check engine FORD MUSTANG 2001 4.G Owner's Guide

Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in
dry grass or other dry ground cover. The
emission system heats up the engine compartment
and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
Illumination of the ªService Engine Soonº light,
charging system warning light or the temperature
warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke or
loss of engine power, could indicate that the
emission control system is not working properly.
Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful
and potentially lethal fumes into the
passenger compartment.
Do not make any unauthorized changes to your
vehicle or engine. By law, vehicle owners and anyone
who manufactures, repairs, services, sells, leases,
trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are
not permitted to intentionally remove an emission
control device or prevent it from working.
Information about your vehicle's emission system is
on the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal
located on or near the engine. This decal identifies
engine displacement and gives some tune up
specifications.
Please consult yourWarranty Guidefor complete
emission warranty information.
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
testing
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to
pass an I/M test of the on-board diagnostics system.
If your ªCheck Engine/Service Engine Soonº light is
on, refer to the description in theWarning lights
and chimessection of theInstrumentation
chapter. Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test with
the ªCheck Engine/Service Engine Soonº light on.
Maintenance and care
191

If the vehicle's powertrain system or its battery has
just been serviced, the on-board diagnostics system
is reset to a ªnot ready for I/M testº condition. To
ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M
testing, a minimum of 30 minutes of city and
highway driving is necessary as described below:
²First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an
expressway or highway.
²Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go,
city-type traffic with at least four idle periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours
without starting the engine. Then, start the engine
and complete the above driving cycle. The engine
must warm up to its normal operating temperature.
Once started, do not turn off the engine until the
above driving cycle is complete.
BULBS
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of the following lamps
frequently:
²Headlamps
²Tail lamps
²Brakelamps
²High-mount brakelamp
²Turn signals
²Backup lamps
²License plate lamp
Do not remove lamp bulbs unless they will be
replaced immediately. If a bulb is removed for an
extended period of time, contaminants may enter
the lamp housings and affect performance.
Maintenance and care
192

Fluid Ford Part Name Application Capacity
Rear axle
lubricant
2Motorcraft SAE
80W-90 Premium
Rear Axle
Lubricant7 .5 inch axle 1.5L (3.25 pints)
Motorcraft SAE
75W-140
Synthetic Rear
Axle Lubricant8.8 inch axle 2.0L (4.25 pints)
Fuel tank N/A All 59.4L (15.7
gallons)
Transmission fluid
3Motorcraft
MERCONtVATFAutomatic with
3.8L OHV V6
engine13.1L (13.9
quarts)4
Automatic with
4.6L SOHC V8
engine12.0L (12.8
quarts)4
Motorcraft
MERCONtAT FManual with 3.8L
OHV V6 engine2.6L (5.6 pints)5
Mobil 1
SynthetictAT FManual with 4.6L
SOHC V8 engine3.8L (8.0 pints)5
Windshield
washer fluidUltra-Clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateAll 3.8L (4.0 quarts)
1Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.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 or equivalent
meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118±A for complete
refill of Traction-Lok axles.
3Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used.
Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the
dipstick or on the dipstick handle. MERCONtand
MERCONtV are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix
MERCONtand MERCONtV. Refer to your scheduled
maintenance guide to determine the correct service
interval.
4Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some
applications may vary based on cooler size and if equipped
with an in-tank cooler. The amount of transmission fluid
and fluid level should be set by the indication on the
dipstick's normal operating range.
Capacities and specifications
207

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

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