fuel tank capacity FORD MUSTANG 2001 4.G Owners Manual

Under engine misfire conditions, excessive
exhaust temperatures could damage the
catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor
coverings or other vehicle components, possibly
causing a fire.
Check fuel cap (if equipped)
Momentarily
illuminates when the
ignition is turned to
the ON position to
ensure your bulb is working. When this light turns
on, check the fuel filler cap. Continuing to operate
the vehicle with the check fuel cap light on, can
activate theService Engine Soon/Check Engine
warning light. When the fuel filler cap is properly
re-installed, the light(s) will turn off after a period of
normal driving. This period will vary depending on
driving conditions.
It may take a long period of time for the
system to detect an improperly installed fuel
filler cap.
For more information, refer toFuel filler capin the
Maintenance and carechapter.
Low fuel
Illuminates as an early
reminder of a low fuel
condition indicated on
the fuel gauge (refer to
Fuel Gaugein this chapter for more information).
When refueling, after the light comes on, the amount
of fuel that is added will be less than the advertised
capacity since there is fuel still in the tank. The
ignition must be in the ON position for this lamp to
illuminate. The lamp will also illuminate for several
seconds after the ignition is turned to the ON
position regardless of the fuel level to ensure your
bulb is working.
CHECK
FUEL
CAP
LOW
FUEL
Instrumentation
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GAUGES
Base instrument cluster gauges
Optional instrument cluster gauges
Fuel gauge
Displays approximately
how much fuel is in the
fuel tank (when the
key is in the ON
position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the
vehicle is in motion or after refueling. The ignition
should be in the OFF position while the vehicle is
being refueled. When the gauge first indicates
empty, there is a small amount of reserve fuel in the
tank. When refueling the vehicle from an empty
indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will
be less than the advertised capacity due to the
reserve fuel.
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Instrumentation
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Replace the fuel filter with an authorized
Motorcraft part. The customer warranty may
be void for any damage to the fuel system if an
authorized Motorcraft fuel filter is not used.
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
Measuring techniques
Your best source of information about actual fuel
economy is you, the driver. You must gather
information as accurately and consistently as
possible. Fuel expense, frequency of fillups or fuel
gauge readings are NOT accurate as a measure of
fuel economy. We do not recommend taking fuel
economy measurements during the first 1 600 km
(1 000 miles) of driving (engine break-in period).
You will get a more accurate measurement after
3 000 km±5 000 km (2 000 miles-3 000 miles).
Filling the tank
The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your
vehicle is equal to the rated refill capacity of the fuel
tank as listed in theRefill capacitiessection ofthe
Capacities and specificationschapter.
The advertised capacity is the amount of the
indicated capacity and the empty reserve combined.
Indicated capacity is the difference in the amount of
fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge
indicates empty. Empty reserve is the small amount
of fuel remaining in the fuel tank after the fuel
gauge indicates empty.
The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve
varies and should not be relied upon to
increase driving range. When refueling your
vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty,
you might not be able to refuel the full amount
of the advertised capacity of the fuel tank due
to the empty reserve still present in the tank.
Maintenance and care
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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
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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
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