2016 Ford Mustang Coolant

These signs can indicate depleted coolant, a leak, or another cooling-system condition. The system should be checked cold because it is pressurized and hot after running. A pressure test helps determine whether the vehicle needs maintenance, repair, or both.

• Temperature gauge running higher than usual
• Sweet smell or puddle beneath the front
• Rusty, cloudy, or low coolant in the reservoir

The refill uses the type and concentration the manufacturer specifies for this vehicle. The pressure test helps separate coolant maintenance from a leak requiring repair. The inspection includes the hoses, cap, radiator, and water-pump area.

• Drain and refill with manufacturer-specified coolant
• Cooling-system pressure test for leaks
• Inspection of hoses, cap, radiator, and water-pump area

Ford publishes a cooling-system inspection schedule and a coolant flush or replacement schedule for this vehicle. The correct action depends on the schedule and the condition found during testing. A pressure test can also identify a leak rather than a routine maintenance need.

• Follow the manufacturer’s published schedule
• Test coolant condition during service visits
• Pressure-test the system when a leak is suspected

Coolants are not interchangeable, so the correct product is determined by the vehicle’s manufacturer requirements. Colour is not a reliable guide to what is in the bottle. David McDavid Ford can service the system using the specified coolant without relying on colour alone.

• Use the manufacturer-specified coolant type
• Do not treat different coolants as interchangeable
• Do not identify coolant by colour alone

Check the system only when it is cold; a cooling system is pressurized and hot after running. Repeatedly adding coolant can hide a leak or delay needed maintenance. Book an inspection so the system can be pressure tested and its condition evaluated.

• Check the coolant level only when cold
• Do not open a hot, pressurized system
• Book an inspection if the level keeps falling

The service team can check coolant condition, pressure-test the system, and inspect the related components. The dealership is located at 300 West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, TX 76108. Review current service specials before booking.

• Schedule online through the service appointment tool
• Call 817-420-7990
• Visit 300 West Loop 820 South in Fort Worth