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Maintenance

Adjusting the Headlamps - Left-Hand Drive

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Correct headlamp adjustment for left-hand drive Ford Mustang vehicles is essential for safety when driving at night. The text describes the vertical and horizontal aim points using an exact setup with a wall marking. Practical tips on light checking and the use of the adjusting screws complete the section.

Vertical Aim Point

Headlamp Aim Point

A 8 ft (2.4 m).

B Mid-height of the lamp above the ground.

C 25 ft (7.6 m).

D Horizontal reference line.

Vertical Alignment

  1. Park the vehicle on level ground approximately 7.6 m from a vertical wall or screen.
  2. Apply the parking brake.
  3. Measure the distance from the center of the headlamp to the ground.

Note: The lens may have a marking for the center of the headlamp bulb.

4. Draw a horizontal reference line at least 2.4 m long on the vertical wall or screen.

5. Turn on the low beam headlamps and open the hood.

6. On the left side of the headlamp beam pattern there is a distinct change from light to dark. Position the upper edge of this cutoff 7.5 cm below the horizontal reference line.

7. To adjust the vertical aim point, turn the adjusting screw clockwise or counterclockwise with a suitable tool.

Note: For a clearer light pattern when adjusting one headlamp, cover the other headlamp.

8. Close the hood and turn off the low beam headlamps.

Horizontal Alignment

Adjusting the horizontal aim point is generally not required, but is possible.

  1. Locate the adjuster at the rear of the headlamp unit with the extension tube fitted.
  2. To adjust the horizontal aim point, turn the adjusting screw clockwise or counterclockwise with a suitable tool.

Note: X: Toward the front of the vehicle.

This procedure for aiming the headlamps on the left-hand drive Ford Mustang (VI Gen, 2014–2023) provides precise guidance for optimal road illumination. It helps the 2014–2023 Ford Mustang deliver safe driving in darkness and difficult visibility conditions. The combination of vertical and horizontal aiming reflects the vehicle's high technical standards.

Accurate aiming is especially important to avoid dazzling other road users and to improve your own safety. The sixth-generation Ford Mustang demonstrates its engineering precision and attention to detail here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should the other headlamp be covered when aiming one headlamp?

So that the beam pattern is clearer to see and the aiming is more precise.

What is the recommended distance to the wall when aiming?

About 7.6 meters (25 ft) to ensure accurate alignment.

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