2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Supplement 2nd Printing

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    Introduction Welcome Boss 302 history Breaking-in your vehicle 3 3 4 5 Bossா 302 Unique Features Unique features Performance gauges 6 6 9 Driving your Bossா 302 AdvanceTrac௡ Driving through water Ground clearance Washing your vehicle 19 19 19 19 20 Chassis Tire Information Wheel lug nut
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    storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2011 Ford Motor Company 2 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd
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    service will ensure many miles of exhilarating, safe and comfortable driving in your new Boss௡ 302. Your choice of a Ford product is an intelligent and informed one. Ford Mustang Owner's Guide, this supplement shall supersede the information found in the Mustang Owner's Guide. 3 2012 05+ Mustang
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    and George Follmer piloted their Boss௡ 302 Mustangs to the victory circle more than any other team in the hotly contested 1970 campaign, giving Ford the manufacturer's championship, all while the road going versions were building Љstreet cred.Љ 4 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA
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    is all about. To Ford's credit, no new Mustang would wear that name again until such time that the factory could put together all three race-inspired ingredients in a way that remains true to the Boss௡ 302's heritage. That time is now. Today, the Boss௡ 302 Mustang rides again for 2012 - both in name
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    and body side stripes • Boss௡ 302 interior package with unique interior finish panels and instrument cluster (Recaro seats optional) • Quad exhaust with rear and side exiting pipes • Unique staggered width 19x9 inch and 19x9.5 inch wheels with summer only performance tires • 3.73 rear axle ratio
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    body stiffness • Boss௡ 302 interior package with standard Recaro seats • Unique staggered width 19x9 inch and 19x10 inch wheels with R-compound summer only performance tires • 3.73 rear axle ratio with standard Torsen௡ differential • Unique red body/interior accents • Additional Ford Racing parts
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    Bossா 302 Unique Features INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Standard cluster Metric cluster 8 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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    Bossா 302 Unique Features PERFORMANCE GAUGES Your vehicle may be equipped with a dash mounted gauge pack that contains oil pressure, engine coolant for the engine temperature needle to NOT point at 12 o'clock for stabilized driving. 9 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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    Bossா 302 Unique Features Performance gauge - performs the following functions: • Real time mode - measures G force/acceleration (Note: Requires initial calibration) See Setup information. • 1/4 mile data including reaction time • 0-60 mph times • 60-0 mph distances • Horsepower - Note: This reading
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    mile speed, and peak G's. • To save your results as your new best, press A to display SAVE, then press B to confirm. Note: Saving a run as your new best run will overwrite your previous best run. The gauge will automatically save/overwrite your stored last run each time you make a new pass. 11 2012
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    to display results. When is "Go" displayed, 0-60 mode may be exited prior to beginning acceleration by pressing EXIT. 0-60 mode will time out and return to Real time mode if acceleration is not started one minute after "Go" is displayed. 12 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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    and then pressing C to display results. 60-0 mode may be exited prior to beginning acceleration by pressing the EXIT button. 60-0 mode will time out and return to Real time mode if acceleration is not started one minute after "Go" is displayed. 13 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA
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    "HP" (horsepower) is displayed. 2. Make sure the vehicle is at a complete stop at the beginning of your course, then press ENTER to confirm. The display will show "CAL" to indicate mode has been entered. When the display reads "Go", 1. Lightly accelerate your vehicle through first gear. 2. Shift
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    Bossா 302 Unique Features this point, the gauge is taking a stationary reading. Do not move the vehicle at this time or your calibration will be incorrect and you will need to re-calibrate. Next, the gauge will light all LEDs on the radial bar graph and display "GO". Launch your vehicle in a manner
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    Bossா 302 Unique Features Vehicle weight: Accurate weight is necessary for the gauge to make a valid horsepower time display, press EXIT (C button). A lower than actual weight setting will result in a lower than expected horsepower operating on the forward axis in real time mode. For example, if you
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    Bossா 302 Unique Features To select bar graph ENTER to confirm. Reaction time: Enabling this function allows the gauge to test your reaction time while in the 1/4 mile mode only. With reaction time on, the gauge will for this vehicle. 17 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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    Bossா 302 Unique Features Display on/off: This allows the customer to turn on DON" and then enter the Real time operating mode. The LED bar graph and seven segment display will be turned off. The Ford oval will be illuminated during display off. 18 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing
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    Driving your Bossா 302 ADVANCETRACா STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM AdvanceTrac௡ sport mode The AdvanceTrac௡ system provides an available sport mode specially calibrated for the Boss௡ 302 crossing speed bumps or driveway curbs, Ford recommends approaching at a very low speed. 19 2012 05+ Mustang (197
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    Driving your Bossா 302 WASHING YOUR VEHICLE Do not drive your vehicle through an automated, commercial car wash trailer with this vehicle. Your vehicle is not equipped to tow. No towing packages are available through an authorized dealer. 20 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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    inch solid rear axle with limited slip differential (3.73:1 ratio) Boss௡ 302: • 34.6 x 4.4 mm tubular front stabilizer bar • 25.0 mm solid rear stabilizer bar • Tokico twin tube adjustable shocks and struts • 26.0 N/mm front and 32.4 N/mm rear coil springs Boss௡ 302 with Laguna Seca package: • 34
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    , inspect the outer edge of your wheels, both inside and out, for damage. Operating at high speeds Your Boss௡ 302 is capable of high speeds and is equipped with tires rated for the vehicle's maximum speed, electronically limited to 155 mph (250 km/h). Remember to drive safely, obey all traffic laws
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    perform as intended, it is important that you maintain your tires properly. • The Boss௡ 302 and Boss௡ 302 with Laguna Seca Package original equipment tires are optimized for maximum steering and handling performance. Ford does not recommend using these tires in cold temperatures of approximately 40
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    Tire Information • The Boss௡ 302 with Laguna Seca Package is equipped with ultra high-performance, dry weather-only summer tires that provide superior steering and handling. WARNING: If equipped with the Laguna Seca Package, never drive with these tires in any wet conditions (rain, snow, ice, etc.)
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    injury and death. Additionally, the use of non-recommended tires and wheels could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. Winter driving The original equipment tires on your Boss௡ 302 are designed for high performance steering and handling. They are not
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    Boss௡ 302 (non-Laguna Seca) tire rotation (front tires at the top of the diagram) • Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. • If your tires show uneven wear, ask an authorized dealer to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem
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    equipment. When towing with a flatbed, 4x4 blocks must be used when loading/unloading your vehicle. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle damage may occur. 27 2012 05+ Mustang
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    Roadside Emergencies Wheel lift When towing the vehicle for front loading, the front tires must be 16 in. (41 cm) higher than the rear. When towing the vehicle for rear loading, the rear tires must be 14 in. (35 cm) higher than the front. 28 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (
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    towing, secure the rear of the vehicle by using axle straps or lasso straps around the rear axle. One strap is required on each side of the differential. Note: Using the standard T-slot attachment can damage the side exiting exhaust. 29 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
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    and Specifications BOSSா 302 V8 ENGINE 1 2 3 8 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 7 6 5 4 Battery Engine oil dipstick Brake fluid reservoir Air filter assembly Engine coolant reservoir Engine oil filler cap Windshield washer reservoir filler cap Power distribution box 30 2012 05+ Mustang (197
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    Maintenance and Specifications MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component Engine drivebelt Lightweight battery Boss 302 engine JK6-678 BXT-96R-500 ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION Use Motorcraft௡ SAE 5W-50 full synthetic or an equivalent SAE 5W-50 full synthetic oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C931-B. Do not
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    change) 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications Engine coolant1 VC-3-B (US) CVC-3-B (Canada) / WSS-M97B44-D Rear axle lubricant2 Rear axle fluid friction modifier Fuel tank XY-75W140-QL / WSL-M2C192-A XL-3 EST-M2C118-A - Ford part name or
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    Item Manual transmission fluid3 2.75 quarts (2.6L)3 Capacity 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Windshield washer fluid Fill as required Ford part name or Ford part number / equivalent Ford Specification Motorcraft௡ Full XT-M5-QS / Synthetic Manual WSD-M2C200-C Transmission
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    axle Driveshaft Transmission Gear ratios Description 8.8 in. solid rear axle with limited-slip differential 3.73:1 ratio 2-piece steel MT82 6-speed manual with integral clutch housing Gear Ratio ) 302 cubic inches (5.0L) 11.0:1 Bore x stroke Displacement Compression ratio 34 2012 05+ Mustang (197
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    Ignition system Firing order Throttle body Pistons Crankshaft Connecting rods Intake manifold Exhaust manifolds Engine drivebelt routing 1 2 1. Short drivebelt is on first pulley groove closest to engine. 2. Long drivebelt is on second pulley groove farthest from engine. 35 2012 05+ Mustang
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    Lift the top of the two bottom fasteners with a flat-end screwdriver, then remove them. 3. Remove the rear floor panel. 4. Remove the trunk access panel (located behind the cross brace) by pulling it slightly down while pushing it rearward (toward the trunk). 36 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Supplement
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    of braking system (WSS-M6C65-A2), Ford part number (YS4Z-19542-AA). • Install Ford Racing front brake cooling kit (M-2004-MB) to improve brake cooling (standard on Laguna Seca edition). • Remove rear brake dust shields to improve brake cooling. • Install Ford Racing transmission cooling scoop
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    before leaving the track. , • For improved track performance, Ford recommends available through Ford Racing. See your local Ford dealer or go to http://www.trackey.ford.com for more information (M-14204-MBTKA). • Your Boss௡ 302 is equipped from the factory with Brembo 4-piston front calipers and
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    until the Boss௡ 302 turns in on those rough portions. • If the rear of the car is skipping over bumps during corner exit so that the driver has to reduce throttle input, reduce the rear damper setting by one position until the driver can apply appropriate throttle. 39 2012 05+ Mustang (197
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    its entirety in the Ford Motor Company Warranty Guide. The three unique Laguna Seca Package high performance parts (front splitter, front brake cooling kit, and transmission cooling scoop) are intended for track use and have no warranty coverage. Warranty service for the Boss௡ 302 can be obtained at
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Introduction
3
Welcome
3
Boss 302 history
4
Breaking-in your vehicle
5
Boss
°
302 Unique Features
6
Unique features
6
Performance gauges
9
Driving your Boss
°
302
19
AdvanceTrac
±
19
Driving through water
19
Ground clearance
19
Washing your vehicle
20
Chassis
21
Tire Information
22
Wheel lug nut torque
22
Roadside Emergencies
27
Wrecker towing
27
Maintenance and Specifications
30
Battery
31
Engine oil
31
Refill capacities
32
Engine drivebelt
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Supplement, 2nd Printing
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