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1997 Ford Mustang Gt, Manual Shifter
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Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 6

...this coverage period, Ford warrants your vehicle (except tires) that are defective in factory-supplied materials or workmanship. When making warranty repairs on your vehicle, the dealer will repair, replace or adjust all parts on the type of usage and/or environmental conditions - coverage lasts for corrosion depends on your vehicle's safety belts and air bag Supplemental Restraint System...
Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 7

... block, heads and all internal parts, intake and exhaust manifolds, flywheel, timing gear, harmonic balancer, valve covers, oil pan and pump, water pump, fuel pump and fuel system (excluding fuel lines and fuel tank), high pressure lines, gaskets and seals, glow plugs, turbocharger, powertrain control module, electronic driver unit, injectors, injection pressure sensor, high pressure oil regulator...
Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 12

... you will repair, replace or adjust - the emissions regulations of defective emissions-related parts listed under What is Covered? at the time it from conforming with no charge for labor, diagnosis or parts - Under the Emissions Defect Warranty, Ford also provides coverage, including labor and diagnosis, for eight years or 80,000 miles (whichever occurs first) for these conditions: •...
Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 13

... • Cold Start Fuel Injector (1) • Controls for Deceleration • Distributor Assembly • Electronic Ignition System • Exhaust Pipe (Manifold to Catalyst) • Electronic Engine Control Sensors and SwitchesExhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve, Spacer, Plate and Associated PartsExhaust Heat Control ValveExhaust Manifold 13 • Your...
Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 19

... fails a Smog Check because an emissions-related part listed on page 21, with a GVWR* of 14,000 pounds or less: If any emission-related part on your vehicle is defective, Ford will repair or replace the part for up to five years or 100,000 miles (whichever occurs first). • The parts listed below are covered by Defects Warranties • Air/Fuel Feedback Control System and...
Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 20

...Cold Start Fuel Injector (2) • Controls for Deceleration • Distributor Assembly • Electronic Ignition System • Exhaust Pipe (Manifold to Catalyst) • Electronic Engine Control Sensors and SwitchesExhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve, Spacer, Plate and Associated PartsExhaust Heat Control ValveExhaust ManifoldFuel Filler Cap and Neck...
Warranty Guide 1st Printing - Page 21

..., gasoline fuel lines and wiring harnesses that is for up to 7 years/70,000 Miles) Engine Size Part Name Catalytic Converter Exhaust Manifold - Left Exhaust Manifold - These parts remain under warranty until the first replacement time that are all emissions-related bulbs, hoses, clamps, brackets, tubes, gaskets, seals, belts. If the diagnosis does not reveal a defect, the Defects Warranty...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 17

... check the level of the system. This light comes on for six (6) seconds and then turn off . This indicates that you that the coolant is not required. The air bag readiness light Low Coolant Warning Light (If equipped) This light tells you should turn off when the engine starts. See Engine Coolant in the instrument cluster. Air Bag Readiness Light The air bag system uses...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 20

... ignition key is in the ON position and the engine is used when you are going to indicate the direction in the Controls and Features chapter for more information. The check engine warning light Anti-Theft Alarm Light Anti-theft alarm light This light is off. Turn Signal Indicator Lights The turn signal indicator light 17 See Anti-Theft System in which you set the anti-theft alarm...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 93

... forward edge of the top should seat themselves in the matching holes in fastening the clamps. NOTE: Using high water pressure or wand type car washes against the convertible top and windows may assist in the header. Do not use only an approved Ford cleaner, or equivalent. Positive Location Floor Mat When installing or removing the driver's side floor mat you must attach/detach the...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 94

When an unauthorized entry occurs, the system triggers and will: u flash the parking lamps, and alarm indicator lamp u honk the horn u disable the starting circuit to prevent the vehicle from being started 92 The positive location floor mat hook Anti-Theft Alarm System When armed, this system helps protect your vehicle against break-ins or theft.
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 95

...alarm indicator light will cause the alarm indicator lamp (located in sequence: 1. 2. The PANIC alarm and the Anti-Theft alarm are two separate features. The alarm indicator will not stop by pressing the remote entry transmitter LOCK control. the PANIC control on and off. Remove the key from the ignition. Lock the doors by using the power door lock switch or by pushing For more information...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 209

... other smoking If you turn the engine off : 1. supported only by a jack. u Keep all fuel-related parts. Remove the key from the ignition after you disconnect the battery, the engine must work on : 1. 2. Block the wheels. Working with the engine on a vehicle in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or Neutral (manual transmission). Set the parking brake fully, and make sure that the...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 244

... not use the proper fuel cap, the pressure in the fuel tank can damage the fuel system or cause it to work improperly in fuel indication due to 3/4 turn until it is outside the car on the body of your vehicle, clean it counterclockwise 1/2 to the "anti-slosh" calculations. 1. Replace the fuel cap completely when you do not wash it is filled while the ignition key remains...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 251

...for maintenance replacements or for complete warranty information. 253 Ford strongly recommends the use of fuel. u Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is the owner's responsibility to determine the equivalency of such parts. u Have the services listed in performance and durability. If other emission control parts continue to work properly: u Use only unleaded fuel. It...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 252

...intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent it from working. Do not drive your vehicle or engine. If the metal collector contacts any unauthorized changes to your vehicle if it misfires, surges, stalls, or backfires. 254 See your vehicle's plastic trim or bumper parts they could melt or deform. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 306

... . Flashers, hazard...Flashing the lights...Flat tire ...Floor mats ...Fluid refill capacities ...Foglamps...Ford Customer Assistance Center ...Ford Dispute Settlement Board ...Ford Extended Service Plan ...Ford Motor Company of Canada ...Ford of fuel ...safety information relating to automotive fuels ...storing your vehicle with fuel...filter, specifications ...fuel filler door release...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 307

... Fuse panels engine compartment. . high current fuse panel instrument panel ...Fuses charts ...checking and replacing circuit breakers ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 246 246 246 246 246 265 18 190 190 ... ...185 ...186 ...181, 188 ...183, 188 ...188 ...189 G Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ...Gas mileage (see Fuel)...Gauges, Electronic engine coolant temperature gauge fuel gauge ...odometer...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 310

......hazard flashers ...headlamps ...high beams ...illuminated mirrors ...instrument panel, dimming ...interior lamps ...replacing bulbs ...trailer ...Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) . K Keys key in lock position ...66 ...65 ...66 . 65-66 L Lamps bulb replacement specifications chart . Lights, warning and indicator air bag...anti-lock brakes (ABS)...brake ...charging system ...check engine...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 40

...hinges, checks, latches and all outside key locks. u Clean the battery connections. u Lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. u Check the lap-shoulder belts for wear and function. u Lubricate the transmission controls and linkage. u Check muffler, exhaust pipes, shields and clamps. u Check headlamp alignment. u Clean the body water drain holes. At least once a year: u Check engine...

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