1996 Ford Mustang Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing
1996 Ford Mustang Manual
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General Information 1 - 1996 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 2
Table of Contents General Maintenance Information ...3 What Maintenance Schedule Do You Follow? ...5 Normal Schedule...6 Severe Duty Schedule ...18 Owner Maintenance Checks ...36 2 - 1996 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 3
important to the proper operation of your vehicle. The recommended lubricants, fluids and service parts conforming to Ford Specifications are available from your dealer. This booklet gives you a place to record the services that are performed on your vehicle so that you can keep a record of when - 1996 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 4
systems, it is necessary that scheduled maintenance be performed at the designated intervals. Ford strongly recommends the use of genuine Ford replacement parts. If other than Ford or Motorcraft parts or Ford authorized remanufactured parts are used for maintenance replacements or for the service - 1996 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 5
Schedule if your driving habits FREQUENTLY include one or more of the following conditions: u Towing a trailer. u Operating in severe dust conditions. u Extensive idling, such as police, taxi or door-to-door delivery service. u Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km) when outside temperatures - 1996 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 6
Normal Schedule NOTE: Items for Emission Control Service are shown in this type and style. For items marked with a number in parentheses such as (1), see and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 6 Normal Schedule - 1996 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 7
oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15, 000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. miles (8,000 km). u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 u Rotate tires and adjust air - 1996 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 8
replace oil filter. u Replace air cleaner filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. miles (8,000 km). u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Inspect exhaust heat - 1996 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 9
pedal every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 40,000 MILES (64,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 - 1996 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 10
MILES (88,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 10 Normal Schedule - 1996 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 11
engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. miles (8,000 km). u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) 65,000 - 1996 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 12
lifting pedal every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). 75,000 MILES (120,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. miles (8,000 km). u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal - 1996 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 13
MILES (136,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. Normal Schedule 13 - 1996 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 14
engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. miles (8,000 km). u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) 95,000 - 1996 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 15
) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s) - 4.6L (4V) engines only. u Replace spark plugs Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 - 1996 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 16
MILES (184,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 16 Normal Schedule - 1996 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 17
u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) (1) If your driving habits include continuous stop-and-go driving or driving in hilly areas, more frequent intervals may be - 1996 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 18
Control Service are shown in this type and style. For items marked with a number in parentheses such as (1), see footnote at the end of this section. NOTE: The Severe Duty Schedule provides maintenance intervals for replacing your air cleaner filter if you drive in severe dust conditions. However - 1996 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 19
MILES (10,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. Severe Duty Schedule 19 - 1996 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 20
lifting pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). 15,000 MILES (25,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. miles (5,000 km). u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal - 1996 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 21
(35,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). u Change automatic transmission fluid. 24,000 MILES (40,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles - 1996 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 22
Replace air cleaner filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. miles (5,000 km). u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes - 1996 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 23
Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 36,000 MILES (60,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 - 1996 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 24
by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 45,000 MILES (75,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 - 1996 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 25
Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 54,000 MILES (90,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 - 1996 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 26
u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace spark plugs. u Inspect accessory drive belts - 3.8L and 4.6L (2V) engines only. u Replace air cleaner filter. u Replace PCV valve. (2) u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km - 1996 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 27
oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). u Change automatic transmission fluid. 66,000 MILES (110,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. Severe Duty Schedule 27 - 1996 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 28
lifting pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). 75,000 MILES (125,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. miles (5,000 km). u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal - 1996 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 29
months. miles (5,000 km). u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 81,000 MILES (135,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). u Change automatic transmission fluid. Severe Duty Schedule 29 - 1996 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 30
. 90,000 MILES (150,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect accessory drive belts - 3.8L and 4.6L (2V) engines only. u Replace air cleaner filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 - 1996 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 31
Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 99,000 MILES (165,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 - 1996 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 32
165,000 Kilometers) u Inspect accessory drive belt(s) - 4.6L (4V) system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. miles (5,000 km). u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Rotate tires and adjust air - 1996 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 33
MILES (190,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. Severe Duty Schedule 33 - 1996 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 34
) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Replace spark plug. u Inspect accessory drive belts - 3.8L and 4.6L (2V) engines only. u Replace air cleaner filter. u Replace PCV valve. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or - 1996 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 35
(1) If your driving habits include continuous stop-and-go driving or driving in hilly areas, more frequent intervals may be required. (2) At 60,000 miles (96,000 km) your dealer will replace the PCV valve at no cost except on Canada and California vehicles. Severe Duty Schedule 35 - 1996 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 36
of your vehicle. Any adverse conditions should be brought to the attention of your dealer or qualified service technician for service advice as soon as possible. These Owner Maintenance Checks are generally not covered by warranties and you may be charged for labor, parts and lubricants used. When - 1996 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 37
slipping or changes in the operation of u Check automatic transmission P (Park) u Check parking brake. u Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle u Check warning lights and gauges. At least monthly: (water dripping from the air conditioning system after use is normal). u Check the tire pressure - 1996 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 38
every Spring and Fall) u Check radiator, heater and air-conditioning hoses for leaks or damage. u Check the power steering fluid clamps. u Check headlamp alignment. u Check the lap-shoulder belts for wear and function. u Check air pressure in spare tire. u Lubricate all hinges, checks, latches - 1996 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 39
door rubber weatherstrips. u Clean the body water drain holes. u Check the air conditioning system before the warm weather season. u Check the brake fluid level. u Clean the battery connections. u Lubricate the transmission controls and linkage. u Check manual transmission fluid. If any of these
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