Ford Mustang (2005-2014) Owners Manual: Driving through water

WARNING: Drive through water in an emergency only, and not as part of normal driving.

WARNING: Engine damage can occur if water enters the air filter.

Note: Driving through deep water may allow water into the transmission or air intake and can cause internal vehicle damage or cause it to stall.

Note: Once through the water, always dry the brakes by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal.

If driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable, proceed very slowly. Never drive through water that is higher than the bottom of the wheel rims (for cars) or the bottom of the hubs (for trucks).

When driving through water, traction or brake capability may be limited. Also, water may enter your engine’s air intake and severely damage your engine or your vehicle may stall.

Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes.

    Economical driving
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    Floor mats
    WARNING: Always use floor mats that are designed to fit the footwell of your vehicle. Only use floor mats that leave the pedal area unobstructed. Only use floor mats that are firmly secured to retent ...

    Other materials:

    Wheel Hub or Axle Flange Face Runout
    NOTE: If the axle shaft assembly is removed, check runout of the shaft itself. The forged (unmachined) part of the shaft is allowed to have as much as 3.0 mm (0.120 inch) runout. This alone will not cause a vibration condition. 1. Position the special tool ...

    Transmission (Assembly)
    Special Tool(s) Dial Indicator with Bracketry 100-002 (TOOL-4201-C) or Equivalent Gauge, Clutch Housing 308-021 (T75L-4201-A) Extension Housing Seal Replacer 308-227 (T94P-7657-A) Holding Fixture 307-0 ...

    Component Tests
    Ball Joint Inspection 1. Raise and support the vehicle. 2. Prior to performing any inspection of the ball joints, inspect the wheel bearings. 3. Position a safety stand beneath the front suspension lower arm (3079) to be tested. 4. While an assistant pul ...