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... 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)
... 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)
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... 4X2 ball joints (except 450/550) Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings (if not sealed bearings) Change manual transmission fluid Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearings (F Super Duty) Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E and F series, Excursion) Additional services for...Air Resources Board has determined that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. 19 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) We, however, urge that the failure to perform this ...
... 4X2 ball joints (except 450/550) Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings (if not sealed bearings) Change manual transmission fluid Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearings (F Super Duty) Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E and F series, Excursion) Additional services for...Air Resources Board has determined that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. 19 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) We, however, urge that the failure to perform this ...
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Normal Schedule Normal Schedule Additional services for: Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans Change manual transmission fluid Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings (except 450/550) Inspect and lubricate 4X2 ball joints (except 450/550) Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearings (F Super Duty) ... Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for optimal tire life. 29 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) Rotation recommended for wear.
Normal Schedule Normal Schedule Additional services for: Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans Change manual transmission fluid Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings (except 450/550) Inspect and lubricate 4X2 ball joints (except 450/550) Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearings (F Super Duty) ... Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for optimal tire life. 29 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) Rotation recommended for wear.
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...Duty) Every 60,000 miles Change transfer case fluid Change rear axle fluid if equipped with XY-75W90-FEHP As required Change manual transmission fluid As required Inspect and lubricate U-joints Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in one of engine ...seals, and adjust bearings 37 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) If you will need to perform the additional maintenance. Special Operating Conditions Special Operating Conditions Items Needing Special Attention If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in heavy ...
...Duty) Every 60,000 miles Change transfer case fluid Change rear axle fluid if equipped with XY-75W90-FEHP As required Change manual transmission fluid As required Inspect and lubricate U-joints Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in one of engine ...seals, and adjust bearings 37 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) If you will need to perform the additional maintenance. Special Operating Conditions Special Operating Conditions Items Needing Special Attention If you operate your Ford/Lincoln/Mercury primarily in heavy ...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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... gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or the neutral position (manual transmission). • The ignition switch is in the OFF position. • All vehicle doors are closed. • The driver's safety belt is unbuckled. • The parklamps/headlamps are in OFF position (If vehicle is currently disabled. 73 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002...
... gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or the neutral position (manual transmission). • The ignition switch is in the OFF position. • All vehicle doors are closed. • The driver's safety belt is unbuckled. • The parklamps/headlamps are in OFF position (If vehicle is currently disabled. 73 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002...
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.... To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always set the parking brake. 4. When the key is in the ignition OFF position, the automatic transmission shift lever can be moved from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal depressed. Preparing to be moved from the P (...3. Only use the 94 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Key position when driving. 5. When starting a fuel-injected engine, don't press the accelerator before or during starting is not running. 1 2. For vehicle equipped with a manual transmission, you must depress the ...
.... To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always set the parking brake. 4. When the key is in the ignition OFF position, the automatic transmission shift lever can be moved from the P (Park) position without the brake pedal depressed. Preparing to be moved from the P (...3. Only use the 94 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Key position when driving. 5. When starting a fuel-injected engine, don't press the accelerator before or during starting is not running. 1 2. For vehicle equipped with a manual transmission, you must depress the ...
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If starting a vehicle with a manual transmission: 1. 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) Make sure the parking brake is in P (Park). 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. 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) Make sure the parking brake is in P (Park). Driving If starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission: • Make sure the parking brake is set. • Make sure the gearshift is set. 2.
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This system helps you can steer the vehicle manually, but it stops) for : • an improperly inflated tire • uneven tire wear • loose or worn suspension components • loose or worn steering components ... conditions. 101 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving Always set the parking brake fully and make better use of your vehicle to wander/pull. If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or in 1 (First) (manual transmission). or ice...
This system helps you can steer the vehicle manually, but it stops) for : • an improperly inflated tire • uneven tire wear • loose or worn suspension components • loose or worn steering components ... conditions. 101 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving Always set the parking brake fully and make better use of your vehicle to wander/pull. If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or in 1 (First) (manual transmission). or ice...
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... overdrive transmission provides fully automatic operation in either D (Overdrive) or with the gearshift lever in 1 (First) and then shift manually. Once you place the gearshift lever securely into position, gradually release the brake pedal and use the accelerator as necessary. 105 2003 Mustang (mus...) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving with the O/D OFF switch depressed. For manual control, start the engine, depress the brake pedal, then move gearshift lever ...
... overdrive transmission provides fully automatic operation in either D (Overdrive) or with the gearshift lever in 1 (First) and then shift manually. Once you place the gearshift lever securely into position, gradually release the brake pedal and use the accelerator as necessary. 105 2003 Mustang (mus...) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving with the O/D OFF switch depressed. For manual control, start the engine, depress the brake pedal, then move gearshift lever ...
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... at 109 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not drive with the full extension of the clutch pedal. Move the gearshift lever to the floor. Make sure the floor mat is fully set. 2. 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...
... at 109 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not drive with the full extension of the clutch pedal. Move the gearshift lever to the floor. Make sure the floor mat is fully set. 2. 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...
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... the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the vehicle is in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked. 125 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Before changing the tire: 1. Park on the side of the vehicle close ...being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. To change the tire: Note: Passengers should not remain in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or R (Reverse) (manual transmission). Pull far enough off the ignition. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you change a tire, be seriously injured. Do not attempt...
... the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the vehicle is in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked. 125 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Before changing the tire: 1. Park on the side of the vehicle close ...being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. To change the tire: Note: Passengers should not remain in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or R (Reverse) (manual transmission). Pull far enough off the ignition. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you change a tire, be seriously injured. Do not attempt...
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.... 3. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). 2. Note: Do not start your engine with the engine on • Automatic transmission: 1. OPENING THE HOOD 1. Block the wheels. • Manual transmission: 1. 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...
.... 3. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). 2. Note: Do not start your engine with the engine on • Automatic transmission: 1. OPENING THE HOOD 1. Block the wheels. • Manual transmission: 1. 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...
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... to fill the reservoir if the level is low. Washer fluid placed in the engine coolant reservoir. Only use a washer fluid that meets Ford specification WSB-M8B16-A2. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is on volatile organic compounds may harm engine and cooling system components. ... use washer fluid with antifreeze protection. In very cold weather, do not fill the reservoir completely. Refer to Lubricant specifications in P (Park) (automatic transmissions) or 1 (First) (manual transmissions). 160 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... to fill the reservoir if the level is low. Washer fluid placed in the engine coolant reservoir. Only use a washer fluid that meets Ford specification WSB-M8B16-A2. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is on volatile organic compounds may harm engine and cooling system components. ... use washer fluid with antifreeze protection. In very cold weather, do not fill the reservoir completely. Refer to Lubricant specifications in P (Park) (automatic transmissions) or 1 (First) (manual transmissions). 160 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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...relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability and performance. Put the gearshift in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or the neutral position (manual transmission), turn off all accessories and start the engine. 3. Run the engine until the idle trim is eventually relearned. ... for at least one minute. 5. Over time the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation to idle for at a complete stop, set the parking brake. 2. This operation is reconnected. 166 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the battery has...
...relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability and performance. Put the gearshift in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or the neutral position (manual transmission), turn off all accessories and start the engine. 3. Run the engine until the idle trim is eventually relearned. ... for at least one minute. 5. Over time the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation to idle for at a complete stop, set the parking brake. 2. This operation is reconnected. 166 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the battery has...
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... additives, treatments or cleaning agents. Note: There are two different manual transmissions used in damage to internal transmission components. Maintenance and Specifications An overfill condition of the filler hole. Do not use of the filler hole. • Fill level for V6 and Cobra 192 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus...
... additives, treatments or cleaning agents. Note: There are two different manual transmissions used in damage to internal transmission components. Maintenance and Specifications An overfill condition of the filler hole. Do not use of the filler hole. • Fill level for V6 and Cobra 192 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus...
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Maintenance and Specifications REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Brake fluid Ford Part Name Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic... SOHC V8 engine 4.6L 4v V8 (Mach 1) 3.8L OHV V6 engine 4.6L SOHC V8 engine 4.6L 4v V8 (Mach 1) with Automatic Transmission 4.6L 4v V8 (Mach 1) with Manual Transmission 3.8L OHV V6 engine 4.7 L (5.0 quarts) 5.7L (6.0 quarts) 5.7L (6.0 quarts) 11.2L (11.8 quarts) 13.3L (14.1... SOHC V8/4.6L 4v V8 between MIN and MAX (Mach 1) lines on engine reservoir 199 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Maintenance and Specifications REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Brake fluid Ford Part Name Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic... SOHC V8 engine 4.6L 4v V8 (Mach 1) 3.8L OHV V6 engine 4.6L SOHC V8 engine 4.6L 4v V8 (Mach 1) with Automatic Transmission 4.6L 4v V8 (Mach 1) with Manual Transmission 3.8L OHV V6 engine 4.7 L (5.0 quarts) 5.7L (6.0 quarts) 5.7L (6.0 quarts) 11.2L (11.8 quarts) 13.3L (14.1... SOHC V8/4.6L 4v V8 between MIN and MAX (Mach 1) lines on engine reservoir 199 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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...the axle assembly has been submerged in water. Maintenance and Specifications Fluid Rear axle lubricant 2 Ford Part Name Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle... 4.6L SOHC V8/4.6L 4v V8 (Mach 1) engine Manual with 3.8L OHV V6 engine Manual with 4.6L SOHC V8/4.6L 4v V8 (Mach 1) engine All Transmission Motorcraft fluid 3 MERCONV ATF 59.4L (15.7...vehicle. 2 Rear axle lubricants do not need to 9/16 inch) below bottom of Additive 200 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The axle lubricant should be checked...
...the axle assembly has been submerged in water. Maintenance and Specifications Fluid Rear axle lubricant 2 Ford Part Name Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle... 4.6L SOHC V8/4.6L 4v V8 (Mach 1) engine Manual with 3.8L OHV V6 engine Manual with 4.6L SOHC V8/4.6L 4v V8 (Mach 1) engine All Transmission Motorcraft fluid 3 MERCONV ATF 59.4L (15.7...vehicle. 2 Rear axle lubricants do not need to 9/16 inch) below bottom of Additive 200 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The axle lubricant should be checked...
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...technician. • Mobile communications systems may be affected 209 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When operated, such systems may cause the engine to stumble or stall or cause the transmission to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight ...capacity of the vehicle or of mobile communications systems - Accessories Leather steering wheel Molded splash guards Pedal covers (manual transmission only) Seat belt extenders Side rocker extensions Side window deflector Spoiler Styled hood deflector Tonneau cover (mini, for automotive use of...
...technician. • Mobile communications systems may be affected 209 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) When operated, such systems may cause the engine to stumble or stall or cause the transmission to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight ...capacity of the vehicle or of mobile communications systems - Accessories Leather steering wheel Molded splash guards Pedal covers (manual transmission only) Seat belt extenders Side rocker extensions Side window deflector Spoiler Styled hood deflector Tonneau cover (mini, for automotive use of...
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Index M Manual transmission ...109 fluid capacities ...199 lubricant specifications ...204 reverse ...110 Mirrors side view mirrors (power) ...42 Motorcraft parts ...180, 198 O Octane rating .. 178-179 Oil (see ... chime ...69-70 Safety seats for children ...84 Seat belts (see Safety restraints) ...64 Seats ...60 child safety seats ...84 Servicing your vehicle ...154 215 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Index M Manual transmission ...109 fluid capacities ...199 lubricant specifications ...204 reverse ...110 Mirrors side view mirrors (power) ...42 Motorcraft parts ...180, 198 O Octane rating .. 178-179 Oil (see ... chime ...69-70 Safety seats for children ...84 Seat belts (see Safety restraints) ...64 Seats ...60 child safety seats ...84 Servicing your vehicle ...154 215 2003 Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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Cobra unique standard features SPORT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Upshift (if equipped) Illuminates when it is best to shift to the next highest manual transmission gear for the maximum fuel economy. 6
Cobra unique standard features SPORT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Upshift (if equipped) Illuminates when it is best to shift to the next highest manual transmission gear for the maximum fuel economy. 6