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.

    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:

    Installation
    1. Install the lower intake manifold gaskets. 2. Connect the fuel charging wiring harness to the rear of the lower intake manifold and install the manifold. 3. Install the intake manifold fasteners and tighten in the sequence shown. 4. Position the fuel ...

    Connecting Rod - Side Clearance
    1. Measure the clearance between the connecting rod and the crankshaft. Verify the measurement is within specification. Refer to the appropriate section in Group for the procedure. If out of specification, install new components as necessary. Refer ...

    Valve Tappets
    Material Removal CAUTION: If removing more than one valve tappet, mark the components removed for correct location. 1. Remove the lower intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Lower Intake Manifold in this section. 2. Remove the push r ...