Ford 2001 Mustang Owner's manual

Before driving

Introduction 2

Instrumentation 6

Controls and features 18

Seating and safety restraints 73

Starting and driving

Starting 103

Driving 108

Roadside emergencies 129

Servicing

Maintenance and care 147

Capacities and specifications 206

Customer assistance 212

Reporting safety defects 227

Index 228

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Contents

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The following warning may be required by California

law:

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its

constituents, and certain vehicle

components contain or emit chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer and birth

defects or other reproductive harm. In addition,

certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain

products of component wear contain or emit

chemicals known to the State of California to

cause cancer and birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

ICONS

Indicates a safety alert.

Read the following

section on Warnings.

Indicates vehicle

information related to

recycling and other

environmental

concerns will follow.

Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of

waste cleaning and lubrication materials are

significant steps towards protecting the environment.

Indicates a message

regarding child safety

restraints. Refer to

Seating and safety

restraints for more information.

Indicates that this

Owner Guide contains

information on this

subject. Please refer to

the Index to locate the appropriate section which

will provide you more information.

Introduction

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WARNINGS

Warnings provide information which may reduce the

risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage

to others, your vehicle and its equipment.

BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE

There are no particular guidelines for breaking-in

your vehicle. During the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles)

of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is

recommended to give the moving parts a chance to

break in.

INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE

The information found in this guide was in effect at

the time of printing. Ford may change the contents

without notice and without incurring obligation.

EMISSION WARRANTY

The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes

Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage, Safety Restraint

Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 7.3L Power

Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your

vehicle is eligible for Emissions Defect and

Emissions Performance Warranties. For a detailed

description of what is covered and what is not

covered, refer to the Warranty Guide that is

provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide.

SPECIAL NOTICES

Notice to owners of Cobra vehicles

Before you drive your vehicle, be sure to read the

“SVT Cobra Owner’s Guide Supplement.” This book

contains important operation and maintenance

information.

Introduction

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These are some of the symbols you may see on your

vehicle.

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert

See Owner’s Guide

Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front

Air Bag-Side Child Seat

Child Seat

Installation Warning

Child Seat Tether

Anchorage

Brake System

Anti-Lock Brake

System

Brake Fluid -

Non-Petroleum

Based

Traction Control

Master Lighting

Switch

Hazard Warning

Flasher

Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment

Fuel Pump Reset

Windshield

Wash/Wipe

Windshield

Defrost/Demist

Rear Window

Defrost/Demist

Introduction

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Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Power Windows

Front/Rear

Power Window

Lockout

Child Safety Door

Lock/Unlock

Interior Luggage

Compartment

Release Symbol

Panic Alarm Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

Temperature

Do Not Open When

Hot

Battery

Avoid Smoking,

Flames, or Sparks

Battery Acid

Explosive Gas Fan Warning

Power Steering

Fluid

Maintain Correct

Fluid Level

MAX

MIN

Emission System Engine Air Filter

Passenger

Compartment Air

Filter

Jack

Check fuel cap

Introduction

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Headlamp control

(pg. 18)

Driver air bag

(pg. 88)

Instrument

cluster

(pg. 8)

Speed controls

(pg. 53)

Wiper/washer

control

(pg. 51)

Turn signal

control

(pg. 51)

Instrument panel

dimmer control

(pg. 19)

* if equipped

Instrumentation

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Climate control

system

(pg. 20)

Audio system

(pg. 24)

Foglamp control*

(pg. 19)

Auxiliary power point

(pg. 60)

Traction

control switch

(pg. 111)

Rear

defroster*

(pg. 19)

Overdrive off

switch

(pg. 117)

Instrumentation

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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Base instrument cluster

Optional instrument cluster

Turn signal

Illuminates when the

left or right turn signal

or the hazard lights are

turned on. If one or

both of the indicators stay on continuously or flash

faster, check for a burned-out turn signal bulb. Refer

to Bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter.

High beams

Illuminates when the

high beam headlamps

are turned on.

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Safety belt

Momentarily illuminates

when the ignition is

turned to the ON

position to remind you

to fasten your safety belts. For more information,

refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Charging system

Illuminates when the

ignition is turned to

the ON position and

the engine is off. The light also illuminates when the

battery is not charging properly, requiring electrical

system service.

Air bag readiness

Momentarily

illuminates when the

ignition is turned ON.

If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or

remains on, have the system serviced immediately.

Anti-theft system

Refer to SecuriLocky

passive anti-theft

system in the Controls

and features chapter.

Service engine soon

Your vehicle is

equipped with a

computer that monitors

the engine’s emission control system. This system is

commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics

System (OBD II). The OBD II system protects the

environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues

to meet government emission standards. The OBD II

system also assists the service technician in properly

servicing your vehicle.

AIR

BAG

THEFT

SERVICE

ENGINE

SOON

Instrumentation

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The Service Engine Soon indicator light illuminates

when the ignition is first turned to the ON position

to check the bulb. If it comes on after the engine is

started, one of the engine’s emission control systems

may be malfunctioning. The light may illuminate

without a driveability concern being noted. The

vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require

towing.

What you should do if the Service Engine Soon

light illuminates

Light turns on solid:

This means that the OBD II system has detected a

malfunction.

Temporary malfunctions may cause your Service

Engine Soon light to illuminate. Examples are:

1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may

misfire or run poorly.)

2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel.

3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed

and securely tightened.

These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by

filling the fuel tank with high quality fuel of the

recommended octane and/or properly installing and

securely tightening the gas cap. After three driving

cycles without these or any other temporary

malfunctions present, the Service Engine Soon light

should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold

engine startup followed by mixed city/highway

driving.) No additional vehicle service is required.

If the Service Engine Soon

light remains on, have

your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.

Light is blinking:

Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your

catalytic converter. You should drive in a moderate

fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration)

and have your vehicle serviced at the first available

opportunity.

Instrumentation

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Under engine misfire conditions, excessive

exhaust temperatures could damage the

catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor

coverings or other vehicle components, possibly

causing a fire.

Check fuel cap (if equipped)

Momentarily

illuminates when the

ignition is turned to

the ON position to

ensure your bulb is working. When this light turns

on, check the fuel filler cap. Continuing to operate

the vehicle with the check fuel cap light on, can

activate the Service Engine Soon/Check Engine

warning light. When the fuel filler cap is properly

re-installed, the light(s) will turn off after a period of

normal driving. This period will vary depending on

driving conditions.

It may take a long period of time for the

system to detect an improperly installed fuel

filler cap.

For more information, refer to Fuel filler cap in the

Maintenance and care chapter.

Low fuel

Illuminates as an early

reminder of a low fuel

condition indicated on

the fuel gauge (refer to

Fuel Gauge in this chapter for more information).

When refueling, after the light comes on, the amount

of fuel that is added will be less than the advertised

capacity since there is fuel still in the tank. The

ignition must be in the ON position for this lamp to

illuminate. The lamp will also illuminate for several

seconds after the ignition is turned to the ON

position regardless of the fuel level to ensure your

bulb is working.

CHECK

FUEL

CAP

LOW

FUEL

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O/D off (if equipped)

Illuminates when the

Transmission Control

Switch (TCS), refer to

Overdrive control in

the Controls and Features chapter, has been

pushed turning the transmission overdrive function

OFF. When the light is on, the transmission does not

operate in the overdrive mode, refer to the Driving

chapter for transmission function and operation.

The light may also flash steadily if a transmission

malfunction is detected. If the light does not come

on when the Transmission Control Switch is

depressed or if the light flashes steadily, have your

vehicle serviced as soon as possible, damage to the

transmission could occur.

Traction ControlY active

For more information,

refer to the Driver

controls chapter.

Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned

to ON. It also illuminates when the Traction

Controly system begins applying and releasing the

brakes and adjusting the engine characteristics to

limit a wheelspin condition. It will be lit for a

minimum of four seconds or for the duration of the

Traction Controly event.

For more information, refer to the Driving chapter.

Anti-lock brake system (ABS)

Momentarily illuminates

when the ignition is

turned to the ON

position to indicate a

system check. If the light remains on, continues to

flash or fails to illuminate, have the system serviced

immediately. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock

brake system is disabled and normal braking is still

effective unless the brake warning light also remains

illuminated with the parking brake released.

O/D

OFF

ABS

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Brake system warning

Momentarily illuminates

when the ignition is

turned to the ON

position to ensure the

circuit is functional. Also illuminates if the parking

brake is engaged. If brake warning lamp does not

illuminate at these times, seek service immediately.

Illumination after releasing the parking brake

indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system

should be inspected immediately.

Safety belt warning chime

Sounds to remind you to fasten your safety belts.

For information on the safety belt warning chime,

refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Belt minder chime

Sounds intermittently to remind you to fasten your

safety belts.

For information on the safety belt minder chime,

refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning

chime

For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to

the Seating and safety restraints chapter.

Key-in-ignition warning chime

Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the

OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver’s door is

opened.

Headlamps on warning chime

Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are

on, the ignition is off (and the key is not in the

ignition) and the driver’s door is opened.

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Instrumentation

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GAUGES

Base instrument cluster gauges

Optional instrument cluster gauges

Fuel gauge

Displays approximately

how much fuel is in the

fuel tank (when the

key is in the ON

position). The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the

vehicle is in motion or after refueling. The ignition

should be in the OFF position while the vehicle is

being refueled. When the gauge first indicates

empty, there is a small amount of reserve fuel in the

tank. When refueling the vehicle from an empty

indication, the amount of fuel that can be added will

be less than the advertised capacity due to the

reserve fuel.

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Engine coolant temperature gauge

Indicates the

temperature of the

engine coolant. At

normal operating

temperature, the needle remains within the normal

area (the area between the “H” and “C”). If it enters

the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the

vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the

engine immediately and let the engine cool. Refer to

Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care

chapter.

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap

while the engine is running or hot.

This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine

coolant, not the coolant level. If the coolant is not at

its proper level the gauge indication will not be

accurate.

Speedometer

Indicates the current vehicle speed.

• Base instrument

cluster

• Optional instrument

cluster

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Odometer

Registers the total

kilometers (miles) of

the vehicle.

Tachometer

Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per

minute.

Driving with your tachometer pointer at the top of

the scale or in the red zone may damage the engine.

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• Optional instrument

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Trip odometer

Registers the

kilometers (miles) of

individual journeys.

Press and release the

reset button until a “T”

appears in the display

(this represents the

trip mode). Press and

hold the button for

three seconds to reset.

Battery voltage gauge

This shows the battery

voltage when the

ignition is in the ON

position. If the pointer

moves and stays outside the normal operating range

(as indicated by arrows), have the vehicle’s electrical

system checked as soon as possible.

Engine oil pressure gauge

This shows the engine

oil pressure in the

system. Sufficient

pressure exists as long

as the needle remains in the normal range (the area

between the “L” and “H”).

If the gauge indicates low pressure, stop the vehicle

as soon as safely possible and switch off the engine

immediately. Check the oil level. Add oil if needed

(refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and care

chapter). If the oil level is correct, have your vehicle

checked at your dealership or by a qualified

technician.

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HEADLAMP CONTROL

• Pull the headlamp

control toward you

to the first position

to turn on the

parking lamps, tail

lamps, license plate

lamps and marker

lamps.

• Pull the headlamp control toward you to the outer

position to turn on the headlamps (in addition to

the previous lamps).

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)

Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output. To

activate:

• the ignition must be turned on

• the headlamp control is in the OFF or Parking

lamps position

• the high beam headlamps must be turned off

• the parking brake is released

Always remember to turn on your

headlamps at dusk or during inclement

weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL)

System does not activate your tail lamps and

generally may not provide adequate lighting during

these conditions. Failure to activate your

headlamps under these conditions may result in a

collision.

High beams

Push forward to

activate.

Pull toward you to

deactivate.

OFF

HI

LO

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Foglamp control (if equipped)

The foglamps can be

turned on when the

headlamp control is in

either of the following

positions:

• Parking lamps

• Low beams

Press the foglamp control to activate the foglamps.

The foglamp indicator light will illuminate. When the

highbeams are activated, the foglamps will not

operate.

Press the foglamp control again to deactivate the

foglamps.

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

To adjust the

brightness of the

instrument panel:

• Rotate

clockwise/counterclockwise

when the headlamp

control is in the

parking lamp or low-beam position.

To turn on the courtesy lamps:

• Rotate fully counterclockwise.

NOTE:To increase the life of the bulb, adjust the

dimmer below maximum brightness.

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER

(IF EQUIPPED)

The rear defroster

control is located on

the instrument panel.

Press the rear

defroster control to

clear the rear window of thin ice and fog.

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• A small LED will illuminate when the rear

defroster is activated.

The ignition must be in the ON position to operate

the rear window defroster.

The defroster turns off automatically after 10

minutes or when the ignition is turned to the OFF

position. To manually turn off the defroster before

10 minutes have passed, push the control again.

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

Manual heating and air conditioning system

Fan speed control

Controls the volume of

air circulated in the

vehicle.

Temperature control knob

Controls the

temperature of the

airflow inside the

vehicle.

Mode selector control

Controls the direction

of the airflow to the

inside of the vehicle.

MAX

A/C

MAX

A/C

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