Ford Lineup 2006, MUSTANG 2006 Owner's Manual

Hiller Ford Inc.
414-425-1000
www.hillerford.com

What’s New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

What’s Important. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Model Lineup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7

Purchase Motivators

Performance/Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13 Design/Styling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-21

Comfort/Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15 Quality/Reliability/Durability . . . . . . . 22-23

Safety/Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17

Reference

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Instrument Clusters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Key Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-30

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 30

Air Conditioning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Airbags, Front Seat Side Impact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Anti-theft Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Active Anti-theft Package
SecuriLock®Passive Anti-theft System

Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 24

AM/FM Stereo/Single-disc CD Player
Shaker 500 AM/FM Stereo/6-disc In-dash CD/MP3 Player
Shaker 1000 AM/FM Stereo/6-disc In-dash CD/MP3 Player

Brakes, Four-wheel Disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 13

Bumpers, 5-mph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 23

Convertible Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Crash Test Ratings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Dual Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Emergency Trunk Release Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Emissions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Engineering Insights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 9

4.0L SOHC V-6

4.6L 3-valve SOHC V-8

Exhaust System, Stainless Steel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 22, 23

Exterior Design Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 19

GT Specifics
V-6 Specifics

Fail-safe Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Headlamps, Halogen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Instrument Clusters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Interior Design Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 18, 20

Intrusion Beams, High-strength Side-door . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Neutral Towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2006 Mustang

Index of Key Features

Personal Safety System

Power Driver’s Seat, 6-way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Powertrain Combinations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Ratios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Horsepower-to-weight
Torque-to-weight

Rear-wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 10

Returnless Fuel System, Electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Seating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 20, 21, 26

Leather Surfaces
Split-folding Rear Seatbacks
Spring-loaded Seatbacks

Spark Plugs, Platinum-tipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Speed Control, Electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Steering, Power Rack-and-pinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Suspensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 10, 12, 13

MacPherson Strut Front
Solid Rear Axle
3-link Rear with Panhard Rod

3.55:1 Rear Axle Ratio
Traction-Lok Rear Differential

Tilt Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Traction Control, All-Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 17

Transmissions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 9, 10

5-speed Automatic
5-speed Manual

Trunk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 21

Assist Struts
Volume

Tune-up Interval, 100,000-mile Scheduled . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Warranty, New Vehicle Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 25

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WHAT’S NEW

2006 Mustang

This page is about:

Exterior Changes
New Series/Package Changes
Mustang Accolades
Key Competitors and How They‘re Positioned

What‘s New

Mustang has over 40 years of muscle car heritage including its signature long hood, short rear deck, brawny V-8 engine,
and rear-wheel-drive excitement. The 2006 Mustang stays true to that heritage while offering a clean, contemporary
interpretation of Mustang’s unique design cues. On the applications side, Mustang’s integrated powertrain, chassis,
suspension, steering and braking systems provide balanced performance and the right combination of power, nimble
handling and smooth ride. Listed below are some of the new features for 2006.

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Exterior Changes

Mustang

• 5-spoke 18-inch polished aluminum wheel with small
tri-bar Pony center cap (optional on GT)

• Premium 18-inch aluminum wheel on GT
(late availability)

• Two exterior colors
– Vista Blue Clearcoat Metallic (G9)
– Tungsten Grey Clearcoat Metallic (T8)

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New Series/Package Changes

• V-6 Pony Package
– Unique Pony grille with heritage-inspired Pony corral

and fog lamp treatment
– Rear decklid spoiler
– 17-inch painted cast aluminum wheels with bright

machined rim and tri-bar Pony center caps
– Z-rated all-season tires
– Pony front fender badges
– Pony lower door tape stripe in Black, White or

Pearl Gold
– Enhanced handling, including Anti-lock Braking System

(ABS) with All-Speed Traction Control

• V-6 Standard array includes steel wheels
(some packages not available on this array)

Mustang Accolades

• Motor Trend listed the 2005 Mustang GT as one of
the “five coolest performance cars for under $30,000”

• Car and Driver “10Best” list for 2005 Mustang GT.
The magazine also pitted a new Mustang against
the Pontiac GTO in a comparison test. The Mustang
came out on top

• Race-winning performance — first place at Daytona

Key Competitors and How They’re Positioned

Mustang V-6 (Price/Value Competitors)

• Chrysler Sebring — Marketed as an athletic sport coupe and
convertible that appeals to “independent individuals who
love a feature-filled vehicle that offers performance, handling
and comfort”

• Hyundai Tiburon — Targets the price-conscious and
practical performance car buyer who wants a handsome,
well-appointed sports car

• Mitsubishi Eclipse — All-new for 2006. Appeals to the
image-conscious customer who wants performance and
many features in a sporty package

(1) For a complete list of what’s new, refer to the latest Dealer Ordering Guide.

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Mustang GT (Performance Competitors)

• Pontiac GTO — Aimed at the high-performance
muscle car fan, the GTO is focused on “reigniting the
legend” with a modern, V-8-powered rear-wheel-drive
premium coupe

• Nissan 350Z — Is designed to appeal to the high-
performance sports car purist, with its claimed “F1 car
styling and agility, and powered by a high-tech V-6
engine”

• Mazda RX-8 — Targets the price-conscious who want
real sports car bang for their buck, and they want it in
a car that’s both technologically advanced and different

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2006 Mustang

What’s Important

Product Highlights

WHAT’S IMPORTANT

This page is about:

Product Highlights

Key Features

HERE ARE THE MOST IMPOR

“True to the Mustang”

unique styling

(pgs. 18, 19, 20, 21)

V-6 and V-8 power

(pgs. 8, 9)

Large four-wheel

disc brakes with

four-wheel ABS

(pgs. 8, 13, 16)

MacPherson strut front

suspension (pgs. 8, 12)

TANT 2006 MUSTANG FEATURES TO MENTION TO YOUR CUSTOMERS:

Industry-first MyColor

instrument cluster (pg. 20)

TM

3-link performance rear

suspension (pgs. 8, 13)

Personal Safety System

(pgs. 16, 17)

Rear-wheel drive

with solid rear axle for

true off-line performance

(pgs. 8, 10)

5-speed automatic

transmission

(pgs. 8, 9, 10)

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Key Features

Use this information to enhance your sales presentations, paying particular attention to features that meet your customer’s
specific needs. And for the latest on feature availability, refer to the latest Dealer Ordering Guide.

Performance/Handling

• 4.0L SOHC (Single Overhead Cam)
V-6

• V-8 power — 4.6L 3-valve SOHC
aluminum V-8

• 5-speed manual transmission

• Close-ratio 5-speed automatic
transmission

• High-performance MacPherson strut
front suspension

• Balanced, robust solid rear axle with
3-link performance rear suspension
with Panhard rod

• Rear-wheel drive

• Rack-and-pinion steering system

• 17-inch wheels with Z-rated
performance tires (GT)

• Large four-wheel disc brakes

Comfort/Convenience

• 1000-watt Shaker audio system with
6-disc in-dash CD player with MP3
capability

• Available Mustang Convertible V-6
or GT

(1) Under normal driving conditions with regular fluid and filter changes. See vehicle Owner’s Guide.
NOTE: For feature availability, refer to the latest Dealer Ordering Guide.

• Spring-loaded seatbacks (Coupe)

• Split-folding rear seatbacks (Coupe)

• Power windows and door locks

• Battery Saver

• Remote Keyless Entry System

• Tilt steering wheel with speed control

Safety/Security

• Personal Safety System®with Front
Passenger Sensing System (FPSS)

• Five-star frontal crash test ratings in
2005

• Large four-wheel disc brakes with four­wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

• Stiff body structure performs like safety
cage

• Dual-stage driver and front passenger
airbags

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• SecuriLock

• Fail-safe cooling (GT)

• All-Speed Traction Control —
includes ABS

• Active anti-theft system

• LATCH system (Lower Anchors and
Tethers for CHildren)

passive anti-theft system

Design/Styling

• Contemporary design with classic
Mustang unique cues

• V-6 Pony Package

• Exterior Sport Appearance Package

• Long hood with short decklid

• Rear decklid spoiler

• Instrument panel with standard
4-gauge cluster

• Short-drop side glass

• Interior Sport Appearance Package

• Interior Upgrade Package with
MyColor instrument cluster and real
aluminum panels and satin finish

• Interior Color Accent Package with
red Aberdeen leather pattern seats
and door panel inserts

• Clean center stack design

• Side C-scoops and rear quarter glass

• Heritage 3-spoke steering wheel

Quality/Reliability/Durability

• Roadside Assistance

• Stainless steel exhaust system

• 100,000-mile scheduled tune-up
interval

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MODEL LINEUP

This page is about:

Standard Equipment

2006 Mustang

Model Lineup

Standard Equipment

Performance/Handling

• Brakes — power vented 4-wheel disc

• Transmission — 5-speed manual

Comfort/Convenience

• Air conditioning — manual

• Console — center w/full armrest & storage

• Cup holders (2)

• Floor mats — color-keyed carpeted front w/driver
retention hook

• Footrest — driver

• Lamps:
– Center-mounted dome (Coupe only)
– Lighted bezel (Convertible only)

• Locks — power, windows & doors

NOTE: The above information is an excerpt from page 3 of the 6/01/05 Mustang Dealer Ordering Guide.

For the most recent Dealer Ordering Guide, please refer to fmcdealer.com

• Map pockets — doors

• Mirrors — dual power side-mounted

• Power points (2)

• Rear window defroster

• Remote keyless entry

• Seats:
– Manual 2-way adjustable passenger
– Split-fold 50/50 rear (Coupe only)

• Speed control

• Steering wheel — tilt

• Fold-flat rear seats (Coupe only)

• Windows — one-touch down/up driver window

• Windshield wipers — variable interval

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Optional Equipment

See pages 6 & 7 for charts.

Safety/Security

• Belt-Minder

• Illuminated entry

• LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)

• Personal Safety System

• Safety belt restraint system — manual
3-point shoulder & lap safety belt system on all seating
positions, incl. center seating position

• SecuriLock

• Side intrusion door beams

Design/Styling

• Headlamps — complex reflector halogen headlamps

• Instrument cluster — chrome accent four-gauge
instrument cluster & air registers

• Moldings — color-keyed rocker on GT and black on V-6

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passive anti-theft system

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2006 Mustang

Model Lineup

Major Product Summary

The chart below highlights the key model features that you may want to share with your customers.

V-6 Standard

MODEL LINEUP

This page is about:

Major Product Summary

Performance/Handling

• Brakes — power vented 4-wheel disc

• Engine — 4.0L SOHC V-6

• Tires — P215/65R16 A/S

• Transmission — 5-speed manual

Comfort/Convenience

• Air conditioning — manual

• Audio — premium AM/FM stereo
w/single CD & clock

• Console — center w/full armrest &
storage

• Cup holders (2)

• Floor mats — front, color-keyed w/driver
retention hook

• Footrest — driver

• Lamps:
– Center-mounted dome (Coupe only)
– Lighted bezel (Convertible only)

• Map pockets — front door

• Mirrors — dual power side-mounted

• Power points (2)

V-6 Deluxe —

Design/Styling

• Wheels — 16" painted aluminum
w/bright machined face

All V-6 Standard content, plus:

V-6 Premium —

Comfort/Convenience

• Audio — Shaker 500 Audio System
(AM/FM stereo w/CDx6, 8 speakers &
MP3)

• Rear window defroster

• Remote keyless entry

• Seats:
– Cloth buckets w/50/50 split-fold rear

(Coupe only)

– Manual 4-way adjustable driver

w/height adjust

– Manual 2-way adjustable passenger

• Speed control — steering-wheel-mounted

• Steering wheel — tilt w/speed control

• Window/door locks — power

Safety/Security

• Illuminated entry

All V-6 Deluxe content, plus:

• Seats — 6-way power adjustable driver
w/2-way adjustable head restraint &
power lumbar

• LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers
for CHildren)

• Personal Safety System

• SecuriLock®passive anti-theft system

• Spare wheel/tire — mini

Design/Styling

• Headlamps — complex reflector halogen

• Instrument cluster — chrome accent four­gauge instrument cluster & air registers

• Wheels — 16" steel w/cover

Quality/Reliability/Durability

• Exhaust — stainless steel single

Design/Styling

• Wheels — 16" painted aluminum
w/bright machined face w/chrome
spinner

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• Audio — premium AM/FM stereo
w/single CD & clock

• Console — center w/full armrest &
storage

• Cup holders (2)

• Floor mats — front, color keyed w/driver
retention hook

Performance/Handling

• Brakes — power vented 4-wheel disc

• Engine — 4.6L 3V V-8 engine

• Tires — P235/55ZR17 performance A/S

• Transmission — 5-speed manual

Comfort/Convenience

• Air conditioning — manual

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NOTE: The above information is an excerpt from page 2 of the 6/01/05 Mustang Dealer Ordering Guide.

For the most recent Dealer Ordering Guide, please refer to fmcdealer.com

• Lamps:
– Center-mounted dome (Coupe only)
– Lighted bezel (Convertible only)

• Map pockets — front door

• Mirrors — dual power side-mounted

• Power points (2)

• Rear window defroster

• Remote keyless entry

Comfort/Convenience

• Audio — Shaker 500 Audio System
(AM/FM stereo w/CDx6, 8 speakers
& MP3)

• Seats — leather sport buckets

GT Deluxe

GT Premium —

• Seats:
– 6-way power adjustable driver

w/2-way adjustable head restraint
& power lumbar

– Cloth buckets w/50/50 split-fold rear

(Coupe only)

– Manual 2-way adjustable passenger

• Steering wheel — tilt w/speed control

• Window/door locks — power

Safety/Security

• Brakes – Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
w/Traction Control

• Illuminated entry

• LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers
for CHildren)

All GT Deluxe content, plus:

• Personal Safety System

• SecuriLock®passive anti-theft system

• Spare tire/wheel — mini

Design/Styling

• Front fog lamps — in grille

• Headlamps — complex reflector halogen

• Instrument cluster — chrome accent four­gauge instrument cluster & air registers

• Spoiler — rear

• Wheels — 17" premium painted
cast aluminum

Quality/Reliability/Durability

• Exhaust — stainless steel dual

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MODEL LINEUP

This page is about:

Optional Equipment

2006 Mustang

Model Lineup

Optional Equipment

Mustang Coupe

Performance/Handling

Transmissions:

T5 5-Speed Manual Transmission S S S — —
TR3650 5-Speed Manual Transmission — — — S S
5-Speed Automatic Transmission O O O O O

Comfort/Convenience

Audio:

Shaker 500 Audio System — AM/FM Stereo w/In-Dash O O S O S
CDx6, MP3 & 8 Speakers

Shaker 1000 Audio System — AM/FM Stereo w/In-Dash — — O O O
CDx6, MP3 & 10 Audiophile Speakers

Seats:

6-Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat w/2-Way Adjustable — O S S S
Head Restraint & Power Lumbar

Leather Seating Surfaces — Buckets — — O — —
Leather Seating Surfaces — Sport Buckets — O O O S

Safety/Security

Active Anti-Theft System (incl. perimeter inclination & O O O O O
intrusion alarms)

Anti-lock Brakes w/Traction Control O O O S S

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Front Seat Side-Mounted Airbags — O O O O
Wheel Locking Kits — O O O O

Design/Styling

Exterior Sport Appearance Package — O O — —
Interior Color Accent Package — O O O O
Interior Sport Appearance Package — O O O O
Interior Upgrade Package — O O O O
Spoiler Delete Option S S S O O
Tape Stripe Delete (available on V-6 Pony Package 54P S O O S S

and Exterior Sport Appearance Package 54V)
V--6 Pony Package — — O — —
Wheels:

16" Steel S — — — —
16" Painted Aluminum w/Bright Machined Face — S — — —
16" Painted Aluminum w/Bright Machined Face — O S — —

w/Chrome Spinner
17" Premium Painted Cast Aluminum — — — S S
17" Bright Machined Cast Aluminum — — — O O
18" Polished Aluminum (includes P235/50/ZR18 A/S Tire) — — — O O
18" Premium Aluminum (includes P235/50/ZR18 A/S Tire) — — — O O

(Late Availability)

S = Standard O = Optional — = Not Available

NOTE: The above information is an excerpt from page 5 of the 6/01/05 Mustang Dealer Ordering Guide.

For restriction information and the most recent Dealer Ordering Guide, please refer to fmcdealer.com

V-6 Standard V-6 Deluxe V-6 Premium GT Deluxe GT Premium

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2006 Mustang

Model Lineup

Optional Equipment cont’d

MODEL LINEUP

This page is about:

Optional Equipment cont’d

Mustang Convertible

Performance/Handling

Transmissions:

T5 5-Speed Manual Transmission S S S — —
TR3650 5-Speed Manual Transmission — — — S S
5-Speed Automatic Transmission O O O O O

Comfort/Convenience

Audio:

Shaker 500 Audio System – AM/FM Stereo w/In-Dash O O S O S
CDx6, MP3 & 8 Speakers

Shaker 1000 Audio System – AM/FM Stereo w/In-Dash — — O O O
CDx6, MP3 & 10 Audiophile Speakers

Seats:

6-Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat w/2-Way Adjustable — O S S S
Head Restraint & Power Lumbar (21A)

Leather Seating Surfaces – Buckets — — O — —
Leather Seating Surfaces – Sport Buckets — O O O S

Safety/Security

Active Anti-Theft System (incl. perimeter inclination & O O O O O
intrusion alarms)

Anti-lock Brakes w/Traction Control O O O S S
Front Seat Side-Mounted Airbags — O O O O
Wheel Locking Kits — O O O O

Design/Styling

Convertible Soft Boot O O O O O
Exterior Sport Appearance Package — O O — —
Interior Color Accent Package — O O O O
Interior Sport Appearance Package — O O O O
Interior Upgrade Package — O O O O
Spoiler Delete Option S S S O O
Tape Stripe Delete (available on V-6 Pony Package 54P and S O O S S

Exterior Sport Appearance Package 54V)
V-6 Pony Package — — O — —
Wheels:

16" Steel S — — — —
16" Painted Aluminum w/Bright Machined Face — S — — —
16" Painted Aluminum w/Bright Machined Face — O S — —

w/Chrome Spinner
17" Premium Painted Cast Aluminum — — — S S
17" Bright Machined Cast Aluminum — — — O O
18" Polished Aluminum (includes P235/50/ZR18 Z-Branded — — — O O

A/S Tire)
18" Premium Aluminum (includes P235/50/ZR18 A/S Tire) — — — O O

(late availability)

S = Standard O = Optional — = Not Available

NOTE: The above information is an excerpt from page 6 of the 6/01/05 Mustang Dealer Ordering Guide.

For restriction information and the most recent Dealer Ordering Guide, please refer to fmcdealer.com

V-6 Standard V-6 Deluxe V-6 Premium GT Deluxe GT Premium

Mustang

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PERFORMANCE/HANDLING

2006 Mustang

This page is about:

Engines
Rear-wheel Drive
True Dual Exhaust
Optional 5-speed Automatic Transmission
Four-wheel Disc Brakes
MacPherson Strut Front Suspension

Performance/Handling

Key Features

Mustang has a performance reputation and coolness factor that’s undeniable. And if you think that’s a biased statement —
Motor Trend listed the 2005 Mustang GT as one of the “five coolest performance cars for under $30,000.”

4.0L SOHC V-6 Engine — standard on all V-6
models, but a long way from “standard
transportation,” with 210 horsepower @ 5300 rpm
and 240 lb.-ft. of torque @ 3500 rpm, Electronic
Throttle Control (ETC) and an available 5-speed
automatic transmission

4.6L 3-valve SOHC V-8 —
standard on GT, this
engine puts out 300
horsepower @ 5750 rpm

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and 320 lb.-ft. of torque
@ 4500 rpm with
aluminum cylinder heads
and block, 3 valves per
cylinder, coil-on-plug
ignition, variable cam
timing and low profile
55mm dual-bore throttle
body

Optional 5-speed
Automatic Transmission

— closely spaced
ratios keep the
engine in its power
band for optimum
acceleration under
wide-open throttle,
yet the wider overall
ratio gives remarkably
good fuel economy
and Mustang has
a short first gear
for better off-the-line
performance

Four-wheel Disc Brakes

— the vented front and
rear rotors are larger
than the previous
generation with stiff
calipers designed to
provide better pedal
feel, long pad and
rotor life, short
stopping distances and
consistent stopping
power, even under the
strain of excessive heat
buildup from repeated
hard braking

Rear-wheel Drive — true
“muscle car” performance
feel offers better off-line
performance and improved
weight distribution for
exceptional handling
characteristics

MacPherson Strut
Front Suspension —

these struts use
friction-reducing
geometry that allows
precise tuning of the
shock absorber
valves for remarkable
ride and handling
characteristics

True Dual Exhaust — 2.5-inch
stainless steel mandrel-bent
exhaust with crossover balance
tube to help reduce back
pressure is standard on
Mustang GT and helps the
engine breathe while gently
sounding its presence

3-link Rear Suspension
with Panhard Rod —

provides precise
control of the rear
axle, while the central
upper control arm
that’s fastened to the
differential front end
gives 60 percent more
leverage against
windup for smooth,
consistent launches

3.55:1 Rear Axle Ratio —
suited to the needs of the
high-performance driver
and standard on GT with
a manual transmission,
this rear axle makes great
use of GT’s V-8 engine,
offering excellent off-the­line acceleration

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2006 Mustang

Performance/Handling

Engine Specifics

PERFORMANCE/HANDLING

This page is about:

4.0L SOHC V-6

4.6L 3V SOHC V-8

Powertrain Combinations

4.0L SOHC V-6 (V-6 models)

• This single overhead camshaft 60° V-6 provides
a driving experience few
would expect from a
6-cylinder engine.
Surprisingly spirited, it offers
the affordability and fuel
economy of a V-6 for
customers who are more
interested in Mustang style
than pure performance

• The 4.0L SOHC V-6 engine is only five horsepower
shy of a 1996 Mustang GT V-8 engine

• The 60° V-6 engine is a naturally balanced V
design that is designed to produce less vibration
and smoother operation than 90° V-6 designs

• This engine features a composite intake manifold
specifically designed for Mustang to provide the
right balance of maximum airflow with the sound
characteristics of a classic Mustang

• The engine breathes better, thanks to the tuned­length cast iron exhaust manifolds and 2.5-inch
exhaust pipes for optimized exhaust flow

• There’s also a unique camshaft grind, enhanced
fuel-injection system and reduced evaporative
linkage — all designed to make this engine
a powerful, reliable, yet economical alternative
to the V-8

• Torque-based electronic throttle control delivers
improved response and efficiency over a wide
range of operating conditions while eliminating a
traditional pathway into the cabin that mechanical
linkage requires, reducing noise and vibration

• The engine’s hydromount liquid-filled engine mounts
absorb engine vibrations while the composite cam
covers, dual-mode crankshaft damper and coated
pistons all work to produce a smooth, quiet ride

• The girdled crankcase is designed to provide
increased strength and durability while
contributing to the quiet ride

• The lightweight design of the V-6 engine helps
the vehicle maintain a near 50/50 weight
distribution front to rear

Powertrain Combinations

4.6L 3V SOHC V-8
(GT models)

• At 65 horsepower per liter, this
engine is definitely designed for
those performance-minded
customers who like to push their
cars to the limit. Offering 40
more horsepower than the
previous generation V-8, it’s
standard on Mustang GT

• This engine features a
lightweight, deep-skirt aluminum
block for optimum stiffness and
strength, yet it’s 75 pounds
lighter than a comparable cast
iron design, with key areas
reinforced to add rigidity
without adding weight

• The 3-valves-per-cylinder design
— 2 intake, 1 exhaust —
substantially improves engine
breathing, offering a more
direct, ported style path to the
valves for better airflow at peak
engine speeds

• Center-mounted spark plugs help
ensure complete, more efficient
combustion while the coil-on­plug configuration allows
more precise spark control
while freeing valuable
underhood space

• Charge Motion Control Valves
(CMCV) work to improve
combustion. At low engine speeds
the valves are closed to induce a
tumbling effect for thorough
mixing and more efficient burn —
while at higher speeds the valves
open for maximum flow into the
combustion chambers at wide­open throttle

• Variable Cam Timing (VCT)
offers power without penalty by
allowing valves to operate at
optimum points in the
combustion cycle, while tailoring
to the engine’s load and speed

• Torque-based electronic throttle
control delivers improved
response and efficiency over a
wide range of operating
conditions while eliminating a
traditional pathway into the
cabin that mechanical linkage
requires, reducing noise
and vibration

• The intake manifold is
specifically tuned for Mustang
and designed to provide a
balance between maximum
airflow and classic Mustang
performance characteristics

• The intake has tuned intake
runners and incorporates a low­profile 55mm dual bore throttle
body connected to an intake
tube that draws cold air from
outside the engine compartment

• Tuned-length cast iron exhaust
manifolds provide optimized
exhaust flow designed for
increased performance

• A combination of engine
technologies allows the engine
to run a high compression
ratio (9.8:1) with regular,
87-octane fuel

• The engine’s hydromount liquid­filled engine mounts contribute
to a smooth, quiet ride by
absorbing engine vibrations
before they can reach the cabin

Mustang

Powertrain Horsepower Torque
Engine/Transmission (SAE net @ rpm) (lb.-ft. @ rpm)

4.0L SOHC V-6 5-speed Manual 210 @ 5300 240 @ 3500

4.0L SOHC V-6 5-speed Automatic 210 @ 5300 240 @ 3500

4.6L 3V SOHC V-8 5-speed Manual 300 @ 5750 320 @ 4500

4.6L 3V SOHC V-8 5-speed Automatic 300 @ 5750 320 @ 4500

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