3.8L | 4.6L (SOHC) | 4.6L (DOHC) | ||
| Manual 4-speed (manufacturer/country) | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Manual 5-speed (manufacturer/country) | Standard (Borg Warner / USA) | Standard (Borg Warner / USA) | Standard (Borg Warner / USA) | |
| Manual 6-speed (manufacturer/country) | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Automatic (manufacturer/country) | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Automatic overdrive (manufacturer/country) | Optional, 4 - speed (Ford / USA) | Optional (Ford / USA) | N/A |
3.8L | 4.6L (SOHC) | 4.6L (DOHC) | ||
| Number of forward speeds | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Gear Ratio - 1st | 3.35 | 3.37 | 3.37 | |
| Gear Ratio - 2nd | 1.93 | 1.99 | 1.99 | |
| Gear Ratio -3rd | 1.29 | 1.33 | 1.33 | |
| Gear Ratio - 4th | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | |
| Gear Ratio - 5th | 0.73 | 0.67 | 0.67 | |
| Gear Ratio - 6th | ------- | ------- | ------- | |
| Gear Ratio - Reverse | 3.15 | 3.22 | 3.22 | |
| Synchronous meshing (specify gears) | All forward gears | All forward gears | All forward gears | |
| Shift lever location | Floor | Floor | Floor | |
| Transfer case mat'l & mass kg (lbs) (Includes shift linkage, lubricant & clutch housing. If other specify) | Aluminum and 46.77 (103.1) | Aluminum and 50 (110) | Aluminum and 50 (110) | |
| Lubricant - Capacity L (pt) | 2.6 (5.6) | 3.1 (6.6) | 3.1 (6.6) | |
| Lubricant -Type recommended | Dexron III | Dexron III | Dexron III |
3.8L | 4.6L (SOHC) | 4.6L (DOHC) | ||
| Manufacturer | Luk Inc. | Valeo | Valeo | |
| Type (dry, wet: single, multiple disc) | Dry plate, single disc | Dry plate, single disc | Dry plate, single disc | |
| Linkage (hydraulic, cable, rod, lever, other) | Cable w/ self adjustment | Cable w/ self adjustment | Cable w/ self adjustment | |
| Max. pedal effort (nom. spring load) - Depressed N (lbs) | 130 (30) | 125 (28) | 183 (41) | |
| Max. pedal effort (nom. spring load) - Released N (lbs) | 111 (25) | 148 (33) | 193 (43) | |
| Assist (spring, power/percent, nominal) | No | No | No | |
| Type pressure plate springs | Belleville Springs | Belleville Springs | Belleville Springs | |
| Total spring load (nominal) N (lbs) | 7000 (1573) | 8795 (1977) | 9300 (2074) | |
| Clutch facing - Manufacturer & material coding | Valeo F-202 | Valeo F-202 | Valeo F-202 | |
| Clutch facing -Material & construction | Woven Non-Asbestos | Woven Non-Asbestos | Woven Non-Asbestos | |
| Clutch facing -Rivets per facing | 8 | 9 | 9 | |
| Clutch facing - Outside x inside dia. (nominal) | 280 x 198 (11.02 x 7.8) | 268 x 170 (10.55 x 6.69) | 268 x 170 (10.55 x 6.69) | |
| Clutch facing -Total eff. area cm squared (in. squared) | 307.8 (47.6) | 337 (52.25) | 337 (52.25) | |
| Clutch facing - Thickness (pressure plate side/fly wheel side) | 3.35 (0.132) / 3.35 (0.132) | 3.6 (0.14) / 3.6 (0.14) | 3.8 (0.15) / 3.8 (1.5) | |
| Clutch facing - Rivet depth (pressure plate side/fly wheel side) | 1.2 (0.047)/1.2 (0.047) Minimum | 2.0 (0.079) / 2.0 (0.079) | 1.4 (0.055) / 1.4 (0.055) | |
| Clutch facing - Engagement cushion method | Segmented | Segmented | Segmented | |
| Release bearing type & method lub. | Self -Centering, Angular Contact, Constant Running, Prepacked | Self -Centering, Angular Contact, Constant Running, Prepacked | Self -Centering, Angular Contact, Constant Running, Prepacked | |
| Torsional damping method, springs, hysteresis | Multi-state, Springs and friction material | Single stage, springs and friction material | Single stage, springs and friction material |
3.8L 2.73:1 Axle | 4.6L (SOHC) 3.08:1 Axle | 3.27:1 Axle | ||
| Trade Name | Automatic Overdrive; Electronic Wide Ratio - (4R70W) | Automatic Overdrive; Electronic Wide Ratio - (4R70W) | Automatic Overdrive; Electronic Wide Ratio - (4R70W) | |
| Type and special features (describe) | 4-Speed Electronically controlled torque converter lock-up and shift pattern; planetary gear set | 4-Speed Electronically controlled torque converter lock-up and shift pattern; planetary gear set | 4-Speed Electronically controlled torque converter lock-up and shift pattern; planetary gear set | |
| Shift mechanics | Non-Synchronous 1 to 2 / 2 to 3; Synchronous 3 to 4 | Non-Synchronous 1 to 2 / 2 to 3; Synchronous 3 to 4 | Non-Synchronous 1 to 2 / 2 to 3; Synchronous 3 to 4 | |
| Gear Selector - Location (column, floor, other) | Floor (O/D push button lockout switch located in console) | Floor (O/D push button lockout switch located in console) | Floor (O/D push button lockout switch located in console) | |
| Gear Selector -Ltr./No. designation (e.g. PRND21) | P R N D 2 1 | P R N D 2 1 | P R N D 2 1 | |
| Gear Selector -Shift Interlock (yes, no, describe) | Yes, locks selector in 'PARK' position until service brakes are applied | Yes, locks selector in 'PARK' position until service brakes are applied | Yes, locks selector in 'PARK' position until service brakes are applied | |
| Gear Ratio - 1st | 2.84 | 2.84 | 2.84 | |
| Gear Ratio - 2nd | 1.56 | 1.56 | 1.56 | |
| Gear Ratio - 3rd | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | |
| Gear Ratio - 4th | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.70 | |
| Gear Ratio - Reverse | 2.32 | 2.32 | 2.32 | |
| Gear Ratio - Final drive ratio | 1.9:1 | 2.16:1 | 2.28:1 | |
| Max. upshift vehicle speed - drive range km/h (mph) | 122 (76) 2-3; 174 (108) 3-4 2.73:1 | 154 (96) 2-3; 185 (115) 3-4 3.08:1 | 145 (90) 2-3; 174 (108) 3-4 3.27:1 | |
| Max. upshift engine speed RPM | 4700 | 5600 | 5600 | |
| Max. kickdown speed - drive range km/h (mph) | 166 (103) 4-3 | 153 (95) | 195 (90) | |
| Min. overdrive speed km/h (mph) | 66 (41) | 64 (40) | 61 (38) | |
| Torque converter - Type | Piston plate modulated lock-up converter | Piston plate modulated lock-up converter | Piston plate modulated lock-up converter | |
| Torque converter - Torus design | Full | Full | Full | |
| Torque converter -Number of elements | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| Torque converter - Max. ratio at stall | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | |
| Torque converter - Type of cooling (air, liquid) | Liquid | Liquid | Liquid | |
| Torque converter - Nominal diameter | 305 (12) | 286 (11.25) | 286 (11.25) | |
| Torque converter - Capacity factor 'K' | 163 (140) | 180 (155) | 180 (155) | |
| Pump Type | Gerotor | Gerotor | Gerotor | |
| Lubricant - Capacity refill L(pt.) | 13.1 (27.8) | 12 (25.6) | 12 (25.6) | |
| Lubricant - Type recommended | WSS-M2C202-B (Mercon V For Service) | ESP-M2C 166-H (Mercon WSP-M2C 185-A for service except California) | ESP-M2C 166-H (Mercon WSP-M2C 185-A for service except California) | |
| Oil cooler (std., opt., N.A., internal, external, air, liquid) | Standard, external oil to engine coolant | Standard, external oil to engine coolant | Standard, external oil to engine coolant | |
| Transmission mass kg (lbs) & case material (Dry weight including torque converter) | 90.9 (200.4), Aluminum | 88.8 (195.8) | 88.8 (195.8) |
| Description & type (part-time, full time, 2/4 shift while moving, mechanical, elect., chain/gear, etc.) | |
| Transfer case - Manufacturer and model | |
| Transfer case - Type and location | |
| Low-range gear ratio | |
| System disconnect (describe) | |
| Center differential - Type (bevel, planetary, w/ or w/o viscous bias, torsen, etc.) | |
| Center differential - Torque split (% front/rear) |
3.8L | 4.6L (SOHC) and 4.6L (DOHC) | ||||
| Axle ratio (or overall top gear ratio) | 2.73:1 | 2.73:1 | 3.08:1 | 3.27:1 | |
| Ring gear o.d. | 198.1 (7.8) | 223.5 (8.8) | 223.5 (8.8) | 223.5 (8.8) | |
| No. of Teeth - Pinion | 15 | 15 | 13 | 11 | |
| No. of teeth - Ring gear | 41 | 41 | 40 | 36 |
| Regular Axle | Traction-Lok Axle | ||
| Description (integral to trans., etc.) | Semi-Floating Type with Cast Center and Underhung Pinion | Semi-Floating Type with Cast Center and Underhung Pinion | |
| Limited slip differential (type) | N/A | Friction plate | |
| Drive pinion - Type | Hypoid | Hypoid | |
| Drive Pinion - Offset | 25.4 (1.0) | 38.1 (1.5) | |
| No. of differential pinions | 2 | 2 | |
| Pinion/Differential - Adjustment (shim, etc.) | Shim | Shim | |
| Pinion/Differential - Bearing adjustment | Collapsible Spacer, Shim | Collapsible Spacer, Shim | |
| Driving wheel bearing (type) | Straight Roller | Straight Roller | |
| Lubricant - Capacity L (pt.) | 1.6 (3.3) | 1.8 (3.75) | |
| Lubricant - type recommended | WSP-M2C 197-A, SAE 80 W 90, GL-5 | WSP-M2C 197-A, SAE 80 W 90, GL-5 Add 2 oz. M2C 196-A Friction Modifier |
3.8L | 4.6L (SOHC) and 4.6L (DOHC) | ||
| Manufacturer Type (straight tube, tube-in-tube, internal-external damper, etc.) | Ford straight tube with internal tuned damper | Ford straight tube with internal tuned damper | |
| Manual 4-Speed transmission | N/A | N/A | |
| Manual 5-Speed transmission | 88.9 x 1163 x 1.65 (3.50 x 45.6 x 0.065) | 88.9 x 1163 x 1.65 (3.50 x 45.6 x 0.065) | |
| Manual 6-Speed transmission | N/A | N/A | |
| Overdrive | N/A | N/A | |
| Automatic Transmission 4-Speed, AODE | 88.9 x 1163 x 1.65 (3.50 x 45.6 x 0.065) | 88.9 x 1163 x 1.65 (3.50 x 45.6 x 0.065) | |
| Intermediate bearing - Type (plain, anti-friction) | N/A | N/A | |
| Intermediate bearing - Lubrication (fitting, prepack) | N/A | N/A | |
| Slip Yoke - Type | Damper | Plain w/ MT; Damper w/ AT | |
| Slip Yoke - Number of teeth | 28 | 31 | |
| Slip Yoke - Spline o.d. | 38.05 (1.498) | 38.05 (1.498) | |
| Universal Joints - Make and mfg. no. - Front | Ford 1330 | Ford 1330 | |
| Universal Joints - Make and mfg. no. - Rear | Ford 1330 | Ford 1330 | |
| Universal Joints - No. used | 2 | 2 | |
| Universal Joints - Type (ball and trunion, cross) | Cross | Cross | |
| Universal Joints - Rear attatch (u-bolt, clamp, etc.) | Circular Flange | Circular Flange | |
| Universal Joints - Bearing Type (plain, anti-friction) | Needle Roller | Needle Roller | |
| Universal Joints - Bearing Lubrication (fitting, prepack) | Pre-pack | Pre-pack | |
| Drive taken through (torque tube, arms or springs) | Control Arms | ||
| Torque taken through (torque tube, arms or springs) | Control Arms |
| MUSTANG MODELS | MUSTANG GT MODELS WITH AXLE DAMPER REAR SUSPENSION | MUSTANG COBRA MODEL WITH AXLE DAMPER REAR SUSPENSION | ||
| Car Leveling - Std/opt/na | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Car Leveling - Manual/automatic control | ||||
| Car Leveling - Type (air/hydraulic) | ||||
| Car Leveling - Primary/assist spring | ||||
| Car Leveling - Rear only/4 wheel leveling | ||||
| Car Leveling - Single/dual rate spring | ||||
| Car Leveling - Single/dual ride heights | ||||
| Car Leveling - Provision for jacking | ||||
| Shock Absorber Damping Controls - Std/Opt/NA | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Shock Absorber Damping Controls - Manual/automatic control | ||||
| Shock Absorber Damping Controls - Type of actuation | ||||
| Shock Absorber Damping Controls - Sensors - Lateral acceleration | ||||
| Shock Absorber Damping Controls - Sensors - Deceleration | ||||
| Shock Absorber Damping Controls - Sensors - Acceleration | ||||
| Shock Absorber Damping Controls - Sensors - Road Surface | ||||
| Shock Absorber (Front & Rear) - Type | Strut - Front / Shock - Rear, gas-pressurized hydraulic | Front Struts / Vert. rear shocks, gas-pressurized hydraulic; horizontal rear dampers | Front Struts / Vert. rear shocks, gas-pressurized hydraulic; horizontal rear dampers | |
| Shock Absorber (Front & Rear) - Make | Monroe Automotive | Front Struts / Rear Shocks - Monroe Automotive; Rear Dampers - Arvin | Front Struts / Rear Shocks - Monroe Automotive; Rear Dampers - Gabriel | |
| Shock Absorber (Front & Rear) - Piston Diameter | Front 32 (1.26) / Rear 30.12 (1.19) | Front 32 (1.26) / Rear 30.12 (1.19); Damper 25.4 (1.00) | Front 32 (1.26) / Rear 30.12 (1.19); Damper 25.4 (1.00) | |
| Shock Absorber (Front & Rear) - Rod Diameter | Front 22 (0.87) / Rear 12.5 (0.5) | Front 22 (0.87) / Rear 12.5 (0.5); Damper 12.5 (0.50) | Front 22 (0.87) / Rear 12.5 (0.5); Damper 12.5 (0.50) |
| MUSTANG MODELS | MUSTANG GT MODELS WITH AXLE DAMPER REAR SUSPENSION | MUSTANG COBRA MODEL WITH AXLE DAMPER REAR SUSPENSION | ||
| Type and description | Hybrid MacPherson Strut w/ Spring Mounted on Lower Control Arm | Hybrid MacPherson Strut w/ Spring Mounted on Lower Control Arm | Hybrid MacPherson Strut w/ Spring Mounted on Lower Control Arm | |
| Travel - Full jounce (define load condition) | 90.9 (3.58) | 91 (3.58) | 91 (3.58) | |
| Travel - Full Rebound | 90.7 (3.57) | 91.7 (3.61) | 91.7 (3.61) | |
| Spring - Type (coil, leaf, other & material) | Coil, SAE-5160-H Steel | Coil, SAE-5160 Steel | Coil, SAE-5160 Steel | |
| Spring - Insulators (type & material) | Upper-ring, Lower-Sleeve & Rubber | Upper-ring, Lower-Sleeve & Rubber | Upper-ring, Lower-Sleeve & Rubber | |
| Spring - Size (Leaf: Length & width; Coil: design height & i.d.; Bar: length & diameter) | 254 (10.0) and 89.0 (3.50) | Variable Rate Coil; 244 (9.6) and 89.0 (3.5) | Coil; 89.0 (3.50) i.d. | |
| Spring - Spring rate [N/mm (lb/in)] | 70 (400) | Variable 70 (400) to 87.5 (500) | 70 (400) | |
| Spring - Rate at wheel [N/mm (lb/in)] | 19 (106) | Variable 19 (106) to 23 (133) | 19 (106) | |
| Stabilizer - Type (link, linkless, frameless) | Link; Teflon lined rubber under rail insulator | Link; Teflon lined rubber under rail insulator | Link; Teflon lined rubber under rail insulator | |
| Stabilizer - Material & O.D. bar/tube, wall thickness | SAE-J403, 1018 Solid Ends/SAE-J404, 4130 DOM-Tube Steel & 27 (1.06) Tubular Bar-4.32 (0.17) Wall Thickness | SAE-J403, 1018 Solid Ends/SAE-J404, 4130 DOM-Tube Steel & 30 (1.18) Tubular Bar-4.8 (0.189) Wall Thickness | SAE-J403, 1018 Solid Ends/SAE-J404, 4130 DOM-Tube Steel & 25 (0.98) Tubular Bar-5.0 (0.197) Wall Thickness |
| MUSTANG MODELS | MUSTANG GT MODELS WITH AXLE DAMPER REAR SUSPENSION | MUSTANG COBRA MODEL WITH AXLE DAMPER REAR SUSPENSION | ||
| Type and description | Four bar link with coil spring on lower arm | Four bar link with coil spring on lower arm; Also includes both vertical shock absorbers and horizontal axle dampers | Four bar link with coil spring on lower arm; Also includes both vertical shock absorbers and horizontal axle dampers | |
| Travel - Full jounce (define load condition) | 66 (2.60) | 63 (2.48) | 63 (2.48) | |
| Travel - Full Rebound | 122.1 (4.81) | 122 (4.81) | 122 (4.81) | |
| Spring - Type (coil, leaf, other & material) | Coil, SAE-5160-H Steel | Variable rate coil and SAE 5160H Steel | Variable rate coil and SAE 5160H Steel | |
| Spring - Size (Leaf: Length & width; Coil: design height & i.d.; Bar: length & diameter) | 220 (8.7) and 102 (4.02) | Variable rate; 220 (8.7) & 102 (4.02) | Coil | |
| Spring - Spring rate [N/mm (lb/in)] | 33.3 (190) | Variable 29 (165) to 46 (265) | 28 (160) | |
| Spring - Rate at wheel [N/mm (lb/in)] | 14 (80) w/ coupe; variable 14.5 (83) to 23 (133) w/ convertible | Variable 14.5 (83) to 23 (133) | 14.0 (80) | |
| Spring - Insulators (type & material) | Upper disc (rubber); lower disc (rubber) | Upper disc (rubber); lower disc (rubber) | Upper disc (rubber); lower disc (rubber) | |
| If Leaf - No. of Leaves | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| If Leaf -Shackle (comp. or tens.) | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Stabilizer - Type (link, linkless, frameless) | N/A | Linkless | Linkless | |
| Stabilizer - Material & O.D. bar/tube, wall thickness | SAE-J403, 1018 Solid Ends/SAE-J404, 4130 DOM-Tube Steel & 24 (0.94) Tubular Bar-3.84 (0.151) Wall Thickness | SAE-J403, 1018 Solid Ends/SAE-J404, 4130 DOM-Tube Steel & 27 (1.06) Tubular Bar-5.4 (0.213) Wall Thickness | ||
| Track bar (type) | None | None | None |
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