FORD MUSTANG 2004 4.G SVT Supplement Manual

4–WAY HEAD RESTRAINTS
Your vehicle’s seats are 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:
•up and down
•forward or backward
POWER LUMBAR, ADJUSTABLE BOLSTERS
AND SEAT ADJUSTMENT
Your driver seat is
equipped with 6–way
power seat adjustment,
power lumbar and power
adjustable bolster
controls. These features
allow the driver to adjust
the seat location, the
amount of lumbar
support and the fit of
the seat.
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Lumbar and adjustable bolster controls
The lumbar and adjustable bolster controls are
located on the front right corner of the driver seat.
The power lumbar feature creates lower back
support for the driver and may be adjusted to
increase or decrease the support. The seat back and
seat cushion bolsters inflate or deflate, allowing the
driver to create a firmer or more loose fitting seat.
Before adjusting these features, ensure that the seat
is in the driving position, then:
1. Seat back bolsters—Press
to deflate
(decrease firmness), press
to inflate (increase
firmness).
2. Seat cushion bolsters—Press
to deflate
(decrease firmness), press
to inflate (increase
firmness).
3. Lumbar controls—Press
to inflate (increase
lumbar support), or
to deflate (decrease lumbar
support.)
For maximum ease of vehicle ingress/egress, the seat
cushion and seat back bolsters should be completely
deflated.
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 4.6L DOHC Supercharged
V–8 engine
Air filter element FA-1632
Fuel filter FG-800A
Battery BXT-59
Oil filter FL-820S
PCV valve EV-153
Spark plugs* AGSF-22FM1
* Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information
(VECI) decal for spark plug gap information.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake FluidFill to line on
reservoir
Engine oil
(includes
filter change)Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor Oil5.7L
(6.0 quarts)
Engine
coolant
1Motorcraft Premium Engine
Coolant (green-colored) or
Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)15.2L
(16.1 quarts)
Power
steering fluidMotorcraft MERCONATF Fill to
between MIN
and MAX lines
on reservoir
Rear axle
lubricant
2Motorcraft SAE 75W-140
High Performance Synthetic
Rear Axle Lubricant1.4L
(2.9 pints)
Fuel tank N/A 59.4L
(15.7 gallons)
Intercooler
coolantMotorcraft Premium Engine
Coolant (green-colored) or
Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)3.75L
(3.96 qts)
(see your
dealer for
service)
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Fluid Ford Part Name Capacity
Transmission
fluid
3Refer to the label on your
transmission3.9L
(8.2 pints)4
Windshield
washer fluidUltra-Clear Windshield
Washer Concentrate3.8L
(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.
3The TTC T56 6–Speed transmission on your SVT
Mustang Cobra uses automatic transmission fluid. Ensure
the correct automatic transmission fluid is used as
indicated in the label on your transmission.
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“Premium”
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“Premium”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.
CHECKING ENGINE COOLANT
The concentration and level of engine coolant should
be checked at the mileage intervals listed in the
91(R+M)/2 METHOD
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scheduled maintenance guide. The coolant
concentration should be maintained at 50/50 coolant
and water, which equates to a freeze point of -36°C
(-34°F). Coolant concentration testing is possible
with a hydrometer or antifreeze tester (such as the
Rotunda Battery and Antifreeze Tester, 0014–R1060).
The level of coolant should be maintained at the“cold
full”of“cold fill range”level in the coolant reservoir.
If the level falls below, add coolant per the
instructions in theAdding Engine Coolantsection.
Your vehicle was factory-filled with a 50/50 engine
coolant and water concentration. If the
concentration of coolant falls below 40% or above
60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not
work properly.A50–50 mixture of coolant and
water provides the following:
•freeze protection down to -36°C (-34°F).
•boiling protection up to 129°C (265°F).
•protection against rust and other forms of
corrosion.
•an accurate temperature readout from the
engine coolant gauge.
When the engine is cold,
check the level of the
engine coolant in the
reservoir.
•The engine coolant
should be at the“cold
fill level”as listed on
the engine coolant
reservoir.
•Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for
service interval schedules.
•Be sure to read and understandPrecautions when
servicing your vehiclein this chapter.
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.
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Note: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
When adding coolant, make sure it is a 50/50
mixture of engine coolant and distilled water. Add
the mixture to the coolant reservoir,when the
engine is cool, until the appropriate fill level is
obtained.
Do not add engine coolant when the engine
is hot. Steam and scalding liquids released
from a hot cooling system can burn you badly.
Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts.
Do not put engine coolant in the windshield
washer fluid container. If sprayed on the
windshield, engine coolant could make it difficult
to see through the windshield.
The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with
either green-colored Motorcraft Premium Engine
Coolant meeting Ford specification ESE-M97B44–A
or yellow-colored Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine
Coolant meeting Ford Specification
WSS-M97B51–A1. To determine your vehicle’s
coolant type (color), check your coolant reservoir.
•
Add Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant
(green-colored), VC-4–A (U.S.) or CXC-10
(Canada) or Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine
Coolant (yellow-colored), VC-7–A, depending
on the type of coolant originally equipped in
your vehicle.If you are unsure which type of
coolant your vehicle requires, check your coolant
reservoir or contact your local dealer.
•Do not add/mix an orange-colored, extended
life coolant such as Motorcraft Speciality
Orange Engine Coolant, VC-2 (US) or
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CXC-209 (Canada), meeting Ford
specification WSS-M97B44–D with the
factory-filled coolant.Mixing Motorcraft
Speciality Orange Engine Coolant or any
orange-colored extended life product with your
factory filled coolant can result in degraded
corrosion protection.
•A large amount of water without engine coolant
may be added, in case of emergency, to reach a
vehicle service location. In this instance, the
cooling system must be drained and refilled with a
50/50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled
water as soon as possible. Water alone (without
engine coolant) can cause engine damage from
corrosion, overheating or freezing.
•Do not use alcohol, methanol or brine or any
engine coolants mixed with alcohol or
methanol antifreeze (coolant).Alcohol and
other liquids can cause engine damage from
overheating or freezing.
•Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to
the coolant.These can be harmful and
compromise the corrosion protection of the
engine coolant.
•Do not mix with recycled coolant unless from
a Ford-approved recycling process (seeUse of
Recycled Engine Coolantsection).
To reduce the risk of personal injury, make
sure the engine is cool before unscrewing
the coolant pressure relief cap. The cooling system
is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come
out forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly.
If you must remove the pressure relief cap or
radiator cap (depending upon engine application),
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.
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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.
Engine coolant refill procedure
The following procedure should be used when
refilling the cooling system after it has been drained
or become extremely low.
1. Remove the pressure relief cap from the engine
coolant reservoir as previously outlined.
2. Slowly add a50/50 mixtureof engine coolant
and distilled water to the engine coolant reservoir
until the coolant level is at the“cold fill level”as
listed on the reservoir.
3. Reinstall the pressure relief cap.
4. Start and idle the engine until the upper radiator
hose is warm (this indicates the thermostat is open
and coolant is flowing through the entire system).
5. Shut the engine off and let it cool.
6. Remove the pressure relief cap from the engine
coolant reservoir as previously outlined.
7. Add a50/50 mixtureof engine coolant and
distilled water to the engine coolant reservoir until
the coolant level is at the“cold fill level”as listed on
the reservoir.
8. Reinstall the pressure relief cap.
9. Check the coolant level in the reservoir before
you drive your vehicle the next few times (with the
engine cool).
10. If necessary, add a50/50 mixtureof engine
coolant and distilled water to the engine coolant
reservoir until the coolant level is at the“cold fill
level”as listed on the reservoir.
After any coolant has been added, check the coolant
concentration (refer toChecking Engine Coolant).
If the concentration is not 50/50 (protection to–34°
F/–36°C), drain some coolant and adjust the
concentration. It may take several drains and
additions to obtain a 50/50 coolant concentration.
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Whenever coolant has been added, the coolant level in
the coolant reservoir should be checked the next few
times you drive the vehicle. If necessary, add enough
50/50 concentration of engine coolant and distilled
water to bring the liquid level to the proper level.
If you have to add more than 1.0 liter (1.0 quart) of
engine coolant per month, have your dealer check
the engine cooling system. Your cooling system may
have a leak. Operating an engine with a low level of
coolant can result in engine overheating and possible
engine damage.
Steering linkage lubrication
The front and rear tie rod ends on this vehicle have
high temperature seals with greaseable fittings. The
fittings must be lubricated at 15,000–mile intervals
using Ford recommended ESA M1C 92A grease to
ensure proper function and extended service life.
•location of the front
tie rod
•location of the rear tie
rod
USING THE RIGHT BULBS
Function Trade Number
Park lamp, turn lamp, side marker (front) 3156K
Luggage compartment lamp S211
High-mount brake lamp (Service as
complete assembly)See your Dealer
Fog lamp 9145
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IMPORTANT TIRE INFORMATION
Your SVT vehicle is equipped with unique wheels
and tires designed to enhance performance and
appearance. To continue providing this performance,
extra care must be taken when operating and
maintaining your vehicle.
TIRES
Your SVT vehicle is equipped with low profile, high
performance tires that are designed to optimize
handling, steering and braking to provide the
performance you expect in a SVT vehicle. These
tires are not optimized for off-road or winter
performance, and their ride, noise and wear
characteristics are different than other tires. Also,
because of their lower profile, the tires are more
susceptible to damage due to potholes and rough or
unpaved roads. To ensure that your tires perform as
designed, it is important that you maintain your tires
properly:
•Always maintain your tire pressures according to
the tire information placard in the doorjamb or
inside the fuel filler door, using an accurate
gauge.
•Tire pressures are specified“cold”and should be
checked after the vehicle has been parked for at
least 3 hours. Do not reduce pressure of warm
tires.
•Check your tire pressure often to maintain it
properly. Tire pressure can diminish over time
and fluctuate with temperature.
•Do not overload your vehicle. Maximum vehicle
and axle weights are listed on the tire information
placard.
•Extra caution should be taken when operating the
vehicle near its maximum load, including assuring
proper tire pressure and reducing speeds.
•Extra caution should be taken when operating on
rough roads to avoid impacts that could cause tire
damage.
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