Ford Mustang 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 an ...
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.
• ...
Other materials:
Safety precautions
WARNING: Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled
tank may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire.
WARNING: The fuel system may be under pressure. If you hear a hissing
sound near the fuel filler inlet, do not refuel until the s ...
Heated seats
WARNING: Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced
age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion,
or other physical conditions, must exercise care when using the seat heater. The
seat he ...
Driveshaft (Removal and Installation)
Driveshaft (Description and Operation)
NOTE: All driveshaft assemblies are balanced. If undercoating the
vehicle, protect the driveshaft to
prevent overspray of any undercoating material.
The driveshaft has the following features:
A tubular shaft u ...