Ford Mustang (2005-2014) Owners Manual: General information
Have your vehicle serviced regularly to help maintain its roadworthiness and resale value. There is a large network of Ford authorized dealers who 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.
To help you service your vehicle, we provide Scheduled Maintenance Information which makes tracking routine service easy.
If your vehicle requires professional service, your 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 to P (Park).
2. Turn off the engine and remove the key (if equipped).
3. Block the wheels.
Working with the Engine On
WARNING: To reduce the risk of vehicle damage or 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 to position P.
2. Block the wheels.
Maintenance
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Opening and closing the hood
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release
handle located on the driver’s side kick panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and
release the auxiliary latch that is
located under the front cente ...
Other materials:
Luggage Compartment Lid - Hinge
Removal
1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
2. Remove the lift cylinder.
3. Remove the luggage compartment lid hinge bolts.
4. NOTE: Remove the sealer around the luggage compartment lid hinge if
necessary.
Remove the nuts and the luggage compartm ...
Output Shaft
Special Tool(s)
Pinion Bearing Cone Remove
205-D002 (D79L-4621-A) or
Equivalent
Spiral Snap Ring Replacer
308-096 (T85P-7025-A)
Disassembly
1. Using the special tool and a press, remove the third/fourth gear
synchronizer asse ...
Striker Adjustment
NOTE: After adjusting the door latch striker plate, verify that the
door can be closed easily and fits
tightly.
1. Loosen the door latch striker plate bolts.
2. Reposition the door latch striker plate from side to side or up and down
as necessary.
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