light FORD MUSTANG 2000 4.G Workshop Manual

What kinds of cases does the Board review?
Unresolved warranty repair concerns or vehicle
performance as designed concerns on Ford and
Lincoln Mercury cars and Ford and Lincoln Mercury
light trucks which are within the terms of any
applicable written new vehicle warranty are eligible
for review, except those involving:
²a non-Ford product
²a non-Ford dealership
²sales disputes between customer and dealer
except those associated with warranty repairs or
concerns with the vehicle's performance as
designed
²a request for reimbursement of consequential
expenses unless a service or product concern is
being reviewed
²items not covered by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty (including maintenance and wear items)
²alleged personal injury/property damage claims
²cases currently in litigation
²vehicles not used primarily for family, personal or
household purposes (except in states where the
Dispute Settlement Board is required to review
commercial vehicles)
²vehicles with non-U.S. warranties
Concerns are ineligible for review if the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty has expired at receipt of your
application and, in certain states eligibility is
dependent upon the customer's possession of the
vehicle.
Eligibility may differ according to state law. For
example, see the unique brochures for California,
West Virginia, Georgia and Wisconsin
purchasers/lessees.
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Ford Deluxe Leather and Vinyl Cleaner (not
available in Canada)
Motorcraft Vinyl Cleaner (Canada only)
Ford Extra Strength Tar and Road Oil Remover*
(not available in Canada)
Ford Extra Strength Upholstery Cleaner (Canada
only)
Ford Extra Strength Upholstery Cleaner (not
available in Canada)
Ford Metal Surface Cleaner
Ford Multi-Purpose Cleaner*
Motorcraft Car Wash Concentrate
Motorcraft Carlite Glass Cleaner
Ford Spot and Stain Remover*
Ford Super Premium Tire and Trim Dressing
Ford Triple Clean
Ford Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (not available
in Canada)
* May be sold with the Motorcraft name
FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
A wide selection of Ford accessories are available for
your vehicle through your local authorized Ford,
Lincoln Mercury or Ford of Canada dealer. These
quality accessories have been specifically engineered
to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom
designed to 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
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greater. See your dealer for complete warranty
information and availability.
Not all accessories are available for all models.
Vehicle Security
Styled wheel protector locks
Vehicle security systems
Comfort and convenience
Ash Cup
Cargo nets
Cargo organizers
Dash trim
Electrochromic mirror with compass
Electrochromic mirror with compass and
temperature display
Engine block heaters
Travel equipment
Auto headlamps with daytime running lights (DRL)
Cassette holder
Daytime running lights (DRL)
Fog lights
Heavy-duty battery
Removable luggage rack
Removable luggage rack adapters
Soft luggage cover
Speed control
Protection and appearance equipment
Air bag anti-theft locks
Cargo liners, interior
Carpet floor mats
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Air bag supplemental
restraint system ... 75,76
and child
safety seats ............. 77
description .............. 76
disposal .................... 80
driver air bag .......... 78
indicator light ...... 9,80
operation ................. 78
passenger air bag ... 78
Air cleaner filter ..... 191
Air conditioning ........ 20
manual heating
and air conditioning
system ..................... 20
Antifreeze (see
Engine coolant) ...... 143
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......... 95,96
Anti-theft system
warning light ............. 9
Audio system
(see Radio) ................ 23
Automatic
transmission ............ 100
driving an automatic
overdrive ............... 102
fluid, adding .......... 153
fluid, checking ...... 153
fluid,
refill capacities ...... 191
fluid,
specification .......... 194
Auxiliary
power point ............... 52
Axle
lubricant
specifications.. 193,194
refill capacities ...... 191
traction lok ............ 109
Battery ..................... 157acid, treating
emergencies .......... 157
charging system
warning light ............. 9
jumping a disabled
battery ................... 128
maintenance-free .. 157
replacement,
specifications ........ 191
servicing ................ 157
voltage gauge .......... 16
Belt minder ............... 71
Brakes ................... 95,97
anti-lock .............. 95,96
anti-lock brake
system (ABS)
warning light ...... 12,96
brake
warning light ........... 12
fluid, checking
and adding ............ 141
fluid,
refill capacities ...... 191
fluid,
specifications.. 193,194
lubricant
specifications.. 193,194
parking .................... 97
shift interlock ........ 100
Break-in period ........... 3
Capacities for
refilling fluids .......... 191
Certification Label .. 196
Child safety
restraints ................... 81
child safety belts .... 81
Child
safety seats ........... 82,83
attaching with
tether straps ........... 87
in front seat ............ 84
in rear seat .............. 84
Index
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Cleaning
your vehicle ............. 184
engine
compartment ......... 187
exterior ........... 185,186
exterior lamps ....... 186
instrument panel .. 188
instrument
panel lens .............. 188
interior ............ 189,190
mirrors ................... 186
plastic parts .......... 186
safety belts ............ 189
washing .................. 184
waxing ................... 185
wheels .................... 186
windows ................ 189
wiper blades .......... 187
woodtone trim ...... 189
Climate control
(see Air conditioning
or Heating) ................ 20
Clock .......................... 34
Clutch
adjusting ................ 142
operation
while driving ......... 106
recommended
shift speeds ........... 107
Console ...................... 47
Controls
power seat ............... 63
Convertible ................ 48
cleaning ................. 187
installation
of the boot .............. 49
lowering the
convertible top ........ 48
raising the
convertible top ........ 51Coolant
checking
and adding ............ 143
low coolant light ..... 12
refill
capacities ........ 150,191
specifications.. 193,194
Cruise control (see
Speed control) .......... 42
Customer
Assistance ................ 116
Ford accessories for
your vehicle .......... 206
Ford Extended
Service Plan .......... 197
Getting assistance
outside the U.S.
and Canada ........... 205
Getting roadside
assistance .............. 116
Getting the service
you need ............... 198
Ordering
additional owner's
literature ............... 210
The Dispute
Settlement
Board ..................... 200
Utilizing the
Mediation/
Arbitration
Program ................. 204
Daytime running
lamps (see Lamps) ... 18
Defrost
rear window ............ 19
Dipstick
automatic
transmission fluid... 153
engine oil ............... 137
Index
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Doors
lubricant
specifications ........ 193
Driving under special
conditions
through water ....... 115
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ........ 128
Emission
control system ......... 175
Engine ...................... 194
check engine/service
engine soon light ...... 9
cleaning ................. 187
coolant ................... 143
idle speed
control ................... 157
lubrication
specifications.. 193,194
refill capacities ...... 191
service points.. 136,137
starting after a
collision ................. 117
Engine block heater... 93
Engine oil ................ 137
checking
and adding ............ 137
dipstick .................. 137
filter,
specifications.. 140,191
recommendations... 140
refill capacities ...... 191
specifications.. 193,194
Exhaust fumes .......... 93
Floor mats ................. 53
Fluid capacities ....... 191
Foglamps ................... 48
Fuel .......................... 165
calculating fuel
economy ................ 171
cap ......................... 168
capacity ................. 191choosing
the right fuel ......... 169
comparisons with
EPA fuel economy
estimates ............... 175
detergent in fuel ... 170
filling your vehicle
with fuel .. 165,168,171
filter,
specifications.. 171,191
fuel pump shut-off
switch .................... 117
gauge ....................... 14
improving fuel
economy ................ 171
low fuel
warning light ........... 11
octane rating .. 169,194
quality .................... 170
running
out of fuel ............. 170
safety information
relating to
automotive fuels ... 165
Fuses ................. 118,119
Gas cap
(see Fuel cap) ......... 168
Gas mileage (see
Fuel economy) ........ 171
Gauges .................. 13,14
battery
voltage gauge .......... 16
engine coolant
temperature
gauge ....................... 14
engine oil
pressure gauge ....... 17
fuel gauge ................ 14
odometer ................. 15
speedometer ........... 15
tachometer .............. 15
trip odometer .......... 16
Index
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GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating) ........ 109
definition ............... 109
driving with
a heavy load .......... 109
location .................. 109
GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating) ........ 109
calculating ............. 109
definition ............... 109
driving with
a heavy load .......... 109
location .................. 109
Hazard flashers ....... 117
Head restraints ......... 62
Headlamps ................. 18
aiming .................... 183
bulb
specifications ........ 182
daytime
running lights .......... 18
flash to pass ............ 41
high beam ............ 8,18
replacing bulbs ..... 178
turning on and off .. 18
warning chime ........ 13
Heating ...................... 20
heating and air
conditioning
system ..................... 20
Hood ........................ 135
Ignition ..................... 194
positions of the
ignition .................... 41
removing the key .. 109
Infant seats (see
Safety seats) ........ 82,83
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ............ 177
Instrument panel
cleaning ................. 188
cluster ................. 8,188lighting up panel
and interior ............. 19
location of
components ............... 8
Jump-starting
your vehicle ............. 128
Keys
key in
ignition chime ......... 13
positions of the
ignition .................... 41
removing from
the ignition ............ 109
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications
chart ...................... 182
cargo lamps ............. 19
daytime
running light ........... 18
fog lamps ................. 48
headlamps ........ 18,178
headlamps,
flash to pass ............ 41
instrument panel,
dimming ................... 19
interior
lamps ......... 45,181,182
replacing bulbs ..... 177
178,179,180,181
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ...... 40
Lights, warning and
indicator ...................... 8
air bag ........................ 9
anti-lock
brakes (ABS) ..... 12,96
anti-theft ................... 9
brake ........................ 12
charging system ........ 9
check coolant .......... 12
high beam ................. 8
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warning light and
chime ............... 8,13,70
Safety seats
for children ........... 82,83
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) .................. 65
Seats .......................... 62
child safety
seats .................... 82,83
cleaning .......... 189,190
easy access/easyout
feature ..................... 64
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft
system .............. 57,58,59
Servicing
your vehicle ............. 133
Spark plugs,
specifications .... 191,194
Special notice .............. 3
Specification chart,
lubricants .......... 193,194
Speed control ............ 42
Speedometer ............. 15
Starting
your vehicle ..... 90,91,92
jump starting ........ 128
Steering wheel
tilting ....................... 41
Tachometer ............... 15
Tires .... 124,160,161,162
changing ......... 124,125
checking
the pressure .......... 162
replacing ................ 163
rotating .................. 163
snow tires
and chains ............. 164
tire grades ............. 162
treadwear .............. 161
Towing ..................... 162recreational
towing .................... 114
trailer towing ........ 112
wrecker .................. 132
Traction control ... 52,98
active light .............. 12
Traction-lok
rear axle .................. 109
Transmission
automatic
operation ............... 100
fluid, checking and
adding
(automatic) ........... 153
fluid, checking and
adding (manual) ... 156
fluid,
refill capacities ...... 191
lubricant
specifications.. 193,194
manual operation .. 106
Trip odometer ........... 16
Trunk ......................... 60
remote release ... 40,54
Turn signal ............. 8,40
Vehicle
dimensions ............... 194
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) ......... 196
Vehicle loading ........ 109
Ventilating
your vehicle ............... 94
Warning chimes ......... 13
Warning lights
(see Lights) ................. 8
Washer fluid ............ 143
Water,
Driving through ....... 115
Windows
power ....................... 46
Index
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