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Owner’s manual specs

2018 Ford Mustang Specs: Oil Capacity, Fluids, Maintenance Schedule & Fuse Box

Figures for the 2018 Ford Mustang, copied from Ford’s own owner’s manual. Every one links to the manual page it came from.

From the manufacturer’s manuals. Every figure here is copied from the manufacturer's own manual, with a link to the page it came from. Where a manual is unclear or contradicts itself, we leave the figure out.

Engines in this manual: 2.3L, 2.3L ECOBOOST, 5.0L. Figures that differ by engine say which engine they are for.

Fluids & capacities

2.3L ECOBOOST

5.0L

Maintenance schedule

Normal service schedule

Use this for ordinary driving.

ServiceWhen
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter.

Source: Owner’s Manual Printing 1 (PDF), page 438

Every 150,000 mi(240,000 km)
Change engine oil and filter.

Source: Owner’s Manual Printing 1 (PDF), page 437

At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display*
Replace cabin air filter.

Source: Owner’s Manual Printing 1 (PDF), page 438

Every 20,000 mi(32,000 km)
Replace engine air filter.

Source: Owner’s Manual Printing 1 (PDF), page 438

Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)

Severe service schedule

Use this if you tow, idle a lot, drive short trips in the cold, or run in dust.

ServiceWhen
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and perform services listed in the Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart.

Applies to: Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier

Source: Owner’s Manual Printing 1 (PDF), page 439

As required
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and perform services listed in the Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart.

Applies to: Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier

Source: Owner’s Manual Printing 3 (PDF), page 444

As required
Change engine oil and filter.

Applies to: Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)

Source: Owner’s Manual Printing 1 (PDF), page 440

Every 5,000 mi(8,000 km)
Change engine oil and filter.

Applies to: Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads

Source: Owner’s Manual Printing 3 (PDF), page 445

Every 5,000 mi(8,000 km)
Inspect engine air filter. Replace as required.

Applies to: Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use (such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)

Source: Owner’s Manual Printing 1 (PDF), page 439

Every 15,000 mi(24,000 km)
Inspect engine air filter. Replace as required.

Applies to: Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery

Source: Owner’s Manual Printing 3 (PDF), page 444

Every 15,000 mi(24,000 km)
Replace cabin air filter.

Applies to: Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use (such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)

Source: Owner’s Manual Printing 1 (PDF), page 439

Inspect frequently, service as required
Replace cabin air filter.

Applies to: Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery

Source: Owner’s Manual Printing 3 (PDF), page 444

Inspect frequently, service as required

Oil life & reset procedures

Oil change indicator reset

Before you start

  • Use the information display controls on the steering wheel to reset the oil change indicator.
  • From the main menu scroll to:

Steps

  1. Press the right arrow button, then from this menu scroll to the following message. [Settings]
  2. Press the right arrow button, then from this menu scroll to the following message. [Vehicle]
  3. Press the right arrow button, then from this menu scroll to the following message. [Oil Life]
  4. Press and hold the OK button until the instrument cluster displays the following message. Reset Successful [Hold OK to Reset]

You’ll know it worked: When the oil change indicator resets the instrument cluster displays 100%. Remaining Life {00}%

Source: Owner’s Manual Printing 3 (PDF), page 233

Fuse box locations & fuse chart

Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel

Where to find it

Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel The fuse panel is in the right-hand side of the passenger footwell behind a trim panel and plastic key code card.

To remove the trim panel, lift it from the rear retaining hooks, while pulling it toward you and swinging it away from the side.

Source: Owner’s Manual Printing 3 (PDF), page 223

What each fuse protects

FuseAmpsProtectsSource
1—Not usedp.160
27.5APower mirror memory module (driver side mirror). Memory seat module.p.160
320ADriver console unlockp.160
4—Not usedp.160
520ASubwoofer amplifierp.160
6—Not usedp.160
7—Not usedp.160
8—Not usedp.160
105ATelematicsp.161
11—Not usedp.161
127.5AClimate control modulep.161
137.5AGateway module. Steering column control module. Instrument cluster.p.161
1410AElectronic power modulep.161
1510AGateway modulep.161
1615ADecklid releasep.161
175ABattery backed sounderp.161
185AIntrusion sensor modulep.161
197.5AElectronic power modulep.161
207.5AHeadlamp control modulep.161
215AIn-vehicle temperature and humidity sensor. Front camera.p.161
225ANot used (spare)p.161
2310ASwitches. Power windows. Rear-view mirror.p.161
2420ACentral lock/unlockp.161
2530AVehicle dynamics modulep.161
2630ARight-hand front-window motor (power distribution module)p.161
2730AAmplifierp.161
2820AAuxiliary body modulep.161
2930ALeft-hand rear-window powerp.161
3030ARight-hand rear-window powerp.161
3320AAudio head unitp.162
3430ARun-start busp.162
355ANot used (spare)p.162
3615AAuxiliary body modulep.162
3720AHeated steering wheel modulep.162

Power Distribution Box

Where to find it

The power distribution box is in the engine compartment.

Source: Owner’s Manual Printing 3 (PDF), page 218

What each fuse protects

FuseAmpsProtectsSource
5—Automatic brake system pumpp.155
6—Body control modulep.155
7—Body control modulep.155
8—Body control modulep.155
9—Rear window defrosterp.155
10—Blower motorp.155
11—Left-hand front windowp.155
12—Driver seatp.155
13—Passenger seatp.155
14—Climate-controlled seat modulep.155
15—Convertible top motorp.155
16—Not usedp.155
17—Convertible top motorp.155
20—Brake on-off switchp.156
22—Powertrain control module relayp.156
23—Air conditioning clutchp.156
24—Voltage quality modulep.156
26—Windshield wiper motorp.156
27—Not usedp.156
28—Automatic brake system valvep.156
29—Not usedp.156
30—Starter motor solenoidp.156
31—Not usedp.156
33—Run/Start (except GT350)p.217
33—Left-hand high-intensity discharge headlamps (GT350 only)p.217
34—Exhaust valvesp.156
36—Alt sensep.156
37—Not usedp.156
38—Vehicle power 1p.156
40—Vehicle power 2p.157
41—Fuel injectorsp.157
41—Fuel injectors (except 2.3L). 220p.220
42—Vehicle power 3p.157
44—Vehicle power 4p.218
44—Ignition coils (GT350 only)p.218
45—Not usedp.157
47—Not usedp.157
49—Fuel pumpp.157
50—Steering column lock relayp.157
51—Not usedp.157
52—Horn relayp.157
53—Cigar lighterp.157
54—Auxiliary power pointp.157
55—Electronic fan 2p.157
56—Not usedp.157
57—Air conditioning clutch relayp.157
58—Not usedp.157
59—Exhaust valves relayp.157
60—Powertrain control modulep.157
62—Anti-lock brakes run-start switchp.158
64—Electronic power assist steeringp.158
67—Not usedp.158
68—Headlamp leveling switchp.158
69—Auxiliary power point relayp.158
71—Not usedp.158
73—Not usedp.158
74—Mass air flow sensorp.158
74—Mass air flow sensor (except 2.3L).p.222
76—Rear window defroster relayp.158
79—Not usedp.158
80—Windshield wiper relayp.158
81—Starter motor solenoid relayp.158
82—Powertrain control module relayp.158
85—Not usedp.159
88—Not usedp.159
89—Electronic fan 1 relayp.159
92—Blower motor relayp.159
94—Fuel pump relayp.159

More fuse pages in the manual

Diagrams and printed legends we can’t host. Check the box name printed on a diagram before counting positions.

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