2023 Ford Mustang Owner's Manual
Year:
2023
Make:
Ford
Model:
Mustang
Rating:
Table of Contents
Table of contents
5
Copyright ©
3
Introduction
13
About This Manual
13
About This Supplement - Mach 1
13
Symbols Glossary
16
Data Recording
19
Perchlorate
23
Ford Credit
23
Replacement Parts Recommendation
23
Special Notices
24
Mobile Communications Equipment
24
Export Unique Options
25
Environment
26
Protecting the Environment
26
At a Glance
27
Instrument Panel
27
Child Safety
29
General Information
29
Installing Child Restraints - Mach 1
31
Installing Child Restraints - Vehicles Without: GT500 Track Package
32
Installing Child Restraints - Vehicles With: GT500 Track Package
38
Booster Seats
39
Child Restraint Positioning
41
Seatbelts
44
Principle of Operation
44
Fastening the Seatbelts
45
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime
47
Seatbelt Reminder
48
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance
50
Seatbelt Extensions
50
Personal Safety System™
51
Personal Safety System™
51
Supplementary Restraints System
52
Principle of Operation
52
Driver and Passenger Airbags
53
Front Passenger Sensing System
54
Side Airbags
57
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags
58
Safety Canopy™ - Coupe
58
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
60
Airbag Disposal
61
Keys and Remote Controls
62
General Information on Radio Frequencies
62
Remote Control
62
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control
66
MyKey™
67
What Is MyKey
67
MyKey Settings
67
Creating a MyKey
68
Programming a MyKey
68
Clearing All MyKeys
68
Checking MyKey System Status
69
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems
69
MyKey – Troubleshooting
69
Doors and Locks
71
Locking and Unlocking
71
Interior Luggage Compartment Release
76
Security
77
Passive Anti-Theft System
77
Anti-Theft Alarm
78
Steering Wheel
79
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
79
Audio Control
79
Voice Control
79
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise Control
80
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
80
Information Display Control - Vehicles With: SYNC
80
Information Display Control - Vehicles With: SYNC 3
80
Horn
81
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On and Off
81
Wipers and Washers
82
Windshield Wipers
82
Autowipers
82
Windshield Washers
83
Lighting
84
General Information
84
Lighting Control
84
Autolamps
85
Instrument Lighting Dimmer
85
Headlamp Exit Delay
85
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Configurable Daytime Running Lamps
86
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
86
Front Fog Lamps
86
Direction Indicators
87
Welcome Lighting
87
Interior Lamps
87
Ambient Lighting
87
Automatic High Beam Control
88
What Is Automatic High Beam Control
88
Switching Automatic High Beam Control On and Off
88
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators
88
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control
89
Windows and Mirrors
90
Power Windows
90
Global Opening
90
Exterior Mirrors
91
Interior Mirror
92
Sun Visors
92
Instrument Cluster
94
Gauges - Mach 1
94
Gauges - Vehicles With: 12.3 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
94
Gauges - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
96
Warning Lamps and Indicators
97
Audible Warnings and Indicators
101
Information Displays
102
General Information
102
General Information
106
General Information
112
Information Messages
116
Remote Start
127
What Is Remote Start
127
Remote Start Limitations
127
Enabling Remote Start
127
Remotely Starting the Engine
127
Extending the Remote Start Duration
127
Remotely Stopping the Engine
128
Remote Start Remote Control Indicators
128
Remote Start Settings
128
Climate Control
130
Manual Climate Control
130
Automatic Climate Control
131
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature Control
133
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Automatic Temperature Control
134
Heated Rear Window
135
Heated Exterior Mirrors
135
Interior Air Quality
136
What Is the Cabin Air Filter
136
Locating the Cabin Air Filter
136
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter
136
Seats
137
Sitting in the Correct Position
137
Head Restraints
137
Manual Seats
139
Power Seats
140
Memory Function
140
Rear Seats
142
Climate Controlled Seats
142
Garage Door Opener
144
What Is the Garage Door Opener
144
How Does the Garage Door Opener Work
144
Garage Door Opener Precautions
144
Garage Door Opener Limitations
144
Programming the Garage Door Opener to Your Hand-Held Transmitter
145
Programming the Garage Door Opener to Your Garage Door Opener Motor
145
Programming the Garage Door Opener to Your Gate Opener Motor
146
Clearing the Garage Door Opener
146
Reprogramming the Garage Door Opener
147
Garage Door Opener Radio Frequencies
147
Auxiliary Power Points
148
Auxiliary Power Points
148
Storage Compartments
149
Center Console
149
Glasses Holder
149
Starting and Stopping the Engine
150
General Information
150
Keyless Starting
150
Steering Wheel Lock
151
Starting a Gasoline Engine
151
Engine Block Heater
154
Fuel and Refueling
156
Safety Precautions
156
Fuel Quality
156
Fuel Filler Funnel Location
157
Running Out of Fuel
157
Refueling
159
Fuel Consumption
161
Engine Emission Control
163
Emission Law
163
Catalytic Converter
164
Transmission
167
Manual Transmission
167
Automatic Transmission
168
Technical Specifications
172
Rear Axle
174
Limited Slip Differential
174
Brakes
175
General Information
175
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
175
Parking Brake
176
Hill Start Assist
177
Traction Control
178
Principle of Operation
178
Using Traction Control
178
Stability Control
179
Principle of Operation
179
Using Stability Control
180
Parking Aids
182
Principle of Operation
182
Rear Parking Aid
183
Rear View Camera
184
Cruise Control
188
What Is Cruise Control
188
Switching Cruise Control On and Off
188
Setting the Cruise Control Speed
188
Canceling the Set Speed
189
Resuming the Set Speed
189
Cruise Control Indicators
189
Using Adaptive Cruise Control
189
Driving Aids
196
Driver Alert
196
Lane Keeping System
197
Blind Spot Information System
201
Cross Traffic Alert
203
Steering
206
Pre-Collision Assist
207
Drive Control - Mach 1
211
Drive Control
214
Load Carrying
218
Load Limit
218
Towing
223
Towing a Trailer - Mach 1
223
Towing a Trailer
223
Recommended Towing Weights
224
Essential Towing Checks
225
Transporting the Vehicle - Mach 1
227
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels
231
Convertible Top
232
Opening the Convertible Top
232
Closing the Convertible Top
233
Driving Hints
234
Reduced Engine Performance
234
Cold Weather Precautions
234
Breaking-In
234
Driving Economically
234
Driving Through Shallow Water
235
Floor Mats
235
Roadside Emergencies
237
Roadside Assistance
237
Hazard Flashers
238
Fuel Shutoff
238
Jump Starting the Vehicle
239
Post-Crash Alert System
241
Transporting the Vehicle
242
Customer Assistance
243
Getting the Services You Need
243
In California (U.S. Only)
244
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
245
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
246
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada
246
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature
248
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
248
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
248
Fuses
250
Fuse Specification Chart
250
Changing a Fuse
259
Maintenance
261
General Information
261
Opening and Closing the Hood
261
Under Hood Overview - 2.3L EcoBoost™
263
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L
264
Under Hood Overview - 5.0L, Mach 1
265
Engine Oil Dipstick
266
Engine Oil Check
266
Oil Change Indicator Reset
267
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.3L EcoBoost™/5.0L
267
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 5.0L, Mach 1
268
Engine Coolant Check
269
Manual Transmission Fluid Check - 6-Speed Manual Transmission – 3160
273
Manual Transmission Fluid Check - 6-Speed Manual Transmission – MT82
274
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
274
Brake Fluid Check
274
Clutch Fluid Check - Manual Transmission
275
Power Steering Fluid Check
275
Changing the 12V Battery
275
Adjusting the Headlamps
278
Washer Fluid Check
279
Fuel Filter
279
Checking the Wiper Blades
280
Changing the Wiper Blades
280
Changing a Bulb
280
Track Use
282
Track Use - Mach 1
282
Track Use
289
Vehicle Care
295
General Information
295
General Information
295
Cleaning Products
296
Cleaning the Exterior - Mach 1
297
Cleaning the Exterior
297
Waxing
299
Cleaning the Engine - Mach 1
299
Cleaning the Engine
299
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades
300
Cleaning the Interior
300
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
301
Cleaning Leather Seats
301
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
302
Cleaning the Wheels
302
Vehicle Storage
302
Cleaning the Convertible Top
304
Body Styling Kits
304
Wheels and Tires
305
General Information
305
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit
305
Tire Care
311
Using Summer Tires
326
Using Winter Tires
329
Using Snow Chains
329
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
330
Changing a Road Wheel
334
Driving at High Speed
339
Technical Specifications
340
Capacities and Specifications
341
Engine Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™
341
Engine Specifications - 5.0L, Mach 1
341
Engine Specifications - 5.0L
343
Brake System Specifications - Mach 1
343
Suspension Specifications - Mach 1
345
Motorcraft Parts - 2.3L EcoBoost™
346
Motorcraft Parts - 5.0L
347
Motorcraft Parts - 5.0L, Mach 1
348
Vehicle Identification Number
349
Capacities and Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™
349
Capacities and Specifications - 5.0L, Mach 1
357
Capacities and Specifications - 5.0L
363
Bulb Specification Chart
370
Connected Vehicle
372
What Is a Connected Vehicle
372
Connected Vehicle Requirements
372
Connected Vehicle Limitations
372
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network
372
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network
372
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: Modem
373
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting - Vehicles With: SYNC 3
374
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
376
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
376
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password
376
Audio System
377
General Information
377
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Center Display Screen
377
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: 8 Inch Center Display Screen
379
Digital Radio
381
Satellite Radio
383
USB Port
386
SYNC™
387
General Information
387
Using Voice Recognition
388
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone
390
SYNC™ Applications and Services
391
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player
394
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
395
SYNC™ 3
404
General Information
404
Using Voice Recognition
406
Entertainment
413
Climate
423
Phone
425
Navigation
427
Apps
432
Settings
435
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting
437
Accessories
450
Accessories
450
Ford Protect
451
Ford Protect
451
Scheduled Maintenance
453
General Maintenance Information
453
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
456
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance
459
Customer Information
463
Radio Frequency Certification Labels
463
Warranty Information
497
Appendices
500
Electromagnetic Compatibility
500
End User License Agreement
503
Index
529
2023 Ford Mustang Overview
Introduction
The 2023 Ford Mustang epitomizes the spirit of American muscle, blending cutting-edge technology with a classic design. This model continues to capture the hearts of enthusiasts with its powerful performance, distinctive styling, and an array of modern features. Ford has enhanced the Mustang lineup, ensuring it appeals to a broad spectrum of drivers, from casual cruisers to adrenaline junkies.
Powertrains
The 2023 Mustang offers an impressive range of powertrains to cater to diverse driving preferences. The standard model is equipped with a potent 2.3-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder engine, delivering 310 horsepower and an exhilarating performance. For those seeking a raw power experience, the optional 5.0-liter V8 engine delivers a thunderous 450 horsepower, ensuring a heart-racing drive. Furthermore, the Mustang GT500 variant showcases a supercharged V8 that roars with a staggering 760 horsepower, making it the ultimate performance machine.
Trims
Ford continues to offer a range of trims for the Mustang. The base model, EcoBoost, provides a seamless blend of efficiency and fun, while the GT adds a performance edge. For those who desire both luxury and speed, the Mustang Premium line features leather upholstery, enhanced audio systems, and advanced technology. The Mustang Mach 1 offers track-ready performance with specialized tuning and handling, whilst the GT500 variant is the epitome of high-performance engineering.
Features
The 2023 Ford Mustang is equipped with a host of features designed for comfort and connectivity, including a user-friendly infotainment system with a large touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto compatibility. High-performance suspension systems, adaptive cruise control, and premium sound systems are all available options, ensuring your driving experience is as exhilarating as it is comfortable.
Owner's Manual
The owner's manual for the 2023 Mustang provides essential information for maximizing the driving experience. It covers everything from operating the advanced technological features to maintenance tips that keep the vehicle in peak condition. Additionally, the manual includes safety guidelines, ensuring all drivers can enjoy the Mustang's performance with peace of mind.
User manual download
The Ford Mustang owner manual for the 2023 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2023 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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