1998 Ford Mustang Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing
1998 Ford Mustang Manual
1998 Ford Mustang manual content summary:
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General Information FORD MOTOR COMPANY WORLDWIDE DIRECT MARKET OPERATIONS 1 - 1998 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 2
Table of Contents Maintenance Schedule and Record ...3 General Maintenance Information ...3 Maintenance: An investment ...4 No Cost PCV Valve Replacement (Excluding 3.8L engines) ...5 What Maintenance Schedule Do You Follow? ...6 Normal Schedule ...7 Severe Duty Schedule ...20 Owner Maintenance - 1998 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 3
the materials used meet Ford engineering specifications. Failure to perform scheduled maintenance, as specified in the Service Guide, will invalidate warranty coverage on parts affected by the lack of maintenance. Make sure that receipts for completed maintenance work are retained with the vehicle - 1998 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 4
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 of components affecting emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in - 1998 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 5
No Cost PCV Valve Replacement (Excluding 3.8L engines) THE PCV VALVE IS A CRITICAL EMISSION COMPONENT. YOUR DEALER WILL REPLACE THE VALVE AT NO COST AT 60,000 MILES/96,000 KILOMETERS (EXCEPT CANADA AND CALIFORNIA VEHICLES). PRE-DELIVERY CHECK u Pre-Delivery Service Inspection Completed 5 - 1998 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 6
if your driving habits FREQUENTLY include one or more of the following conditions: u Driving at top speeds for long distances during hot conditions. u Short trips in areas of high humidity or freezing conditions. u Towing and/or carrying heavy loads. u Police, taxi and delivery usage. u Driving - 1998 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 7
in water. Otherwise, the lube should not be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or repair required. Regular Maintenance Intervals for the Normal Schedule 5,000 MILES (8,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles (8,000 - 1998 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 8
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. (8,000 km). u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 20,000 MILES (32,000 Kilometers) u Change - 1998 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 9
u Change engine oil and 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. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). u Change automatic transmission fluid - 1998 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 10
MILES (56,000 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. 40,000 MILES (64,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 - 1998 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 11
72,000 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. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 50,000 - 1998 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 12
Replace air cleaner filter. u Replace PCV valve - 4.6L engines only. (2) u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). u Change automatic transmission fluid - 1998 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 13
MILES (104,000 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. 70,000 MILES (112,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 - 1998 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 14
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. (8,000 km). u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 80,000 - 1998 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 15
accessory drive belts (3.8L engines only). 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. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles (8,000 km). u Change automatic transmission - 1998 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 16
000 km). u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 100,000 MILES (160,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s) - 4.6L engines only. u Replace spark plugs. u Replace PCV valve - 3.8L engines only. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles - 1998 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 17
,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. (8,000 km). u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 5,000 miles u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 110,000 - 1998 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 18
replace oil filter. u Inspect accessory drive belts (3.8L and 4.6L engines). u Replace air cleaner filter. u Replace PCV valve - 4.6L engines only. (2) u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. u Check clutch pedal - 1998 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 19
(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. Normal Schedule 19 - 1998 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 20
Emission 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 - 1998 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 21
approved 75W-140 synthetic gear lubricant meeting material specification WSL-M2C192-A, Part Number F1TZ19580-B or equivalent. Add 4-ounces of additive Friction Modifier C8AZ19B546-A, Ford specification ESTM2C118-A, or equivalent for complete refill of Traction-Lok rear axles. The rear axle lubricant - 1998 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 22
oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). 6,000 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. 22 Severe Duty Schedule - 1998 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 23
(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. (5,000 km). u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles u Rotate tires and - 1998 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 24
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 (5,000 km). u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure - 1998 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 25
oil filter. 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 months. (5,000 km). u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles u Inspect exhaust heat shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes - 1998 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 26
MILES (55,000 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. 36,000 MILES (60,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 - 1998 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 27
oil filter. u Adjust clutch 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 - 1998 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 28
(50,000 km) or 36 months. (5,000 km). u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles 51,000 MILES (85,000 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. 28 Severe Duty Schedule - 1998 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 29
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 km). 57,000 MILES (95,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). Severe Duty - 1998 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 30
shield(s). u Inspect front and rear brakes. (1) u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 63,000 MILES (105,000 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. 30 Severe Duty Schedule - 1998 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 31
MILES (115,000 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. 72,000 MILES (120,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 - 1998 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 32
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. (5,000 km). u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles 78,000 MILES (130,000 Kilometers - 1998 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 33
oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). u Change automatic transmission fluid. 87,000 MILES (145,000 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 - 1998 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 34
000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect accessory drive belts (3.8L and 4.6L engines). 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 months. u Adjust clutch by lifting - 1998 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 35
MILES (160,000 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. 99,000 MILES (165,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 - 1998 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 36
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. (5,000 km). u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. 36 - 1998 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 37
oil and replace oil filter. u Adjust clutch by lifting pedal every 3,000 miles (5,000 km). 114,000 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 - 1998 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 38
. u Inspect accessory drive belts (3.8L and 4.6L engines). u Replace air cleaner filter. u Replace PCV valve - 4.6L engines only. (2) u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or 12 months. (5,000 km). u Adjust clutch by lifting - 1998 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 39
(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 39 - 1998 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 40
to help ensure safe, dependable operation 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 - 1998 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 41
u Check the engine oil level. u Check coolant level in the coolant recovery reservoir. u Check the windshield Check automatic transmission P (Park) u Check parking brake. u Check for fluid leaks under your vehicle u Check warning lights and gauges. (water dripping from the air conditioning system - 1998 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 42
and hazard warning flashers. At least twice a year: (i.e., every Spring and Fall) u Check radiator, heater and air-conditioning hoses for leaks or damage. u Check the power steering fluid level. u Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper blades with clean cloth dampened with - 1998 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 43
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 - 1998 Ford Mustang | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 44
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