Engine Data - Ford 2005 05+ Mustang Owner's Manual

Maintenance and Specifications
Item Ford part
name
Manual Motorcraft
transmission MERCON ATF
fluid – 4.0L
V6/4.6L V8
Disc brake Motorcraft
caliper rails Silicone Brake
Caliper Grease
and Dielectric
Compound
Windshield Motorcraft
washer fluid Premium
Windshield
Washer
Concentrate
1
Add 4 oz. (118 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent
meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of
Traction-Lok axles.
Ford design rear axles contain a synthetic lubricant that does not require
changing unless the axle has been submerged in water.
2
Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCON and
MERCON V are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCON and
MERCON V. Refer to scheduled maintenance information to
determine the correct service interval.

ENGINE DATA

Engine
Cubic inches
Required fuel
Firing order
Ignition system
Spark plug gap
Compression ratio
1
The spark plug gap is not adjustable on the 4.6L V8.
230
2005 05+ Mustang (197)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Ford part
number
XT-2-QDX
XG-3-A
ZC-32–A
4.0L V6 engine
245
87 octane
1-4-2-5-3-6
EDIS
0.052–0.054 inch
(1.32–1.42 mm)
9.7:1
Ford
specification
MERCON
ESE-M1C171-A
WSB-M8B16–A2
4.6L V8 engine
281
87 octane
1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Coil on plug
0.040–0.050 inch
1
(1.02–1.27 mm)
9.8:1