automatic transmission fluid FORD MUSTANG 2020 Owners Manual

Load Carrying
Load Limit
.......................................................192
Towing
Towing a Trailer .............................................
197
Recommended Towing Weights ...........
198
Essential Towing Checks ..........................
199
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels .....
200
Convertible Top
Opening the Convertible Top .................
202
Closing the Convertible Top ...................
203
Driving Hints
Reduced Engine Performance ..............
205
Economical Driving ....................................
205
Cold Weather Precautions ......................
206
Breaking-In ...................................................
206
Driving Through Water .............................
206
Floor Mats ......................................................
207
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance ................................
208
Hazard Flashers ..........................................
209
Fuel Shutoff .................................................
209
Jump Starting the Vehicle ........................
210
Post-Crash Alert System ...........................
212
Transporting the Vehicle ...........................
213
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ...............
214
In California (U.S. Only) .............................
215
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) .....................
216
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ........................
217
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada .........................................................
217
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
.
219 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
........................................................................\
.
219
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
.
219
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart ...........................
221
Changing a Fuse .........................................
230
Maintenance
General Information ...................................
232
Opening and Closing the Hood .............
232
Under Hood Overview - 2.3L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
234
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L ..................
235
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L, Bullitt ....
236
Engine Oil Dipstick ......................................
237
Engine Oil Check ..........................................
237
Oil Change Indicator Reset .....................
238
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.3L EcoBoost™/5.0L ....................................
239
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 5.0L, Bullitt ...........................................................
239
Engine Coolant Check ..............................
240
Manual Transmission Fluid Check .......
244
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
245
Brake Fluid Check .......................................
245
Clutch Fluid Check - Manual Transmission ............................................
246
Power Steering Fluid Check ...................
246
Changing the 12V Battery ........................
246
Adjusting the Headlamps .......................
248
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
250
Fuel Filter .......................................................
250
Checking the Wiper Blades ....................
250
Changing the Wiper Blades ....................
250
Changing a Bulb ...........................................
251
Track Use
Track Use .......................................................
252
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Have your vehicle serviced regularly to help
maintain its roadworthiness and resale
value. There is a large network of
authorized dealers that are there to help
you with their professional servicing
expertise. We believe that their specially
trained technicians are best qualified to
service your vehicle properly and expertly.
They are supported by a wide range of
highly specialized tools developed
specifically for servicing your vehicle.
If your vehicle requires professional service,
an authorized dealer can provide the
necessary parts and service. Check your
warranty information to find out which
parts and services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants,
fluids and service parts conforming to
specifications. Motorcraft® parts are
designed and built to provide the best
performance in your vehicle.
Precautions
•
Do not work on a hot engine.
• Make sure that nothing gets caught in
moving parts.
• Do not work on a vehicle with the
engine running in an enclosed space,
unless you are sure you have enough
ventilation.
• Keep all open flames and other burning
material, such as cigarettes, away from
the battery and all fuel related parts.
Working with the Engine Off
1. Set the parking brake and shift the transmission to park (P), for automatic
transmission, or neutral (N), for manual
transmission.
2. Switch off the engine.
3. Block the wheels. Working with the Engine On WARNING: To reduce the risk of
vehicle damage and personal burn
injuries, do not start your engine with the
air cleaner removed and do not remove
it while the engine is running.
1. Set the parking brake and shift the transmission to park (P), for automatic
transmission, or neutral (N), for manual
transmission.
2. Block the wheels.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
HOOD
Opening the Hood 1.
Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release
handle located under the left-hand
side of the instrument panel.
2. Slightly lift the hood.
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Engine Coolant Temperature
Management (If Equipped)
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of
crash and injury, be prepared that the
vehicle speed may reduce and the
vehicle may not be able to accelerate
with full power until the coolant
temperature reduces.
If you tow a trailer with your vehicle, the
engine may temporarily reach a higher
temperature during severe operating
conditions, for example ascending a long
or steep grade in high ambient
temperatures.
At this time, you may notice the coolant
temperature gauge moves toward the red
zone and a message may appear in the
information display.
You may notice a reduction in vehicle
speed caused by reduced engine power in
order to manage the engine coolant
temperature. Your vehicle may enter this
mode if certain high-temperature and
high-load conditions take place. The
amount of speed reduction depends on
vehicle loading, grade and ambient
temperature. If this occurs, there is no
need to stop your vehicle. You can
continue to drive.
The air conditioning may automatically
turn on and off during severe operating
conditions to protect the engine from
overheating. When the coolant
temperature decreases to the normal
operating temperature, the air conditioning
turns on.
If the coolant temperature gauge moves
fully into the red zone, or if the coolant
temperature warning or service engine
soon messages appear in your information
display, do the following: 1. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so. Fully apply the parking brake,
shift into park (P) or neutral (N).
2. Leave the engine running until the coolant temperature gauge needle
returns to the normal position. If the
temperature does not drop after
several minutes, follow the remaining
steps.
3. Switch the engine off and wait for it to
cool. Check the coolant level.
4. If the coolant level is at or below the minimum mark, add prediluted coolant
immediately.
5. If the coolant level is normal, restart the engine and continue.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
FLUID CHECK
1. Clean the filler plug. The filler plug is on the right-hand side of the
transmission. 2. Remove the filler plug.
3. The correct fluid fill level is
0.0–0.1 in
(0– 3 mm) below the bottom edge of
the filler hole.
4. Add fluid through the filler hole.
5. Install the filler plug.
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6. Tighten the filler plug until you feel a
strong resistance.
Only use fluid that meets Ford
specifications. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 297).
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID CHECK
If required, have an authorized dealer check
and change the transmission fluid at the
correct service interval. See
Scheduled
Maintenance (page 400).
The automatic transmission does not have
a transmission fluid dipstick.
Refer to your scheduled maintenance
information for scheduled intervals for fluid
checks and changes. Your transmission
does not consume fluid. However, if the
transmission slips, shifts slowly or if you
notice a sign of leaking fluid, contact an
authorized dealer.
Do not use supplemental transmission
fluid additives, treatments or cleaning
agents. The use of these materials may
affect transmission operation and result
in damage to internal transmission
components.
BRAKE FLUID CHECK WARNING:
Do not use any fluid
other than the recommended brake fluid
as this will reduce brake efficiency. Use
of incorrect fluid could result in the loss
of vehicle control, serious personal injury
or death. WARNING:
Only use brake fluid
from a sealed container. Contamination
with dirt, water, petroleum products or
other materials may result in brake
system damage or failure. Failure to
adhere to this warning could result in the
loss of vehicle control, serious personal
injury or death. WARNING:
Do not allow the fluid
to touch your skin or eyes. If this
happens, rinse the affected areas
immediately with plenty of water and
contact your physician. WARNING:
The brake system
could be affected if the brake fluid level
is below the MIN mark or above the MAX
mark on the brake fluid reservoir. 1. Park your vehicle on a level surface.
2. Look at the brake fluid reservoir to see
where the brake fluid level is relative
to the
MIN and the MAX marks on the
reservoir.
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CAPACITIES AND
SPECIFICATIONS - 2.3L
ECOBOOST™
Use oil and fluid that meets the defined
specification and viscosity grade.
If you do not use oil and fluid that meets
the defined specification and viscosity
grade, it could result in:
•
Component damage not covered by
the vehicle warranty.
• Longer engine cranking periods.
• Increased emission levels. •
Reduced engine performance.
• Reduced fuel economy.
• Reduced brake performance.
Air Conditioning System WARNING: The air conditioning
refrigerant system contains refrigerant
under high pressure. Only qualified
personnel should service the air
conditioning refrigerant system. Opening
the air conditioning refrigerant system
can cause personal injury.
Capacities Refrigerant Oil
Refrigerant
Variant
3.38 fl oz (100 ml)
19 oz (0.539 kg)
All.
Materials Specification
Name
WSS-M17B21-A
R-1234yf Refrigerant (U.S.)
R-1234yf Refrigerant / Frigorigène R-1234yf
(Canada)
YN-33-A (U.S.)
HS7Z-19B519-BA (Canada)
WSS-M2C300-A2
Motorcraft® R-1234yf Refrigerant PAG Oil (U.S.)
Motorcraft® R-1234yf Refrigerant PAG Oil / Huile
PAG pour frigorigène R-1234yf Motorcraft®
(Canada)
YN-35 (U.S. & Canada)
Automatic Transmission
Note: Automatic transmissions that require
MERCON® ULV transmission fluid should
only use MERCON® ULV transmission fluid.
The use of any other fluid could cause
transmission damage.
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Capacities
Quantity
Variant
12.7 qt (12 L)1
All.
1 Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount could vary during fluid changes.
Materials Specification
Name
WSS-M2C949-AMERCON® ULV
Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid (U.S.)
Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid / MERCON® ULV huile pour boîtes auto-
matique Motorcraft® (Canada)
XT-12-QULV (U.S. & Canada)
Manual Transmission
Capacities Quantity
Variant
2.7 qt (2.6 L)
All.
Materials Specification
Name
WSS-M2C200-D2
Motorcraft® Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid (U.S.)
Motorcraft® Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid / Huile
pour boîtes embrayage double Motorcraft®
(Canada)
XT-11-QDC (U.S. & Canada)
Engine Coolant
Capacities Quantity
Variant
9.5 qt (8.96 L)
All.
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Materials
Specification
Name
WSS-M17B21-A
R-1234yf Refrigerant (U.S.)
R-1234yf Refrigerant / Frigorigène R-1234yf
(Canada)
YN-33-A (U.S.)
HS7Z-19B519-BA (Canada)
WSS-M2C300-A2
Motorcraft® R-1234yf Refrigerant PAG Oil (U.S.)
Motorcraft® R-1234yf Refrigerant PAG Oil / Huile
PAG pour frigorigène R-1234yf Motorcraft®
(Canada)
YN-35 (U.S. & Canada)
Automatic Transmission
Note: Automatic transmissions that require
MERCON® ULV transmission fluid should
only use MERCON® ULV transmission fluid.
The use of any other fluid could cause
transmission damage.
Capacities Quantity
Variant
12.7 qt (12 L)1
All.
1 Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount could vary during fluid changes.
Materials Specification
Name
WSS-M2C949-AMERCON® ULV
Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid (U.S.)
Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid / MERCON® ULV huile pour boîtes auto-
matique Motorcraft® (Canada)
XT-12-QULV (U.S. & Canada)
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Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great.Multi-Point inspection
Hazard warning system operation.
Accessory drive belts.
Horn operation.
Battery performance.
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioninghoses.
Engine air filter.
Suspension components for leaks ordamage.
Exhaust system.
Steering and linkage.
Exterior lamps operation.
Tires, including spare, for wear and properpressure.2
Fluid levels; fill if necessary. 1
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits.
For oil and fluid leaks.
Washer spray and wiper operation.
Half-shaft dust boots.
1 Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer.
2 If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration
Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive
way to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives you
immediate feedback on the overall
condition of your vehicle. NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™
Your vehicle has an Intelligent Oil-Life
Monitor that determines when you should
change the engine oil based on how you
use your vehicle. By using several
important factors in its calculations, the
monitor helps reduce the cost of owning
your vehicle and reduces environmental
waste at the same time.
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This means you do not have to remember
to change the oil on a mileage-based
schedule. Your vehicle lets you know when
an oil change is due by displaying a
message in the information display.
The following table provides examples of
vehicle use and its impact on oil change
intervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oil
change intervals depend on several factors
and generally decrease with severity of
use.When to expect the message prompting you to change your oil
Vehicle Use and Example
Interval
Normal
7,000– 10,000 mi
(11,265– 16,000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving.
No, or moderate, load or towing.
Flat to moderately hilly roads.
No extended idling.
Severe
5,000– 7,000 mi
(8,000– 11,999 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing.
Mountainous or off-road conditions.
Extended idling.
Extended hot or cold operation.
High engine speeds and loads, engine braking and hard
cornering.
Extreme
3,000–5,000 mi
(4,800– 7,999 km) Maximum load or towing.
Extreme hot or cold operation.
Normal Maintenance Intervals At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
1
Change the engine oil and filter. 2
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Perform a multi-point inspection, recommended.
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level if your vehicle has a dipstick. Consult your
dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and the parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
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At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
1
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect rear axle and U-joints. Lubricate if your vehicle has grease fittings.
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints.
Lubricate any areas with grease fittings.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or
drag.
1 Do not exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals.
2 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. Brake Fluid Maintenance
1
Change the brake fluid. 2
Every 3 Years
1 Perform this maintenance item every 3 years. Do not exceed the designated time for
the interval.
2 Brake fluid servicing requires special equipment available at your authorized dealer. Other Maintenance Items
1
Replace the cabin air filter.
Every
20,000 mi
(32,000 km)
Replace the engine air filter.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
Replace the spark plugs.
Every
100,000 mi
(160,000 km) Inspect the accessory drive belts. 2
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter.
Every
150,000 mi
(240,000 km) Change the manual transmission fluid.
Replace the accessory drive belts.
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