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Maintenance

Checking the Coolant

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Introduction — 1Quick Reference — 1Child restraint systems — 1Seat belts — 1Supplemental Restraint System. Function Description. Driver Airbag. Passenger Airbag — 1Supplemental Restraint System. Occupant Classification System. Side Airbags. Driver and Passenger Knee Airbag — 1Restraint System. Side Airbags - Coupe. Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator — 1Pedestrian Protection — 1Keys and remote transmitters — 1MyKey™ — 1Doors and Locks. Locking and Unlocking — 1Doors and Locks. Keyless Entry — 1Safety — 1Steering wheel — 1Wiper/Washer System — 1Lighting — 1Windows and Mirrors — 1Instrument cluster. Displays — 1Instrument cluster. Warning lights and displays. Audible warnings and messages — 1Information Displays — 1Air conditioning — 5Seats — 1Auxiliary Power Outlets — 1Storage Area — 1Starting the Engine. General Information. Keyless Start System. Steering Wheel Lock — 1Starting the Engine. Starting the Gasoline Engine — 1Starting the Engine. Engine Block Heater — 1Fuel and Refueling. Safety Information. Fuel Quality — 1Fuel and Refueling. Running the Fuel System Dry — 1Fuel and Refueling. Catalytic Converter. Refueling. Fuel Consumption — 1Transmission — 1Rear axle — 1Brakes — 1Traction Control — 1Stability Control — 1Parking Aid. Function Description. Rear Parking Aid — 1Parking Assist. Rear View Camera — 1Cruise control — 1Driver Assistance — 1Carrying Cargo — 1Towing — 1Convertible Top — 1Driving Notes — 1Emergency equipment. Hazard warning lights. Fuel shut-off — 1Emergency equipment. Jump-starting the vehicle — 1Emergency Equipment. Accident Notification System. Transporting the Vehicle. Towing Points — 1Fuses — 1Maintenance — 12Vehicle Care. Exterior Cleaning — 1Vehicle Care. Interior Cleaning — 1Vehicle care. Cleaning leather seats. Repairing minor paint damage. Cleaning alloy wheels. Cleaning the convertible top. — 1Wheels and tires — 10Technical data — 1Audio System. General Information. Audio Unit - Vehicles Equipped with Premium AM/FM/CD. Digital Broadcasting — 1Audio System. USB Port — 1SYNC™ 3 — 14Appendices. Electromagnetic Compatibility — 1Appendix. License Agreement — 1Appendix. Type Approvals — 1
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Checking the engine coolant is one of the most important vehicle care tasks. This section explains how to check the coolant safely, why overfilling is dangerous and which safety precautions apply when opening the reservoir. This helps ensure long engine life and safe driving, especially under heavy load or in hot weather.

WARNINGS

Do not add engine coolant while the engine is warm. Steam and hot fluid escaping from the cooling system can cause severe burns. Coolant spilled on hot engine parts can also cause burns.

Do not add engine coolant to the windshield washer fluid reservoir. Engine coolant sprayed onto the windshield can severely impair visibility through the windshield.

To reduce the risk of injury, make sure the engine has cooled down before removing the coolant reservoir cap. The cooling system is under pressure. Loosening the cap even slightly can cause steam and hot coolant to escape.

Do not fill coolant above the MAX mark.

The instructions for checking the coolant in the Ford Mustang (VI Gen, 2014–2023) emphasize safe handling of the cooling system. The Ford Mustang 2014–2023 provides clear recommendations to avoid injury and engine damage, for example by opening the coolant cap only when the engine has cooled down.

Maintaining the correct level is especially important to prevent overheating or frost damage. The Ford Mustang VI Generation combines performance engineering with a high standard of operational safety and durability.

This cooling system concept supports the Ford Mustang (6th Gen, 2014–2023) in delivering reliable performance in every situation while optimally protecting the engine.

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