Electrical - Instruments and Equipment

MUSTANG MODELS EXCEPT COBRAMUSTANG COBRA MODELS
Speedometer - Type (analog, digital, std., opt.)Analog, Standard 193 KPH / 120 MPH;
241 KPH / 150 MPH w/ GT Model
275 KPH / 160 MPH
Speedometer - Trip odometer (std., opt., n.a)StandardStandard
Head-up display - Standard, optional, not availableN/AN/A
Head-up display - Type (secondary, opto-electronic)--------------------------
Head-up display - Speedometer (digital)--------------------------
Head-up display - Status/warning indicators (turn
signals, high beam, low fuel, check gauges)
--------------------------
Head-up display - Brightness control
(day/night mode, adjustable)
--------------------------
EGR maintenance indicatorN/AN/A
Charge indicator - Type

90 deg Magnetic Voltmeter Gauge, Standard

90 deg Magnetic Voltmeter Gauge, Standard

Charge indicator - Warning device (light, audible)Warning Light, StandardWarning Light, Standard
Temperature indicator - Type

90 deg. Magnetic Gauge, Standard

90 deg. Magnetic Gauge, Standard

Temperature indicator - Warning device (light, audible)N/AWarning Light, Standard
Oil pressure indicator - Type

90 deg. Magnetic Gauge, Standard

90 deg. Magnetic Gauge, Standard

Oil pressure indicator - Warning device (light, audible)N/AWarning Light, Standard
Fuel indicator - Type

90 deg. Magnetic Gauge, Standard

90 deg. Magnetic Gauge, Standard

Fuel indicator - Warning device (light, audible)N/AN/A
Windshield wiper - Type (standard)Two speed electric column-mounted control, interval wipe, standardTwo speed electric column-mounted control, interval wipe, standard
Windshield wiper - Type (optional)N/AN/A
Windshield wiper - Blade length

500 (20)

500 (20)

Windshield wiper - Swept area cm sqd. (in sqd)

6381 (989)

6381 (989)

Windshield washer - Type (standard)Electric pump (impeller type, dual fluidic spray), standardElectric pump (impeller type, dual fluidic spray), standard
Windshield washer - Type (optional)N/AN/A
Windshield washer - Fluid level indicator (light, audible)N/AN/A
Rear window wiper, wiper/washer (std., opt., n.a.)N/AN/A
Horn - TypeAir ElectricAir Electric
Horn - Number usedTwo - Standard - One Hi-Pitch, One Lo-PitchTwo - Standard - One Hi-Pitch, One Lo-Pitch

Electrical - Supply System

MUSTANG MODELS / 3.8LMUSTANG GT / 4.6L (SOHC)MUSTANG COBRA / 4.6L (DOHC)
Battery - ManufacturerJohnson Controls Inc.Johnson Controls Inc.Johnson Controls Inc.
Battery - Model (std., opt.)StandardStandardStandard
Battery - Voltage

12

12

12

Battery - Amps at 0 deg. F cold crank

540

540

540

Battery - Minutes-reserve capacity

100

100

100

Battery - Amps/hrs.-20 hr rate

58

58

58

Battery - LocationLH Front of engine compartmentLH Front of engine compartmentLH Front of engine compartment
Alternator - ManufacturerFord (EFHD Rawsonville)Ford (EFHD Rawsonville)Ford
Alternator - Rating (idle/max. rpm)

130 Amp. / Max. (F6SU-10300-AA)

130 Amp. / Max. (F6AU-AB)

130 Amp. / Max. (F6ZU-BE)

Alternator - Ratio (alt. crank/rev.)

2.79:1

2.95:1

2.82:1

Alternator - Output at idle (rpm, park)
Alternator - Optional (type & rating)N/AN/AN/A
Regulator - TypeElectronic - Integral w/ AlternatorElectronic - Integral w/ AlternatorElectronic - Integral w/ Alternator

Electrical - Starting System

MUSTANG MODELS / 3.8LMUSTANG GT / 4.6L (SOHC)MUSTANG COBRA / 4.6L (DOHC)
Motor - ManufacturerFord (EFHD Ypsilanti) - Permanent Magnet TypeFord (EFHD Ypsilanti) - Permanent Magnet TypeMotorcraft - Permanent Magnet Type
Motor -Current drain at deg. C (deg. F)

300 - 400 Amps.

300 - 400 Amps.

260 - 390 Amps.

Motor - Power rating kw (hp)

1.4 (1.9)

1.4 (1.9)

1.5 (2.0)

Motor drive - Engagement typePositive (E9SF-BA)Positive (F2VU-AA)Positive (F3LU-AA)
Motor drive - Pinion engages from (front, rear)Front; Conventional Axial mountFrontFront

Electrical - Ignition System

MUSTANG MODELS / 3.8LMUSTANG GT / 4.6L (SOHC)MUSTANG COBRA / 4.6L (DOHC)
Type - Electronic (std, opt, na)StandardStandard, Electronic Distributorless Ignition System (EDIS)Standard, Electronic (DIS)
Type - Other (specify)EDISN/AN/A
Coil - ManufacturerMotorcraft (EFHD Ypsilanti)FordFord
Coil - Model

6 Tower DIS Ignition Coil F5SU-12029-AA

4 Tower DIS Ignition Coil F5LU-12029-AA

4 Tower DIS Ignition Coil F5LU-12029-AA

Coil - Current (Engine stopped)

0 Amps

0 Amps

0 Amps

Coil - Current (Engine idling)Less than 6.5 AmpsLess than 6.5 AmpsLess than 6.5 Amps
Spark plug - ManufacturerMotorcraftMotorcraftMotorcraft
Spark plug - ModelAWSF-44-EG-RH - Bank; AWSF-44-E - LH Bank (For service AWSF-44-PP)AWSF-32PG -RH Bank; AWSF-32P - LH Bank (For Service AWSF-32-PP)AWSF-32EG -RH Bank; AWSF-32E - LH Bank (For service - AWSF-32-EE)
Spark plug - Thread (mm)

14

14

14

Spark plug - Tightening torque Nm (lb-ft)

10 -20 (7.4 - 14.8)

7 - 14 (5 - 10)

16 - 20 (11.8 - 15)

Spark plug - Gap

1.32 - 1.42 (0.052 - 0.056)

1.37 (0.054)

1.37 (0.054)

Spark plug - Number per cylinder

1

1

1

Distributor - ManufacturerN/AN/AN/A
Distributor - ModelN/AN/AN/A

Electrical - Suppression

MUSTANG MODELS / 3.8LMUSTANG GT / 4.6L (SOHC)MUSTANG COBRA / 4.6L (DOHC)
Locations & typeCapacitor in alternator, resistor spark plugs and resistance coil ignition wire. Ground cable - engine to dash ground cable, hood bond, RF shielding materialCapacitor in alternator, resistor spark plugs and resistance coil ignition wire. Ground cable - engine to dash, hood bond, ignition coil capacitorCapacitor in alternator, resistor spark plugs and resistance coil ignition wire. Ground cable - engine to dash, hood bond, ignition coil capacitor

Body

ALL MODELS
StructureUnitized All-Steel Welded Body w/ Multi-Piece Side Stampings and Energy-Absorbing Front and Rear Structures
Bumper system: front-rearImpact resistant Rim Urethane Fascias w/ Ultra High Strength Steel Understructure at Front and Rear. Front/Rear - 5 MPH Bumpers - Ford Requirements
Anti-corrosion treatmentMajor Exterior and Underbody Sheet Metal Components and Panels Pre-Coated (Galvanized) Steel. Body Cathodically Electrocoat Primed. Urethane Chip-Resistant Primer. Grille: Integral w/ Polyurethane Fascia.

Body - Miscellaneous Information

ALL MODELS
Type of finish (lacquer, enamel, other)Enamel Acrylic (All colors clearcoat except white)
Hood - Material & massComposite (SMC), 15 (33)
Hood - Hinge location (front, rear)Rear
Hood - Type (counterbalance, prop)Prop
Hood - Release control (internal, external)Primary - Internal; Secondary - external
Trunklid - Material & massSteel, 16.3 (36)
Trunklid - Type (counterbalance, other)Counterbalance - Gas spring
Trunklid - Internal release control (elec, mech, na)Electric (with power lock group)
Vent window control (crank, friction, pivot, power)
Front
N/A
Vent window control (crank, friction, pivot, power)
Rear
N/A
Window regulator type (cable, tape, flex drive, etc.)
Front
Mechanical drive (cross arm)
Window regulator type (cable, tape, flex drive, etc.)
Rear
N/A except convertible; Convertible - Mechanical drive (single arm)
Seat cushion type (e.g., 60/40, bucket, bench, wire, foam, etc.)
Front
Bucket, stamped frame - coil springs and flexolater - Foam pad. Articulated front sport seats standard w/ GT.
Seat cushion type (e.g., 60/40, bucket, bench, wire, foam, etc.)
Rear
Bench, Integral frame and foam pad assembly
Seat cushion type (e.g., 60/40, bucket, bench, wire, foam, etc.)
3rd seat
None
Seat back type (e.g., 60/40, bucket, bench, wire, foam, etc.)
Front
Bucket, stamped frame - foam pad. Articulated front sports seats standard w/ GT.
Seat back type (e.g., 60/40, bucket, bench, wire, foam, etc.)
Rear
Bench, frm. hdbrd. w/ foam pad assy on convertible (fold down, split 50/50 for coupe)
Seat back type (e.g., 60/40, bucket, bench, wire, foam, etc.)
3rd seat
None

Frame

ALL MODELS
Type and description (seperate frame, unitized frame,
partially-unitized frame)
Unitized construction


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