Ford Mustang Service Manual: Checks and Services
General Maintenance Information
NOTE: This is a generic maintenance schedule for all Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. There may be items listed that do not apply to all vehicles.
The Normal Schedule applies to operation of the vehicle under typical, everyday driving conditions.
The maintenance frequency in this schedule typifies what the vast majority of vehicles will require. The listed services should be carried out at specified mileage intervals. There are, however, additional services required that only the noted vehicles require.
If the vehicle is operated in one or more of the following special operating conditions, those additional services will be required. The special operating conditions are:
- towing or carrying heavy loads.
- extensive idling and/or driving at low speeds for long distances.
- driving in dusty conditions.
- off-road operation.
There are also exceptions to the Normal Operating Schedule which will require more frequent maintenance for some components. Those exceptions are:
- natural gas and propane vehicles - fuel tank intervals.
- normal vehicle axle - maintenance and lubrication.
- police and taxi vehicles - maintenance and lubrication.
- engine oil and yellow coolant - time and mileage-based interval.
Special Operating Condition Requirements
General Maintenance Information
NOTE: This is a generic maintenance schedule for all Ford, Lincoln and
Mercury vehicles. There may
be items listed that do not apply to all vehicles.
The Normal Sched ...
Normal Schedule
General Maintenance Information
NOTE: This is a generic maintenance schedule for all Ford, Lincoln and
Mercury vehicles. There may
be items listed that do not apply to all vehicles.
The Normal Sched ...
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Changing a road wheel
WARNING: The use of tire sealants may damage your tire pressure monitoring
system and should not be used. However, if you must use a sealant, have an authorized
dealer install a new tire pressure monitoring system sensor and valve stem.
WARNING: See Tire ...
Removal
Removal
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect
performance of vital
components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A
new part with
the same part number must be installed if installation becomes nec ...
Scheduled Maintenance
GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?
Carefully following the maintenance schedule helps protect against major repair
expenses resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance and may help to increase
the value of your vehicle when y ...