Convertible · 3.8L OHV V6
1998 Ford Mustang Convertible 4AT
Ford's 1998 factory literature identifies this Mustang convertible and powertrain pairing.
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Factory configuration
What this model is
- Trim
- Mustang
- Body style
- Convertible
- Engine
- 3.8L OHV V6
- Transmission
- 4-speed electronic automatic overdrive
United States factory configuration. Equipment packages are not separate configurations.
Configuration-specific ownership
Maintenance for this exact configuration
These items are filtered to the engine, transmission, trim, and model-year applicability recorded for this configuration. Broad Amazon category searches are suppressed here; shopping links appear only beside catalog-backed part numbers.
Service desk
What this car needs & when
Use this as a service-planning checklist for 1998 Ford Mustang Convertible 4AT. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.
- Service topics
- 4
- Factory intervals
- 3
- Fitment-scoped
- 4
- Exact references
- 1
Before orderingIdentify your engine, options and build date.Part numbers and sizes can change within one model year. Shopping links appear only for catalog-backed references; still verify the listing against your vehicle before ordering.
Engine oil filter
Exact reference available
Manufacturer application-catalog fitment only; this does not establish an oil-change interval.
3.8L/3.9L V6
Baldwin B243
Source: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog (2017) · PDF page 247 — Ford 1998, Mustang V6 row · checked
Verified ordering references
- Service replacementBaldwin B243
Qty. 1 · Engine oil filter · catalog-listed
Baldwin's manufacturer application table lists this filter for the stated model year and engine. Confirm the VIN and installed engine before ordering.
Catalog: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog (2017) · PDF page 247 — Ford 1998, Mustang V6 row · checked
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Engine air cleaner filter
Sourced interval available
Source: Ford — 1998 Mustang Scheduled Maintenance Guide · Normal Schedule and Severe Duty Schedule tables · checked
Spark plugs
Sourced interval available
Source: Ford — 1998 Mustang Scheduled Maintenance Guide · Normal Schedule and Severe Duty Schedule tables · checked
Severe duty
Source: Ford — 1998 Mustang Scheduled Maintenance Guide · Normal Schedule and Severe Duty Schedule tables · checked
Automatic transmission fluid
Sourced interval available
Applies only to cars equipped with an automatic transmission.
Source: Ford — 1998 Mustang Scheduled Maintenance Guide · Normal Schedule and Severe Duty Schedule tables · checked
Severe duty
Source: Ford — 1998 Mustang Scheduled Maintenance Guide · Normal Schedule and Severe Duty Schedule tables · checked
Sources
Other 1998 configurations