1996 Ford Mustang Owner's Manual - Page 270

Use only power steering fluid that meets Ford Specification Mercon ATF XT-2-QDX. If the power steering fluid is low, do not drive your vehicle for a long period of time before adding fluid. This can damage the power steering pump. If you check the power steering fluid when it is cold, make sure that the fluid reaches the FULL COLD range on the dipstick. The reading will only be accurate if the fluid temperature is approximately 50 to 85˚F (10 to 30˚C). NOTE: The brakes on the 4.6L engine vehicles are powered by power steering fluid from the power steering pump. The fluid level in the power steering reservoir will rise and fall due to the amount of charge in the brake booster accumulator. Therefore the following is required. 4.6L SFI engine (check cold) 1. Check the fluid level when the system is COLD (allow at least one half hour after driving for the power steering fluid to cool). Locate the power steering reservoir mounted to the front upper left-hand corner of the engine. 2. 276