1997 Ford Mustang Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 152

If the engine does not start after two attempts: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. Press the accelerator all the way to the floor and hold it. Turn the ignition key to the START position. Release the ignition key when the engine starts. Release the accelerator gradually as the engine speeds up. If the engine still does not start, the fuel pump shut-off switch may have been triggered. For directions on how to reset the switch see Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch in the Index. A computer system controls the engine's idle speed. When you start your vehicle, the engine's idle speed normally runs higher than when it's warmed up. These faster engine speeds will make your vehicle move slightly faster than its normal idle speed. It should, however, slow down after a short time. If it does not, have the idle speed checked. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, do not allow your vehicle to idle for more than 10 minutes. Have the vehicle checked. R WARNING Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage. 152