Ford Mustang (2005-2014) Owners Manual: Recreational towing
Note: Do not tow with the Shelby GT500 model. It cannot tow a trailer.
Note: Do not exceed the trailer weight for your vehicle configuration listed in the chart below.
Note: Make sure to take into consideration trailer frontal area. Do not exceed 12 feet2 (1.11 meters2) trailer frontal area.
Note: For high altitude operation, reduce the gross combined weight by 2% per 1000 feet (300 meters) starting at the 1000 foot (300 meter) elevation point.
Note: Certain states require electric trailer brakes for trailers over a specified weight. Be sure to check state regulations for this specified weight. The maximum trailer weights listed may be limited to this specified weight, as your vehicle’s electrical system may not include the wiring connector needed to use electric trailer brakes.
Your vehicle may tow a Class I trailer provided the maximum trailer weight is less than or equal to the maximum trailer weight listed for your vehicle configuration on the following chart.
Trailer towing
WARNING: Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on
the certification label.
WARNING: Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended
gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of your vehicle and cou ...
Essential towing checks
Follow these guidelines for safe towing:
• Do not tow a trailer until you drive your vehicle at least 1000 miles
(1600 kilometers).
• Consult your local motor vehicle laws for towing a trailer.
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Other materials:
Rear Drive Halfshafts (Description and Operation)
The rear wheel drive halfshaft system consists of and operates as
follows:
Halfshafts (4K138) transmit engine torque from the rear axle housing to
the rear wheels.
Halfshafts rotate at approximately one-third the speed of a driveshaft
and do not cont ...
Front Disc Brake (Description and Operation)
Front Disc Brake Components
Disc Brake Caliper Components
The front disc brake caliper (2B120):
bolts to the front disc brake caliper anchor plate (2B292),
which bolts to the front wheel spindle
(3105).
is a pin slider, dual ...
Cylinder Head
Special Tool(s)
Compressor, Valve Spring
303-163 (T81P-6513-A)
Material
Item
Specification
SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil
XO-5W20-QSP or equivalent
WSS-M2C153-
H
Disassembly and Assembly
CAUTION: If the com ...