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2002 FORD Mustang PE7/RU3 (SN95-F)
SN95-F / PE7, RU3 / Two main engines: 3.8L OHV V6 (PE7) and 4.6L SOHC V8 (RU3) in North America. Other markets primarily received the V6 version. Power and torque vary with engine and market emissions.
2003 FORD Mustang Windsor 4.6 SOHC/Modular 4.6 DOHC (SN95)
SN95 / Windsor 4.6 SOHC, Modular 4.6 DOHC, Windsor 4.6 SOHC supercharged / 2003 Mustang was available with three main engines: a 4.6L SOHC V8 (Windsor block, base GT), a 4.6L DOHC V8 (Mach 1 performance model), and a supercharged 4.6L SOHC V8 in the SVT Cobra variant.
2005 FORD Mustang 4.0L SOHC V6 - Cologne Cologne V-6/4.6L SOHC V8 - Modular V8 (2V) (S197)
S197 / 4.0L SOHC V6 - Cologne Cologne V-6, 4.6L SOHC V8 - Modular V8 (2V), 4.6L DOHC V8 - Modular V8 (4V) Bullitt variant / 2005 Mustang offered with a 4.0L V6 and two variants of a 4.6L V8 (single overhead cam and dual overhead cam in Bullitt). V6 is Cologne SOHC, V8s are Modular engines with 2-valve (standard GT) and 4-valve (Bullitt).
2006 FORD Mustang 4.0L SOHC Cologne V6 - Cologne 4.0L V6/4.6L SOHC Modular V8 - 4V (VIN code 'U') (S197)
S197 / 4.0L SOHC Cologne V6 - Cologne 4.0L V6, 4.6L SOHC Modular V8 - 4V (VIN code 'U'), 4.6L SOHC Modular V8 - GT (VIN code 'W') / The 2006 Mustang offered two primary engines: a 4.0L SOHC V6 producing about 210 hp (North America) and a 4.6L SOHC V8 (3 valves per cylinder) producing 300 hp in the GT variant. Market-specific variations in power output may occur due to emissions and fuel ratings.
2007 FORD Mustang 3VZ-PFI-4.0L-V6-VK/VCT-4.6L-V8-PFI (S197)
S197 / 3VZ-PFI-4.0L-V6-VK, VCT-4.6L-V8-PFI, 3V-Coyote-4.6L-V8-DOHC / For 2007 Mustang S197, the main engines were a 4.0L SOHC V6 (approximately 210 hp) and a 4.6L V8 offered in two versions: an SOHC V8 with 300 hp and a DOHC 'Coyote' V8 producing up to 315 hp (GT500). Markets outside North America sometimes had limited availability of the 4.0L V6 and 4.6L V8.
2010 FORD Mustang 3V (5.0L Coyote V8)/6L3 (4.6L SOHC V8) (S197)
S197 / 3V (5.0L Coyote V8), 6L3 (4.6L SOHC V8), 6R8 (3.7L V6) / 2010 Ford Mustang featured multiple engines globally: main North American version had the 5.0L Coyote V8 (code 3V) producing 412 hp. Earlier 4.6L SOHC V8 (code 6L3) continued in some variants. 3.7L V6 (code 6R8) was introduced as base engine replacing older 4.0L V6.
2011 FORD Mustang 6R80 (5.0L Coyote V8)/PF6 (3.7L Cyclone V6) (S197)
S197 / 6R80 (5.0L Coyote V8), PF6 (3.7L Cyclone V6) / Two main engines globally: 5.0L Coyote V8 and 3.7L V6; Europe often restricted or with emissions equipment
2012 FORD Mustang 5.0L Coyote: V8 5.0L Ti-VCT (GT)/3.7L Cyclone: V6 3.7L Ti-VCT (V6) (S197)
S197 / 5.0L Coyote: V8 5.0L Ti-VCT (GT), 3.7L Cyclone: V6 3.7L Ti-VCT (V6) / The 2012 Mustang is available with two main engines globally: a 3.7L V6 inline-6 'Cyclone' Ti-VCT engine and a 5.0L V8 'Coyote' Ti-VCT engine in GT models. The 5.0L replaced the earlier 4.6L V8, marking a return to the 5.0L displacement for high-performance Mustang.
2013 FORD Mustang 5.0L Coyote V8 - Ti-VCT (Boss 302 variant available in US)/3.7L Duratec V6 (North America) (S197)
S197 / 5.0L Coyote V8 - Ti-VCT (Boss 302 variant available in US), 3.7L Duratec V6 (North America), 2.3L EcoBoost I4 (select markets, introduced mid-2013) / 2013 Mustang primarily offered with a 5.0L V8 (Coyote engine), 3.7L V6, and a new 2.3L EcoBoost turbocharged I4 introduced mid-year in certain markets. The 5.0L V8 has dual overhead cams and variable cam timing (Ti-VCT).
2014 FORD Mustang 5.0L Coyote V8 - 5.0L Ti-VCT V8/3.7L Cyclone V6 - 3.7L V6 Ti-VCT (S197)
S197 / 5.0L Coyote V8 - 5.0L Ti-VCT V8, 3.7L Cyclone V6 - 3.7L V6 Ti-VCT, 2.3L EcoBoost I4 - 2.3L EcoBoost I4 / In 2014, the Mustang offered primarily three engines globally: a natural aspirated 3.7L V6 (Cyclone), a 5.0L DOHC V8 Coyote engine, and a 2.3L EcoBoost turbocharged I4 introduced for better fuel economy. Power and availability depended on the market and emissions legislation compliance.
2015 FORD Mustang Coyote 5.0L V8: Ti-VCT GAS V8/EcoBoost 2.3L I4: Turbocharged direct injection I4 (S550)
S550 / Coyote 5.0L V8: Ti-VCT GAS V8, EcoBoost 2.3L I4: Turbocharged direct injection I4, 3.7L V6: Cyclone V6 (available in some markets) / Main US/global engines were the 5.0L Coyote V8, and the 2.3L EcoBoost turbo inline-4. Some markets also had the 3.7L V6.
2016 FORD Mustang EcoBoost_2.3L_L4/Coyote_5.0L_V8_GT (S550)
S550 / EcoBoost_2.3L_L4, Coyote_5.0L_V8_GT, V6_3.7L / Main engines: 2.3L EcoBoost inline-4 turbocharged (approx. 310 hp), 5.0L Coyote V8 naturally aspirated (approx. 435 hp), and 3.7L V6 (up to 300 hp in some markets). Engine availability varies by market, with V6 often not offered in Europe and Australia.
2017 FORD Mustang V8-5.0L_Coyote_GT/V6-3.7L_PTi (S550)
S550 / V8-5.0L_Coyote_GT, V6-3.7L_PTi, EcoBoost-2.3L_EcoBoost / Global 2017 Mustang offered with three main engines: the 5.0L Coyote V8 (GT model, naturally aspirated), the 3.7L V6 (available in some markets), and the 2.3L EcoBoost inline-4 (turbocharged). Engine availability varied by market and trim.
2018 FORD Mustang Coyote 5.0L V8 - 5.0L Ti-VCT V8/EcoBoost 2.3L I4 - 2.3L EcoBoost I4 (S550)
S550 / Coyote 5.0L V8 - 5.0L Ti-VCT V8, EcoBoost 2.3L I4 - 2.3L EcoBoost I4 / Available with naturally aspirated 5.0L V8 (Coyote) and turbocharged 2.3L inline-4 EcoBoost; power and torque vary by market emission regulations and model variant.
2019 FORD Mustang 2.3L EcoBoost: L3G/5.0L V8: Coyote 5.0 - ALS (S550)
S550 / 2.3L EcoBoost: L3G, 5.0L V8: Coyote 5.0 - ALS / Main global engines in 2019 were the 2.3L inline-4 turbocharged EcoBoost and the 5.0L V8 Coyote engine. Market variations include slight tuning and emissions equipment.
2021 FORD Mustang Pony variant 2.3L EcoBoost: L3G/V8 variants 5.0L Coyote: Coyote 5.0L Ti-VCT (S550)
S550 / Pony variant 2.3L EcoBoost: L3G, V8 variants 5.0L Coyote: Coyote 5.0L Ti-VCT / The 2021 Mustang globally offered two main engines: a 2.3-liter EcoBoost inline-4 (engine code L3G) available in most markets, producing about 310 hp, and a 5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8 (Coyote engine) producing around 450 hp, mainly available in North America and some performance markets.
Engine codes by year
| Year | Trim | Engine codes | Displacement | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | technical-profile | PE7, RU3 | 3.8L V6: 3801 cc; 4.6L V8: 4608 cc | Sequential Multi-Port Fuel Injection (both engines) |
| 2003 | technical-profile | Windsor 4.6 SOHC, Modular 4.6 DOHC, Windsor 4.6 SOHC supercharged | 4.6 L (281 cu in) | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| 2005 | technical-profile | 4.0L SOHC V6 - Cologne Cologne V-6, 4.6L SOHC V8 - Modular V8 (2V), 4.6L DOHC V8 - Modular V8 (4V) Bullitt variant | 4.0L V6 (3986 cc), 4.6L V8 (4497 cc) | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| 2006 | technical-profile | 4.0L SOHC Cologne V6 - Cologne 4.0L V6, 4.6L SOHC Modular V8 - 4V (VIN code 'U'), 4.6L SOHC Modular V8 - GT (VIN code 'W') | 4.0 L and 4.6 L | Multi-port fuel injection |
| 2007 | technical-profile | 3VZ-PFI-4.0L-V6-VK, VCT-4.6L-V8-PFI, 3V-Coyote-4.6L-V8-DOHC | 3998 cc (V6), 4.6L (4601 cc) V8 | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| 2010 | technical-profile | 3V (5.0L Coyote V8), 6L3 (4.6L SOHC V8), 6R8 (3.7L V6) | 5.0L, 4.6L, and 3.7L V6 | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| 2011 | technical-profile | 6R80 (5.0L Coyote V8), PF6 (3.7L Cyclone V6) | 5.0 L (V8), 3.7 L (V6) | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| 2012 | technical-profile | 5.0L Coyote: V8 5.0L Ti-VCT (GT), 3.7L Cyclone: V6 3.7L Ti-VCT (V6) | 3,696 cc (3.7L V6), 4,951 cc (5.0L V8) | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| 2013 | technical-profile | 5.0L Coyote V8 - Ti-VCT (Boss 302 variant available in US), 3.7L Duratec V6 (North America), 2.3L EcoBoost I4 (select markets, introduced mid-2013) | 3700 cc (V6), 5000 cc (V8), 2300 cc (I4 EcoBoost) | Sequential multi-port fuel injection (V6, V8), direct injection + turbocharged for EcoBoost |
| 2014 | technical-profile | 5.0L Coyote V8 - 5.0L Ti-VCT V8, 3.7L Cyclone V6 - 3.7L V6 Ti-VCT, 2.3L EcoBoost I4 - 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | 3.7 L V6 / 5.0 L V8 / 2.3 L I4 | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| 2015 | technical-profile | Coyote 5.0L V8: Ti-VCT GAS V8, EcoBoost 2.3L I4: Turbocharged direct injection I4, 3.7L V6: Cyclone V6 (available in some markets) | Coyote: 5.0 L (4951 cc); EcoBoost: 2.3 L (2299 cc); V6: 3.7 L (3700 cc) | Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection, direct injection on EcoBoost |
| 2016 | technical-profile | EcoBoost_2.3L_L4, Coyote_5.0L_V8_GT, V6_3.7L | 2.3L, 3.7L, 5.0L | Direct injection and port fuel injection on EcoBoost and V8, multi-port fuel injection on V6 |
| 2017 | technical-profile | V8-5.0L_Coyote_GT, V6-3.7L_PTi, EcoBoost-2.3L_EcoBoost | 5.0L V8 / 3.7L V6 / 2.3L I4 | Sequential Multi-Port Fuel Injection (all engines) |
| 2018 | technical-profile | Coyote 5.0L V8 - 5.0L Ti-VCT V8, EcoBoost 2.3L I4 - 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | 5.0L (4951 cc), 2.3L (2300 cc) | Port fuel injection (V8), direct injection with turbocharging (EcoBoost 4-cylinder) |
| 2019 | technical-profile | 2.3L EcoBoost: L3G, 5.0L V8: Coyote 5.0 - ALS | 2.3 L / 5.0 L | Direct injection with turbocharging on 2.3L; port and direct injection (Ti-VCT) on 5.0L |
| 2021 | technical-profile | Pony variant 2.3L EcoBoost: L3G, V8 variants 5.0L Coyote: Coyote 5.0L Ti-VCT | 2.3L and 5.0L | Direct injection with turbocharging (EcoBoost), port and direct injection (V8) |
Oil capacity by engine
| Year | Engine codes | Oil type | Oil capacity | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | PE7, RU3 | 5W-30 conventional or synthetic motor oil meeting Ford specifications | V6: approx. 5.0 liters including filter; V8: approx. 6.0 liters including filter (service-fill with filter change) | Ford Type F automatic transmission fluid (ATF) or equivalent |
| 2003 | Windsor 4.6 SOHC, Modular 4.6 DOHC, Windsor 4.6 SOHC supercharged | 5W-20 engine oil meeting Ford WSS-M2C930-A standard | Approx. 6.0 quarts (5.7 liters) including filter; service-fill volume, filter change recommended with oil change | Ford MERCON V automatic transmission fluid or equivalent |
| 2005 | 4.0L SOHC V6 - Cologne Cologne V-6, 4.6L SOHC V8 - Modular V8 (2V), 4.6L DOHC V8 - Modular V8 (4V) Bullitt variant | 5W-20 or 5W-30 synthetic or conventional motor oil meeting API SL or higher | V6 approx. 5.2 L (5.5 quarts) with filter; V8 approx. 6.0 L (6.3 quarts) with filter | MERCON automatic transmission fluid for auto; API GL-4 or GL-5 for manual differential |
| 2006 | 4.0L SOHC Cologne V6 - Cologne 4.0L V6, 4.6L SOHC Modular V8 - 4V (VIN code 'U'), 4.6L SOHC Modular V8 - GT (VIN code 'W') | 5W-20 or 5W-30 API SL or higher | Approx. 5.7 liters (6.0 US quarts) including oil filter (service fill with filter replacement) | Mercon V automatic transmission fluid for automatics; synthetic gear oil 75W-90 for manuals |
| 2007 | 3VZ-PFI-4.0L-V6-VK, VCT-4.6L-V8-PFI, 3V-Coyote-4.6L-V8-DOHC | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30, API SM or higher | Approximately 6.6 litres (with filter, service fill) | Mercon V or equivalent |
| 2010 | 3V (5.0L Coyote V8), 6L3 (4.6L SOHC V8), 6R8 (3.7L V6) | 5W-20 or 5W-30 synthetic motor oil recommended | Approx. 6.0 quarts (5.7 liters) including filter (service-fill) | Mercon V automatic transmission fluid, manual uses gear oil per manual |
| 2011 | 6R80 (5.0L Coyote V8), PF6 (3.7L Cyclone V6) | SAE 5W-20 engine oil meeting Ford WSS-M2C930-A or API SM or higher | 6.0 US quarts (including filter) - service fill with filter change | Ford Mercon V automatic transmission fluid (ATF) for automatics |
| 2012 | 5.0L Coyote: V8 5.0L Ti-VCT (GT), 3.7L Cyclone: V6 3.7L Ti-VCT (V6) | Synthetic 5W-20 or 5W-30 meeting Ford WSS-M2C930-A specification | Approx. 6.0 liters / 6.3 US quarts (service fill incl. filter change) for 5.0L V8; approx. 5.7 liters (service fill incl. filter) for 3.7L V6 | Ford MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid for 6R80 |
| 2013 | 5.0L Coyote V8 - Ti-VCT (Boss 302 variant available in US), 3.7L Duratec V6 (North America), 2.3L EcoBoost I4 (select markets, introduced mid-2013) | Synthetic 5W-20 or 5W-30 (Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A or equivalent) | Approx. 6.0 quarts (5.7L) including filter for 5.0L V8; service-fill and filter included | Mercon V automatic transmission fluid; manual uses Ford Motorcraft Synthetic Blend or equivalent |
| 2014 | 5.0L Coyote V8 - 5.0L Ti-VCT V8, 3.7L Cyclone V6 - 3.7L V6 Ti-VCT, 2.3L EcoBoost I4 - 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 synthetic motor oil meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A or better | Approx. 6.0 liters (including oil filter) - service fill capacity; filter change recommended at oil service | Ford MERCON V automatic transmission fluid for automatics; specified gear oil for manuals |
| 2015 | Coyote 5.0L V8: Ti-VCT GAS V8, EcoBoost 2.3L I4: Turbocharged direct injection I4, 3.7L V6: Cyclone V6 (available in some markets) | SAE 5W-30, meeting Ford WSS-M2C930-A or API SN/SM | Approx. 6.0 liters (6.3 US qt) including filter service fill | Motorcraft MERCON LV or equivalent |
| 2016 | EcoBoost_2.3L_L4, Coyote_5.0L_V8_GT, V6_3.7L | 5W-20 or 5W-30 synthetic, Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A (varies by engine) | Approx. 6.0 liters (EcoBoost 2.3L, service-fill with filter), 6.9 liters (5.0L V8, service-fill with filter), 5.7 liters (3.7L V6, service-fill with filter) | Ford Mercon LV automatic fluid (for 6R80 automatics) |
| 2017 | V8-5.0L_Coyote_GT, V6-3.7L_PTi, EcoBoost-2.3L_EcoBoost | API SN or higher, SAE 5W-20 (verify market-specific recommendations) | Approximately 6.0 quarts with filter (service-fill, includes filter change) | Ford MERCON LV automatic transmission fluid for auto; manual uses dedicated manual transmission fluid (specific to transmission type) |
| 2018 | Coyote 5.0L V8 - 5.0L Ti-VCT V8, EcoBoost 2.3L I4 - 2.3L EcoBoost I4 | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 synthetic, Ford Motorcraft or equivalents | Approximately 6.0 US quarts (5.7 liters) service-fill with filter (V8); approximately 5.7 US quarts (5.4 liters) with filter (EcoBoost 4-cylinder), verify per market/engine | MERCON® LV automatic transmission fluid (ATF) |
| 2019 | 2.3L EcoBoost: L3G, 5.0L V8: Coyote 5.0 - ALS | SAE 5W-20 or SAE 5W-30 synthetic engine oil meeting Ford WSS-M2C946-A | Approx. 6.0 L including filter (service fill with filter change) | Ford MERCON LV automatic transmission fluid (ATF), manual uses SAE 75W-90 gear oil |
| 2021 | Pony variant 2.3L EcoBoost: L3G, V8 variants 5.0L Coyote: Coyote 5.0L Ti-VCT | 5W-30 synthetic motor oil meeting Ford WSS-M2C946-A or WSS-M2C930-A | Approx. 5.7 liters (6.0 US quarts) including filter; service-fill with filter change recommended | Ford MERCON LV or equivalent synthetic fluid for automatic transmissions |
Technical specifications
- Engines: PE7, RU3, Windsor 4.6 SOHC, Modular 4.6 DOHC, Windsor 4.6 SOHC supercharged, 4.0L SOHC V6 - Cologne Cologne V-6, 4.6L SOHC V8 - Modular V8 (2V), 4.6L DOHC V8 - Modular V8 (4V) Bullitt variant, 4.0L SOHC Cologne V6 - Cologne 4.0L V6, 4.6L SOHC Modular V8 - 4V (VIN code 'U'), 4.6L SOHC Modular V8 - GT (VIN code 'W'), 3VZ-PFI-4.0L-V6-VK
- Transmissions: 5-speed manual (optional with both engines in North America), 4-speed automatic electronically controlled, Ford Type F automatic transmission fluid (ATF) or equivalent, Tremec T-56 6-speed (Mach 1 and SVT Cobra), 4-speed 4R70W automatic (base and GT trims), Ford MERCON V automatic transmission fluid or equivalent, Getrag 5-speed manual (V6 and V8), 4-speed automatic (Ford 4R70W / 4R75W variant)
- Tire sizes: P225/60R16, P235/55R17 (V8 GT models), P225/55R16 (base), P235/55R16 (GT), P255/40ZR17 (Mach 1 and SVT Cobra), P225/55ZR17 (base V6 coupe), P235/55ZR17 (GT), P235/55R17 (V6 base), P235/50ZR18 (GT), P235/55R17
- Bolt pattern: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Wheel torque: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Battery: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluids and service data
- Engine oil: 5W-30 conventional or synthetic motor oil meeting Ford specifications / 5W-20 engine oil meeting Ford WSS-M2C930-A standard / 5W-20 or 5W-30 synthetic or conventional motor oil meeting API SL or higher / 5W-20 or 5W-30 API SL or higher
- Transmission fluid: Ford Type F automatic transmission fluid (ATF) or equivalent / Ford MERCON V automatic transmission fluid or equivalent / MERCON automatic transmission fluid for auto; API GL-4 or GL-5 for manual differential / Mercon V automatic transmission fluid for automatics; synthetic gear oil 75W-90 for manuals
- Coolant: Approximately 11 liters (engine and radiator combined, varies by body style) / Approximately 14.5 quarts (13.7 liters) / Approx. 10.5 liters (varies with body style and engine) / Approx. 12.6 liters (13.3 US quarts)
- Brake fluid: DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid / DOT 3 or DOT 4 / DOT 3 brake fluid, Ford specification WSS-M6C65-A2 / DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid recommended
Known problems
- Rear main seal leaks (V8)
- Ignition coil failures
- Transmission mount wear
- Ignition coil pack failure
- Cooling system leaks
- Intermediate shaft bearing wear (4.6L SOHC)
- Timing chain noise on 4.6L V8s with high mileage
- Rear suspension bushing wear
- Intake manifold gasket leaks (V6)
- Rear main seal oil leaks (V8)
- Ford Mustang 2005-2009 V6 models occasionally experience ignition coil failures
- Cooling system radiator leaks