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Coupe · 4.6L 3-valve V8

2010 Ford Mustang GT Coupe Automatic

Ford's 2010 U.S. brochure lists this GT coupe with the 4.6L 3-valve V8 and 5-speed automatic.

2010 Ford Mustang — exact-model-year Commons photograph
Exact 2010 Mustang reference photograph; exact configuration not verified ·

Photo: “2010 Mustang Convertible (3978957062).jpg” by Rennett Stowe from USA / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 2.0. Cropped to 16:9.

Factory configuration

What this model is

Trim
GT
Body style
Coupe
Engine
4.6L 3-valve V8
Transmission
5-speed automatic

United States factory configuration. Optional appearance and performance packages are not separate configurations.

Configuration-specific ownership

Maintenance for this exact configuration

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Service desk

What this car needs & when

Use this as a service-planning checklist for 2010 Ford Mustang GT Coupe Automatic. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.

Service topics
13
Factory intervals
10
Fitment-scoped
13
Exact references
1

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  • Engine oil and filter

    Sourced interval available

    Normal engine oil and filter

    Whichever comes first. Shelby supplement directs oil service to the shared scheduled-maintenance information; use the engine-specific oil specification.

    Applies to: 2010 · 4.0L SOHC V6, 4.6L 3-valve V8, 5.4L supercharged DOHC V8 · US

    Published interval: 7,500 mi / 6 months · Whichever comes first. Shelby supplement directs oil service to the shared scheduled-maintenance information; use the engine-specific oil specification.

    Source: Ford — 2010 Scheduled Maintenance Guide, second printing, USA · p. 5; Cars & CUVs pp. 29–40; Shelby p. 21 · checked

    Special-use engine oil and filter

    When primarily towing/carrying loads, extensive idling/low-speed commercial use, dusty or off-road operation. Extensive idling also has a 200-engine-hour limit; whichever comes first. Occasional special use does not automatically require the additional schedule.

    Applies to: 2010 · 4.0L SOHC V6, 4.6L 3-valve V8, 5.4L supercharged DOHC V8 · US

    Published interval: 5,000 mi / 6 months · When primarily towing/carrying loads, extensive idling/low-speed commercial use, dusty or off-road operation. Extensive idling also has a 200-engine-hour limit; whichever comes first. Occasional special use does not automatically require the additional schedule.

    Source: Ford — 2010 Scheduled Maintenance Guide, second printing, USA · pp. 5, 41–45 · checked

  • Engine oil filter

    Exact reference available

    Manufacturer application-catalog fitment only; this does not establish an oil-change interval.

    Applies to: 2010 · US

    All cataloged Mustang engines

    Baldwin B329

    Applies to: 2010 · 4.0L SOHC V6, 4.6L 3-valve V8, Ford Racing-upgraded 4.6L 3-valve V8, 5.4L supercharged DOHC V8, 5.4L supercharged DOHC V8 (540 hp) · US

    Source: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog (2017) · PDF page 229 — Ford 2010, Mustang engine rows · checked

    Verified ordering references

  • Scheduled checks and inspections

    Sourced interval available

    Normal tire rotation and wheel inspection

    Rotate tires, inspect wear and measure tread depth; inspect wheels and related components for noise, wear, looseness or drag. Mileage schedule; no separate calendar is printed.

    Applies to: 2010 · 4.0L SOHC V6, 4.6L 3-valve V8 · US

    Published interval: 7,500 mi · Rotate tires, inspect wear and measure tread depth; inspect wheels and related components for noise, wear, looseness or drag. Mileage schedule; no separate calendar is printed.

    Source: Ford — 2010 Scheduled Maintenance Guide, second printing, USA · pp. 29–40 · checked

    Special-use tire and wheel checks

    Towing, extensive idling or dusty operation: rotate, inspect wear/tread and wheel noise, wear, looseness or drag every 5,000 miles. Off-road operation additionally uses a six-month limit. Shelby rotation remains side to side only.

    Applies to: 2010 · 4.0L SOHC V6, 4.6L 3-valve V8, 5.4L supercharged DOHC V8 · US

    Published interval: 5,000 mi · Towing, extensive idling or dusty operation: rotate, inspect wear/tread and wheel noise, wear, looseness or drag every 5,000 miles. Off-road operation additionally uses a six-month limit. Shelby rotation remains side to side only.

    Source: Ford — 2010 Scheduled Maintenance Guide, second printing, USA · pp. 41–45 · checked

    Monthly owner checks

    Recommended: lights, tire wear/pressure including spare, engine oil and washer-fluid levels.

    Applies to: 2010 · 4.0L SOHC V6, 4.6L 3-valve V8, 5.4L supercharged DOHC V8 · US

    Published interval: 1 months · Recommended: lights, tire wear/pressure including spare, engine oil and washer-fluid levels.

    Source: Ford — 2010 Scheduled Maintenance Guide, second printing, USA · p. 8 · checked

    Six-month owner checks

    Recommended: seat belts/latches, power-steering and clutch fluid if equipped, washer/wipers, parking brake, hinges/latches/locks, weatherstrips and drain holes, warning lamps, coolant level/strength, battery connections. Excludes unrelated sliding-door and dual-rear-wheel instructions.

    Applies to: 2010 · 4.0L SOHC V6, 4.6L 3-valve V8, 5.4L supercharged DOHC V8 · US

    Published interval: 6 months · Recommended: seat belts/latches, power-steering and clutch fluid if equipped, washer/wipers, parking brake, hinges/latches/locks, weatherstrips and drain holes, warning lamps, coolant level/strength, battery connections. Excludes unrelated sliding-door and dual-rear-wheel instructions.

    Source: Ford — 2010 Scheduled Maintenance Guide, second printing, USA · p. 8 · checked

    Recommended inspection at every scheduled visit

    Check/top up applicable fluids; inspect tires/spare, exhaust, battery, horn/lights, cooling and air-conditioning hoses, washers/wipers, windshield, leaks, air filter, applicable boots, shocks/struts, steering/linkage, belts and clutch operation. This is Ford’s recommended multi-point inspection, not a new numeric replacement interval.

    Applies to: 2010 · 4.0L SOHC V6, 4.6L 3-valve V8, 5.4L supercharged DOHC V8 · US

    Source: Ford — 2010 Scheduled Maintenance Guide, second printing, USA · pp. 12–13 · checked

    Normal chassis, brake and cooling inspections

    Inspect/lubricate steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie rods, driveshaft and U-joints (lubricate only grease fittings); inspect cooling system/hoses, brakes/parking brake, applicable half-shaft boots, exhaust/heat shields. Inspect transmission fluid only if an underhood dipstick is fitted.

    Applies to: 2010 · 4.0L SOHC V6, 4.6L 3-valve V8, 5.4L supercharged DOHC V8 · US

    Published interval: 15,000 mi · Inspect/lubricate steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie rods, driveshaft and U-joints (lubricate only grease fittings); inspect cooling system/hoses, brakes/parking brake, applicable half-shaft boots, exhaust/heat shields. Inspect transmission fluid only if an underhood dipstick is fitted.

    Source: Ford — 2010 Scheduled Maintenance Guide, second printing, USA · pp. 29–40 · checked

    Commercial-idling brake and ball-joint service

    Inspect brakes and lubricate control-arm/steering ball joints if fitted with grease fittings. Includes tire/wheel checks; retain Shelby side-to-side-only tire rule.

    Applies to: 2010 · 4.0L SOHC V6, 4.6L 3-valve V8, 5.4L supercharged DOHC V8 · US

    Published interval: 5,000 mi · Inspect brakes and lubricate control-arm/steering ball joints if fitted with grease fittings. Includes tire/wheel checks; retain Shelby side-to-side-only tire rule.

    Source: Ford — 2010 Scheduled Maintenance Guide, second printing, USA · p. 42 · checked

  • Cabin air filter

    Sourced interval available

    Cabin-filter replacement and inspection

    Replace if equipped every 15,000 miles; inspect at intervening 7,500-mile visits. Inspect frequently and replace as required in extensive-idling, dusty or off-road service.

    Applies to: 2010 · 4.0L SOHC V6, 4.6L 3-valve V8, 5.4L supercharged DOHC V8 · US

    Published interval: 15,000 mi · Replace if equipped every 15,000 miles; inspect at intervening 7,500-mile visits. Inspect frequently and replace as required in extensive-idling, dusty or off-road service.

    Source: Ford — 2010 Scheduled Maintenance Guide, second printing, USA · pp. 29–45 · checked

  • Engine air filter

    Sourced interval available

    Engine air-filter replacement

    Normal replacement every 30,000 miles. Dusty operation: inspect frequently and replace as required. Shelby supplement explicitly directs air-filter intervals to the shared schedule.

    Applies to: 2010 · 4.0L SOHC V6, 4.6L 3-valve V8, 5.4L supercharged DOHC V8 · US

    Published interval: 30,000 mi · Normal replacement every 30,000 miles. Dusty operation: inspect frequently and replace as required. Shelby supplement explicitly directs air-filter intervals to the shared schedule.

    Source: Ford — 2010 Scheduled Maintenance Guide, second printing, USA · pp. 31, 33, 35, 37, 40, 44; Shelby p. 25 · checked

  • Fuel filter

    Sourced interval available

    Normal fuel-filter replacement

    The shared schedule explicitly includes Mustang. No calendar interval is stated. For California-registered vehicles this maintenance is not required for emissions warranty or recall liability; Ford still recommends the interval (p. 47).

    Applies to: 2010 · 4.0L SOHC V6, 4.6L 3-valve V8, 5.4L supercharged DOHC V8 · US

    Published interval: 30,000 mi · The shared schedule explicitly includes Mustang. No calendar interval is stated. For California-registered vehicles this maintenance is not required for emissions warranty or recall liability; Ford still recommends the interval (p. 47).

    Source: Ford — 2010 Scheduled Maintenance Guide, second printing, USA · pp. 31, 33, 35, 37, 40 · checked

    Idling or dusty-use fuel filter

    For primarily extensive idling/low-speed commercial use or dusty conditions; Mustang is explicitly included. For California-registered vehicles this maintenance is not required for emissions warranty or recall liability; Ford still recommends it (p. 47).

    Applies to: 2010 · 4.0L SOHC V6, 4.6L 3-valve V8, 5.4L supercharged DOHC V8 · US

    Published interval: 15,000 mi · For primarily extensive idling/low-speed commercial use or dusty conditions; Mustang is explicitly included. For California-registered vehicles this maintenance is not required for emissions warranty or recall liability; Ford still recommends it (p. 47).

    Source: Ford — 2010 Scheduled Maintenance Guide, second printing, USA · pp. 42, 44 · checked

  • Spark plugs

    Sourced interval available

    V6 and GT normal spark-plug replacement

    First listed normal replacement at 90,000 miles; do not substitute an adjacent-year 100,000-mile interval or infer unprinted recurrence.

    Applies to: 2010 · 4.0L SOHC V6, 4.6L 3-valve V8 · US

    Published interval: 90,000 mi · First listed normal replacement at 90,000 miles; do not substitute an adjacent-year 100,000-mile interval or infer unprinted recurrence.

    Source: Ford — 2010 Scheduled Maintenance Guide, second printing, USA · p. 35 · checked

    V6 and GT commercial-idling spark plugs

    Every 60,000 miles when primarily extensive idling or low-speed long-distance commercial operation. Shelby retains its shorter dedicated interval.

    Applies to: 2010 · 4.0L SOHC V6, 4.6L 3-valve V8 · US

    Published interval: 60,000 mi · Every 60,000 miles when primarily extensive idling or low-speed long-distance commercial operation. Shelby retains its shorter dedicated interval.

    Source: Ford — 2010 Scheduled Maintenance Guide, second printing, USA · p. 42 · checked

  • Coolant

    Sourced interval available

    Initial coolant replacement

    First change at 105,000 miles or six years, whichever comes first; use the originally specified coolant. Shelby engine coolant uses the original specified coolant; the supplement separately directs coolant-level and concentration checks to scheduled-maintenance information.

    Applies to: 2010 · 4.0L SOHC V6, 4.6L 3-valve V8, 5.4L supercharged DOHC V8 · US

    Published interval: 105,000 mi / 72 months · First change at 105,000 miles or six years, whichever comes first; use the originally specified coolant. Shelby engine coolant uses the original specified coolant; the supplement separately directs coolant-level and concentration checks to scheduled-maintenance information.

    Source: Ford — 2010 Scheduled Maintenance Guide, second printing, USA · pp. 5, 36; Shelby p. 21 · checked

    Subsequent coolant replacement

    After the initial change, every 45,000 miles or three years, whichever comes first.

    Applies to: 2010 · 4.0L SOHC V6, 4.6L 3-valve V8, 5.4L supercharged DOHC V8 · US

    Published interval: 45,000 mi / 36 months · After the initial change, every 45,000 miles or three years, whichever comes first.

    Source: Ford — 2010 Scheduled Maintenance Guide, second printing, USA · pp. 5, 48 · checked

  • Drive belts

    Fitment must be confirmed

    Accessory-belt inspection and replacement

    Scheduled inspections at 90,000 and 120,000 miles; at 150,000 replace if not replaced within the last 100,000 miles. Inspect during recommended multi-point visits; no calendar or unsupported recurring replacement is inferred.

    Applies to: 2010 · 4.0L SOHC V6, 4.6L 3-valve V8, 5.4L supercharged DOHC V8 · US

    Source: Ford — 2010 Scheduled Maintenance Guide, second printing, USA · pp. 12, 35, 37, 40 · checked

  • Transmission and transfer-case fluid

    Sourced interval available

    Normal automatic-transmission fluid and filter

    First listed fluid and filter replacement. The table’s filter exceptions are 5F55, 6F35 and AWF21, not the Mustang five-speed automatic.

    Applies to: 2010 · 4.0L SOHC V6, 4.6L 3-valve V8 · 5-speed automatic · US

    Published interval: 150,000 mi · First listed fluid and filter replacement. The table’s filter exceptions are 5F55, 6F35 and AWF21, not the Mustang five-speed automatic.

    Source: Ford — 2010 Scheduled Maintenance Guide, second printing, USA · p. 40 · checked

    Special-use automatic-transmission fluid

    Every 30,000 miles when primarily towing, extensive idling, dusty or off-road operation. Table exceptions 6R60/6R80/TorqShift do not apply to the Mustang five-speed automatic.

    Applies to: 2010 · 4.0L SOHC V6, 4.6L 3-valve V8 · 5-speed automatic · US

    Published interval: 30,000 mi · Every 30,000 miles when primarily towing, extensive idling, dusty or off-road operation. Table exceptions 6R60/6R80/TorqShift do not apply to the Mustang five-speed automatic.

    Source: Ford — 2010 Scheduled Maintenance Guide, second printing, USA · pp. 41–45 · checked

  • Axle fluid

    Fitment must be confirmed

    Synthetic rear-axle exception

    The 4.0L and 4.6L factory rear axles use synthetic lubricant and do not require scheduled replacement unless submerged in water. Investigate suspected leaks or required axle service. Do not apply the generic 150,000-mile rear-axle change.

    Applies to: 2010 · 4.0L SOHC V6, 4.6L 3-valve V8 · US

    Source: Ford — 2010 Mustang Owner’s Guide, second printing, USA · pp. 299–300; shared guide p. 47 · checked

  • Chassis lubrication

    Sourced interval available

    Special-use U-joint checks

    Towing, extensive idling or dusty use: inspect/lubricate U-joints, whichever comes first. For towing also inspect frequently/service as required. Off-road: frequently inspect/lubricate steering ball joints and U-joints if grease fittings are fitted.

    Applies to: 2010 · 4.0L SOHC V6, 4.6L 3-valve V8, 5.4L supercharged DOHC V8 · US

    Published interval: 5,000 mi / 6 months · Towing, extensive idling or dusty use: inspect/lubricate U-joints, whichever comes first. For towing also inspect frequently/service as required. Off-road: frequently inspect/lubricate steering ball joints and U-joints if grease fittings are fitted.

    Source: Ford — 2010 Scheduled Maintenance Guide, second printing, USA · pp. 41–45 · checked

  • Wheel bearing service

    Sourced interval available

    Conditional special-use front-bearing service

    For primarily towing, extensive idling, dusty or off-road operation, replace front-wheel-bearing grease and seals ONLY if nonsealed bearings are used. This conditional shared-guide instruction does not assert that a Mustang has nonsealed bearings.

    Applies to: 2010 · 4.0L SOHC V6, 4.6L 3-valve V8, 5.4L supercharged DOHC V8 · US

    Published interval: 30,000 mi · For primarily towing, extensive idling, dusty or off-road operation, replace front-wheel-bearing grease and seals ONLY if nonsealed bearings are used. This conditional shared-guide instruction does not assert that a Mustang has nonsealed bearings.

    Source: Ford — 2010 Scheduled Maintenance Guide, second printing, USA · pp. 41–45 · checked

Sources

  1. Ford — 2010 Mustang sales brochure

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