brake FORD MUSTANG 2023 Owners Manual

Make sure to change your vehicle’s oils andfluids at the specified intervals or inconjunction with a repair. Flushing is aviable way to change fluid for many vehiclesub-systems during scheduledmaintenance. It is critical that systems areflushed only with new fluid that is the sameas that required to fill and operate the
system or using a Ford-approved flushingchemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basicmaintenance checks and inspections everymonth or at six-month intervals.
Check every month
Engine oil level.
For severe use, high engine speed and engine loads, engine braking and track use, checkengine oil level every fuel fill-up.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires, including spare, for wear and proper pressure.
Windshield washer fluid level.
Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary.
Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary.
Parking brake for proper operation.
Seatbelts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps operation for brake, ABS, airbag and seatbelt.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
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Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,it is important to have the systems on yourvehicle checked regularly. This can helpidentify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having thefollowing multi-point inspection performedat every scheduled maintenance intervalto help make sure your vehicle keepsrunning 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 proper
pressure.2Fluid 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 expirationUse By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership serviceadvisor or technician about the multi-pointvehicle inspection. It is a comprehensiveway to perform a thorough inspection ofyour vehicle. Your checklist gives youimmediate feedback on the overallcondition of your vehicle.
NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitorâ„¢
Your vehicle has an Intelligent Oil-LifeMonitor that determines when you shouldchange the engine oil based on how youuse your vehicle. By using severalimportant factors in its calculations, themonitor helps reduce the cost of owningyour vehicle and reduces environmentalwaste at the same time.
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This means you do not have to rememberto change the oil on a mileage-basedschedule. Your vehicle lets you know whenan oil change is due by displaying amessage in the information display.
The following table provides examples ofvehicle use and its impact on oil changeintervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oilchange intervals depend on several factorsand generally decrease with severity ofuse.
When to expect the message prompting you to change your oil
Vehicle Use and ExampleInterval
Normal
7,000–10,000 mi(11,000–16,000 km)
Normal commuting with highway driving.No, or moderate, load or towing.Flat to moderately hilly roads.No extended idling.
Severe
5,000–7,500 mi(8,000–12,000 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 hardcornering.
Extreme3,000–5,000 mi(4,800–8,000 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 yourdealer 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 ordrag.
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 Maintenance1
Change the brake fluid.2Every three Years
1 Perform this maintenance item every three years. Do not exceed the designated timefor 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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ELECTROMAGNETIC
COMPATIBILITY
WARNING: Do not place objectsor mount equipment on or near theairbag cover, on the side of the front orrear seatbacks, or in areas that maycome into contact with a deployingairbag. Failure to follow theseinstructions may increase the risk ofpersonal injury in the event of a crash.
WARNING: Do not fasten antennacables to vehicle wiring, fuel pipes andbrake pipes.
WARNING: Keep antenna andpower cables at least 4 in (10 cm) fromany electronic modules and airbags.
Note:We test and certify your vehicle tomeet electromagnetic compatibilitylegislation. It is your responsibility to makesure that any equipment an authorizeddealer installs on your vehicle complies withapplicable local legislation and otherrequirements. Installation of someaftermarket electronic devices coulddegrade the performance of vehiclefunctions, which use radio frequency signalssuch as broadcast radio receiver, tirepressure monitoring system, push buttonstart,Bluetooth® connectivity or satellitenavigation.
Note:Any radio frequency transmitterequipment in your vehicle (such as cellulartelephones and amateur radio transmitters)must keep to the parameters in thefollowing illustrations and table. We do notprovide any other special provisions orconditions for installations or use.
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A/CSee: Climate Control.........................................126About This Manual...........................................9About This Supplement - Mach 1...............9ABSSee: Brakes.............................................................171ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes..................................................................171Accessories....................................................446AccessoriesSee: Replacement PartsRecommendation............................................19ACCSee: Using Adaptive Cruise Control............185Adjusting the Headlamps.........................274Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................75Airbag Disposal...............................................57Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control.........................................126Air FilterSee: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.3LEcoBoostâ„¢/5.0L..........................................263See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 5.0L,Mach 1...............................................................264AlarmSee: Anti-Theft Alarm.........................................74Ambient Lighting............................................83Anti-Theft Alarm............................................74Appendices...................................................496Apps.................................................................428At a Glance.......................................................23Audible Warnings and Indicators.............97Audio Control...................................................75Audio System................................................373General Information..........................................373Audio Unit - Vehicles With: 4.2 InchCenter Display Screen.............................373Audio Unit - Vehicles With: 8 Inch CenterDisplay Screen............................................375Autolamps.........................................................81Automatic Climate Control.......................127Automatic High Beam Control.................84Automatic High Beam ControlIndicators.......................................................84Automatic Transmission...........................164
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck.............................................................270Autowipers........................................................78Auxiliary Power Points................................144
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery.......................271Blind Spot Information System...............197BLISSee: Blind Spot Information System...........197Body Styling Kits.........................................300Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood...........257Booster Seats..................................................35Brake Fluid Check........................................270Brakes.................................................................171General Information............................................171Brake System Specifications - Mach1.......................................................................339Breaking-In.....................................................230Bulb Specification Chart..........................366
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Canceling the Set Speed...........................185Capacities and Specifications - 2.3LEcoBoostâ„¢.................................................345Capacities and Specifications - 5.0L,Mach 1...........................................................353Capacities and Specifications -5.0L................................................................359Capacities and Specifications................337Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior..............................293See: Cleaning the Exterior - Mach 1............293Catalytic Converter......................................160Center Console..............................................145Changing a Bulb...........................................276Changing a Fuse...........................................255Changing a Road Wheel...........................330Changing the 12V Battery...........................271Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.3LEcoBoostâ„¢/5.0L......................................263Changing the Engine Air Filter - 5.0L,Mach 1...........................................................264
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Electromagnetic Compatibility..............496Emission Law.................................................159Enabling Remote Start...............................123End User License Agreement.................499Engine Block Heater....................................150Engine Coolant Check...............................265Engine Emission Control............................159Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................73Engine Oil Check..........................................262Engine Oil Dipstick......................................262Engine Specifications - 2.3LEcoBoostâ„¢..................................................337Engine Specifications - 5.0L, Mach1........................................................................337Engine Specifications - 5.0L...................339Entertainment..............................................409Environment.....................................................22Essential Towing Checks...........................221Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording.............................................15Export Unique Options..................................21Extending the Remote StartDuration.........................................................123Exterior Mirrors................................................87
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Fastening the Seatbelts...............................41Flat TireSee: Changing a Road Wheel.......................330Flat Tire InflationSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................301Floor Mats........................................................231Fog Lamps - FrontSee: Front Fog Lamps........................................82Ford Credit.........................................................19Ford Protect...................................................447Front Fog Lamps............................................82Front Passenger Sensing System............50Fuel and Refueling.......................................152Fuel Consumption........................................157Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................153Fuel Filter.........................................................275Fuel Quality.....................................................152Fuel Shutoff...................................................234
Fuses................................................................246Fuse Specification Chart..........................246
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Garage Door Opener...................................140Garage Door Opener Limitations...........140Garage Door Opener Precautions..........140Garage Door Opener RadioFrequencies.................................................143Gauges - Mach 1.............................................90Gauges - Vehicles With: 12.3 InchInstrument Cluster DisplayScreen.............................................................90Gauges - Vehicles With: 4.2 InchInstrument Cluster DisplayScreen..............................................................92GearboxSee: Transmission..............................................163General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................58General Maintenance Information.......449Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.........................................................242Getting the Services You Need...............239Glasses Holder...............................................145Global Opening..............................................86
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HandbrakeSee: Parking Brake..............................................172Hazard Flashers............................................234Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps.....................274Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................81HeadrestSee: Head Restraints.........................................133Head Restraints.............................................133Heated Exterior Mirrors................................131Heated Rear Window...................................131HeatingSee: Climate Control.........................................126Hill Start Assist..............................................173Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate- Vehicles With: AutomaticTemperature Control...............................130
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Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate- Vehicles With: Manual TemperatureControl...........................................................129Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes..............................................................171Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood...........257Horn......................................................................77How Does the Garage Door OpenerWork...............................................................140
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In California (U.S. Only)............................240Information Display Control - VehiclesWith: SYNC 3.................................................76Information Display Control - VehiclesWith: SYNC....................................................76Information Displays....................................98General Information - Mach 1..........................98General Information - Vehicles With: 12.3Inch Instrument Cluster DisplayScreen...............................................................108General Information - Vehicles With: 4.2Inch Instrument Cluster DisplayScreen................................................................102Information Messages.................................112Installing Child Restraints - Mach 1..........27Installing Child Restraints - VehiclesWith: GT500 Track Package...................34Installing Child Restraints - VehiclesWithout: GT500 Track Package............28Instrument Cluster........................................90Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................81Instrument Panel............................................23Interior Air Quality.........................................132Interior Lamps.................................................83Interior Luggage CompartmentRelease............................................................72Interior Mirror...................................................88Introduction........................................................9
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Jump Starting the Vehicle........................235
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Keyless Starting............................................146Keys and Remote Controls.........................58
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Lane Keeping System.................................193Lighting Control..............................................80Lighting..............................................................80General Information...........................................80Limited Slip Differential.............................170Load Carrying.................................................214Load Limit........................................................214Locating the Cabin Air Filter......................132Locking and Unlocking.................................67Lug NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.......................330
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Maintenance..................................................257General Information..........................................257Manual Climate Control.............................126Manual Seats.................................................135Manual Transmission Fluid Check -6-Speed Manual Transmission –3160...............................................................269Manual Transmission Fluid Check -6-Speed Manual Transmission –MT82.............................................................270Manual Transmission..................................163Memory Function.........................................136Message CenterSee: Information Displays.................................98MirrorsSee: Windows and Mirrors...............................86Mobile CommunicationsEquipment.....................................................20Motorcraft Parts - 2.3LEcoBoost™.................................................342Motorcraft Parts - 5.0L, Mach 1..............344Motorcraft Parts - 5.0L..............................343MyKey Settings...............................................63Configurable MyKey Settings..........................63Non-Configurable MyKey Settings................63MyKey – Troubleshooting...........................65MyKey – Frequently Asked Questions.........66
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MyKey – Information Messages.....................65MyKey™.............................................................63MyKey Settings.....................................................63MyKey – Troubleshooting.................................65
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Navigation......................................................423Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........452
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Oil Change Indicator Reset......................263Oil CheckSee: Engine Oil Check......................................262Opening and Closing the Hood...............257Opening the Convertible Top..................228Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature.....................................................244Overriding Automatic High BeamControl............................................................85
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Parking Aids....................................................178Principle of Operation.......................................178Parking Brake..................................................172Passive Anti-Theft System.........................73PATSSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................73Perchlorate........................................................19Personal Safety Systemâ„¢..........................47Phone................................................................421Post-Crash Alert System...........................237Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking.............................67Power Seats...................................................136Power Steering Fluid Check......................271Power Windows.............................................86Pre-Collision Assist.....................................203Programming a MyKey................................64Programming the Garage Door Openerto Your Garage Door OpenerMotor...............................................................141Programming the Garage Door Openerto Your Gate Opener Motor....................142Programming the Garage Door Openerto Your Hand-Held Transmitter.............141
Protecting the Environment.......................22PunctureSee: Changing a Road Wheel.......................330
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Radio Frequency CertificationLabels...........................................................459Blind Spot Information SystemSensors.............................................................459Body Control Module.......................................465Cruise Control Module....................................468Garage Door Opener..........................................471Keys and Remote Controls.............................472Radio Transceiver Module...............................477SYNC......................................................................482Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemSensors............................................................486Rear Axle..........................................................170Rear Parking Aid............................................179Rear Seats.......................................................138Rear View Camera.......................................180Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera...................................180Recommended Towing Weights...........220Reduced Engine Performance................230Refueling..........................................................155Remote Control..............................................58Remotely Starting the Engine..................123Remotely Stopping the Engine................124Remote Start Limitations..........................123Remote Start Remote ControlIndicators......................................................124Remote Start..................................................123Remote Start Settings......................................124Remote Start Settings................................124Setting the Remote Start Duration..............125Switching Climate Control Auto Mode Onand Off...............................................................124Switching Climate Control Last SettingsOn and Off........................................................124Switching the Heated Seat Settings On andOff........................................................................124Switching the Heated Steering WheelSettings On and Off......................................125Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............298Replacement PartsRecommendation........................................19
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