Engine Oil
5W-20
Full Synthetic
Capacity
8 qt
with filter
7.5 qt without filter
Oil Filter
FL-500S
Motorcraft (OEM)
OEM spec: WSS-M2C945-B1
The 2017 Ford Mustang takes 5W-20 Full Synthetic with a total capacity of 8 quarts (filter included). You’ll need a 16mm socket for the drain plug, torqued to 30 Nm. The OEM oil filter is the Motorcraft FL-500S, with 3 compatible alternatives listed below. Note: this vehicle has 6 active recalls — check the recalls section below. Below you’ll find complete maintenance specs, fluid capacities, parts, and links to buy what you need.
⚑ QUICK DIY TIPS FOR THE 2017 FORD MUSTANG
Torque your drain plug to 30 Nm (22 ft-lbs) to avoid leaks or stripped threads. Using the OEM filter (Motorcraft FL-500S) is recommended for warranty compliance. Always use 5W-20 Full Synthetic as specified by Ford — using the wrong viscosity can void your powertrain warranty. Check the maintenance schedule below for your next service interval. Viscosity 5W-20
Oil type Full Synthetic
Capacity (with filter) 8 qt
Capacity (w/o filter) 7.5 qt
OEM spec WSS-M2C945-B1
Filter Options
OEM spin-on filter
Drain Bolt & Hardware
Socket size 16 mm
Thread M14x1.5
Torque spec 30 Nm
Gasket Crush washer
6th/7th gen S550/S650 (5.0L Coyote V8)
Type Mercon LV
Capacity 4 qt
Change interval 60,000 mi
DOT type DOT 4
Change interval 30,000 mi
Type Motorcraft Gold
Color Yellow
Capacity 7 qt
Change interval 120,000 mi
Differential Fluid (rear) Buy Type 75W-140 GL-5
Capacity 2 qt
Change interval 50,000 mi
Differential Fluid (rear) Buy Type 75W-140 GL-5
Capacity 2 qt
Change interval 50,000 mi
Spark Plugs
Type Iridium
Gap 0.052
Quantity 4
Change interval 100,000 mi
Battery
Motorcraft BXT-65-650 OEM
Buy Tires
Size 245/40R18
Front pressure 35 PSI
Rear pressure 35 PSI
Brake Pads
Motorcraft BR1551B OEM front
Buy Wiper Blades
Bosch 18A passenger, 18"
Buy Rain-X 18-1 passenger, 18"
Buy 5k mi 7.5k mi 10k mi 15k mi 20k mi 30k mi 50k mi 60k mi 90k mi 100k mi 150k mi
≈ every 6 months
▸ Change Engine Oil & Filterspark plug
14mm thread, aluminum head
18 ft-lb · 24.4 Nm
16V779000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles manufactured February 24, 2015, to August 30, 2016. A hose may separate from the engine oil cooler tube assembly causing an oil leak.
17V168000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Mustang vehicles. The return spring for the driver side interior door handle may come loose, allowing the driver's door to unlatch in a side impact crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
17V529000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-150 and Mustang vehicles. The air bag inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may rupture in the event of a crash.
Show all 6 recalls All categories STEERING SERVICE BRAKES TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM POWER TRAIN ENGINE EQUIPMENT STRUCTURE:BODY EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL SEAT BELTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER SEATS VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER STRUCTURE TIRES POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:DOGS/SYNCHROS SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC:SOFTWARE/PROGRAMMING LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL UNKNOWN OR OTHER STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SSM 46118 STEERING 2016-10-10
WHEN HOOKING UP THE VEHICLE COMMUNICATION MODULE (VCM) AND INTEGRATED DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (IDS) TO THE DLC LOCATED ON THE DRIVER SIDE UNDER THE STEERING COLUMN AT THE GWM, MAKE SURE THAT THE IGNITION IS OFF BEFORE CONNECTING TO IDS. IF THE IGNITION IS ON OR THE ENGINE IS RUNNING DURING THE HOOK UP, IT CAN RESULT IN VARIOUS WARNING LIGHTS BEING ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS), NO START OR NO CRANK CONDITIONS OR THE CLUSTER INOPERATIVE. FOR LINCOLN VEHICLES, THIS INFORMATION IS NOW LISTED IN THE TECHNICAL INSPECTION AND POST ROAD TEST SECTIONS OF EPDI ON THE PTS WEBSITE. IF A VEHICLE DISPLAYS THESE ISSUES, DISCONNECT THE EQUIPMENT FROM THE DLC AND REINSTALL WITH THE IGNITION OFF. CLEAR ANY DTCS PRESENT AND RETEST.
SSM 46132 SERVICE BRAKES 2016-10-17
SOME 2008-2017 FORD/MERCURY/LINCOLN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SYNC MAY GENERATE A VHR THAT IDENTIFIES A CONCERN WITH THE BRAKES AND SUSPENSION CATEGORY INDICATING SERVICE IS REQUIRED DUE TO A BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LAMP BEING ILLUMINATED. IF THE PARK BRAKE WAS APPLIED WHEN THE VHR WAS GATHERING DATA FROM THE MAJOR VEHICLE SYSTEMS, THE BRAKES AND SUSPENSION MESSAGE WILL BE REPORTED AS THE VHR LOOKS FOR ANY WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. RERUN THE VHR WITH THE ENGINE ON AND VEHICLE IN PARK, AND ENSURE THE PARK BRAKE IS DISENGAGED. IF THE SYNC VHR IS STILL REPORTING A CONCERN TO THE CUSTOMERS SYNC OWNERS ACCOUNT, REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE WORKSHOP MANUAL SECTION FOR DIAGNOSIS BY DTC OR SYMPTOM. STARTING IN 2015 NOT ALL SYNC EQUIPPED VEHICLES SUPPORT VHR, REFER TO THE OWNERS MANUAL FOR VHR OPERATION.
SSM 46153 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 2016-10-26
SETTING THE CORRECT TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE IS AN IMPORTANT STEP IN THE PRE-DELIVERY PROCESS AND DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE INTERVALS. RECENT CUSTOMER CLINICS REVEALED THAT MOST EVERY VEHICLE IN THE CLINICS HAD THE TIRE PRESSURES SET INCORRECTLY. TIRE PRESSURES FROM THE FACTORY ARE NOT SET TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION. MAINTAINING THE CORRECT TIRE PRESSURE IS KEY TO THE RIDE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE AND AFFECTS RIDE QUALITY, HANDLING, LOAD CAPACITY AND TIRE WEAR. THE RECOMMENDED PRESSURE SETTINGS CAN BE FOUND ON THE TIRE INFORMATION LABEL IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT DOOR JAM. DO NOT USE THE TIRE PRESSURES LISTED ON THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRES. MAINTAINING THE TIRE PRESSURE IS PART OF NORMAL MAINTENANCE. IT SHOULD BE RECHECKED MONTHLY, PER THE OWNER GUIDE AND DURING THE RECOMMENDED TIRE ROTATION INTERVALS.
Show all 144 TSBs(+141) Private Party
$12,920–$14,280
Dealer Retail
$14,960–$17,000
Estimated values assume average condition and mileage for vehicle age.
Source: estimated
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