Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Normal Schedule

The following checks or procedures should be carried out for all cars, minivans, light trucks, sport utilities, vans, 4x4s, natural gas and propane vehicles.

8,000 Km (5,000 Miles)

• Change engine oil and install a new oil filter.
• Rotate tires and inspect for wear.

16,000 Km (10,000 Miles)

• Change engine oil and install a new oil filter.
• Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.

24,000 Km (15,000 Miles)

• Change engine oil and install a new oil filter.
• If equipped, inspect automatic transmission fluid level with dipstick.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines, hoses and parking brake system.
• Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise.
• Inspect engine cooling system and hoses.
• Inspect steering linkage, suspension and (if equipped) driveshaft and ball joints.
• Rotate tires and inspect for wear.
• If equipped, install a new cabin air filter.

32,000 Km (20,000 Miles)

• Change engine oil and install a new oil filter.
• Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.

40,000 Km (25,000 Miles)

• Change engine oil and install a new oil filter.
• Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
• Drain coalescent fuel filter and replace filter (NGV).

48,000 Km (30,000 Miles)

• Change engine oil and install a new oil filter.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines, hoses and parking brake system.
• Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise.
• Inspect engine cooling system and hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
• Inspect steering linkage, suspension and (if equipped) driveshaft and ball joints.
• Rotate tires and inspect for wear.
• Install a new engine air filter.
• Install a new fuel filter. (See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION below.)
• If equipped, install a new cabin air filter.
• Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid on all vehicles equipped with AX4S, 4F50N, 4R100, 4F27E. Inspect automatic transmission fluid level using dipstick on all other vehicles, if equipped.
• If equipped, install new climate controlled seat filters (Navigator, Lincoln LS and Aviator).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: If vehicle is registered in California, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has determined that failure to install a new fuel filter at this interval will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to completion of the vehicle's useful life. It is, however, recommended that maintenance checks be carried out and recorded at the indicated intervals.

Natural gas and propane vehicles also require checking the fuel tanks and installing a new filter (propane vehicles).

56,000 Km (35,000 Miles)

• Change engine oil and install a new oil filter.
• Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.

64,000 Km (40,000 Miles)

• Change engine oil and install a new oil filter.
• Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.

72,000 Km (45,000 Miles)

• Change engine oil and install a new oil filter.
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid level using dipstick, if equipped.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines, hoses and parking brake system.
• Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise.
• Inspect engine cooling system and hoses.
• Inspect steering linkage, suspension and (if equipped) driveshaft and ball joints.
• Rotate tires and inspect for wear.
• If equipped, install a new cabin air filter.
• If filled with green engine coolant, change coolant.

80,000 Km (50,000 Miles)

• Change engine oil and install a new oil filter.
• Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
• Drain coalescent fuel filter and replace filter (NGV).

88,000 Km (55,000 Miles)

• Change engine oil and install a new oil filter.
• Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.

96,000 Km (60,000 Miles)

• Change engine oil and install a new oil filter.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines, hoses and parking brake system.
• Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise.
• Inspect engine cooling system and hoses.
• Inspect steering linkage, suspension and (if equipped) driveshaft and ball joints.
• Rotate tires and inspect for wear.
• Install a new engine air filter.
• Install a new fuel filter. (See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION below.)
• If equipped, install a new cabin air filter.
• Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid on all vehicles equipped with AX4S, 4F50N, 4R100, 4F27E. Inspect automatic transmission fluid level using dipstick on all other vehicles, if equipped.
• If equipped, install new climate controlled seat filters (Navigator, Lincoln LS and Aviator).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: If vehicle is registered in California, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has determined that failure to install a new fuel filter at this interval will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to completion of the vehicle's useful life. It is, however, recommended that maintenance checks be carried out and recorded at the indicated intervals.

Additional checks for natural gas and propane vehicles at this interval include inspecting fuel tanks, as well as draining coalescent fuel filter and installing a new filter.

104,000 Km (65,000 Miles)

Change engine oil and install a new oil filter.

Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.

112,000 Km (70,000 Miles)

Change engine oil and install a new oil filter.

Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.

120,000 Km (75,000 Miles)

• Change engine oil and install a new oil filter.
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid level using dipstick.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines, hoses and parking brake system.
• Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise.
• Inspect engine cooling system and hoses.
• Inspect steering linkage, suspension and (if equipped) driveshaft and ball joints.
• Rotate tires and inspect for wear.
• Install a new cabin air filter.
• Drain coalescent fuel filter and replace filter (NGV).
• Change green engine coolant, if equipped.

128,000 Km (80,000 Miles)

• Change engine oil and install a new oil filter.
• Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.

136,000 Km (85,000 Miles)

• Change engine oil and install a new oil filter.
• Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.

144,000 Km (90,000 Miles)

• Change engine oil and install a new oil filter.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines, hoses and parking brake system.
• Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise.
• Inspect engine cooling system and hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
• Inspect steering linkage, suspension and (if equipped) driveshaft and ball joints.
• Rotate tires and inspect for wear.
• Install a new engine air filter.
• Install a new fuel filter.
• If equipped, install a new cabin air filter.
• Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid on all vehicles equipped with AX4S, 4F50N, 4R100, 4F27E. Inspect automatic transmission fluid level using dipstick on all other vehicles, if equipped.
• If equipped, install new climate controlled seat filters (Navigator, Lincoln LS and Aviator).

Additional services for natural gas and propane vehicles include inspecting fuel tanks, as well as draining coalescent fuel filter bowl and installing a new filter.

152,000 Km (95,000 Miles)

• Change engine oil and install a new oil filter.
• Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.

160,000 Km (100,000 Miles)

• Change engine oil and install a new oil filter.
• Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
• Rotate tires and inspect for wear.
• Install new spark plugs.
• If filled with yellow coolant, change coolant or at 5 years, whichever comes first.
• Install a new PCV on all cars and light trucks under 6,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW).
• Drain coalescent fuel filter and replace filter (NGV).

168,000 Km (105,000 Miles)

• Change engine oil and install a new oil filter.
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid level if equipped with dipstick.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines, hoses and parking brake system.
• Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise.
• Inspect engine coolant system and hoses.
• Inspect steering linkage, suspension and (if equipped) driveshaft and ball joints.
• Rotate tires and inspect for wear.
• If equipped, install a new cabin air filter.
• If filled with green engine coolant, change coolant.

176,000 Km (110,000 Miles)

• Change engine oil and install a new oil filter.
• Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.

184,000 Km (115,000 Miles)

• Change engine oil and install a new oil filter.
• Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.

192,000 Km (120,000 Miles)

• Change engine oil and install a new oil filter.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines, hoses and parking brake system.
• Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise.
• Inspect engine cooling system and hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
• Inspect steering linkage, suspension and (if equipped) driveshaft and ball joints.
• Rotate tires and inspect for wear.
• Install a new engine air filter.
• Install a new fuel filter. (See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION below.)
• If equipped, install a new cabin air filter.
• Install new accessory drive belt(s) (Escort).
• Install a new PCV valve on all cars and light trucks over 6,000 Gross Vehicle Weight.
• Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid on all vehicles equipped with AX4S, 4F50N, 4R100, 4F27E. Inspect automatic transmission fluid level using dipstick on all other vehicles, if equipped.
• Install a new camshaft belt on all 2.0L, 4-cylinder engines (Escort, Focus, ZX2 and Escape).
• If equipped, install new climate controlled seat filters (Navigator, Lincoln LS and Aviator).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Additional services for natural gas and propane vehicles include inspecting fuel tanks, as well as draining coalescent fuel filter bowl and installing a new filter.

200,000 Km (125,000 Miles)

• Change engine oil and install a new oil filter.
• Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
• Drain coalescent fuel filter and replace filter (NGV).

208,000 Km (130,000 Miles)

• Change engine oil and install a new oil filter.
• Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.

216,000 Km (135,000 Miles)

• Change engine oil and install a new oil filter.
• If equipped, inspect automatic transmission fluid level with dipstick.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines, hoses and parking brake system.
• Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise.
• Inspect engine cooling system and hoses.
• Inspect steering linkage, suspension and (if equipped) driveshaft and ball joints.
• Rotate tires and inspect for wear.
• Install a new cabin air filter.
• If filled with green engine coolant, change coolant.

224,000 Km (140,000 Miles)

• Change engine oil and install a new oil filter.
• Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.

232,000 Km (145,000 Miles)

• Change engine oil and install a new oil filter.
• Inspect tires for wear. Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.

240,000 Km (150,000 Miles)

• Change engine oil and install a new oil filter.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake lines, hoses and parking brake system.
• Inspect wheel ends for end play and noise.
• Inspect engine cooling system and hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
• Inspect steering linkage, suspension and (if equipped) driveshaft and ball joints.
• Rotate tires and inspect for wear.
• Install a new engine air filter.
• Install a new fuel filter. (See ADDITIONAL INFORMATION below.)
• If equipped, install a new cabin air filter.
• If filled with yellow engine coolant, change coolant or at 8 years, whichever comes first.
• Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid and filter.
• Change rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel (RWD) vehicles.
• Install a new accessory drive belt(s) (if a new belt has not been installed within the last 100,000 miles).
• If equipped, install new climate controlled seat filters (Navigator, Lincoln LS and Aviator).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: If vehicle is registered in California, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has determined that failure to install a new fuel filter at this interval will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to completion of the vehicle's useful life. It is, however recommended that maintenance checks be carried out and recorded at the indicated intervals.

Additional checks for natural gas and propane vehicles include inspecting fuel tanks, as well as draining and installing a new filter.