Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2010 Ford Mustang Base, 2D Convertible, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Maintenance Schedule
- Description And Operation
- Maintenance Schedules - Gasoline Engines
- Notes
- General Maintenance Information
- Engine Idle Hour Meter - Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, Taxi and Executive Series Town Car Equipped with Engine Idle Hour Meter
- Special Operating Condition Requirements
- When towing a trailer or using a camper or car-top carrier
- Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery
- When operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads
- When operating in off-road conditions
- Use of E85 fuel 50% of the time or greater (flex fuel vehicles only)
- When operating a Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, taxi or Town Car-Executive series equipped with an engine idle hour meter
- Checks and Services
- Normal Schedule
- 12,000 km (7,500 mi)
- 24,000 km (15,000 mi)
- 36,000 km (22,500 mi)
- 48,000 km (30,000 mi)
- 60,000 km (37,500 mi)
- 72,000 km (45,000 mi)
- 84,000 km (52,500 mi)
- 96,000 km (60,000 mi)
- 108,000 km (67,500 mi)
- 120,000 km (75,000 mi)
- 132,000 km (82,500 mi)
- 144,000 km (90,000 mi)
- 156,000 km (97,500 mi)
- 168,000 km (105,000 mi)
- 180,000 km (112,500 mi)
- 192,000 km (120,000 mi)
- 204,000 km (127,500 mi)
- 216,000 km (135,000 mi)
- 228,000 km (142,500 mi)
- 240,000 km (150,000 mi)
- Exceptions To Normal Schedule
- Maintenance Schedules - Gasoline Engines
Factory Service Tools
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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.