lock FORD MUSTANG 2001 4.G Repair Manual

IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Certification label
The National Highway
Traffic Safety
Administration
Regulations require
that a Certification
Label be affixed to a
vehicle and prescribe
where the Certification
Label may be located.
The Certification Label
is located on the front
door latch pillar on the driver's side.
Vehicle identification number
The vehicle
identification number
is attached to a metal
tag and is located on
the driver side
instrument panel.
(Please note that in
the graphic XXXX is
representative of your
vehicle identification
number.)
Engine number
The engine number (the last eight numbers of the
vehicle identification number) is stamped on the
engine block and transmission.
MFD. BY FORD MOTOR CO. IN U.S.A.
EXT PNT: XXXXXX XXXXXX RC: XX DSO: XXXX
BAR INT TR TP/PS R AXLE TR SPR
X XX XXX X XX X XXXX
XXXXX
XXXXX
UPC ÑF85B-1520472-AB
DATE: XXXXX GVWR:XXXXXXXXXXXX
VIN: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
TYPE: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX FRONT GAWR: XXXXXX/XXXXXXX
REAR GAWR: XXXXXXX/XXXXXXX
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL
MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PRE-
VENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF
MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Capacities and specifications
211

Not all accessories are available for all models.
Vehicle Security
Styled wheel 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
Cleaners, waxes and polishes
Flat splash guards
Customer assistance
223

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

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

Safety seats for
children ...................... 95
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) .................. 76
Seats .......................... 73
child safety seats .... 95
cleaning ......... 204±205
easy access/easyout
feature ..................... 75
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft
system .................. 67±69
Servicing your
vehicle ...................... 147
Spark plugs,
specifications ........... 206
, 209±210
Special notice .............. 3
Specification chart,
lubricants ......... 208±209
Speed control ............ 53
Speedometer ............. 15
Starting your
vehicle ...... 103±104, 106
jump starting ........ 141
Steering wheel
tilting ....................... 52
T
Tachometer ............... 16
Tires ......... 137, 175±177
changing ........ 137±138
checking the
pressure ................. 177
replacing ................ 178
rotating .................. 177snow tires and
chains .................... 179
tire grades ............. 176
treadwear .............. 175
Towing ..................... 124
recreational
towing .................... 127
trailer towing ........ 124
wrecker .................. 146
Traction
control ............... 50, 111
active light .............. 12
Traction-lok rear
axle .......................... 122
Transmission
automation
operation ............... 113
fluid, checking and
adding
(automatic) ........... 167
fluid, checking and
adding (manual) ... 170
fluid, refill
capacities ............... 206
lubricant
specifications. 208±209
manual operation .. 119
Trip odometer ........... 17
Trunk ......................... 71
remote release .. 50, 65
Turn signal ............ 8, 51
V
Vehicle
dimensions ............... 210
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) ......... 211
Index
234