Ford Mustang Owners Manual: Fuel quality
Note
: Use of any fuel other than those recommended may cause powertrain damage and a loss of vehicle performance; repairs may not be covered under warranty.
Choosing the Right Fuel
Use only unleaded fuel or unleaded fuel blended with a maximum of 15% ethanol. Do not use fuel ethanol (E85), diesel fuel, fuel- methanol, leaded fuel or any other fuel because it could damage or impair the emission control system.
Octane Recommendations
• 3.7L V6 engine
Regular unleaded gasoline with a pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87 is recommended.
Some stations offer fuels posted as Regular with an octane rating below 87, particularly
in high altitude areas. Do not use fuels with octane posted on pump below 87.
• 5.0L V8 engine
Regular unleaded gasoline with a pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87 is recommended.
Some stations offer fuels posted as “Regular” with an octane rating below 87, particularly
in high altitude areas. Fuels with octane levels below 87 are not recommended. Do
not use fuels with octane posted on pump below 87.
Premium fuel will provide improved performance and is recommended for severe duty usage, such as trailer tow.
• For Shelby GT500 octane requirements, see the Shelby GT500 Supplement.
Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly. However, if it knocks heavily while you are using fuel with the recommended octane rating, see your authorized dealer to prevent any engine damage.
Safety precautions
WARNING: Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled
tank may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire.
WARNING: The fuel system may be under pressure. If you hear a hissing
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Running out of fuel
Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse effect on
powertrain components.
If you have run out of fuel:
• You may need to cycle the ignition from off to on several times ...
Other materials:
Connect
Disconnect
1. Remove the A/C tube lock coupling clip (19E746), if equipped.
2. Fit the special tool to the spring lock coupling.
3. Push the tool into the cage opening to release the female fitting from the
A/C tube lock coupling
spring (19E576).
4. Pu ...
Cabin air filter
Note: Make sure you have a cabin air filter installed at all times. This
prevents foreign objects from entering the system. Running the system without a
filter in place could result in degradation or damage to the system.
Your vehicle is equipped with a c ...
Electronic Engine Controls (Description and Operation)
Electronic Engine Controls (Description and Operation)
The electronic engine controls consist of the following:
powertrain control module (PCM)
throttle position (TP) sensor
idle air control (IAC) valve
engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor
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