Get Transmission -> Automatic Transmission Guide for Ford Mustang 2 Door Sixth Generation (2015-2023)

Note: Optimal fuel consumption figures are

achieved using second gear to pull away

from a stationary position when on level

ground. On vehicles with manual

transmission, we recommend you use

second gear to pull away from a stationary

position when on level ground.

Reverse

Note: Make sure that your vehicle is at a

complete stop before you shift into reverse

(R). Failure to do so may damage the

transmission.

1. Press the clutch pedal to the floor to

disengage clutch.

2. Shift into reverse (R) by raising the

collar below the gearshift knob up, then

moving the lever fully to the left, then

forward.

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Note: The gearshift lever can only be

moved to reverse (R) by raising the collar

below the gearshift knob up before shifting

to reverse. This is a lockout feature which

protects the transmission from accidentally

engaging reverse (R) when intending to

select first (1).

If reverse (R) is not fully engaged, press

the clutch pedal down and return the

gearshift to the neutral position. Release

the clutch pedal for a moment, then raise

the collar and shift to reverse (R) again.

Parking Your Vehicle

WARNING

Always set the parking brake fully

and make sure you shift the gearshift

lever to first gear. Switch the ignition

off and remove the key whenever you leave

your vehicle.

To park your vehicle:

1. Apply the brake and shift into the

neutral position.

2. Fully apply the parking brake, hold the

clutch pedal down, then shift into first

(1).

3. Turn the ignition off.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

(If Equipped)

WARNINGS

Always fully apply the parking brake

and make sure you shift into park (P).

Failure to follow this instruction

could result in personal injury or death.

Do not apply the brake pedal and

accelerator pedal simultaneously.

Applying both pedals simultaneously

for more than a few seconds will limit

engine performance, which may result in

difficulty maintaining speed in traffic and

could lead to serious injury.

Note: You may not be able to shift out of

park (P) unless the intelligent access key is

inside your vehicle.

Understanding the Positions of

Your Automatic Transmission

Putting your vehicle in gear:

1. Fully press down on the brake pedal.

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2. Press and hold the button on the top

of the gearshift lever.

3. Move the gearshift lever into the

desired gear.

4. Release the button and your

transmission remains in the selected

gear.

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Transmission Selector Positions

The instrument cluster displays the current

gear.

Park (P)

This position locks the transmission and

prevents the rear wheels from turning.

Come to a complete stop before putting

your vehicle into and out of park (P).

Reverse (R)

With the selector in reverse (R), your

vehicle moves backward. Always come to

a complete stop before shifting into and

out of reverse (R).

Neutral (N)

With the selector in neutral (N), you can

start your vehicle and it is free to roll. Hold

the brake pedal down when in this position.

Drive (D)

Drive (D) is the normal driving position for

the best fuel economy. The overdrive

function allows automatic upshifts and

downshifts through all gears.

Sport (S)

Putting your vehicle in sport (S):

• Provides additional engine braking and

extends lower gear operation to

enhance performance for uphill climbs,

hilly terrain or mountainous areas. This

increases engine RPM during engine

braking.

• Provides additional lower gear

operation through the automatic

transmission shift strategy.

• Provides gear upshifts and downshifts

more quickly at higher engine speeds.

SelectShift Automatic™

Transmission

This feature gives you the ability to change

gears up or down as desired.

As long as the engine speed does not

exceed the maximum allowable limit,

downshifts are allowed. SelectShift

automatically downshifts at low engine

speeds in order to prevent engine stalls.

Note: Engine damage may occur if you

maintain excessive engine revving without

shifting.

In drive (D) SelectShift automatically

upshifts at the optimal max engine speed,

regardless of accelerator pedal travel.

In sport (S) mode SelectShift does not

automatically upshift, even if the engine is

approaching the RPM limit.

Pull the + paddle on the steering wheel

to activate SelectShift.

• Pull the right paddle (+) to upshift.

• Pull the left paddle (–) to downshift.

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SelectShift in drive (D):

• Provides a temporary manual mode

for performing more demanding

maneuvers where extra control of gear

selection is required (for example,

when towing or overtaking). This mode

holds a selected gear for a temporary

period of time dependent on driver

inputs (for example, steering or

accelerator pedal input).

SelectShift in sport (S):

• Provides a permanent manual gear

selection where full control of gear

selection is required.

To exit SelectShift mode shift the

transmission into another gear, for

example, drive (D) or holding the (+)

paddle for 1 second.

The instrument cluster displays your

currently selected gear. If a gear is

requested but not available due to vehicle

conditions (low speed, too high engine

speed for requested gear selection), the

current gear flashes two times.

Upshift to the recommended shift speeds

according to this following chart:

Upshifts When Accelerating (Recommended for Best Fuel Economy)

3.55 Final Drive Ratio3.31 Final Drive Ratio3.15 Final Drive RatioShift from:

13 km/h14 km/h14 km/h1 - 2

18 km/h19 km/h21 km/h2 - 3

26 km/h27 km/h29 km/h3 - 4

34 km/h37 km/h39 km/h4 - 5

37 km/h40 km/h42 km/h5 - 6

45 km/h50 km/h51 km/h6 - 7

55 km/h60 km/h63 km/h7 - 8

63 km/h68 km/h71 km/h8 - 9

70 km/h76 km/h79 km/h9 - 10

Brake-Shift Interlock

WARNINGS

Do not drive your vehicle until you

verify that the stoplamps are

working.

WARNINGS

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WARNINGS

When doing this procedure, you need

to take the transmission out of park

(P) which means your vehicle can

roll freely. To avoid unwanted vehicle

movement, always fully apply the parking

brake prior to doing this procedure. Use

wheels chocks if appropriate.

If the parking brake is fully released,

but the brake warning lamp remains

illuminated, the brakes may not be

working properly. Have your vehicle

checked as soon as possible.

Note: Contact an authorized dealer as soon

as possible if this procedure is used.

Note: For some markets, this feature is

disabled.

Use the brake shift interlock lever to move

the gearshift lever from the park position

in the event of an electrical malfunction or

if your vehicle has a dead battery.

Apply the parking brake and switch the

ignition off before performing this

procedure.

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1. Using a flat head screwdriver or similar

tool, remove the chrome bezel and

gearshift bracket at the base of the

gearshift lever.

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2. Locate the white release lever and slide

the lever forward when pulling the

gearshift lever out of the park (P)

position and into the neutral (N)

position.

3. Reinstall the console.

4. Start your vehicle and release the

parking brake.

Automatic Transmission Adaptive

Learning

This feature is designed to increase

durability and provide consistent shift feel

over the life of your vehicle. A new vehicle

or transmission may have firm or soft

shifts. This operation is normal and does

not affect function or durability of the

transmission. Over time, the adaptive

learning process fully updates transmission

operation. Additionally, whenever you

disconnect the battery or install a new

battery, the system must relearn the

strategy.

If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud

or Snow

Note: Do not rock your vehicle if the engine

is not at normal operating temperature or

damage to the transmission may occur.

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Note: Do not rock your vehicle for more

than a minute or damage to the

transmission and tires may occur, or the

engine may overheat.

If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow,

you may rock it out by shifting between

forward and reverse gears, stopping

between shifts in a steady pattern. Press

lightly on the accelerator in each gear.

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