Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing
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... (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for operation Check cooling system fluid level and coolant strength Check battery connections and clean if necessary Check clutch fluid level, if equipped 5,000 Miles Adjust clutch by lifting pedal (manual transmission Mustang only) (see Owner Guide) 9 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus)
... (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for operation Check cooling system fluid level and coolant strength Check battery connections and clean if necessary Check clutch fluid level, if equipped 5,000 Miles Adjust clutch by lifting pedal (manual transmission Mustang only) (see Owner Guide) 9 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus)
Warranty Guide 5th Printing
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...maintain your vehicle. and (2) the replacement of paint, trim, upholstery, and other fluids • wiper blades • oil/air filters • clutch linings • brake linings/pads • engine tune-up • tire rotation 8 You, as the owner, are responsible for these systems •...allowing the odometer to be ingested into the engine Damage Caused by failure to normal wear and tear. • non-Ford parts installed after the vehicle leaves Ford's control. For example, but not limited to, cellular phones, alarm systems, and automatic starting systems, and performance-...
...maintain your vehicle. and (2) the replacement of paint, trim, upholstery, and other fluids • wiper blades • oil/air filters • clutch linings • brake linings/pads • engine tune-up • tire rotation 8 You, as the owner, are responsible for these systems •...allowing the odometer to be ingested into the engine Damage Caused by failure to normal wear and tear. • non-Ford parts installed after the vehicle leaves Ford's control. For example, but not limited to, cellular phones, alarm systems, and automatic starting systems, and performance-...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly important in a collision. ON Note: When you in the conduct of business and personal affairs. Hard objects can 45 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) However, drivers must not compromise their own or others' safety when using such equipment....SET ACCEL COAST Turning off speed control There are two ways to turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal or the clutch pedal (if equipped). Driver Controls • Depress the brake pedal until the desired vehicle speed is erased.
... Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly important in a collision. ON Note: When you in the conduct of business and personal affairs. Hard objects can 45 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) However, drivers must not compromise their own or others' safety when using such equipment....SET ACCEL COAST Turning off speed control There are two ways to turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal or the clutch pedal (if equipped). Driver Controls • Depress the brake pedal until the desired vehicle speed is erased.
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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Make sure the parking brake is in P (Park). Push the clutch pedal to the floor. • Turn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to 5 (START). 2 1 4 3 5 96 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving If starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission: • Make sure the parking brake is set. • Make sure the gearshift is set. 2. If starting a vehicle with a manual transmission: 1.
Make sure the parking brake is in P (Park). Push the clutch pedal to the floor. • Turn the key to 4 (ON) without turning the key to 5 (START). 2 1 4 3 5 96 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving If starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission: • Make sure the parking brake is set. • Make sure the gearshift is set. 2. If starting a vehicle with a manual transmission: 1.
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... the transmission. During each shift, the clutch pedal must be fully depressed to hold your foot resting on the accelerator. Make sure the floor mat is properly positioned so it doesn't interfere with your vehicle at 109 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...) USA English (fus) To start the vehicle: 1. MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) 1 2 3 4 5 R Using the clutch The manual transmission has a starter interlock that prevents cranking the ...
... the transmission. During each shift, the clutch pedal must be fully depressed to hold your foot resting on the accelerator. Make sure the floor mat is properly positioned so it doesn't interfere with your vehicle at 109 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...) USA English (fus) To start the vehicle: 1. MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) 1 2 3 4 5 R Using the clutch The manual transmission has a starter interlock that prevents cranking the ...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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.... 2. Upshift according to do so may damage the transmission. 2. Apply the brake and shift into 1 (First). 3. Turn the ignition off. 110 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) This is a lockout feature that your vehicle is moving it from : 1-2 18 km... (11 mph) 2-3 31 km/h (19 mph) 3-4 48 km/h (30 mph) 4-5 64 km/h (40 mph) Reverse 1. These actions will damage the clutch. Recommended shift speeds Do not downshift into R (Reverse) from accidentally being shifted into 1 (First) when your vehicle 1. Make sure that protects the transmission from...
.... 2. Upshift according to do so may damage the transmission. 2. Apply the brake and shift into 1 (First). 3. Turn the ignition off. 110 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) This is a lockout feature that your vehicle is moving it from : 1-2 18 km... (11 mph) 2-3 31 km/h (19 mph) 3-4 48 km/h (30 mph) 4-5 64 km/h (40 mph) Reverse 1. These actions will damage the clutch. Recommended shift speeds Do not downshift into R (Reverse) from accidentally being shifted into 1 (First) when your vehicle 1. Make sure that protects the transmission from...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... flasher Power mirror switch, GEM, Anti-theft relay, Power door locks, Door ajar switches Convertible top switch Instrument cluster and engine control memory Not used A/C clutch, Defogger switch Climate control blower motor Luggage compartment lid release Wiper/Washer motor, Wiper relays Radio GEM, Overdrive cancel switch Anti-lock Brake System (ABS... 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 15A 5A - 15A 30A 25A 30A 20A 15A 15A 15A 10A 15A 15A 120 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... flasher Power mirror switch, GEM, Anti-theft relay, Power door locks, Door ajar switches Convertible top switch Instrument cluster and engine control memory Not used A/C clutch, Defogger switch Climate control blower motor Luggage compartment lid release Wiper/Washer motor, Wiper relays Radio GEM, Overdrive cancel switch Anti-lock Brake System (ABS... 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 15A 5A - 15A 30A 25A 30A 20A 15A 15A 15A 10A 15A 15A 120 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in N (Neutral). 2. HOOD 155 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Working with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in 1 (First...
Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in N (Neutral). 2. HOOD 155 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Working with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in 1 (First...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... normal operating range, there is operated by a cable. If the fluid levels are replaced. As necessary, adjust the clutch as the brakes wear, and will hear a click as the clutch adjusts itself. Your transmission does not consume fluid. Turn the engine off and shift into 1 (First). 2. Put ...if the transmission is not working properly, i.e., if the transmission slips or shifts slowly or if you notice some sign of fluid leakage. 189 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) TRANSMISSION FLUID MAX Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped) Refer to your vehicle...
... normal operating range, there is operated by a cable. If the fluid levels are replaced. As necessary, adjust the clutch as the brakes wear, and will hear a click as the clutch adjusts itself. Your transmission does not consume fluid. Turn the engine off and shift into 1 (First). 2. Put ...if the transmission is not working properly, i.e., if the transmission slips or shifts slowly or if you notice some sign of fluid leakage. 189 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) TRANSMISSION FLUID MAX Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped) Refer to your vehicle...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... ...142 D Daytime running lamps (see Speed control) ...43 212 Customer Assistance ...115 Ford accessories for your vehicle engine compartment ...148 instrument panel .. 150 interior ...151 plastic parts...149 safety belts ...151 washing ...146 waxing ...146 wheels ...147 wiper blades ...150 Clutch adjusting ...189 operation while driving ...109 recommended shift speeds ...110 Console ...45 Controls ... under special conditions ...108 through water ...111 E Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ...128 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Index attaching with tether...
... ...142 D Daytime running lamps (see Speed control) ...43 212 Customer Assistance ...115 Ford accessories for your vehicle engine compartment ...148 instrument panel .. 150 interior ...151 plastic parts...149 safety belts ...151 washing ...146 waxing ...146 wheels ...147 wiper blades ...150 Clutch adjusting ...189 operation while driving ...109 recommended shift speeds ...110 Console ...45 Controls ... under special conditions ...108 through water ...111 E Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ...128 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Index attaching with tether...
SVT Supplement 1st Printing
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Drivetrain DRIVETRAIN Item Rear axle Driveshaft Transmission Gear ratios Description 8.8 inch limited-slip differential with Independent Rear Suspension Aluminum with hardened yoke T56 6-speed manual with integral clutch housing Gear Ratio 1st 2.66 2nd 1.78 3rd 1.30 4th 1.00 5th 0.80 6th .63 Reverse 2.90 9
Drivetrain DRIVETRAIN Item Rear axle Driveshaft Transmission Gear ratios Description 8.8 inch limited-slip differential with Independent Rear Suspension Aluminum with hardened yoke T56 6-speed manual with integral clutch housing Gear Ratio 1st 2.66 2nd 1.78 3rd 1.30 4th 1.00 5th 0.80 6th .63 Reverse 2.90 9