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DEALER VALIDATION: 450). Inspect wheel ends for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake equipped with zerk fittings. Inspect ... equipped. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 100,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ Inspect accessory drive belt(s). ❑ Replace spark plugs. ❑ Replace rear axle lubricant (F450/550 and E ❑ Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant ❑ Replace PCV valve on...
DEALER VALIDATION: 450). Inspect wheel ends for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake equipped with zerk fittings. Inspect ... equipped. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 100,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ Inspect accessory drive belt(s). ❑ Replace spark plugs. ❑ Replace rear axle lubricant (F450/550 and E ❑ Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant ❑ Replace PCV valve on...
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... (4X4 only). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Change rear axle lubricant on CD4E). lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 28 Scheduled... grease seals, lubricate and adjust bearings. if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. filter not required on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see exceptions page 46 and record page 48). Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid and filter (except CVT; ...
... (4X4 only). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Change rear axle lubricant on CD4E). lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Replace accessory drive belt(s) (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 28 Scheduled... grease seals, lubricate and adjust bearings. if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. filter not required on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see exceptions page 46 and record page 48). Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid and filter (except CVT; ...
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Inspect wheel ends for wear. Multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 110,000 miles Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil ... valve (except 4.6L 3V engine). Rotation recommended for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if DEALER VALIDATION: equipped with dipstick. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 105,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires...
Inspect wheel ends for wear. Multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 110,000 miles Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil ... valve (except 4.6L 3V engine). Rotation recommended for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if DEALER VALIDATION: equipped with dipstick. Inspect accessory drive belt(s). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 105,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires...
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...automatic transaxle). Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid (except CVT). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Change rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see below). and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO... filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. ❑ Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant ❑...
...automatic transaxle). Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid (except CVT). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Change rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see below). and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and U-joints. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO... filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. ❑ Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant ❑...
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... manual transmission fluid As required Inspect and lubricate U-joints Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery Every 3,000 miles, 3... and replace oil filter 200 hours of the more frequently. For specific recommendations, see your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in heavy commercial use such as in one of engine operation Every 3,000...Replace fuel filter Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid Lubricate 4X2 front wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings Every 60,000 miles Replace spark plugs...
... manual transmission fluid As required Inspect and lubricate U-joints Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery Every 3,000 miles, 3... and replace oil filter 200 hours of the more frequently. For specific recommendations, see your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in heavy commercial use such as in one of engine operation Every 3,000...Replace fuel filter Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid Lubricate 4X2 front wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings Every 60,000 miles Replace spark plugs...
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... 2 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 77 77 82 96 105 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire Information Changing tires Lug Nut Torque Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 119 119 124 129 139 145 147 Driving...
... 2 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 77 77 82 96 105 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire Information Changing tires Lug Nut Torque Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 119 119 124 129 139 145 147 Driving...
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... EQUIPPED) With speed control set speed on a downhill, you may vary momentarily when driving up and down and hold the switch to open. • Pull up and hold.... Return to the center position to lock mirrors in the direction you wish to reduce the speed. 47 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press the ON control and release it . ...on the instrument cluster will turn on the steering ON OFF wheel for using your speed control are winding, slippery or unpaved. ...
... EQUIPPED) With speed control set speed on a downhill, you may vary momentarily when driving up and down and hold the switch to open. • Pull up and hold.... Return to the center position to lock mirrors in the direction you wish to reduce the speed. 47 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press the ON control and release it . ...on the instrument cluster will turn on the steering ON OFF wheel for using your speed control are winding, slippery or unpaved. ...
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... in road characteristics and climate. The grades represent the tire's ability to variations in driving habits, service practices, and differences in Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 575....where applicable on a specified government test course. Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to new pneumatic tires for use spare tires, tires with tires ...Wheels and Loading INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING New vehicles are fitted with nominal rim diameters of 10 to lowest are determined by standards that have poor traction performance. 119 2005 05+ Mustang...
... in road characteristics and climate. The grades represent the tire's ability to variations in driving habits, service practices, and differences in Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 575....where applicable on a specified government test course. Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to new pneumatic tires for use spare tires, tires with tires ...Wheels and Loading INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING New vehicles are fitted with nominal rim diameters of 10 to lowest are determined by standards that have poor traction performance. 119 2005 05+ Mustang...
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... the driver's door. Remember that your tires. Inflate all tires, and adjust if required. Rim: The metal support (wheel) for 1 mile (1.6 km). At least once a month and before you drive, check your tires are seated. PSI: Pounds per square inch, a standard unit of the tire: Area between the ...: Area of the tire next to half of direct sunlight for an hour or more and prior to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. 121 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Sidewall of air pressure. kPa: Kilopascal, a metric unit of the vehicle ...
... the driver's door. Remember that your tires. Inflate all tires, and adjust if required. Rim: The metal support (wheel) for 1 mile (1.6 km). At least once a month and before you drive, check your tires are seated. PSI: Pounds per square inch, a standard unit of the tire: Area between the ...: Area of the tire next to half of direct sunlight for an hour or more and prior to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. 121 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Sidewall of air pressure. kPa: Kilopascal, a metric unit of the vehicle ...
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... the valve and measure the pressure with your tire(s): 1. Never "bleed" or reduce air pressure when tires are no gouges, cuts or bulges. 123 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: Some spare tires require higher inflation pressure than 1 mile [1.6 km]), never "bleed"... pressures to go up as you drive. To check the pressure in the center of the driver's door for tires to heat up and the air pressure inside to increase above recommended cold pressures. Check the sidewalls to the pump. Tires, Wheels and Loading Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure...
... the valve and measure the pressure with your tire(s): 1. Never "bleed" or reduce air pressure when tires are no gouges, cuts or bulges. 123 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Note: Some spare tires require higher inflation pressure than 1 mile [1.6 km]), never "bleed"... pressures to go up as you drive. To check the pressure in the center of the driver's door for tires to heat up and the air pressure inside to increase above recommended cold pressures. Check the sidewalls to the pump. Tires, Wheels and Loading Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure...
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...TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving: • do not brake heavily. • gradually decrease the vehicle's speed. • hold the steering wheel firmly. • slowly move to replace ...any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. Additionally the use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size and type (such as those originally provided by Ford can affect the... rollover, personal injury and death. Tires, Wheels and Loading TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS Your vehicle is not recommended and may damage your tires. 124 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)...
...TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving: • do not brake heavily. • gradually decrease the vehicle's speed. • hold the steering wheel firmly. • slowly move to replace ...any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. Additionally the use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size and type (such as those originally provided by Ford can affect the... rollover, personal injury and death. Tires, Wheels and Loading TIRE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS Your vehicle is not recommended and may damage your tires. 124 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)...
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...Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability How to change a flat tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be sure the...the vehicle) to the tire being changed. 125 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Both of these temporary emergency spare tires on the wheel. Replace these spare tires are considered "temporary". Tires, Wheels and Loading Temporary Emergency Spare Tire Information Your ...
...Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability How to change a flat tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be sure the...the vehicle) to the tire being changed. 125 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Both of these temporary emergency spare tires on the wheel. Replace these spare tires are considered "temporary". Tires, Wheels and Loading Temporary Emergency Spare Tire Information Your ...
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...engine when your body under the vehicle while changing a tire. If you drive. 10. Refer to be flush with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is snug against the hub. Unblock the wheels. 128 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Remove the... jack and fully tighten 1 the lug nuts in this chapter 3 4 for changing the tire. 5. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench. 6. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle ...
...engine when your body under the vehicle while changing a tire. If you drive. 10. Refer to be flush with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is snug against the hub. Unblock the wheels. 128 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Remove the... jack and fully tighten 1 the lug nuts in this chapter 3 4 for changing the tire. 5. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench. 6. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle ...
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...; Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking 135 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When the tire tread wears down to 1/16th of tire damage. Tires, Wheels and Loading the road in the exhaust system, a road tire or the spare tire may... skidding and hydroplaning. Built-in treadwear indicators, or "wear bars", which look like narrow strips of an inch (2 mm), tires must be replaced. Safety practices Driving habits have a great deal to the same height as these "wear bars", the tire is worn down to do with your vehicle has a leak in...
...; Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking 135 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) When the tire tread wears down to 1/16th of tire damage. Tires, Wheels and Loading the road in the exhaust system, a road tire or the spare tire may... skidding and hydroplaning. Built-in treadwear indicators, or "wear bars", which look like narrow strips of an inch (2 mm), tires must be replaced. Safety practices Driving habits have a great deal to the same height as these "wear bars", the tire is worn down to do with your vehicle has a leak in...
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... km). 136 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Highway hazards No matter how carefully you drive there's always the possibility that comes with caution until you suspect your tire or vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce your speed. This may eventually have the vehicle inspected. Wheel misalignment in irregular...
... km). 136 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Highway hazards No matter how carefully you drive there's always the possibility that comes with caution until you suspect your tire or vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce your speed. This may eventually have the vehicle inspected. Wheel misalignment in irregular...
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... or fuel lines. • Drive cautiously. If you currently have on dry roads. 138 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If this does not work, remove the chains to prevent damage to provide traction in brand, size or appearance from the road tires and wheels. If your vehicle has...
... or fuel lines. • Drive cautiously. If you currently have on dry roads. 138 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If this does not work, remove the chains to prevent damage to provide traction in brand, size or appearance from the road tires and wheels. If your vehicle has...
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The trailer brakes must meet local and Federal regulations. Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • Turn off ... working. Your vehicle uses an advanced electronic module to control and monitor your vehicle's brake system. Tires, Wheels and Loading If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the rental agency gives to you tow... automatic or surge-type trailer brakes are towing on most towed vehicles. This will require more information. 146 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) may not have enough braking power and your ...
The trailer brakes must meet local and Federal regulations. Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • Turn off ... working. Your vehicle uses an advanced electronic module to control and monitor your vehicle's brake system. Tires, Wheels and Loading If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the rental agency gives to you tow... automatic or surge-type trailer brakes are towing on most towed vehicles. This will require more information. 146 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) may not have enough braking power and your ...
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... removed/installed only by a qualified technician at an authorized dealer. Ford Motor Company recommends the driveshaft be exceeded, you have traveled 50 miles (80 ... to all cars and 4x2 trucks/sport utilities with all four wheels on a grade. See your authorized dealer for your vehicle with rear wheel drive capability. • Place the transmission in P (Park) (... to the driveshaft and internal transmission components. 147 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading Trailer towing tips • Practice turning...
... removed/installed only by a qualified technician at an authorized dealer. Ford Motor Company recommends the driveshaft be exceeded, you have traveled 50 miles (80 ... to all cars and 4x2 trucks/sport utilities with all four wheels on a grade. See your authorized dealer for your vehicle with rear wheel drive capability. • Place the transmission in P (Park) (... to the driveshaft and internal transmission components. 147 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading Trailer towing tips • Practice turning...
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...fuel-injected engine, don't press the accelerator before or during starting the engine. Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle Engine starting the vehicle, refer to start a fire. 148 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Release the key as soon as the radio to... operate while the engine is controlled by the powertrain control system. OFF/LOCK, locks the steering wheel, automatic transmission gearshift lever and allows key...
...fuel-injected engine, don't press the accelerator before or during starting the engine. Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle Engine starting the vehicle, refer to start a fire. 148 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Release the key as soon as the radio to... operate while the engine is controlled by the powertrain control system. OFF/LOCK, locks the steering wheel, automatic transmission gearshift lever and allows key...
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...Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for your roadside assistance service provider. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for proper hook-up and towing procedures for all authorized tow truck operators. If your vehicle is to be towed from the front using wheel...is recommended that the rear wheels (drive wheels) be towed with a slingbelt. Roadside Emergencies WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing service or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, your vehicle. 177 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (...
...Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for your roadside assistance service provider. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for proper hook-up and towing procedures for all authorized tow truck operators. If your vehicle is to be towed from the front using wheel...is recommended that the rear wheels (drive wheels) be towed with a slingbelt. Roadside Emergencies WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing service or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, your vehicle. 177 2005 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide (...