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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction Welcome Boss 302 history Breaking-in your vehicle Boss 302 Unique Features Unique features Performance gauges Driving your Boss 302 AdvanceTrac Driving through water Ground clearance Washing your vehicle Chassis Tire Information Wheel lug nut torque Roadside Emergencies Wrecker towing Maintenance and Specifications Battery... - Page 2 Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2011 Ford Motor Company...
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Page 3: Introduction
Congratulations on your decision to purchase the latest from Ford — the Boss 302. If you’ve owned or leased a Ford product in the past, we’re glad you’re back. If this is your first Ford vehicle, welcome to the Ford... -
Page 4: Boss 302 History
Enter the 1969 Boss 302 built to compete in the performance car arena. The Boss 302 was built so that Ford could go out and win in Trans Am racing. Shinoda’s design for the Boss 302 included front and rear spoilers, racy side stripes, a matte-black hood and even rear window louvers –... -
Page 5: Breaking-In Your Vehicle
Shinoda for the looks and even the name itself. And now our thanks go to the men and women at Ford who have worked so hard to make sure that the new Boss 302 is a legitimately worthy, race-bred successor of a Mustang performance legend! -- John M. -
Page 6: Boss 302 Unique Features
• AdvanceTrac stability enhancement system with sport mode specifically calibrated and race track tuned. Refer to the Driving section in your Owner’s Guide for more information. - After delivery, your Ford dealer can reprogram your • engine control module to use the red key as a . - Page 7 • 3.73 rear axle ratio with standard Torsen differential • Unique red body/interior accents • Additional Ford Racing parts • Front splitter (track use only - see Warranty information for more details) The front splitter included in the Laguna Seca Package is intended for race track use only and is not legal for on-street driving.
- Page 8 Boss 302 Unique Features INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Standard cluster Metric cluster...
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Page 9: Performance Gauges
Boss 302 Unique Features PERFORMANCE GAUGES Your vehicle may be equipped with a dash mounted gauge pack that contains oil pressure, engine coolant temperature, and performance gauges. WARNING: The performance gauge function should only be used while in a track environment. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle, only use this feature when it is safe to do so. - Page 10 Boss 302 Unique Features Performance gauge - performs the following functions: • Real time mode – measures G force/acceleration (Note: Requires initial calibration) See Setup information. • 1/4 mile data including reaction time • 0-60 mph times • 60-0 mph distances •...
- Page 11 Boss 302 Unique Features The gauge will return to real time mode if no buttons are pressed for four seconds. Peak g-forces are displayed as shown below. • PAC - Peak Acceleration g Forces • PdC - Peak Deceleration g Forces •...
- Page 12 Boss 302 Unique Features • To save your results as your new best, press A to display SAVE, then press B to confirm. Note: Saving a run as your new best run will overwrite your previous best run. The gauge will automatically save/overwrite your stored last run each time you make a new pass.
- Page 13 Boss 302 Unique Features exited prior to beginning acceleration by pressing EXIT. 0-60 mode will time out and return to Real time mode if acceleration is not started one minute after “Go” is displayed. 60–0 mph mode: To select 60-0 mph mode, press the MODE button until “60-0” is displayed.
- Page 14 Boss 302 Unique Features Horsepower mode - Note: This reading will vary from advertised engine horsepower. It includes losses through the drivetrain and other factors such as fuel octane, wind, weight, road grade, etc. In order to obtain the most accurate numbers, it is important that the correct vehicle weight be stored in the gauge (see Setup section).
- Page 15 Boss 302 Unique Features this point, the gauge is taking a stationary reading. Do not move the vehicle at this time or your calibration will be incorrect and you will need to re-calibrate. Next, the gauge will light all LEDs on the radial bar graph and display “GO”.
- Page 16 Boss 302 Unique Features To enter/modify vehicle weight, do the following: 1. Repeatedly press the MODE button until “SUP” is displayed. 2. Press ENTER to confirm. 3. Press A until “ULBS” is displayed. 4. Press ENTER to confirm. The value displayed is total vehicle weight in pounds (lb).
- Page 17 The gauge will then momentarily display “DON” and then enter the Real time operating mode. The LED bar graph and seven segment display will be turned off. The Ford oval will be illuminated during display off.
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Page 18: Driving Your Boss 302
GROUND CLEARANCE Because of low vehicle ground clearance, use caution when approaching curbs/curb stops from the front and rear as vehicle damage will occur. Additionally, when crossing speed bumps or driveway curbs, Ford recommends approaching at a very low speed. -
Page 19: Washing Your Vehicle
Driving your Boss 302 WASHING YOUR VEHICLE Do not drive your vehicle through an automated, commercial car wash due to the vehicle’s low ground clearance, tire width and track width. Wash your vehicle by hand, or by using a touchless commercial wash with no mechanical tracks on the floor. -
Page 20: Chassis
Chassis SUSPENSION • MacPherson strut with L-arm front suspension • 8.8 inch solid rear axle with limited slip differential (3.73:1 ratio) Boss 302: • 34.6 x 4.4 mm tubular front stabilizer bar • 25.0 mm solid rear stabilizer bar • Tokico twin tube adjustable shocks and struts •... -
Page 21: Tire Information
(tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal, etc.). Bolt size Wheel lug nut torque* ft-lb N•m ⁄ x 20 * Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. - Page 22 • The Boss 302 and Boss 302 with Laguna Seca Package original equipment tires are optimized for maximum steering and handling performance. Ford does not recommend using these tires in cold temperatures of approximately 40°F (5°C) and below (depending on tire, surface and weather conditions).
- Page 23 Tire Information • The Boss 302 with Laguna Seca Package is equipped with ultra high-performance, dry weather-only summer tires that provide superior steering and handling. WARNING: If equipped with the Laguna Seca Package, never drive with these tires in any wet conditions (rain, snow, ice, etc.) because they cannot channel water away and will slide risking serious injury.
- Page 24 Tire Information WARNING: Snow tires must be the same size, load index, speed rating as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
- Page 25 Tire Information The optional Laguna Seca Package tires (255/40ZR19 front, 285/35ZR19 rear) are directional. Tire rotation is not recommended for directional tires. • Boss 302 (non-Laguna Seca) tire rotation (front tires at the top of the diagram) • Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. •...
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Page 26: Roadside Emergencies
When towing with a flatbed, 4x4 blocks must be used when loading/unloading your vehicle. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle... - Page 27 Roadside Emergencies Wheel lift When towing the vehicle for front loading, the front tires must be 16 in. (41 cm) higher than the rear. When towing the vehicle for rear loading, the rear tires must be 14 in. (35 cm) higher than the front.
- Page 28 Roadside Emergencies Flatbed The following diagram illustrates the maximum ramp angle allowable to load your vehicle on a flatbed. Vehicle damage may occur with greater angles. 1. 36 in. (91 cm) 4x4 loading block 2. 18 in. (45.72 cm) 4x4 loading block 3.
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Page 29: Maintenance And Specifications
Maintenance and Specifications BOSS 302 V8 ENGINE 1. Battery 2. Engine oil dipstick 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Air filter assembly 5. Engine coolant reservoir 6. Engine oil filler cap 7. Windshield washer reservoir filler cap 8. Power distribution box... -
Page 30: Engine Oil
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION Use Motorcraft SAE 5W-50 full synthetic or an equivalent SAE 5W-50 full synthetic oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C931-B. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other engine treatments. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that is not covered by Ford warranty. -
Page 31: Refill Capacities
Maintenance and Specifications... - Page 32 Maintenance and Specifications...
- Page 33 Maintenance and Specifications USING THE RIGHT BULBS Function Trade number Headlamp Park lamp, turn lamp, side marker (front) 3156K Luggage compartment lamp S211 DRIVETRAIN Item Description Rear axle 8.8 in. solid rear axle with limited-slip differential 3.73:1 ratio Driveshaft 2-piece steel Transmission MT82 6-speed manual with integral clutch housing...
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Page 34: Engine Drivebelt
Maintenance and Specifications Item Description Valve train Compact RFF (roller finger followers) Four valves per cylinder Cam timing Twin independent variable Fuel system Sequential mechanical returnless fuel injection Ignition system Coil on plug, two knock sensors Firing order 1–5–4–8–6–3–7–2 Throttle body Single bore 80 mm Pistons Forged aluminum... - Page 35 Maintenance and Specifications REAR SEAT DELETE PANELS (IF EQUIPPED) In the event of battery failure, you can access the trunk area by doing the following: 1. Remove the two top fasteners by turning them counterclockwise. 2. Remove the trunk access panel (located behind the cross brace) by pulling it slightly down while pushing it rearward (toward the...
- Page 36 • The Ford Racing front splitter kit (M-16601-MB, standard on Laguna Seca edition) can be installed to improve high-speed vehicle stability and handling. If the Ford Racing front splitter kit will be installed on a Boss 302 without the Laguna Seca package, Ford recommends installing the Laguna Seca edition rear spoiler in place of the standard rear spoiler to maintain aerodynamic balance.
- Page 37 • Your Boss 302 is equipped from the factory with Brembo 4-piston front calipers and unique, high-performance rear brake pads that will provide excellent performance under normal driving conditions. Ford recommends the following bedding procedure for race track driving be followed.
- Page 38 Warranty service for the Boss 302 can be obtained at any Ford dealer nationwide. Ford does not recommend modifying or racing Ford vehicles, as they are designed and built to be driven as delivered from the factory.
- Page 39 Index...
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