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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1996MUSTANG COBRA, 2D CONVERTIBLE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)QUICK LOOKUPSCOMMON SPECS & PROCEDURESSPECIFICATIONS INDEX
1996 Ford Mustang Cobra, 2D Convertible, Standard
Specifications Index
1996 Ford Mustang Cobra, 2D Convertible, StandardSECTION Specifications Index
MUSTANG SPECIFICATIONS INDEX
| System | Specification/Procedure | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | |||
| Service | A/C SYSTEM GENERAL SERVICING | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Axle Nut/Hub Nut | |||
| Front | N/A | ||
| Battery | BATTERY | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Bleeding Sequence | RR, LF, LR & RF BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM |
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| Disc Brakes | |||
| Service Specifications | DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drum Brakes | |||
| Service Specifications | N/A | ||
| Torque | N/A | ||
| Charging | |||
| Generator | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drive Belts | |||
| Adjustment | BELT ADJUSTMENT | ||
| Drive Belt Routing | DRIVE BELT ROUTING | ||
| Engine Cooling | |||
| General Service Specifications | COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Radiator Cap Pressure | 89-124 kPa (13-18 psi) | ||
| Thermostat R & I | |||
| 3.8L & 4.6L (2V) | THERMOSTAT | ||
| 4.6L (4V) | THERMOSTAT | ||
| Water Pump R & I | |||
| 3.8L | WATER PUMP | ||
| 4.6L (Vin [4]) | WATER PUMP | ||
| 4.6L (Vin [V]) | WATER PUMP | ||
| 4.6L (Vin [X]) | WATER PUMP | ||
| Engine Mechanical | |||
| 3.8L | |||
| Compression | ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Oil Pressure | 40-125 psi (2.8-8.8 kg/cm2 ) | ||
| Overhaul | OVERHAUL | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 4.6L (Vin [4]) | |||
| Compression | ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Oil pressure | 20-45 psi (1.4-3.2 kg/cm2 ) | ||
| Overhaul | OVERHAUL | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 4.6L (Vin [V]) | |||
| Compression | ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Oil pressure | 20-45 psi (1.4-3.2 kg/cm2 ) | ||
| Overhaul | OVERHAUL | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 4.6L (Vin [X]) | |||
| Compression | ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Oil pressure | 138-310 kPa (20.01-44.95 psi) | ||
| Overhaul | OVERHAUL | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Fluid Specifications | See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE/FLUIDS tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button. | ||
| Flywheel/Flex Plate/Drive Plate Torque | |||
| 3.8L | 54-64 ft. lbs. (73-87 N.m) | ||
| 4.6L (2V) | 54-64 ft. lbs. (73-87 N.m) | ||
| 4.6L (4V) | 54-64 ft. lbs. (73-87 N.m) | ||
| Fuel System | |||
| 3.8L | |||
| Pressure Specification | 30-45 psi (2.1-3.2 kg/cm2 ) | ||
| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | FUEL PRESSURE | ||
| Fuel Filter Location | FUEL FILTER | ||
| Fuel Filter R & I | FUEL FILTER | ||
| 4.6L | |||
| Pressure Specification | 30-45 psi (2.1-3.2 kg/cm2 ) | ||
| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | FUEL PRESSURE | ||
| Fuel Filter Location | FUEL FILTER | ||
| Fuel Filter R & I | FUEL FILTER | ||
| Ignition | |||
| Firing Order & Cylinder Identification | |||
| 3.8L | FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS | ||
| 4.6 L | FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS | ||
| 3.8L | Coil On Plug IGNITION COIL |
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| 4.6L | Coil On Plug IGNITION COIL |
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| Ignition Wires (Resistance) | |||
| 3.8L | N/A | ||
| 4.6L | N/A | ||
| Ignition Wires (Routing) | |||
| 3.0L | FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS | ||
| 4.6L | FIRING ORDER & TIMING MARKS | ||
| Spark Plug | |||
| 3.8L (Motorcraft AWSF-44EE, AWSF-44EG, AWSF-44E) | |||
| Gap | 0.052-0.056 In. (1.32-1.42 mm) | ||
| Torque | 11 ft. lbs. (15 N.m) | ||
| 4.6L (Motorcraft AWSF-32PP) | |||
| Gap | 0.054 In (1.37 mm) | ||
| Torque | 7-15 lb.ft (9-20 N.m) | ||
| Starting | |||
| Starter | STARTER SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel Alignment | |||
| Adjustment Specifications | ADJUSTMENTS | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel & Tire | |||
| Wheel Lug Nut Torque | 95 ft. lbs. (129 N.m) | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.