Ford Mustang Service Manual: 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 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.
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 Sched ...
Exceptions To 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 ...
Other materials:
Interior luggage compartment release
WARNING: Keep vehicle doors and luggage compartment locked and keep keys
and remote transmitters out of a child’s reach.
Unsupervised children could lock themselves in the trunk and risk injury. Children
should be taught not to play in vehicles.
WARNING: ...
Interior Trim Codes
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Locator
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is a seventeen-digit alphanumeric
code. The VIN is stamped
on a metal tab riveted to the instrument panel, top upper left of the dash. The
VIN number is also found
on the v ...
Crankshaft Rear Seal with Retainer Plate
Engine (Description and Operation)
WARNING: Do not operate the engine with the hood open until the fan
blade has been first
examined for possible cracks and separation.
The 4.6L (4V) (281 CID) Cobra engine is a V-8 with the following features:
intercooled s ...