washer fluid FORD MUSTANG 1999 4.G Owners Manual

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE
COMPARTMENT
3.8L OHV V6 engine
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Engine oil dipstick
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Power distribution box
5. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
6. Battery
7. Power steering fluid reservoir
8. Engine coolant reservoir
9. Air filter assembly
10. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick (if
equipped)
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4
5
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4.6L SOHC V8 engine
1. Engine oil dipstick
2. Brake fluid reservoir
3. Power distribution box
4. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
5. Battery
6. Engine coolant reservoir
7. Power steering fluid reservoir
8. Engine oil filler cap
9. Air filter assembly
10. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick (if
equipped)
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the
appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
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WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
Checking and adding washer fluid
Check the washer fluid
whenever you stop for
fuel. The reservoir is
highlighted with a
symbol.
If the level is low, add
enough fluid to fill the
reservoir. In very cold
weather, do not fill the
reservoir all the way.
Do not put engine coolant in the container
for the windshield washer fluid.
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ENGINE COOLANT
²3.8L OHV V6 engine
²4.6L V8 engine
Check the level of the engine coolant in the
reservoir. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide
for service interval schedules. Be sure to read and
understandPrecautions when servicing your
vehiclein this chapter.
If the engine coolant has not been checked at the
recommended interval, the engine coolant reservoir
may become empty. If this occurs, add engine
coolant to the coolant reservoir. For more
information on engine coolant maintenance, refer to
Adding engine coolantin this chapter.
Automotive fluids are not interchangeable;do not
use engine coolant, antifreeze or windshield washer
fluid outside of its specified function and vehicle
location.
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Adding engine coolant
Use only Ford Premium Engine Coolant
E2FZ-19549±AA (in Oregon, F5FZ-19549±CC, in
Canada, Motorcraft CXC-10) or a premium
engine coolant that meets Ford specification
ESE-M97B44±A.
²DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine
Coolant F6AZ-19544±AA (orange in color).
²DO NOT USE a DEX-COOLtengine coolant
or an equivalent engine coolant that meets
Ford specification WSS-M97B44±D.
²DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol antifreeze
or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or
methanol antifreeze.
²DO NOT USE supplemental coolant additives
in your vehicle. These additives may harm
your engine's cooling system.
²DO NOT MIX recycled coolant and
conventional coolant together in your
vehicle. Mixing of engine coolants may harm
your engine's cooling system.
²The use of an improper coolant may harm
engine and cooling system components and
may void the warranty of your vehicle's
engine cooling system.
²Use only the type of coolant with which your
vehicle was originally equipped. If you are
unsure which type of coolant your vehicle
requires, contact your local dealer.
Do not put engine coolant in the container
for the windshield washer fluid.
If sprayed on the windshield, engine coolant could
make it difficult to see through the windshield.
When the engine is cool, add a 50/50 mixture of
engine coolant and distilled water to the engine
coolant reservoir.
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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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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplicationCapacity
Trans-
mission
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtV
AT F
3
Automatic
with 3.8L
OHV V6
engine13.1L (13.9
quarts)
Automatic
with 4.6L
SOHC V8
engine12.0L (12.8
quarts)
Motorcraft
MERCONt
AT FManual
with 3.8L
OHV V6
engine2.6L (5.6
pints)
Manual
with 4.6L
SOHC V8
engine
4
3.1L (6.6
pints)
Windshield
washer
fluidUltra-Clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateAll Fill to line
on
reservoir
1Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green in
color). DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine
Coolant (orange in color). Refer toAdding engine
coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
2Rear axle lubricants do not need to be checked or
changed unless a leak is suspected, service is
required or the axle assembly has been submerged
in water. The axle lubricant should be changed any
time the rear axle has been submerged in water. Fill
6 mm to 14 mm (1/4 inch to 9/16 inch) below
bottom of fill hole. Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of additive
friction modifier C8AZ-19B546-A, Ford specification
EST-M2C118±A for complete refill of Traction-Lok
axles.
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Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
speci-
fication
Manual
transmission
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONt
AT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Disc brake
caliper railsSilicone
Brake
Caliper and
Dielectric
compoundD7AZ-
19A331-A
(Motorcraft
WA-10)ESE-
M1C171-A
Windshield
washer
fluidUltra-Clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateC9AZ-
19550-ACESR-
M17P5-A
1Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of additive friction modifier
C8AZ-19B546±A, Ford specification EST-M2C118±A
for complete refill of Traction-Lok axles.
Ford design rear axles contain a synthetic lubricant
that does not require changing unless the axle has
been submerged in water.
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Traction control ........ 95
active light .............. 10
Traction-lok
rear axle .................. 105
Transmission
automatic
operation ................. 97
fluid, checking
and adding
(automatic) ........... 146
fluid, checking and
adding (manual) ... 149
fluid,
refill capacities ...... 183
lubricant
specifications ........ 188
manual operation .. 102
Trip odometer ........... 14
Trunk
remote release ... 44,58
Turn signal ............. 6,44
Vehicle dimensions . 188
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) ......... 190Vehicle loading ........ 106
Ventilating
your vehicle ............... 91
Warning chimes ......... 11
Warning lights
(see Lights) ................. 6
Washer fluid ............ 140
Water,
Driving through ....... 111
Wheels
anti-theft
lug nuts ................. 123
Windows
power ....................... 50
Windshield washer
fluid and wipers
checking
and cleaning .......... 152
operation ................. 44
replacing
wiper blades .......... 153
Wrecker towing ....... 128
Index
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