check engine FORD MUSTANG 2008 5.G Owner's Guide

Item CapacityFord part name or
equivalentFord part number /
Ford Specification
Windshield washer fluid 4.0 quarts (3.8L)Motorcraft Premium
Windshield Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A /
WSB-M8B16-A2
Fuel tank16.0 gallons
(60.6L)——
1Add 4 oz. (118 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting Ford specification
EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of Traction-Lok axles.
Ford design rear axles contain a synthetic lubricant that does not require changing unless the axle
has been submerged in water.2Automatic transmissions that require MERCONV should only use MERCONV fluid or fluid that
is specified dual usage MERCON/MERCONV. Refer toscheduled maintenance informationto
determine the correct service interval. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may
cause transmission damage.3Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.4Approximate dry capacity, including cooler and tubes. Fluid level should be checked by an
authorized dealer.5Service refill capacity is covered underchecking and adding manual transmission fluidin this
chapter.6Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the
requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C929-A (4.0L) or WSS-M2C930-A (4.6L) and the API
Certification mark.
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The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following
information:
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint
System
3. Vehicle line, series, body type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS
You can find a
transmission/transaxle code on the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label. The following table tells you
which transmission or transaxle
each code represents.
Description Code
Five-speed manual (T5) F
Five-speed manual (TR3650) K
Five-speed automatic (5R55S) L
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A
Accessory delay ..........................61
Air cleaner filter ...............264–266
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................................115, 123
and child safety seats ............117
description ......................115, 123
disposal ....................................126
driver airbag ....................117, 124
indicator light .........................126
operation .........................117, 124
passenger airbag .............117, 124
side airbag ...............................123
Ambient mood/lighting ...............50
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................244
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................175
Anti-theft system ..................88, 91
arming the system ....................92
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................19, 23, 27
Automatic transmission ............179
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................180
fluid, adding ............................262
fluid, checking ........................262
fluid, refill capacities ..............267
fluid, specification ..................267
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....35
Auxiliary power point .................58
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........267
refill capacities ........................267
traction lok ..............................178B
Battery .......................................242
acid, treating emergencies .....242
jumping a disabled battery ....210
maintenance-free ....................242
replacement, specifications ...266
servicing ..................................242
Belt-Minder.............................111
Booster seats .............................127
Brakes ........................................175
anti-lock ...................................175
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................175
fluid, checking and adding ....262
fluid, refill capacities ..............267
fluid, specifications .................267
lubricant specifications ..........267
parking ....................................176
shift interlock ..........................179
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................50
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....267
Cell phone use ..............................7
Child safety restraints ..............126
child safety belts ....................126
Child safety seats ......................130
attaching with tether straps ..134
in front seat ............................131
in rear seat ..............................131
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................127
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............226
instrument panel ....................228
interior .....................................229
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plastic parts ............................227
washing ....................................224
waxing .....................................225
wheels ......................................225
wiper blades ............................227
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................30
AM/FM/CD .................................24
Clutch
fluid ..........................................262
operation while driving ..........183
recommended shift speeds ....184
Compass, electronic ....................62
calibration .................................63
set zone adjustment .................63
Console ........................................58
Controls
power seat .................................96
Convertible ..................................66
cleaning ...................................228
installation of the boot .............67
lowering the convertible top ...66
raising the convertible top ......69
Coolant
checking and adding ..............244
refill capacities ................248, 267
specifications ..........................267
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................64
Customer Assistance ................186
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................220
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................221
Getting roadside assistance ...186
Getting the service you
need .........................................216
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................222Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............220
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................47
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................262
engine oil .................................237
Driving under special
conditions ..................................182
through water .........................185
E
Electronic message center .........70
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................210
Emission control system ..........258
Engine ........................................270
cleaning ...................................226
coolant .....................................244
fail-safe cooling .......................249
idle speed control ...................242
lubrication specifications .......267
refill capacities ........................267
service points ..................234–235
Engine block heater .................173
Engine oil ..................................237
checking and adding ..............237
dipstick ....................................237
filter, specifications ........240, 266
recommendations ...................240
refill capacities ........................267
specifications ..........................267
Event data recording ....................6
Exhaust fumes ..........................172
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L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................50
daytime running light ...............47
fog lamps ...................................46
headlamps .................................46
headlamps, flash to pass ..........47
instrument panel, dimming .....47
interior lamps .....................49, 51
replacing bulbs .........................51
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................49
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........175
Limited slip axle
(see Traction Loc) ....................178
Load limits .................................160
Locks ............................................79
autolock .....................................81
doors ..........................................79
Lubricant specifications ...........267
Lug nuts ....................................209
Lumbar support, seats ...............96
M
Manual transmission .................183
fluid capacities ........................267
lubricant specifications ..........267
reverse .....................................184
Message center ...........................70
display color ..............................72
english/metric button .........72–73
MyColor display ........................72
system check button ................71
warning messages .....................76Mirrors ...................................62, 64
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................62
side view mirrors (power) .......64
Motorcraft parts ........231, 250, 266
N
Navigation system .......................41
O
Octane rating ............................254
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................237
P
Parking brake ............................176
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....266
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................102
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................191
Power door locks ........................81
Power mirrors .............................64
Power point .................................58
Power steering ..........................178
fluid, checking and adding ....261
fluid, refill capacity ................267
fluid, specifications .................267
Power Windows ...........................59
R
Radio ................................19, 23, 27
Relays ........................................189
Remote entry system ...........83–84
illuminated entry ......................87
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