wheel FORD MUSTANG 1999 4.G Owner's Manual

If your vehicle is
equipped with a 4.6L
V8 engine,check the
power steering fluid
level with the engine at
ambient temperature.
Allow at least one-half
hour after driving for
the power steering
fluid to cool.
1. Start the engine and
allow the engine to
idle.
2. Turn the steering
wheel left and right
several times.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level in the reservoir. It should be
between the MIN and MAX lines. Do not add fluid if
the level is within this range.
5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts,
continuously checking the level until it reaches the
correct operating range. Be sure to put the cap back
on the reservoir.
TRANSMISSION FLUID
Checking automatic transmission fluid
Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide for
scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes.
Your transmission does not consume fluid. However,
the fluid level should be checked if the transmission
is not working properly, i.e., if the transmission slips
or shifts slowly or if you notice some sign of fluid
leakage.
Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed.
To obtain an accurate fluid check, drive the vehicle
until it is at normal operating temperature
(approximately 30 km [20 miles]). If your vehicle has
MAXMIN
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about tire grades exactly as the government has
written it.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based
on the wear rate of the tire when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified government test
course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear
one and one-half (1 1/2) times as well on the
government course as a tire graded 100. The relative
performance of tires depends upon the actual
conditions of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in
driving habits, service practices, and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
Traction AA A B C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest are AA,
A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire's ability
to stop on wet pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C
may have poor traction performance.
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature A B C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and
C, representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the material of the tire
to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance which
all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal
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Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B
and A represent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by
law.
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inflated
and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
SERVICING YOUR TIRES
Checking the tire pressure
²Use an accurate tire pressure gauge.
²Check the tire pressure when tires are cold, after
the vehicle has been parked for at least one hour
or has been driven less than 5 km (3 miles).
²Adjust tire pressure to recommended
specifications found on the Certification Label.
Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle
handling and can fail suddenly, possibly
resulting in loss of vehicle control.
Tire rotation
Because your vehicle's tires perform different jobs,
they often wear differently. To make sure your tires
wear evenly and last longer, rotate them as indicated
in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide. If you notice
that the tires wear unevenly, have them checked.
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The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to
provide traction in rain and snow. However, in some
climates, you may need to use snow tires and
chains. Use chains on the tires only in an emergency
or if the law requires them.
Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and
chains:
²Chains may damage aluminum wheels.
²Use only Cable Type chains with size P225/55R16
or 245/45ZR17 tires. Use of SAE Class S chains
may damage vehicle.
²SAE Class S chains may be used on P205/65R15
tires.
²Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do
not touch any wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.
²Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains rub or
bang against your vehicle, stop and re-tighten the
chains. If this does not work, remove the chains
to prevent damage to your vehicle.
²If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.
²Remove the tire chains when they are no longer
needed. Do not use tire chains on dry roads.
²The suspension insulation and bumpers will help
prevent vehicle damage. Do not remove these
components from your vehicle when using snow
tires and chains.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
AUTOMOTIVE FUELS
Important safety precautions
Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in
an overfilled tank may cause leakage and
lead to fuel spray and fire.
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²Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go
driving.
Maintenance
²Keep tires properly inflated and use only
recommended size.
²Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of
alignment will reduce fuel economy.
²Use recommended engine oil. Refer toLubricant
Specifications.
²Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance
items. Follow the recommended maintenance
schedule and owner maintenance checks found in
your vehicle Scheduled Maintenance Guide.
Conditions
²Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may
reduce fuel economy at any speed.
²Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel
economy (approximately 2 km/h [1 mpg] is lost
for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried).
²Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for
example bug deflectors, rollover/light bars,
running boards, ski/luggage racks) may reduce
fuel economy.
²Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel
economy.
²Fuel economy may decrease with lower
temperatures during the first 12±16 km (8±10
miles) of driving.
²Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel
economy as compared to driving on hilly terrain.
²Transmissions give their best fuel economy when
operated in the top cruise gear and with steady
pressure on the gas pedal.
²Close windows for high speed driving.
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Repairing paint chips
Minor scratches or paint damage from road debris
may be repaired with the Ultra Touch Prep and
Finishing Kit (#F7AZ-19K507±BA), touch-up paint
(#ALBZ-19500±XXXXA), or aerosol paint spray
(#ALAZ-19500±XXXXA) from the Ford Car Care
Chemicals line. Please note that the part numbers
(shown as XXXX above) will vary with your vehicle's
specific coloring. Observe the application
instructions on the products.
Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap,
insect remains, tar spots, road salt and industrial
fallout immediately.
Cleaning the wheels
Wash with the same detergent as the body of your
vehicle. Do not use acid-based or alcohol-based
wheel cleaners, steel wool, fuel or strong detergents.
Never use abrasives that will damage the finish of
special wheel surfaces. Use a tar remover to remove
grease and tar.
The brushes used in some automatic car washes may
damage the finish on your wheels. Before going to a
car wash, find out if the brushes are abrasive.
Cleaning the engine
Engines are more efficient when they are clean
because grease and dirt buildup keep the engine
warmer than normal. When washing:
²Take care when using a power washer to clean
the engine. The high pressure fluid could
penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage.
²Do not spray with cold water to avoid cracking
the engine block or other engine components.
²Never apply anything to the drive belt (including
belt dressing).
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 3.8L OHV V6
engine4.6L SOHC V8
engine
Cubic inches 232 281
Horsepower 190 @
5250 rpm260 @
5250 rpm
Torque 220 lb.-ft. @
2750 rpm302 lb.-ft. @
4000 rpm
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Spark plug gap 1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-
00.056 inch)1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-
00.056 inch)
Ignition system EDIS Coil on plug
Compression
ratio9.4:1 9.0:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle
dimensionsCoupe mm
(in)Convertible
mm (in)
(1) Overall
length4 653.3 (183.2) 4 653.3 (183.2)
(2) Overall
width1 856.7 (73.1) 1 856.7 (73.1)
(3) Overall
height1 353.8 (53.3)
11 356.4 (53.4)2
(4) Wheelbase 2 573.0 (101.3) 2 573.0 (101.3)
(5) Track -
Front1 534.2 (60.4)31 534.2 (60.4)3
(5) Track -
Rear1 539.2 (60.6)41 539.2 (60.6)4
1
1 358.9 mm (53.5 in) for Mustang GT
21 361.4 mm (53.6 in) for Mustang GT
31 521.5 mm (59.9 in) for Mustang GT
41 526.5 mm (60.1 in) for Mustang GT
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complement the style and aerodynamic appearance
of your vehicle. In addition, each accessory is made
from high quality materials and meets or exceeds
Ford's rigid engineering and safety specifications.
Ford accessories are warranted for up to 12 months
or 20,000 km (12,000 miles) on all cars and light
trucks and 12 months with unlimited distance on
medium/heavy duty trucks unless the accessory is
installed on a new vehicle, then the warranty
becomes the balance of the new vehicle's warranty
or the accessories warranty, whichever is greater.
See your dealer for complete warranty information
and availability.
Not all accessories are available for all models.
Vehicle Security
Remote keyless entry
Styled wheel protector locks
Vehicle security systems
Comfort and convenience
Air conditioner
Air filtration systems
Cargo nets
Cargo organizers
Cargo shades
Cargo trays
Dash trim
Engine block heaters
Gear shift knob
Luggage presenter (Continental only)
Manual sliding rear window
Tire step
Customer assistance
201

safety belts ............ 181
washing .................. 177
waxing ................... 177
wheels .................... 178
windows ................ 181
wiper blades .......... 179
Clock ..................... 33,38
Clutch
adjusting ................ 139
operation
while driving ......... 102
recommended
shift speeds ........... 103
Console ...................... 52
Controls
power seat ............... 65
Convertible ................ 53
cleaning ................. 181
installation
of the boot .............. 54
lowering the
convertible top ........ 53
raising the
convertible top ........ 56
Coolant ...... 141,143,144
checking
and adding ............ 142
low coolant light ..... 10
refill
capacities ........ 144,183
specifications . 185,188
Customer Assistance 191
Ford accessories for
your vehicle .......... 200
Ford Extended
Service Plan .......... 192
Getting assistance
outside the U.S.
and Canada ........... 199
Getting roadside
assistance .............. 191Getting the service
you need ............... 193
Ordering additional
owner's literature . 205
The Dispute
Settlement Board . 195
Defrost
rear window ............ 17
Dipstick
engine oil ............... 134
Driving under special
conditions
through water ....... 111
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ........ 123
Emission control
system ...................... 168
Engine ...................... 188
check engine/service
engine soon light ...... 8
coolant ................... 141
idle speed control . 150
lubrication
specifications . 185,188
refill capacities ...... 183
service points . 133,134
starting after a
collision ................. 112
Engine block heater . 90
Engine oil ................ 134
checking and
adding ............. 134,136
dipstick .................. 134
filter,
specifications . 137,182
recommendations . 137
refill
capacities ........ 134,183
specifications ........ 134
137,185,188
Exhaust fumes .......... 91
Floor mats ................. 52
Index
208

Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ............. 117
Power door locks ...... 51
Power steering .......... 96
fluid, checking
and adding ............ 144
fluid, refill
capacity ................. 183
fluid,
specifications . 185,188
Radio .......................... 21
Relays ...................... 113
Remote entry
system ................... 56,58
illuminated entry .... 58
locking/unlocking
doors ........................ 57
opening the trunk ... 58
panic alarm ............. 58
replacement/
additional
transmitters ............. 59
replacing the
batteries .................. 59
Roadside
emergencies ......... 60,62
Safety belts (see
Safety restraints) ...... 11
68,69,70,71,72
Safety Compliance
Certification Label .. 190
Safety defects,
reporting .................. 206
Safety restraints ... 68,69
70,71,72
cleaning the safety
belts .................. 73,181
extension
assembly .................. 72
for adults .. 69,70,71,72
for children ........ 79,80warning light and
chime .......... 7,11,72,73
Safety seats
for children ................ 81
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) .................. 68
Seats .......................... 64
child safety seats .... 81
cleaning ................. 180
Seats-easy access/
easyout feature ......... 67
Servicing your
vehicle ...................... 130
Spark plugs,
specifications .... 182,188
Special notice .............. 3
Specification chart,
lubricants .......... 185,188
Speed control ............ 46
Speedometer ............. 13
Starting your
vehicle .............. 87,88,90
jump starting ........ 123
preparing to start
your vehicle ....... 60,62
Steering wheel
tilting ....................... 46
Tachometer ............... 14
Tilt steering wheel .... 46
Tires .... 119,153,154,155
changing ......... 119,120
checking the
pressure ................. 155
replacing ................ 156
rotating .................. 155
snow tires
and chains ............. 157
tire grades ............. 154
treadwear .............. 154
Towing
trailer towing ........ 108
wrecker .................. 128
Index
211