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Sometimes we never have this info handy, so we decided to post it here...

'96 Model Year. Similar for the '97-'98 Model Year.
Always check your owners manual if you're unsure about how to service your Mustang.

Part Number

3.8L SFI Engine

4.6L (2v) SFI
Engine. GT
Spark Plug

AWSF-44EE

AWSF-32PP
Air Filter

FA-1611

FA-1634
Fuel Filter

FG-800A

FG-800A
Oil Filter

FL-400A

FL-820
PCV Valve

EV-153

EV-98
Battery

BX-58C

BX-58C

K & N Air Filter for 3.8L V6 : E-0940.
K & N Air Filter For 4.6L V8: E-0945.

Spark Plug order:

For 4.6L (2v) GT Engines:

 Cylinders #1, #2, #3, #4 have a PG suffix.
Cylinders #5, #6, #7, #8 have a P suffix.

For 3.8L Engines:

 Cylinders #1, #2, #3 have an EG suffix.
Cylinders #4, #5, #6 have an E suffix.

Service Info

Mustang

Mustang GT
Engine

3.8L SFI

4.6L SFI (2v)
Fuel

Unleaded Fuel Only- Octane 87
Fuel Tank
Capacity

15.4 Gallons (58.3 Liters)
Tire Size See tire pressure decal on interior
of glove compartment door
Tire Pressure See tire pressure decal on interior
of glove compartment door
Hood Release Pull Handle under left side of dash
Engine Oil Use only engine oil displaying the
American Petroleum Certification
Mark
Engine Oil
Capacity w/Filter

5.0 Quarts (4.7L)

6.0 Quarts (5.7L)
Auto Transsmission
Capacity		 Motorcraft MERCON (ATF)
13.9 quarts (13.1 Liters)
Manual Transsmission
Capacity
T50D
T45		 Motorcraft MERCON (ATF)
.
5.6 pnts (2.6 Liters)
6.6 pnts (3.1 Liters)
Power steering Fluid Use only power steering fluid that meets
Ford's Spec. Motorcraft MERCON (ATF)
Engine Coolant

11.8 quarts
(11.2 Liters)

12.7 quarts
(12.0 Liters)

Lubricant Specifications:

ITEM

Ford
PART NO.

Part Name

Ford
Specification
Engine Oil:
3.8L Engines
and
4.6L Engines

XO-5W30-QSP

5W30 Super
Premium

ESE-M2C153-E
and API
Certification Mark
Engine Coolant

E2FZ-19549-AA

Ford Premium
Cooling System
Fluid

ESE-M97B44-A
Brake Master
Cylinder

C6AZ-19542-AA

Ford High
Performance
DOT3 Brake Fluid

 ESA-M6C25-A
Front Suspension,
Front Wheel
Bearings, Clutch
Linkage and Throttle
Valve Linkage or
Kickdown Linkage

XG-1C

Motorcraft
Premium Long-
Life Grease

ESA-M1C75-B
Tie Rods

XG-1C

Motorcraft
Premium Long-
Life Grease

ESA-M1C75-B
Door Latches and
Hinges, Hood Latch
and Aux. Catch

D0AZ-19584-AA

Multi-Purpose
Grease

 ESR-M1C159-A
and
ESB-M1C93-A
Lock Cylinders

D8AZ-19587-AA

Ford Lock
Lubricant

ESB-M2C20-A
Door Weatherstrips

C0AZ-19553-AA

Silicone Lube

ESR-M13P4-A
Rear Axle
Conventional and
Traction-Lok (1)(2)

XY-90-QL

Motorcraft
Premium Rear
Axle Lubricant

 WSP-M2C197-A
Power Steering
(pump) Reservoir
and Convertible
Top Reservoir

XT-2-QDX

Motorcraft
MERCON
Automatic
Transmission Fluid

MERCON
Transmissions:
Automatic
Overdrive
5-Speed Manual
Transmissions

XT-2-QDX

Motorcraft
MERCON
Automatic
Transmission Fluid

MERCON


(1) Add 2 oz. of friction Modifier F3TZ-19B546-MA (WSP-M2C196-A) for a complete refill of Traction-Lok axels.
(2) 1/4" to 9/16" below bottom of filler hole. Rear axle lubricant levels are not to be checked unless a leak is suspected or repair is required.


( 4.6L SOHC Pulley Diagram.)

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