Maintenance and specifications – FORD 2003 Mustang v.4 User Manual

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Item

Ford part name

Ford part
number

Ford
specification

4.6L Manual
transmission
fluid

Motorcraft
MERCON

௡ ATF

XT-2–QM

MERCON

Disc brake
caliper rails

Motorcraft
Silicone Brake
Caliper Grease
and Dielectric
Compound

XG-3

ESE-M1C171-A

Windshield
washer fluid

Motorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
Concentrate

ZC-32–A

WSB-M8B16–A2

1

Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier

XL-3 or equivalent meeting Ford specification
EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of Traction-Lok
axles.

Ford design rear axles contain a synthetic lubricant
that does not require changing unless the axle has
been submerged in water.

2

Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is

used. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated
on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle. MERCON

and MERCON

௡ V are not interchangeable. DO NOT

mix MERCON

௡ and MERCON௡ V. Refer to your

scheduled maintenance guide to determine the
correct service interval.

ENGINE DATA

Engine

3.8L OHV V6
engine

4.6L SOHC V8
engine

4.6L 4v V8

engine (Mach

1)

Cubic inches

232

281

281

Required fuel

87 octane

87 octane

91 Octane

Firing order

1-4-2-5-3-6

1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8

1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8

Spark plug gap

1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-00.056
inch)

1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-00.056
inch)

1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-00.056
inch)

Ignition system

EDIS

Coil on plug

Coil on plug

Compression
ratio

9.4:1

9.4:1

10.0:1

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