FORD MUSTANG 2001 4.G SVT Supplement Manual

OPTIONS, COLOR AND TRIM
²California emissions system
²CD player
²High altitude principal use
²Leather seating surfaces (includes power lumbar
support)
²Remote keyless illuminated entry
²MACH 460 electronic AM/FM stereo/CD
²Rear spoiler
Exterior:
²Ultra White Clearcoat
²Ebony Clearcoat
²Laser Tint Red Clearcoat
²Atlantic Blue Clearcoat
²Silver Clearcoat
Interior:
²Midnight Dark Charcoal Leather
²Medium Parchment Leather
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4±WAY HEAD RESTRAINTS (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle's seats may be equipped with four-way
adjustable head restraints. The purpose of these
head restraints is to help limit head motion in the
event of a rear collision. To properly adjust your
head restraints, lift the head restraint so that it is
located directly behind your head or as close to that
position as possible. Refer to the following to raise
and lower the head restraints.
The head restraints can
be moved in four
directions:
²up and down
²forward or backward
ENERGY MANAGEMENT FEATURE
²This vehicle has a seat belt system with an energy
management feature at the front outboard seating
positions to help further reduce the risk of injury
in the event of a head-on collision.
²This seat belt system has a retractor assembly
that is designed to pay out webbing in a
controlled manner. This feature is designed to
help reduce the belt force acting on the
occupant's chest.
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After any vehicle collision, the seat belt
system at all outboard seating positions
(except driver, which has no ªautomatic locking
retractorº feature) must be checked by a qualified
technician to verify that the ªautomatic locking
retractorº feature for child seats is still functioning
properly. In addition, all seat belts should be
checked for proper function.
BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST
BE REPLACED if the seat belt assembly
ªautomatic locking retractorº feature or any other
seat belt function is not operating properly when
checked according to the procedures in Workshop
Manual.
Failure to replace the Belt and Retractor
assembly could increase the risk of injury in
collisions.
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 4.6L DOHC V8 engine
Air filter element FA-1634
Fuel filter FG-800A
Battery BXT-59
Oil filter FL-820S
PCV valve EV-111153
Spark plugs* AWSF-32E
* Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for
spark plug gap information.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity
Brake fluid High Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidFill to line on
reservoir
Engine oil
(includes filter
change)Motorcraft SAE
5W-20Super
Premium Motor
Oil5.7L (6.0 quarts)
Engine coolant
1Premium Engine
Coolant13.3L
(14.1 quarts)
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FFill to between
MIN and MAX
lines on reservoir
Rear axle
lubricant
2Motorcraft SAE
80W-90 Premium
Rear Axle
Lubricant1.4L (2.9 pints)
Fuel tank N/A 59.4L
(15.7 gallons)
Transmission
fluid
3Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F3.1L (6.6 pints)4
Windshield washer
fluidUltra-Clear
Windshield Washer
Concentrate3.8L (4.0 quarts)
1Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green in color). DO NOT USE
Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer to
Adding engine coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
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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.
4Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission to the
bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface.
OCTANE RECOMMENDATIONS
Your vehicle is designed
to use ªPremiumº
unleaded gasoline with
an (R+M)/2 octane
rating of 91 or higher for optimum performance. The
use of gasolines with lower octane ratings may
degrade performance. We do not recommend the
use of gasolines labeled as ªPremiumº in high
altitude areas that are sold with octane ratings of
less than 91.
If your engine knocks under most driving conditions
while you are using fuel with the recommended
octane rating, see your dealer or a qualified service
technician to prevent any engine damage.
91(R+M)/2 METHOD
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CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT
Your engine's cooling system has been factory-filled
with a 50/50 mixture of distilled water and Ford
Premium Engine Coolant E2FZ-19549-AA (in
Canada, Motorcraft CXC-10), or an equivalent
premium engine coolant that meets Ford
specification ESE-M97B44-A.
A50/50 mixtureof distilled water and Ford
Premium Engine Coolantprovides:
²maximum cooling system efficiency.
²freeze protection down to -36É C (-34É F).
²boiling protection up to 129É C (265É F).
²protection against rust and other forms of
corrosion.
²an accurate temperature readout from the
engine coolant gauge.
The engine coolant must be maintained at the
correct fluid level and concentration to work
properly. If the engine coolant fluid level and
concentration is not maintained correctly,
damage to the engine and cooling system may
result.
When the engine is cold,
check the level of the
engine coolant in the
reservoir.
²The engine coolant should be at the ªcold fill
levelº as listed on the engine coolant reservoir.
²Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for
service interval schedules.
²Be sure to read and understandPrecautions
when servicing your vehiclein this chapter.
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If the engine coolant has not been checked at the
recommended interval, the engine coolant reservoir
may become low or empty. If the reservoir is low or
empty, add engine coolant to the reservoir. Refer to
Adding engine coolantin this chapter.
Automotive fluids are not interchangeable;
do not use engine coolant, antifreeze or
windshield washer fluid outside of its specified
function and vehicle location.
Adding engine coolant
Use only Ford Premium Engine Coolant
E2FZ-19549-AA (in Canada, Motorcraft
CXC-8-B) or a premium engine coolant that
meets Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A.
²DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine
Coolant F6AZ-19544-AA (orange in color).
²DO NOT USE a DEX-COOLtengine coolant
or an equivalent engine coolant that meets
Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D.
²DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol antifreeze
or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or
methanol antifreeze.
²DO NOT USE supplemental coolant additives
in your vehicle. These additives may harm
your engine's cooling system.
²DO NOT MIX recycled coolant and
conventional coolant together in your
vehicle. Mixing of engine coolants may harm
your engine's cooling system.
²The use of an improper coolant may harm
engine and cooling system components and
may void the warranty of your vehicle's
engine cooling system. If you are unsure
which type of coolant your vehicle requires,
contact your local dealer.
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To avoid scalding hot steam or coolant from
being released from the engine cooling
system, never remove the pressure relief cap from
the engine coolant reservoir while the engine is
running or hot. Failure to follow this warning may
result in damage to the engine's cooling system
and possible severe personal injury.
Do not put engine coolant in the windshield
washer fluid reservoir. If engine coolant is
sprayed onto the windshield, it could make it
difficult to see through the windshield.
When the engine is cool, add a50/50 mixtureof
engine coolant and distilled water to the engine
coolant reservoir, until the coolant is at the ªcold fill
levelº or within the ªcold fill rangeº as listed in the
engine coolant reservoir (depending upon
application).
²NEVER increase the coolant concentration
above 60%.
²NEVER decrease the coolant concentration
below 40%.
²Engine coolant concentrations above 60% or
below 40% will decrease the freeze
protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
Plain water may be added in an emergency, but you
mustreplace it with a 50/50 mixture of engine
coolant and distilled water as soon as possible.
Check the coolant level in the reservoir before you
drive your vehicle the next few times (with the
engine cool). If necessary, add a50/50 mixtureof
engine coolant and distilled water to the engine
coolant reservoir until the coolant level is at the
ªcold fill levelº or within the ªcold fill rangeº as listed
on the reservoir (depending upon application).
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Have your dealer check the engine cooling system
for leaks if you have to add more than 1.0 liter (1.0
quart) of engine coolant per month.
To avoid scalding hot steam or coolant from
being released from the engine cooling
system, never remove the pressure relief cap from
the engine coolant reservoir while the engine is
running or hot. Failure to follow this warning may
result in damage to the engine's cooling system
and possible severe personal injury.
If you must remove the pressure relief cap from the
engine coolant reservoir, follow these steps to avoid
personal injury:
1. Before you remove the cap, turn the engine off
and let it cool.
2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth
around the cap. Slowly turn cap counterclockwise
until pressure begins to release.
3. Step back while the pressure releases.
4. When you are sure that all the pressure has been
released, use the cloth to turn it counterclockwise
and remove the cap.
USING THE RIGHT BULBS
Function Trade Number
Park lamp, turn lamp, side marker
(front)3156K
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A WORD ABOUT WARRANTY COVERAGE
The SVT Mustang Cobra carries the same warranty
coverage as other Ford Mustang models. This
information is covered in its entirety in the Ford
Motor Company Warranty Guide.
The SVT Mustang Cobra or any SVT can be serviced
under warranty at any Ford-Lincoln-Mercury dealer
nationwide.
SVT does not recommend modifying or racing our
vehicles, as they are designed and built to be driven
as delivered from the factory. The Ford Motor
Company Warranty Guide discusses the installation
of aftermarket parts and their effect on warranty
coverage as follows:
Repairs are not reimbursable under warranty when:
²ªThe repairs are required because of abuse,
misuse, racing, fire, negligence, accident,
modification or a natural disaster.º
²ªThe repairs are required due to installation of a
non-Ford part.º
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