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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact

Subcompact

Engine

Engine Order Code

99S

Engine Type

Supercharged Gas V8

Gas V6

Displacement

5.4L/330

3.8L/-TBD-

Fuel System

SMPI

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

550 @ 6200

485 @ 6400

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

510 @ 4500

434 @ 3200

Transmission

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

44E

GR6

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Automatic w/manual shift

Trans Description Cont. Again

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.97

4.06

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.78

2.30

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.30

1.60

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.25

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

1.00

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.50

0.80

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.55

3.38

Clutch Size

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.55

3.70

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

3969 lbs

3829 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Independent

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

3-Link Solid Axle

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

MacPherson strut

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Panhard rod

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front

1.34 in

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear

0.94 in

Brakes

Brake Type

Pwr

Power

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

14.0 x -TBD- in

15 x -TBD- in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

11.8 x -TBD- in

15 x -TBD- in

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Drum Diam x Width

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

19 x 9.5 in

20 x 9.5 in

Rear Wheel Size

19 x 9.5 in

20 x 10.5 in

Spare Wheel Size

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/40ZR19

P255/40ZR20

Rear Tire Size

P285/35ZR19

P285/35ZR20

Spare Tire Size

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

23 (Est) MPG

21 MPG

Cruising Range - City

240.00 mi

292.50 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

15 (Est) MPG

15 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

17 MPG

Cruising Range - Hwy

368.00 mi

409.50 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

16.0 gal

19.5 gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

11.0

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.7

15.1

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.4

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

37.0 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

81.0 ft³

79.0 ft³

Front Head Room

38.8 in

38.1 in

Front Leg Room

42.4 in

44.6 in

Front Shoulder Room

55.3 in

54.3 in

Front Hip Room

53.4 in

54.7 in

Second Head Room

36.5 in

33.5 in

Second Leg Room

29.8 in

26.4 in

Second Shoulder Room

45.0 in

50.0 in

Second Hip Room

45.2 in

44.9 in

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

107.1 in

109.4 in

Length, Overall

188.2 in

183.1 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

73.9 in

74.9 in

Height, Overall

55.9 in

54.0 in

Track Width, Front

61.9 in

62.6 in

Track Width, Rear

62.5 in

63.0 in

Min Ground Clearance

5.7 in

Liftover Height

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

9.6 ft³

8.8 ft³

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

21.0 qts

11.6 qts

Feature

MECHANICAL

5.4L 32-valve DOHC supercharged & intercooled V8 engine.

6-speed Tremec manual transmission.

Rear wheel drive.

3.55 limited slip rear axle.

MacPherson strut front suspension (2010).

Solid-axle 3-link rear suspension w/Panhard rod (2010).

Strut tower brace.

Electric pwr-assist rack & pinion steering.

Pwr vented 4-wheel disc brakes w/Brembo front rotors & calipers.

Stainless steel exhaust w/4 tips.

Easy Fuel capless fuel filler system

3.8L DOHC 24-valve twin-turbocharged V6 engine -inc: plasma sprayed bores.

Engine mounts -inc: (2) liquid filled, (1) rubber.

Sequential 6-speed manual dual-clutch paddle-shift, driver configurable transmission w/automatic mode.

All wheel drive.

Hill start assist.

Independent double wishbone front suspension.

Independent multi-link rear suspension.

High performance Bilstein Damptronic monotube electronically controlled shock absorbers -inc: high-accuracy progressive-rate coils.

Front/rear stabilizer bars.

Speed sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering.

Brembo disc brakes -inc: full floating cross drilled ventilated rotors, monoblock 6-piston front & 4-piston rear calipers.

Quad large diameter exhaust tips

EXTERIOR

19" x 9.5" aluminum wheels.

P255/40R19 front & P285/35R19 Goodyear Eagle F1 tires.

Aluminum hood w/single large heat extractor.

Pwr folding soft top.

Unique rear fascia.

Unique rear decklid spoiler.

Over-the-top racing stripes & GT500 side stripes.

Unique Shelby front & rear diffusers.

Auto headlamps.

HID headlights -inc: park/turn lamps.

Front fog lamps.

Pwr mirrors w/blind spot mirror.

Variable intermittent wipers (2010)

20" x 9.5" front & 20" x 10.5" rear premium dark near black finished forged aluminum wheels.

P255/40ZR20 front & P285/35ZR20 rear nitrogen filled Bridgestone high performance run flat summer tires.

Anti-chip paint.

Aerodynamic front underbody cover.

Carbon fiber rear underbody diffuser.

Front fender vents.

Super wide illumination auto on/off HID headlights.

4-ring taillights w/LED illumination.

Heated remote pwr mirrors.

UV filtering front & side window glass.

Integrated flush-mounted door handles.

Speed-sensitive variable intermittent windshield wipers

ENTERTAINMENT

Shaker 500 audio system -inc: AM/FM stereo, CD player, MP3 playback, (2) 90-watt amplifiers, (8) speakers w/(2) 8-inch subwoofers.

SYNC voice activated communications & entertainment system -inc: Bluetooth capability, steering wheel audio controls, USB port, audio input jack, 911 assist, vehicle health report, turn-by-turn navigation, real-time traffic.

SIRIUS satellite radio -inc: 6-months subscription *N/A in AK & HI*

Bose AM/FM/CD audio system -inc: MP3/WMA playback, (9) speakers, (2) subwoofers, speed sensitive volume control, USB iPod interface, Bluetooth streaming audio, DVD playback.

XM satellite radio.

In-glass radio antenna, roof mounted satellite radio antenna.

Bluetooth hands-free phone system

INTERIOR

Leather sport bucket seats w/alcantara accents -inc: 6-way pwr driver seat w/pwr lumbar, 2-way adjustable headrests, racing stripes coordinated to exterior stripes.

Rear bench seat (2010).

Locking center console-inc: armrest, storage bin.

(2) Covered cupholders.

Front floor mats -inc: silver stitching & GT500 logo.

Bright pedals.

Leather & Alcantara suede-wrapped tilt steering wheel w/audio controls.

Brushed aluminum accented 6-gauge instrument cluster -inc: message center, compass, SVT graphics.

MyColor 125-color gauge backlighting system.

Pwr windows -inc: global front window open feature.

Pwr door locks.

Remote keyless entry.

MyKey system.

Cruise control.

SecuriLock passive anti-theft system (PATS).

Active anti-theft system -inc: perimeter/intrusion alarms.

Manual climate control.

Rear window defroster.

(2) Pwr points.

Dual visor vanity mirrors (2010).

Illuminated entry.

Lighted bezel

Leather/synthetic suede trimmed heated front sport seats -inc: 8-way pwr driver seat, 4-way pwr passenger seat.

Dual rear synthetic leather bucket seats w/entry/exit switch.

Center console w/push button engine start.

Leather-wrapped steering wheel w/cruise/audio controls -inc: leather-appointed magnesium paddle shifters, tilt & telescopic column.

Large center mounted tachometer w/gear display, easy-to-read graphics.

Multifunction driver-focused display system -inc: gauges, timer, data logging capability, easy-to-read graphics, driver programmable functions.

3-position set-up switches for suspension, transmission, vehicle dynamic control (VDC).

(2) 12V aux pwr outlets.

Pwr windows w/one-touch up & down.

Pwr door locks.

Universal garage door opener.

Locking fuel filler door.

Intelligent key system w/immobilizer.

Navigation system w/7" color display.

XM NavTraffic/NavWeather capability.

Dual zone auto climate control -inc: rear cooling ducts.

Rear window defroster.

Aluminum interior trim.

Auto-dimming rearview mirror.

Dual sunvisors w/illuminated vanity mirrors.

(2) front map lights.

Door step lamp.

Padded interior trim -inc: soft padding on dash & door panels.

Leather-wrapped door armrests.

Leather-wrapped shift knob.

(3) cupholders.

Locking glove compartment

SAFETY

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (2010).

AdvanceTrac electronic stability control (ESC).

Driver/front passenger airbags w/occupant sensor.

Seat-mounted side-impact airbags for driver & front passenger w/head extensions.

Belt Minder (2010).

LATCH (lower anchors & tethers for children) system.

Interior trunk release.

SOS Post crash alert system (2010) *Activates hazard lights & sounds horn upon airbag deployment*.

"Black box" event data recorder (2010).

Personal Safety System -inc: seat belt pretensioners, load limiting retractors.

Tire pressure monitoring system

Vehicle security alarm system.

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS).

Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD).

Vehicle dynamic control (VDC-R) w/normal, comfort & "R" high performance modes.

Electronic traction control.

Dual stage front air bags -inc: advanced airbag system (AABS), occupant classification sensor.

Side impact air bags.

Front roof-mounted curtain air bags.

Front seat belt pretensioners, load limiters.

Accommodation for 4-point safety harness installation in front seats.

Emergency inside trunk release.

Lower anchors and tethers for children (LATCH).

Tire pressure monitoring system

PACKAGE

Safety and Warranty

Rebate

Warranty

Basic Years:
3.

Basic Miles/km:
36,000.

Drivetrain Years:
5.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
60,000.

Corrosion Years:
5.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Roadside Assistance Years:
5.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
60,000

Basic Years:
3.

Basic Miles/km:
36,000.

Drivetrain Years:
5.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
60,000.

Corrosion Years:
5.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Emissions Years:
7.

Emissions Years:
3.

Emissions Years:
3.

Emissions Miles/km:
70,000.

Emissions Miles/km:
50,000.

Emissions Miles/km:
36,000

Recall

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
15V319000.

Mfg's Report Date:
May 28, 2015.

Component:
AIR BAGS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
1,018,622.

Summary:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2014 Mustang vehicles manufactured April 6, 2004, to June 21, 2014, and 2005-2006 GT vehicles manufactured February 20, 2004, to September 22, 2006. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture..

Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death..

Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver side air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2016. Even if interim repairs were performed under safety recall 14V-802, owners must bring their vehicles in for the final remedy. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S21. Note: This recall supersedes safety recall 14V-802..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
16V384000.

Mfg's Report Date:
MAY 31, 2016.

Component:
AIR BAGS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
1,896,443.

Summary:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles, and 2005-2011 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles and 2005-2008 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, O....

Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death..

Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 11, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S26..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

News - Crash Test Results

Note:
Frontal crash test results are valid for 2011 model year vehicles manufactured before July 2, 2010..

Male/Female Dummy Note:
Male: Average sized adult male dummy in 35-MPH crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs. Female: Small-sized adult female dummy in 35-mph crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs..

Rollover Rating:
* * * * *.

Rollover Rating Dynamic Test Result:
No Tip.

Risk of Rollover:
8.7%.

Rollover Note:
Dynamic (moving) test results (Tip or No Tip) and measured rollover-related properties determine vehicle's risk of rollover in single vehicle crash and its rollover rating. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is.

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