2012 Ford Mustang Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 312

Maintenance and Specifications • Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8 m) every 15 days to lubricate working parts and prevent corrosion. Removing vehicle from storage When your vehicle is ready to come out of storage, do the following: • Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt or grease film build-up on window surfaces. • Check windshield wipers for any deterioration. • Check under the hood for any foreign material that may have collected during storage (mice/squirrel nests). • Check the exhaust for any foreign material that may have collected during storage. • Check tire pressures and set tire inflation per the Tire Label. • Check brake pedal operation. Drive the vehicle 15 ft (4.5 meters) back and forth to remove rust build-up. • Check fluid levels (including coolant, oil and gas) to make sure there are no leaks, and fluids are at recommended levels. • If the battery was removed, clean the battery cable ends and inspect. Contact your authorized dealer if you have any concerns or issues. MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 3.7L V6 engine 5.0L V8 engine Air filter element FA-1897 FA-1897 BXT-96R-590 BXT-96R-590 Battery2 Oil filter FL-500-S FL-500-S 1 Spark plugs Cabin air filter FP53 FP53 Windshield wiper WW-2201-PF (driver side) blade WW-2001-PF (passenger side) 1 For spark plug replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the spark plugs. Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft௡ or equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not used. 2 For battery replacement of the Mustang Boss 302, use Motorcraft௡ battery BXT-96R-500. 312 2012 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)