Steering Your Vehicle; Brakes; Applying The Brakes; Braking Non Abs Models - Ford 1996 Mustang Manual

Extended use of other than matching size tires
on a Traction-Lok rear axle could result in a
permanent reduction in effectiveness. This loss of
effectiveness does not affect normal driving and
should not be noticeable to the driver.
To avoid injury, never run the engine
with one wheel off the ground, such as
when changing a tire.

Steering Your Vehicle

Your vehicle comes with power steering. Power
steering uses energy from the engine to help
steer your vehicle.
If the amount of effort needed to steer your
vehicle changes at a constant vehicle speed, have
the power steering system checked. If the power
steering system breaks down (or if the engine is
turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually
but it takes more effort.
Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme
right or left for more than five seconds if the
engine is running. This can damage the power
steering pump.

Brakes

Applying the Brakes

Braking non ABS models

All models have power 4-wheel disc brakes
(anti-lock on all four wheels is optional/standard
on Cobra models). They adjust automatically as
the brake pads or linings wear down.
Apply the brake pedal gradually. Use the
"squeeze" technique — push on the brake pedal
with a steadily increasing force. This allows the
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