Ford Mustang Service Manual: General Maintenance Information
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.
Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule -Vehicles with Gasoline Engines
The maintenance schedule is designed to protect against major repairs
resulting from neglect or
inadequate maintenance and to prolong the life of ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Convertible Top Assembly - Rear Window Glass
Convertible Top (Description and Operation)
Rear Window Glass Assembly
The convertible top assembly is equipped with a rear window glass
assembly. The rear window glass
assembly is permanently attached to the folding top rear window curtain
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Purging - CII Power Steering Pump
Steering System (Description and Operation)
The steering system has a typical rack-and-pinion design consisting of the
following:
Steering System Components - 3.8L Engine (CII Power Steering
Pump)
Steering System Components - 4.6L Engine (CIII Pow ...
Valve Stem to Valve Guide Clearance
Engine (Diagnosis and Testing)
Special Tool(s)
Commercially Available
Leakdown Tester
Quick Disconnect Compression
Tester
134-R0212 or equivalent
Dial Indicator Gauge Adapter
303-007 (TOOL-6565-AB) or
equivalent
Di ...