Fuel Economy - Ford 2013 User Manual

The Key Message
• Mustang customers are getting the best of both
worlds in 2013 with excellent horsepower for the
V6 and V8 engines AND outstanding fuel economy
when equipped with the 6-speed SelectShift
Automatic transmission
Engine/Transmission
3.7L Ti-VCT V6/6-speed manual
3.7L Ti-VCT V6/6-speed SelectShift Automatic (Coupe)
3.7L Ti-VCT V6/6-speed SelectShift Automatic (Convertible)
5.0L Ti-VCT V8/6-speed manual
5.0L Ti-VCT V8/6-speed SelectShift Automatic
Hi-Po 302 V8/6-speed manual (Boss 302)
(1) 2013 fuel economy estimates will be made available prior to production release. Stay tuned to eSourceBook for updates.
6-speed Manual
• New hill start assist enhances starts from a standstill,
even when on an incline
• Aggressive (short) 1st gear ratio delivers exhilarating
launch feel
• Tall overdrive gear ratio reduces engine rpm at
highway speeds to help maximize fuel economy
• Short shifter throws, positive internal shift stops
and full gear synchronization provide confident and
smooth overall shift feel
• Hard-finished gears for reduced gear whine
and durability
• Two-piece housing helps reduce overall
driveline binding
• Skip-shift feature goes from 1st to 4th gear at certain
speeds to help fuel efficiency
• Reverse lockout feature helps protect the
transmission from accidental engagement of Reverse
– Shifter will engage Reverse only if the handle is
pushed down before shifting
• Transmission is "filled for life" with synthetic fluid
• Standard on all models
January 2012
Mustang
Performance/Handling

Fuel Economy

ENGINEERING INSIGHT
Fuel Economy
Fuel Efficiency Technologies
• Ti-VCT on the 3.7L V6 and 5.0L V8 engines
• Electric power-assisted steering (EPAS)
• Two 6-speed transmissions
• Aerodynamic design
2012 EPA-estimated Fuel Economy
Transmissions
6-speed SelectShift Automatic
• Wide gear ratio span provides a lower final drive ratio
to help improve fuel efficiency
• Capable of up to 7000 rpm engine speeds
• Excellent torque capacity in all gears
• Torque converter has lockup capability in 3rd to 6th
gears to help maximize fuel efficiency and isolate NVH
(noise, vibration and harshness) characteristics
• Transmission is "filled for life" with synthetic fluid
• Optional with the 3.7L V6 and 5.0L V8 engines
• Not available on Boss 302
SelectShift Capability
• Engaged by moving the shifter to the Sport (S) position
• Allows driver to change gears, up or down, without
using a clutch, by using a switch on the shifter handle
• Driver manually upshifts the transmission by pushing
the
• Driver manually downshifts the transmission by
pushing the
• Engine-speed matching helps provide fast and
smooth downshifts
• Upshifts will be held, even at redline, until the driver
selects the next gear
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RE&T: 2013 Source Book
2013
(1)
City mpg
19
19
19
17
18
17
+
portion of the switch
–
portion of the switch
Highway mpg
29
31
30
26
25
26
13