1999 ford mustang shop manual

Page 55 Controls and features 2. Push boot forward until rear attachment engages under molding. Push forward flap of boot until both clips engage under trim panel edge. Repeat on other side of vehicle. Tuck side attachments under molding. Page 56 Controls and features Raising the convertible top The convertible top will not operate unless the parking brake is engaged.

Do not raise the top while the vehicle is moving because the top may be severely damaged. To raise the convertible top: 1. The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the OFF position. If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle, ensure ALL key fobs remote entry transmitters are brought to the dealership, to aid in troubleshooting.

Page 58 Controls and features Opening the trunk Press the control once to open the trunk. Ensure that the trunk is closed and latched before driving your vehicle. Failure to latch the trunk may cause objects to fall out of the trunk or block the rear view.

Sounding a panic alarm Press this control to activate the alarm. Page 59 The inside lights will not turn off if: they have been turned on with the dimmer control or any door is open. The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the OFF position, 10 minutes after if the door is left open, and 30 minutes after if the trunk is left open or the dome lamp switch is left on. Page 60 Controls and features weather conditions nearby radio towers structures around the vehicle other vehicles parked next to the vehicle To replace the batteries: 1.

Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the transmitter near the key ring. Page 61 The SecuriLock compatible with aftermarket remote start systems.

Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection. Large metallic objects or devices such as the Mobil Speedpass on the same key ring as your SecuriLock key may cause vehicle starting problems. Page 62 Controls and features Programming spare SecuriLock Spare SecuriLock your dealership and programmed to your SecuriLock passive anti-theft system up to a total of 8 keys.

Your dealership can program your new SecuriLock key s to your vehicle or you can do it yourself using the following simple procedure. Page 63 4. The purpose of these head restraints is to help limit head motion in the event of a rear collision.

To properly adjust your head restraints, lift the head restraint so that it is located directly behind your head or as close to that position as possible.

Page 65 Seating and safety restraints Lift handle to move seat forward or backward. Pull lever up to adjust seatback. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a collision or sudden stop.

Page 66 Seating and safety restraints Press to raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion. Press to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion. Press the control to move the seat forward, backward, up or down. Using the power lumbar support if equipped The power lumbar control is located on Move the control up to increase firmness and down to decrease firmness.

To lower the seatback s from inside the vehicle, pull tab to release seat back and then fold seatback down. Page 69 Seating and safety restraints It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.

Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Page 70 Seating and safety restraints 1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from until you hear a snap and feel it latch.

Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle. Page 71 Seating and safety restraints The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt. Anytime a child safety seat is installed in a passenger front or outboard rear seating position if equipped. Page 72 Seating and safety restraints Allow the belt to retract.

As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode. Page 73 if equipped , child safety seat tether bracket assemblies if equipped , and attaching hardware, should be inspected after a collision. Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced.

However, if the collision was minor and a Page 74 Seating and safety restraints Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt assembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision.

Refer to Cleaning and maintaining the safety belts in the Maintenance and care section. Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints.

Page 76 Seating and safety restraints Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System or its fuses. See your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Children and air bags For additional important safety information, read all information on safety restraints in this guide. Page 77 Seating and safety restraints How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work? The air bag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates air bag inflation.

Page 78 Seating and safety restraints considerable force, there is the risk of death or serious injuries such as fractures, facial and eye injuries or internal injuries, particularly to occupants who are not properly restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of air bag deployment. Thus, it is extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the air bag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control.

Page 79 Seating and safety restraints A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: The readiness light will either flash or stay lit. The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on. A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and light are repaired. Page 80 Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets unattended in your vehicle.

To improve the fit of lap and shoulder belts on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford recommends use of a belt-positioning booster seat that is labelled as conforming to all Federal motor Page 81 Seating and safety restraints seats raise the child and provide a shorter, firmer seating cushion that encourages safer seating posture and better fit of lap and shoulder belts on the child.

Page 82 Refer to Automatic locking mode passenger side front and outboard rear seating positions if equipped. Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap.

Install the child safety seat in a seating position which is capable of providing a tether anchorage. Page 83 Seating and safety restraints Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions If you must use a forward facing child seat in the front seat reminder children 12 years old and unders should always be properly restrained in the rear seat. Page 84 Seating and safety restraints 3. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle the buckle closest to the direction Page 85 Tether anchorage hardware Attachment holes at each rear seating position have been provided in your vehicle to attach anchor hardware, if desired.

Tether anchorage hardware kits part number D74 including instructions, may be obtained at no charge from any Ford or Page 86 Seating and safety restraints Lincoln-Mercury dealer.

All vehicles built for sale in Canada include a tether anchor hardware kit. Tighten the anchor according to specifications. Otherwise, the safety seat may not be properly secured and the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision.

This system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise. When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator before or during starting. Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting the engine. When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to warm the engine.

If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have the vehicle checked. Do not allow the vehicle to idle for more than ten minutes at high engine RPM.

Page 89 3. Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate briefly. If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. Turn the key to 5 START without pressing the accelerator pedal and release as soon as the engine starts. The key will return to 4 ON. Page 91 Guarding against exhaust fumes Although odorless and colorless, carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes.

Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects. If you ever smell exhaust fumes of any kind inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect and fix your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes.

Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for scheduled maintenance. In normal operation, automotive brake systems may emit occasional or intermittent squeal or groan noises when the brakes are applied. Page 93 The ABS operates by detecting the onset of wheel lockup during brake applications and compensating for this tendency.

The wheels are prevented from locking even when the brakes are firmly applied. The accompanying illustration depicts the advantage of an ABS equipped vehicle on bottom to a non-ABS equipped vehicle on top during hard braking with loss of front braking traction.

Page 94 Driving stopping distance. Always leave enough room between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to stop. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with this braking technique. However, avoid taking any unnecessary risks. Hydraulic brake booster system Hydroboost The Hydroboost system receives fluid pressure from the power steering pump to provide power assist during braking.

Page 95 when the ignition is turned ON until the parking brake is released. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P Park automatic transmission or in 1 First Gear manual transmission. The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle. Page 96 Driving controlled by automatically applying and releasing the rear brakes in conjunction with engine torque reductions.

Engine torque reduction is realized via the fully electronic spark and fuel injection systems. This process is very sensitive to driving conditions and very fast acting. Page 97 To prevent damage to the power steering pump: Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or the extreme left for more than a few seconds when the engine is running. Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level. Page 98 Driving Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps are working.

If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out by shifting from forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in a steady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear.

Make sure the gearshift is securely latched in P Park. This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from turning. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is securely latched in P Hold the brake pedal down while in this gear. Overdrive The normal driving position for the best fuel economy.

Transmission operates in gears one through four. Page instrument cluster. Transmission operates in gears one through three. If towing a trailer, refer to Driving while you tow in the Trailer Towing chapter.

When starting a vehicle with a manual transmission, you must: 1. This will damage the clutch. Upshift according to the following chart: Upshifts when accelerating recommended for best fuel economy 1 - 2 2 - 3 3 - 4 4 - Page Driving 4.

Turn the ignition key to position 3 OFF. Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it may move unexpectedly and injure someone. Use 1 First gear and set the parking brake fully. Reverse You can shift into R Reverse only by moving the gearshift to the right of 5 Fifth gear before you shift into R Reverse. Page gearshift back into Neutral. Then, release the clutch pedal for a moment and repeat steps 2 through 4. Removing key from ignition Turn the ignition key to position 3 OFF. Push the release lever forward and rotate the key towards you and remove.

It does not include passengers or aftermarket equipment. Payload: Combined maximum allowable weight of cargo, passengers and optional equipment. Page Maximum Trailer Weight: maximum weight of a trailer the loaded vehicle including passengers and cargo is permitted to tow. It is determined by subtracting the weight of the loaded trailer towing vehicle from the GCWR for the towing vehicle. Trailer Weight Range: Specified weight range that the trailer must fall within that ranges from zero to the maximum trailer weight rating.

Page Driving Always ensure that the weight of passengers, cargo and equipment being carried is within the weight limitations that have been established for your vehicle including both Gross Vehicle Weight and Front and Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating limits.

Under no circumstance should these limitations be exceeded. Page If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the rental agency gives to you. Do not attach safety chains to the bumper. Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more frequent service intervals.

Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance guide for more information. Traction or brake capability may be limited and if the ignition system gets wet, your engine may stall. The hazard flashers can be operated when the ignition is off. The hazard lights control is located on top of the steering column.

Page Use the following procedure to reset the fuel pump shut-off switch. Turn the ignition to the OFF position. Check the fuel system for leaks. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset the fuel pump shut-off switch by pushing in on the reset button. Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. Always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs.

Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road. Page Roadside emergencies Temporary spare tire information Your vehicle may have a temporary spare tire. The temporary spare tire for your vehicle is labeled as such. It is smaller than a regular tire and is designed for emergency use only. Replace this tire with a full-size tire as soon as possible.

Page Roadside emergencies 1. Park on a level surface, activate hazard flashers and set parking brake. Remove the spare tire, jack and lug wrench. Page Roadside emergencies Never use the rear differential as a jacking point. To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while changing a tire.

Do not start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack. Page not the dealer to get a replacement key. Do not use an impact wrench with the anti-theft key.

Page Roadside emergencies Do not push start your vehicle. You could damage the catalytic converter. Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes, and clothing, if contacted. Do not attempt to push start your vehicle. Automatic transmissions do not have push-start capability.

Page Roadside emergencies Connecting the jumper cables 1. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting boosting battery. Page Roadside emergencies 4. The preferred locations of an exposed metal part to ground the circuit are the alternator mounting brackets or an engine lifting eye.

Page Roadside emergencies Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions. Page It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed equipment.

Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. If your vehicle is to be towed from the rear using We provide a Scheduled Maintenance Guide which makes tracking routine service easy.

If your vehicle requires professional service, your dealership can provide necessary parts and service. Page 2. Turn off the engine and remove the key. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. Manual transmission: 1. Set the parking brake. Depress the clutch and place the gearshift in 1 First. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the bottom left corner of the instrument panel. HOOD 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the front center of the hood.

Engine oil filler cap 2. Engine oil dipstick 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Power distribution box 5. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 6. Battery 7. Power steering fluid reservoir 8. Page Maintenance and care 4. Engine oil dipstick 2. Brake fluid reservoir 3. Power distribution box 4. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 5. Battery 6. Engine coolant reservoir 7.

Engine oil filler cap 9. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P Park automatic transmissions or 1 First manual transmissions. Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine damage. Some oil must be removed from the engine by a service technician. Page Ford material and design specifications, startup engine noises or knock may be experienced. It is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter or another brand meeting Ford specifications for your engine application.

Page 3. If necessary, add brake fluid until the level reaches MAX. Do not fill above this line. Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid certified to meet Ford specifications. Refer to Lubricant specifications in the Capacities and specifications chapter.

Page Brake fluid is toxic. If you use a brake fluid that is not DOT 3, you will cause permanent damage to your brakes.

Do not let the reservoir for the master cylinder run dry. This may cause the brakes to fail. The reservoir is highlighted with a symbol. If the level is low, add enough fluid to fill the reservoir. In very cold weather, do not fill the reservoir all the way. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service interval schedules.

Be sure to read and understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in this chapter. If the engine coolant has not been checked at the recommended interval, the engine coolant reservoir may become empty. Page Change your engine coolant according to the appropriate schedule listed in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide.

Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company recommends that Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealers use recycled engine coolant produced by Ford-approved processes. Page Maintenance and care Always dispose of used automotive fluids in a responsible manner. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be near Page Maintenance and care If your vehicle is equipped with a 4. Allow at least one-half hour after driving for the power steering fluid to cool.

Start the engine and allow the engine to idle. Page Maintenance and care been operated for an extended period at high speeds, in city traffic during hot weather or pulling a trailer, the vehicle should be turned off for about 30 minutes to allow fluid to cool before checking.

Drive the vehicle 30 km 20 miles or until it reaches normal operating temperature. Page Maintenance and care could result when the vehicle reaches normal operating temperature.

High fluid level Fluid levels above the safe range may result Page 4. Add enough fluid through the filler opening so that the fluid level is at the bottom of the opening. Install and tighten the fill plug securely. Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications.

Refer to the Capacities and specifications chapter. However, for severe usage or in high temperature climates, check the battery electrolyte level.

Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the service interval schedules. Page Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery. When working near the battery, always shield your face and protect your eyes. Always provide proper ventilation.

When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on the end walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting The relearning process will automatically complete as you drive the vehicle. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km 10 miles or more to relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy. If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle trim is eventually relearned.

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