engine FORD MUSTANG 2001 4.G Owners Manual

Front end covers (full and mini)
Lubricants and oils
Molded splash guards
Seat belt extenders
Tonneau covers (mini)
Touch-up paint
Universal floor mats
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the
following information in mind when adding
accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
²When adding accessories, equipment, passengers
and luggage to your vehicle, do not exceed the
total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front
or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the
Safety compliance certification label). Consult
your dealer for specific weight information.
²The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
and Canadian Radio Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile
communications systems - such as two-way
radios, telephones and theft alarms - that are
equipped with radio transmitters. Any such
equipment installed in your vehicle should comply
with FCC or CRTC regulations and should be
installed only by a qualified service technician.
²Mobile communications systems may harm the
operation of your vehicle, particularly if they are
not properly designed for automotive use or are
not properly installed. When operated, such
systems may cause the engine to stumble or stall
or cause the transmission to be damaged or
operate improperly. In addition, such systems may
be damaged or their performance may be affected
by operating your vehicle. (Citizens band [CB]
transceivers, garage door openers and other
transmitters with outputs of five watts or less will
not ordinarily affect your vehicle's operation.)
Customer assistance
224

A
Air bag supplemental
restraint system ........ 88
and child safety
seats ......................... 90
description .............. 88
disposal .................... 93
driver air bag .......... 91
indicator light ..... 9, 92
operation ................. 91
passenger air bag ... 91
Air cleaner filter ..... 206
Air conditioning ........ 20
manual heating and air
conditioning
system ..................... 20
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) ................... 157
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) .... 108±109
Anti-theft system
warning light ............. 9
Audio system (see
Radio) ........................ 24
Automatic
transmission ............ 113
driving an automatic
overdrive ............... 115
fluid, adding .......... 167
fluid, checking ...... 167
fluid, refill
capacities ............... 206
fluid,
specification .......... 209
Auxiliary power
point ........................... 60Axle
lubricant
specifications. 208±209
refill capacities ...... 206
traction lok ............ 122
B
Battery ..................... 171
acid, treating
emergencies .......... 171
charging system
warning light ............. 9
jumping a disabled
battery ................... 141
maintenance-free .. 171
replacement,
specifications ........ 206
servicing ................ 171
voltage gauge .......... 17
Belt minder ............... 83
Brakes .............. 108, 110
anti-lock ......... 108±109
anti-lock brake
system (ABS) warning
light .................. 12, 109
brake warning
light .......................... 13
fluid, checking and
adding .................... 155
fluid, refill
capacities ............... 206
fluid,
specifications 208±209
lubricant
specifications 208±209
parking .................. 110
shift interlock ........ 113
Break-in period ........... 3
Index
228

C
Capacities for refilling
fluids ........................ 206
Cassette tape
player ......................... 34
Certification Label .. 211
Child safety
restraints ................... 94
child safety belts .... 94
Child safety seats ...... 95
attaching with tether
straps ....................... 99
in front seat ............ 97
in rear seat .............. 97
Cleaning your
vehicle ...................... 199
engine
compartment ......... 202
exterior .................. 200
exterior lamps ....... 201
instrument
cluster lens ............ 204
instrument panel .. 204
interior ........... 204±205
mirrors ................... 201
plastic parts .......... 201
safety belts ............ 204
washing .................. 199
waxing ................... 200
wheels .................... 201
windows ................ 204
wiper blades .......... 202
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or
Heating) ..................... 20
Clock .................... 33, 47
Clutch
adjusting ................ 156operation while
driving ................... 119
recommended shift
speeds .................... 120
Console ...................... 59
Controls
power seat ............... 74
Convertible ................ 61
cleaning ................. 202
installation of the
boot .......................... 62
lowering the
convertible top ........ 61
raising the convertible
top ............................ 63
Coolant
checking and
adding .................... 157
refill
capacities ....... 165, 206
specifications. 208±209
Cruise control (see
Speed control) .......... 53
Customer
Assistance ................ 129
Ford accessories for
your vehicle .......... 221
Ford Extended Service
Plan ........................ 212
Getting assistance
outside the U.S. and
Canada ................... 220
Getting roadside
assistance .............. 129
Getting the service
you need ............... 213
Ordering additional
owner's
literature ............... 225
Index
229

The Dispute
Settlement
Board ..................... 216
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ................. 219
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) .............. 18
Defrost
rear window ............ 19
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ........................ 167
engine oil ............... 151
Doors
lubricant
specifications ........ 208
Driving under special
conditions
through water ....... 128
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ........ 141
Emission control
system ...................... 190
Engine .............. 209±210
check engine/service
engine soon light ...... 9
cleaning ................. 202
coolant ................... 157
idle speed
control ................... 171
lubrication
specifications. 208±209refill capacities ...... 206
service
points ............. 150±151
starting after a
collision ................. 130
Engine block
heater ....................... 106
Engine oil ................ 151
checking and
adding .................... 151
dipstick .................. 151
filter,
specifications. 154, 206
recommendations.. 154
refill capacities ...... 206
specifications. 208±209
Exhaust fumes ........ 107
F
Floor mats ................. 60
Fluid capacities ....... 206
Foglamps ................... 19
Fuel .......................... 180
calculating fuel
economy ................ 186
cap ................... 11, 182
capacity ................. 206
choosing the
right fuel ................ 183
comparisons with EPA
fuel economy
estimates ............... 190
detergent in fuel ... 185
filling your vehicle
with
fuel ......... 180, 182, 186
filter,
specifications. 185, 206
Index
230

fuel pump shut-off
switch .................... 130
gauge ....................... 14
improving fuel
economy ................ 186
low fuel warning
light .......................... 11
octane
rating ..... 184, 209±210
quality .................... 184
running out of
fuel ......................... 185
safety information
relating to automotive
fuels ....................... 180
Fuses ................ 131±132
G
Gas cap (see
Fuel cap) ........... 11, 182
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ................. 186
Gauges ....................... 14
battery voltage
gauge ....................... 17
engine coolant
temperature
gauge ....................... 15
engine oil pressure
gauge ....................... 17
fuel gauge ................ 14
odometer ................. 16
speedometer ........... 15
tachometer .............. 16
trip odometer .......... 17
GAWR (Gross Axle
Weight Rating) ........ 122
definition ............... 122driving with a heavy
load ........................ 122
location .................. 122
GVWR (Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating) ........ 122
calculating ............. 122
definition ............... 122
driving with a heavy
load ........................ 122
location .................. 122
H
Hazard flashers ....... 130
Head restraints ......... 73
Headlamps ................. 18
aiming .................... 198
bulb specifications 197
daytime running
lights ........................ 18
flash to pass ............ 51
high beam ........... 8, 18
replacing bulbs ..... 193
turning on and off .. 18
warning chime ........ 13
Heating ...................... 20
heating and air
conditioning
system ..................... 20
Hood ........................ 149
I
Ignition ....... 52, 209±210
removing the key .. 122
Infant seats (see Safety
seats) ......................... 95
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ............ 191
Index
231

Instrument panel
cleaning ................. 204
cluster ................ 8, 204
lighting up panel and
interior ..................... 19
location of
components ............... 8
J
Jack .......................... 137
positioning ............. 137
storage ................... 137
Jump-starting your
vehicle ...................... 141
K
Keys ..................... 67±69
key in ignition
chime ....................... 13
positions of the
ignition .................... 52
removing from the
ignition .................. 122
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications
chart ...................... 197
cargo lamps ............. 19
daytime running
light .......................... 18
fog lamps ................. 19
headlamps ....... 18, 193
headlamps, flash to
pass .......................... 51
instrument panel,
dimming ................... 19interior
lamps ............... 56, 197
replacing
bulbs .............. 192±196
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ...... 51
Lights, warning and
indicator ...................... 8
air bag ........................ 9
anti-lock brakes
(ABS) .............. 12, 109
anti-theft ................... 9
brake ........................ 13
charging system ........ 9
fuel cap light ........... 11
high beam ................. 8
low fuel .................... 11
overdrive off ............ 12
safety belt ................. 9
service engine soon .. 9
traction control
active ....................... 12
turn signal
indicator .................... 8
Load limits ............... 122
GAWR .................... 122
GVWR .................... 122
trailer towing ........ 122
Locks
doors ........................ 57
Lubricant
specifications ... 208±209
Lug nuts,
anti-theft .................. 140
Lumbar support,
seats ........................... 75
Index
232

M
Manual
transmission ............ 119
fluid capacities ...... 206
lubricant
specifications ........ 209
reverse ................... 121
Mirrors
cleaning ................. 201
side view mirrors
(power) ................... 58
Motorcraft
parts ................. 185, 206
O
Octane rating .......... 184
Odometer ................... 16
Oil (see Engine
oil) ............................ 151
Overdrive ........... 58, 115
P
Panic alarm feature,
remote entry
system ........................ 65
Parking brake .......... 110
Parts (see Motorcraft
parts) ....................... 206
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ............. 135
Power door locks ...... 57
Power steering ........ 113
fluid, checking and
adding .................... 166fluid, refill
capacity ................. 206
fluid,
specifications 208±209
R
Radio .......................... 24
Relays ...................... 131
Remote entry
system .................. 64±65
illuminated entry .... 66
locking/unlocking
doors .................. 64±65
opening the trunk ... 65
panic alarm ............. 65
replacement/additional
transmitters ............. 66
replacing the
batteries .................. 67
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ........... 13, 76,
78±81
Safety defects,
reporting .................. 227
Safety restraints ........ 76
, 78±81
belt minder ............. 83
cleaning the safety
belts ................. 87, 204
extension
assembly .................. 82
for adults ........... 78±81
for children ....... 93±94
warning light and
chime ....... 9, 13, 82±83
Index
233

Item Information
Required fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87
octane
Fuel tank capacity 59.4L (15.7 gallons)
Engine oil capacity (includes
filter change)4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super
Premium Motor Oil, Ford
specification WSS-M2C153-H
Tire size and pressure See label on inside of glove
box door.
Hood release Pull handle under the left
side of the instrument panel.
Coolant capacity-3.8L OHV
V6 engine
111.2L (11.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity-4.6L SOHC
V8 engine
113.3L (14.1 quarts)
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to line on reservoir or
dipstick. Use Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F.
Manual transmission fluid
capacity-3.8L OHV V6 engine
2
2.6L (5.6 pints). Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.3
Manual transmission fluid
capacity-4.6L SOHC V8
engine
2
3.8L (8.0 pints). Use Mobil 1
SynthetictAT F.3
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity-3.8L OHV V6 engine
2
13.1L (13.9 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MERCONtV ATF.
4
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity-4.6L SOHC V8
engine
2
12.0L (12.8 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MERCONtV ATF.
4
Windshield washer fluid 3.8L (4.0 quarts). Use
Ultra-Clear Windshield
Washer Concentrate.
1Use either green-colored Motorcraft Premium Engine
Coolant or yellow-colored Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant. DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine
Coolant (orange in color). Refer toAdding engine
coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used.
Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the
dipstick or on the dipstick handle. MERCONtand
Filling station information
239