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:
Push Rods - Inspection
1. CAUTION: Do not attempt to straighten push rods.
Check the ends of the push rods for nicks, grooves, roughness or
excessive wear. Install new
push rods as necessary. Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303 for
the procedure.
The push rods ca ...
Rear Bumper
Removal and Installation
All vehicles
1. Remove the rear bumper cover. For additional information, refer to Rear
Bumper Cover in this
section.
2. Remove the rear bumper cover isolator.
Vehicles with 4.6L engines
3. Remove the bolts and the exhaust outlet pip ...
Autolamps
WARNING: In severe weather conditions, it may be necessary to
switch your headlamps on manually.
Note: If the vehicle is equipped with autolamps, it will have the
windshield wiper rainlamp feature. When the windshield wipers are
turned to low- or high-speed wi ...
