FORD MUSTANG 2013 5.G Boss 302 Supplement Manual

Introduction
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Welcome 3
Boss 302 history 4
Breaking-in your vehicle 5
Boss302 Unique Features
6
Unique features 6
Driving your Boss302
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AdvanceTrac9
Driving through water 9
Ground clearance 9
Washing your vehicle 10
Chassis
11
Tire Information
13
Wheel lug nut torque 13
Roadside Emergencies
18
Wrecker towing 18
Maintenance
21
Battery 22
Engine oil 22
Capacities and Specifications
24
Refill capacities 24
Engine drivebelt 27
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Track Use Preparation
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Warranty Coverage
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WELCOME
Congratulations on your decision to purchase the latest from Ford — the
Boss302. If you’ve owned or leased a Ford product in the past, we’re
glad you’re back. If this is your first Ford vehicle, welcome to the Ford
family! We are confident that our dedication to performance, quality,
craftsmanship and customer service will ensure many miles of
exhilarating, safe and comfortable driving in your new Boss302.
Your choice of a Ford product is an intelligent and informed one. Ford
strives to build engaging vehicles that involve the driver in every aspect
of the driving experience. Although performance is at the heart of every
Ford vehicle, we go much further. Our goal is to deliver a
comprehensive, complete vehicle, sweating the details such as the sound
of the exhaust, the quality of the interior materials, and the functionality
and the comfort of the seats, to ensure that the driver enjoys not only
exceptional performance but an outstandingdriving environmentas
well. In the Boss302, that philosophy is expressed by a sophisticated
powertrain, outstanding chassis dynamics and significant interior and
exterior enhancements.
This supplement complements your Mustang Owner’s Manual and
provides information specific to the Boss302. By referring to the pages
listed in this supplement, you can identify those features,
recommendations and specifications unique to your new vehicle. If there
are any discrepancies between this supplement and the Mustang Owner’s
Manual, this supplement shall supersede the information found in the
Mustang Owner’s Manual.
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BOSS 302 HISTORY
The Ford Mustang isn’t just a car – it’s an American automotive icon.
And of the more than 9 million Mustangs sold to date over the five
different platform generations covering the past five decades, there is
arguably one high-performance model that stands above the rest in both
reverence and respect among enthusiasts, racers and collectors alike.
That’s the Boss302.
Many consider the 1969-70 model years to be the high-water mark of the
so-calledMuscle Car era.Semon E. “Bunkie” Knudsen was hired as
president in an effort to pump new blood into the Ford Motor Company
product pipeline.
Bunkie set out to secure Ford corporate bragging rights once and for all
with an all-new racing-inspired Mustang model. Knudsen wanted a
Mustang race car to champion a hot, new Ford small-block V-8 that could
power a competitive entry in the Trans Am road racing series. So he
tagged designer Larry Shinoda with the task of designing what a
production version of the new race car should look like.
Knudsen had ordered that his new road-racing Mustang not only be
powerful, but also that it should be “absolutely the best-handling street
car available on the American market.” Shinoda came up with racy looks
for the new Mustangs that he was designing forthe boss– which was
how he referred to Knudsen. Both the styling ofthe Boss’ car,and the
name, stuck.
Enter the 1969Boss302built to compete in the performance car
arena. The Boss302 was built so that Ford could go out and win in
Trans Am racing. Shinoda’s design for the Boss302 included front and
rear spoilers, racy side stripes, a matte-black hood and even rear window
louvers – but it was performance that really helped sell the cars.
The Boss302 dazzled the enthusiast press, established a new level of
interest in Ford performance, and became a force to be reckoned with
on the racetrack. The Boss302 was edged out of winning the 1969
Trans Am racing series in the car’s inaugural season. But Parnelli Jones
and George Follmer piloted their Boss302 Mustangs to the victory
circle more than any other team in the hotly contested 1970 campaign,
giving Ford the manufacturer’s championship, all while the road going
versions were buildingstreet cred.
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The Boss302’s DNA of a unique 5.0-liter powertrain, superlative
handling and a direct link to racing had built a legacy over the years that
has come to epitomize what a high-performance Mustang is all about. To
Ford’s credit, no new Mustang would wear that name again until such
time that the factory could put together all three race-inspired
ingredients in a way that remains true to the Boss302’s heritage.
That time is now.
Today, the Boss302 Mustang rides again for 2013 – both in name and
the spirit of the original. Our thanks to Knudsen for the Boss Mustang
legend, and to Shinoda for the looks and even the name itself. And now
our thanks go to the men and women at Ford who have worked so hard
to make sure that the new Boss302 is a legitimately worthy, race-bred
successor of a Mustang performance legend!
-- John M. Clor
Author,Mustang Dynasty
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
Your vehicle requires a break-in period. Drive your new vehicle at least
100 miles (160 km) before performing extended wide open throttle
maneuvers and at least 1,000 miles (1,600 km) before performance/
competition conditions. Vary your speed frequently in order to give the
moving parts a chance to break in.
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UNIQUE FEATURES
Boss302
•Boss302 high performance V8 engine
•Forged pistons and rods
•Runners in the box intake manifold
•CNC machined high-flow ported aluminum cylinder heads
•Steel-backed high RPM clutch
•Unique steering tuning
•Unique chassis tuning with manually-adjustable dampers
•Brembo four-piston front brakes with unique high-performance rear
brake pads
•Low expansion brake hoses
•Unique upper grille with removable foglight delete covers
•Unique low-gloss black reflective hood and body side stripes
•Boss302 interior package with unique interior finish panels and
instrument cluster with TFT screen and Mustang Track Apps (Recaro
seats optional)
•Quad exhaust with rear and side exiting pipes
•Unique staggered width 19x9 inch and 19x9.5 inch wheels with
summer only performance tires
•3.73 rear axle ratio with limited slip (optional Torsendifferential)
•High performance radiator and engine oil cooler
•AdvanceTracstability enhancement system with sport mode
specifically calibrated and race track tuned. Refer to theDriving
section in yourOwner’s Manualfor more information.
•
- After delivery, your Ford dealer can reprogram your
engine control module to use the red key as a
. Once
enabled, the
provides optimal racetrack performance via
a unique engine calibration. See http://www.trackey.ford.com for more
information.
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Boss302 with Laguna SecaPackage
•Unique Laguna Secachassis tuning with manually-adjustable dampers
•Unique steering tuning
•Rear seat delete (creating a two-seat configuration) with added brace
for improved body stiffness
•Boss302 interior package with standard Recaroseats
•Unique staggered width 19x9 inch and 19x10 inch wheels with
R-compound summer only performance tires
•3.73 rear axle ratio with standard Torsendifferential
•Unique Sterling Grey body/interior accents
•Unique lower grille featuring larger hex pattern (only on the Laguna
Seca)
•Unique low-gloss metallic grey reflective hood and body side stripes
•Additional Ford Racing parts
•Front splitter (track use only - see Warranty information for more
details) The front splitter included in the Laguna SecaPackage is
intended for race track use only and is not legal for on-street
driving. It may degrade crash performance and void the vehicle
warranty. The front splitter must be installed by the customer.
•Front brake cooling kit
•Transmission cooling scoop
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Standard cluster shown, metric similar. Refer to theInformation
Displayschapter of yourOwner’s Manualfor information on menus and
Track Apps usage.
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ADVANCETRACSTABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM
AdvanceTracsport mode
The AdvanceTracsystem provides an available sport mode specially
calibrated for the Boss302 and its unique performance characteristics.
This can be selected utilizing the stability control off switch. While in
AdvanceTracsport mode, the selected steering option will be
overridden and placed in sport mode. See theDrivingsection of the
Owner’s Manualfor more information.
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE THROUGH WATER
The Boss302 has aerodynamic devices attached to the underbody
designed to help control airflow for superior performance. Therefore, the
driver must be especially careful to avoid driving through deep or
standing water. If driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable,
proceed very slowly. Never drive through water that is higher than the
bottom of the wheel rims. Water may enter through the air intake due to
the vacuum generated in the engine. Damage caused by the intake of
water in the engine is not covered by the warranty. Refer toTi r e
informationfor more information.
GROUND CLEARANCE
Note:Because of low vehicle ground clearance, use caution when
approaching curbs/curb stops from the front and rear as vehicle damage
will occur. Additionally, when crossing speed bumps or driveway curbs,
Ford recommends approaching at a very low speed.
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WASHING YOUR VEHICLE
Note:Do not drive your vehicle through an automated, commercial car
wash due to the vehicle’s low ground clearance, tire width and track
width. Wash your vehicle by hand, or by using a touchless commercial
wash with no mechanical tracks on the floor. Do not use a commercial or
high pressure wand on the striped surfaces or stripe edges.
TRAILER TOWING
WARNING:Never tow a trailer with this vehicle. Your vehicle is
not equipped to tow. No towing packages are available through
an authorized dealer.
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