OFF and cool, remove the
pressure cap, located on the coolant reservoir.
Remove the heater hose and clamp, located
on the rear of the intake manifold.
*
[SV22021( ALL)03/95]
q
Add a 50/50 mixture of specified coolant and
water to the coolant reservoir. Refer toRefill
Capacitieslater in this chapter for the correct
amount. Add coolant to the reservoir until
the coolant continuously flows out of the tube
in the rear of engine. Reattach hose and
secure clamp.
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259 [SV22026( ALL)03/95]
q
Continue to fill the reservoir until the coolant
is at the FULL COLD level.
*
[SV22031( ALL)05/95]
q
Reinstall the pressure cap to the fully
installed position.
*
[SV22036( ALL)05/95]
q
Start and idle the engine until the radiator
upper hose is warm (this indicates the
thermostat is open and coolant is flowing
through the entire system).
*
[SV22041( ALL)03/95]
q
Immediately shut off the engine and let cool.
Cautiously remove the pressure relief cap and
add a 50/50 mixture of specified coolant and
water until the coolant is at the COLD FILL
level in the coolant reservoir.
*
[SV22046( ALL)03/95]
q
Reinstall the pressure cap securely.
*
[SV22050( ALL)03/95]
q
Check for leaks at the draincock.
*
[SV22055( ALL)03/95]
q
Recheck the engine coolant level, using the
recommended procedure, after one or two
occasions of vehicle use.
%
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[SV22090( ALL)03/95]
Battery
*
[SV22100( ALL)02/95]
Your vehicle may have a Motorcraft
maintenance-free battery. When the original
equipment battery is replaced under warranty, it
may be replaced by a Motorcraft
Low-Maintenance Battery.
*
[SV22130( ALL)06/95]
The Low-Maintenance Battery has removable
vent caps for checking the electrolyte level and
for adding water, if necessary. The electrolyte
level should be checked at least every 24 months
or 24,000 miles (40,000 km) in temperatures up
to 90ÊF (32ÊC) andmore often in temperatures
above90ÊF (32ÊC).Keep the electrolyte level in
each cell up to the level indicator. Do not
overfill.
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[SV23400( ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not put windshield washer fluid in the
container for the engine coolant.
%*
[SV23500( ALL)01/95]
Use specially formulated windshield washer
fluid rather than plain water, because specially
formulated washer fluids contain additives that
dissolve road grime. For safety reasons, washer
fluids containing an appropriate antifreeze such
as methanol should be used in freezing weather
(temperatures below32ÊF [0ÊC]).State or local
regulations on Volatile Organic Compounds
(VOC's) may restrict use of the most common
antifreeze, methanol. Washer fluids containing
non-methanol antifreeze agents should be used
only if they provide cold weather protection
without damaging the vehicle's paint finish,
wiper blades, and windshield washer system.
%*
[SV23600( ALL)03/95]
Wiper Blades
*
[SV23700( ALL)03/95]
Check the windshield wiper blades at least twice
a year. Also check them whenever they seem
less effective than usual. Substances such as tree
sap and some hot wax treatments used by
commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness
of wiper blades.
*
[SV23800( ALL)09/95]
If the blades do not wipe properly, clean both
the windshield and the wiper blades. Use
undiluted windshield washer solution or a mild
detergent. Rinse thoroughly with clear water. Do
not use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner, or other
solvents to clean your wiper blades. These will
damage your blades.
*
[SV23900( ALL)03/95]
To make reaching the wiper blades easy, simply
turn the ignition to the ACC position and turn
your wipers on. Wait for them to reach a
vertical position and turn the ignition to the OFF
position. Do not move the wipers manually.
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274 [SV33450(M )05/95]
one third page art:0011349-AThe brake fluid reservoir Ð 4.6L engines
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[SV33700( ALL)01/95]
If you find that the fluid level is excessively low
Ð below the seam or ridge on the outside of the
plastic reservoir Ð have the brake system
inspected.
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[SV33750( ALL)01/95]
RWARNING
Do not let the reservoir for the master
cylinder run dry. This may cause the
brakes to fail.
%
*
[SV34800( ALL)03/95]
Power Steering Fluid
*
[SV34900( ALL)01/95]
Check the level of the power steering fluid at
least twice a year (i.e., every Spring and Fall).
%*
[SV35000( ALL)03/95]
Checking and Adding Power Steering
Fluid
[SV35055(M )10/95]
3.8L SFI engine (check warm)
*
[SV35100( ALL)02/95]
1. Start the engine and let it run until the
power steering fluid reaches normal
operating temperature. The power steering
fluid will be at the right temperature when
the engine coolant temperature gauge in the
instrument cluster is near the center of the
NORMAL operating temperature range.
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Index 317
Index
A
ABS warning light
(see Anti-lock brake system)....... 65
Accessory position on the ignition..... 49
Accessory power source,
power point outlet.......... 130
Additives, engine oil.......... 249
Air bag supplemental restraint system
and child safety seats........ 24,30
description............... 22
disposal................ 28
driver air bag........... 22,25
indicator light............. 67
operation............... 25
passenger air bag............ 25
proper seating............. 23
service and information labels...... 25
tone generator............. 28
wearing safety belts........... 22
Air cleaner filter
location............... 239
specifications............. 299
Air conditioning, manual heating and air
conditioning system........... 80
Alarm, activating remote personal.... 111
Alcohol, in fuel............. 244
Antenna, radio (see Electronic
sound system)..........141, 173
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 252
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 186
see also Brake............ 186
warning light.............. 65
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322 Index
Controls
instrument panel............ 79
mirrors................ 125
steering column............. 91
Convertible
cleaning............... 138
installation of the boot......... 134
lowering the convertible top...... 132
raising the convertible top....... 137
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
checking and adding......... 252
drain and flush............ 257
preparing for storage......... 303
proper solution............ 255
refill capacities............ 298
specifications............. 300
temperature gauge........... 73
warnings............... 252
Cooling fan............... 236
Crankcase emission filter......... 299
Cruise control (see Speed control)...... 97
Customer Assistance Center, Ford (U.S.) . . 217
Customer Assistance Centre,
Ford of Canada..........217, 223
D
Dashboard (see Instrument panel)...... 79
Daytime running light system....... 84
Defects, reporting............ 222
Defrost
rear window.............. 83
windshield............... 82
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid....269, 271
engine oil.............. 249
power steering fluid.......... 274
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)...... 213
Dispute Settlement Board........ 218
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324 Index
Engine (continued)
starting............... 49,53
starting after a collision......... 57
storing your vehicle........301±302
Engine block heater............ 55
Engine coolant
checking and adding......... 252
checking hoses............ 254
disposal.........236, 251, 256, 271
drain and flush............ 257
low coolant warning light........ 68
preparing for storage......... 303
proper solution............ 255
recovery reservoir.........239, 252
refill capacities............ 298
specifications............. 300
temperature gauge........... 73
Engine coolant temperature gauge
description............... 73
mechanical.............73±74
Engine fan............... 236
Engine knocking............. 244
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter.....249, 251
checking and adding......... 249
dipstick............... 249
disposal.........236, 251, 256, 271
engine oil pressure gauge........ 77
filter, specifications.......... 299
low oil warning light.......... 65
refill capacities............ 298
specifications...........248, 300
synthetic oil...........248±249
ªbreak-inº oils............. 5
viscosity.............248±249
Entry system, remote.......... 110
Exhaust fumes.............. 56
Extended Service Plan, Ford........ 4
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326 Index
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start.......... 57
starting after a collision......... 57
Fuse panels
engine compartment.......... 282
high current fuse panel........ 283
instrument panel.........278, 286
Fuses
charts..............280, 286
checking and replacing........ 286
circuit breakers............ 287
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap).......... 242
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy)..... 243
Gasohol................ 244
Gasoline (see Fuel)............ 242
Gauges, Mechanical
engine coolant temperature gauge.... 73
engine oil pressure gauge........ 77
fuel gauge............... 72
odometer................ 75
speedometer.............. 75
tachometer............... 76
trip odometer.............. 75
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating.............. 192
definition............... 192
driving with a heavy load....... 192
location............... 192
Gearshift
automatic operation.......... 177
console-mounted........... 179
downshifting............. 185
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Index 329
K
Keys
key in ignition chime.......... 51
positions of the ignition......... 49
removing from the ignition....... 50
stuck in lock position........ 49,51
L
Lamps
bulb replacement specifications chart . . 292
checking............... 288
daytime running light system...... 84
dome lamps............87±88
flashing the lamps........... 92
fog lamps............... 86
hazard flashers............. 94
headlamps............... 85
high beams.............. 92
illuminated mirrors.......... 128
instrument panel, dimming....... 87
interior lamps........... 84,87
map lamps............... 88
replacing bulbs............ 288
trailer................ 197
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . . . 91
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag................. 67
anti-lock brakes (ABS).......... 65
anti-theft................ 72
brake................. 64
charging system............ 68
check engine.............. 70
engine oil pressure........... 77
hazard warning light.......... 94
high beam............... 70
low coolant.............. 68
lowoil................. 65
oil pressure.............. 77
overdrive off.............. 69
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