2013Ford Mustang

Service topics

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Factory intervals

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• 01

  Engine oil and filter

  Sourced interval available

  V6/GT/Boss oil-life monitor maximum

  Service as indicated by the Intelligent Oil Life Monitor, which may call for earlier service; maximum one year or 10,000 miles. Reset after oil and filter replacement. Shelby does not use this monitor.

  Applies to: 2013 · 3.7L Ti-VCT V6, 5.0L Ti-VCT V8, 5.0L Hi-Po Ti-VCT V8 (444 hp) · US

  Published interval: 10,000 mi / 12 months · Service as indicated by the Intelligent Oil Life Monitor, which may call for earlier service; maximum one year or 10,000 miles. Reset after oil and filter replacement. Shelby does not use this monitor.

  Source: Ford — 2013 Mustang Owner’s Guide, third printing, USA · printed pp. 309, 313–314 (PDF 310, 314–315) · checked 2026-09-07

  V6/GT/Boss oil-monitor fallback

  If the monitor is prematurely reset or inoperative, change oil/filter within six months or 5,000 miles from the last change.

  Applies to: 2013 · 3.7L Ti-VCT V6, 5.0L Ti-VCT V8, 5.0L Hi-Po Ti-VCT V8 (444 hp) · US

  Published interval: 5,000 mi / 6 months · If the monitor is prematurely reset or inoperative, change oil/filter within six months or 5,000 miles from the last change.

  Source: Ford — 2013 Mustang Owner’s Guide, third printing, USA · printed p. 309 (PDF 310) · checked 2026-09-07

  V6/GT/Boss dusty-use oil and filter

  For primarily dusty/unpaved-road operation, whichever comes first. Towing and extensive idling retain message-center-directed oil service; do not substitute the Shelby 200-hour rule.

  Applies to: 2013 · 3.7L Ti-VCT V6, 5.0L Ti-VCT V8, 5.0L Hi-Po Ti-VCT V8 (444 hp) · US

  Published interval: 5,000 mi / 6 months · For primarily dusty/unpaved-road operation, whichever comes first. Towing and extensive idling retain message-center-directed oil service; do not substitute the Shelby 200-hour rule.

  Source: Ford — 2013 Mustang Owner’s Guide, third printing, USA · printed pp. 319–320 (PDF 320–321) · checked 2026-09-07

  Shelby normal oil and filter

  Whichever comes first. This engine does not use the V6/GT Intelligent Oil Life Monitor.

  Applies to: 2013 · 5.8L supercharged DOHC V8 (662 hp) · US

  Published interval: 7,500 mi / 6 months · Whichever comes first. This engine does not use the V6/GT Intelligent Oil Life Monitor.

  Source: Ford — 2013 Shelby GT500 Supplement · p. 51 · checked 2026-09-07

  Shelby special-use oil and filter

  For primarily extensive idling/low-speed commercial or dusty operation, whichever comes first. Extensive idling additionally requires service within 200 engine hours.

  Applies to: 2013 · 5.8L supercharged DOHC V8 (662 hp) · US

  Published interval: 5,000 mi / 6 months · For primarily extensive idling/low-speed commercial or dusty operation, whichever comes first. Extensive idling additionally requires service within 200 engine hours.

  Source: Ford — 2013 Shelby GT500 Supplement · pp. 56–57 · checked 2026-09-07

  Boss 302 post-track oil and filter

  Ford recommends changing oil and filter after track or competition use; this is additional to the normal oil-life-monitor schedule. Use the Boss-specific oil specification.

  Applies to: 2013 · 5.0L Hi-Po Ti-VCT V8 (444 hp) · Boss 302, Boss 302 Laguna Seca · US

  Source: Ford — 2013 Boss 302 supplement, first printing, USA · pp. 22, 31 · checked 2026-09-07

• 02

  Engine oil filter

  Exact reference available

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

  Applies to: 2013 · US

  3.7L V6 and 5.0L V8

  Baldwin B7449

  Applies to: 2013 · 3.7L Ti-VCT V6, 5.0L Ti-VCT V8, 5.0L Hi-Po Ti-VCT V8 (444 hp) · US

  Source: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog (2017) · PDF page 226 — Ford 2013, Mustang 3.7L and 5.0L rows · checked 2026-09-01

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  • Service replacementBaldwin B7449

    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 226 — Ford 2013, Mustang 3.7L and 5.0L rows · checked 2026-09-01

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  Shelby GT500

  Baldwin B329

  Applies to: 2013 · 5.4L supercharged DOHC V8, 5.8L supercharged DOHC V8 (662 hp) · Shelby GT500 · US

  Source: Baldwin Filters — Automotive Applications catalog (2017) · PDF page 226 — Ford 2013, Mustang supercharged Shelby row · checked 2026-09-01

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  • Service replacementBaldwin B329

    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 226 — Ford 2013, Mustang supercharged Shelby row · checked 2026-09-01

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• 03

  Scheduled checks and inspections

  Sourced interval available

  V6/GT/Boss oil-warning response

  Complete oil service within two weeks or 500 miles after ENGINE OIL CHANGE DUE or OIL CHANGE REQUIRED appears; this is a warning deadline, not a recurring service interval.

  Applies to: 2013 · 3.7L Ti-VCT V6, 5.0L Ti-VCT V8, 5.0L Hi-Po Ti-VCT V8 (444 hp) · US

  Source: Ford — 2013 Mustang Owner’s Guide, third printing, USA · printed p. 309 (PDF 310) · checked 2026-09-07

  V6/GT/Boss every oil-service inspections

  At each indicated oil service inspect tire wear/tread and wheels; rotate V6/GT tires, but Boss rotation follows its separate 5,000-mile/directional-tire rules; inspect brakes/parking brake, coolant strength/hoses, exhaust/heat shields, half-shaft boots, rear axle and U-joints, steering/ball joints/suspension/tie rods/driveshaft/U-joints (lubricate grease fittings only). The automatic has no underhood dipstick; consult dealer for checks and investigate leaks or poor operation.

  Applies to: 2013 · 3.7L Ti-VCT V6, 5.0L Ti-VCT V8, 5.0L Hi-Po Ti-VCT V8 (444 hp) · US

  Source: Ford — 2013 Mustang Owner’s Guide, third printing, USA · printed pp. 239, 314 (PDF 240, 315) · checked 2026-09-07

  Shelby tire rotation

  Rotation is NOT recommended for the standard directional Shelby tires (P265/40-19 front, P285/35-20 rear).

  Applies to: 2013 · 5.8L supercharged DOHC V8 (662 hp) · US

  Source: Ford — 2013 Shelby GT500 Supplement · p. 28 · checked 2026-09-07

  Shelby normal wheel inspection

  Inspect wheel/related-component noise, wear, looseness or drag; whichever comes first. Tire rotation follows its separate rules.

  Applies to: 2013 · 5.8L supercharged DOHC V8 (662 hp) · US

  Published interval: 7,500 mi / 6 months · Inspect wheel/related-component noise, wear, looseness or drag; whichever comes first. Tire rotation follows its separate rules.

  Source: Ford — 2013 Shelby GT500 Supplement · p. 51 · checked 2026-09-07

  Shelby brake, cooling and chassis inspections

  Inspect brakes/parking brake, coolant concentration/hoses, exhaust/heat shields and steering/ball joints/suspension/tie rods/driveshaft/U-joints; lubricate only grease fittings. Whichever comes first.

  Applies to: 2013 · 5.8L supercharged DOHC V8 (662 hp) · US

  Published interval: 15,000 mi / 12 months · Inspect brakes/parking brake, coolant concentration/hoses, exhaust/heat shields and steering/ball joints/suspension/tie rods/driveshaft/U-joints; lubricate only grease fittings. Whichever comes first.

  Source: Ford — 2013 Shelby GT500 Supplement · p. 51 · checked 2026-09-07

  V6/GT/Boss dusty tire and wheel checks

  Inspect tire wear/tread and wheel/related-component noise, wear, looseness or drag in primarily dusty operation. Rotate V6/GT tires; Boss rotation follows its separate directional-tire restriction.

  Applies to: 2013 · 3.7L Ti-VCT V6, 5.0L Ti-VCT V8, 5.0L Hi-Po Ti-VCT V8 (444 hp) · US

  Published interval: 5,000 mi · Inspect tire wear/tread and wheel/related-component noise, wear, looseness or drag in primarily dusty operation. Rotate V6/GT tires; Boss rotation follows its separate directional-tire restriction.

  Source: Ford — 2013 Mustang Owner’s Guide, third printing, USA · printed p. 320 (PDF 321) · checked 2026-09-07

  Shelby special-use tire and wheel checks

  Primarily idling or dusty operation: inspect tires/wheels and rotate only where permitted by the directional-tire limitation. Extensive idling also requires brake inspection and control-arm/steering-ball-joint lubrication if grease fittings exist.

  Applies to: 2013 · 5.8L supercharged DOHC V8 (662 hp) · US

  Published interval: 5,000 mi · Primarily idling or dusty operation: inspect tires/wheels and rotate only where permitted by the directional-tire limitation. Extensive idling also requires brake inspection and control-arm/steering-ball-joint lubrication if grease fittings exist.

  Source: Ford — 2013 Shelby GT500 Supplement · pp. 28, 56–57 · checked 2026-09-07

  Shelby special-use CV-joint boots

  Primarily extensive idling or dusty operation: inspect CV-joint boots for loose clamps, damage or grease leakage, whichever comes first. This exact 2013 task does not call for U-joint lubrication.

  Applies to: 2013 · 5.8L supercharged DOHC V8 (662 hp) · US

  Published interval: 5,000 mi / 6 months · Primarily extensive idling or dusty operation: inspect CV-joint boots for loose clamps, damage or grease leakage, whichever comes first. This exact 2013 task does not call for U-joint lubrication.

  Source: Ford — 2013 Shelby GT500 Supplement · pp. 56–57 · checked 2026-09-07

  Shelby before-and-after-track service

  The supplement calls for multi-point inspection and maintenance outlined in the 150,000-mile normal schedule before and after track use. Review the exact competition-preparation instructions and warranty limitations in the supplement with the servicing technician.

  Applies to: 2013 · 5.8L supercharged DOHC V8 (662 hp) · US

  Source: Ford — 2013 Shelby GT500 Supplement · p. 45 · checked 2026-09-07

  Monthly owner checks

  Check engine oil, washer fluid, lights, tire wear and pressure including spare.

  Applies to: 2013 · 3.7L Ti-VCT V6, 5.0L Ti-VCT V8, 5.0L Hi-Po Ti-VCT V8 (444 hp), 5.8L supercharged DOHC V8 (662 hp) · US

  Published interval: 1 months · Check engine oil, washer fluid, lights, tire wear and pressure including spare.

  Source: Ford — 2013 Mustang Owner’s Guide, third printing, USA · owner printed p. 310 (PDF 311); Shelby p. 48 · checked 2026-09-07

  Six-month owner checks

  Check seat belts/latches, parking brake, warning lamps, coolant level/strength, battery connections, washer/wipers, hinges/latches/locks, weatherstrips and drain holes; clean/lubricate as needed.

  Applies to: 2013 · 3.7L Ti-VCT V6, 5.0L Ti-VCT V8, 5.0L Hi-Po Ti-VCT V8 (444 hp), 5.8L supercharged DOHC V8 (662 hp) · US

  Published interval: 6 months · Check seat belts/latches, parking brake, warning lamps, coolant level/strength, battery connections, washer/wipers, hinges/latches/locks, weatherstrips and drain holes; clean/lubricate as needed.

  Source: Ford — 2013 Mustang Owner’s Guide, third printing, USA · owner printed p. 310 (PDF 311); Shelby p. 48 · checked 2026-09-07

  Recommended multi-point inspection

  At every scheduled visit check applicable fluid levels, tires/spare, exhaust, battery, horn/lights, cooling and A/C hoses, washer/wipers, windshield, leaks, air filter, applicable boots, suspension, steering/linkage, belts and clutch operation; check the temporary mobility-kit sealant expiration if fitted.

  Applies to: 2013 · 3.7L Ti-VCT V6, 5.0L Ti-VCT V8, 5.0L Hi-Po Ti-VCT V8 (444 hp), 5.8L supercharged DOHC V8 (662 hp) · US

  Source: Ford — 2013 Mustang Owner’s Guide, third printing, USA · owner printed p. 311 (PDF 312); Shelby p. 49 · checked 2026-09-07

  Boss 302 tire rotation

  Standard Boss 302 tires rotate side to side only, never front to rear or crisscross. This interval does not apply to Laguna Seca.

  Applies to: 2013 · 5.0L Hi-Po Ti-VCT V8 (444 hp) · Boss 302 · US

  Published interval: 5,000 mi · Standard Boss 302 tires rotate side to side only, never front to rear or crisscross. This interval does not apply to Laguna Seca.

  Source: Ford — 2013 Boss 302 supplement, first printing, USA · pp. 16–17 · checked 2026-09-07

  Boss 302 Laguna Seca tire restriction

  The Laguna Seca directional tires must NOT be rotated. No numerical rotation interval applies to this factory tire fitment.

  Applies to: 2013 · 5.0L Hi-Po Ti-VCT V8 (444 hp) · Boss 302 Laguna Seca · US

  Source: Ford — 2013 Boss 302 supplement, first printing, USA · pp. 16–17 · checked 2026-09-07

  Boss 302 post-track maintenance

  After track use perform the multi-point inspection and maintenance outlined in the 150,000-mile normal schedule. Consult the Boss supplement for track preparation and warranty limitations; no extra numerical road-service interval is inferred.

  Applies to: 2013 · 5.0L Hi-Po Ti-VCT V8 (444 hp) · Boss 302, Boss 302 Laguna Seca · US

  Source: Ford — 2013 Boss 302 supplement, first printing, USA · p. 31 · checked 2026-09-07

• 04

  Cabin air filter

  Sourced interval available

  V6/GT/Boss cabin-filter replacement

  Replace if equipped every 20,000 miles. The exact normal table does not add a cabin inspection at each oil change. Inspect frequently under specified idling/dusty conditions.

  Applies to: 2013 · 3.7L Ti-VCT V6, 5.0L Ti-VCT V8, 5.0L Hi-Po Ti-VCT V8 (444 hp) · US

  Published interval: 20,000 mi · Replace if equipped every 20,000 miles. The exact normal table does not add a cabin inspection at each oil change. Inspect frequently under specified idling/dusty conditions.

  Source: Ford — 2013 Mustang Owner’s Guide, third printing, USA · printed p. 315 (PDF 316) · checked 2026-09-07

  Shelby cabin-filter replacement

  Replace if equipped every 15,000 miles. Inspect every 7,500 miles or six months, whichever comes first, in the exact 2013 normal table.

  Applies to: 2013 · 5.8L supercharged DOHC V8 (662 hp) · US

  Published interval: 15,000 mi · Replace if equipped every 15,000 miles. Inspect every 7,500 miles or six months, whichever comes first, in the exact 2013 normal table.

  Source: Ford — 2013 Shelby GT500 Supplement · pp. 51–52 · checked 2026-09-07

• 05

  Engine air filter

  Sourced interval available

  V6/GT/Boss engine air-filter replacement

  Every 30,000 miles. In extensive idling or dusty operation inspect frequently and replace as required; the same applies to the cabin filter.

  Applies to: 2013 · 3.7L Ti-VCT V6, 5.0L Ti-VCT V8, 5.0L Hi-Po Ti-VCT V8 (444 hp) · US

  Published interval: 30,000 mi · Every 30,000 miles. In extensive idling or dusty operation inspect frequently and replace as required; the same applies to the cabin filter.

  Source: Ford — 2013 Mustang Owner’s Guide, third printing, USA · printed pp. 315, 319–320 (PDF 316, 320–321) · checked 2026-09-07

  Shelby engine air-filter replacement

  Every 30,000 miles. Under extensive idling or dusty conditions inspect frequently and replace as required, including cabin filter.

  Applies to: 2013 · 5.8L supercharged DOHC V8 (662 hp) · US

  Published interval: 30,000 mi · Every 30,000 miles. Under extensive idling or dusty conditions inspect frequently and replace as required, including cabin filter.

  Source: Ford — 2013 Shelby GT500 Supplement · pp. 52, 56–57 · checked 2026-09-07

• 06

  Fuel filter

  Sourced interval available

  V6/GT/Boss lifetime fuel filter

  The fuel filter is integrated into the fuel tank and does not require regular maintenance or replacement. The owner guide explicitly refers Shelby requirements to its supplement.

  Applies to: 2013 · 3.7L Ti-VCT V6, 5.0L Ti-VCT V8, 5.0L Hi-Po Ti-VCT V8 (444 hp) · US

  Source: Ford — 2013 Mustang Owner’s Guide, third printing, USA · printed p. 240 (PDF 241) · checked 2026-09-07

  Shelby fuel-filter replacement

  Every 30,000 miles. For California-registered vehicles, failure to perform this item does not nullify the emissions warranty or limit recall liability during vehicle useful life; Ford still recommends the service.

  Applies to: 2013 · 5.8L supercharged DOHC V8 (662 hp) · US

  Published interval: 30,000 mi · Every 30,000 miles. For California-registered vehicles, failure to perform this item does not nullify the emissions warranty or limit recall liability during vehicle useful life; Ford still recommends the service.

  Source: Ford — 2013 Shelby GT500 Supplement · pp. 52, 60 · checked 2026-09-07

• 07

  Spark plugs

  Sourced interval available

  V6/GT/Boss normal spark plugs

  Every 100,000 miles as explicitly printed; no calendar interval is inferred.

  Applies to: 2013 · 3.7L Ti-VCT V6, 5.0L Ti-VCT V8, 5.0L Hi-Po Ti-VCT V8 (444 hp) · US

  Published interval: 100,000 mi · Every 100,000 miles as explicitly printed; no calendar interval is inferred.

  Source: Ford — 2013 Mustang Owner’s Guide, third printing, USA · printed p. 315 (PDF 316) · checked 2026-09-07

  V6/GT/Boss commercial-idling spark plugs

  Every 60,000 miles when primarily extensive idling/low-speed commercial use.

  Applies to: 2013 · 3.7L Ti-VCT V6, 5.0L Ti-VCT V8, 5.0L Hi-Po Ti-VCT V8 (444 hp) · US

  Published interval: 60,000 mi · Every 60,000 miles when primarily extensive idling/low-speed commercial use.

  Source: Ford — 2013 Mustang Owner’s Guide, third printing, USA · printed p. 319 (PDF 320) · checked 2026-09-07

  Shelby spark plugs

  Every 45,000 miles; retain this engine-specific interval.

  Applies to: 2013 · 5.8L supercharged DOHC V8 (662 hp) · US

  Published interval: 45,000 mi · Every 45,000 miles; retain this engine-specific interval.

  Source: Ford — 2013 Shelby GT500 Supplement · pp. 40, 52 · checked 2026-09-07

• 08

  Coolant

  Sourced interval available

  V6/GT/Boss initial coolant

  First change, whichever comes first.

  Applies to: 2013 · 3.7L Ti-VCT V6, 5.0L Ti-VCT V8, 5.0L Hi-Po Ti-VCT V8 (444 hp) · US

  Published interval: 100,000 mi / 72 months · First change, whichever comes first.

  Source: Ford — 2013 Mustang Owner’s Guide, third printing, USA · printed pp. 315, 324 (PDF 316, 325) · checked 2026-09-07

  V6/GT/Boss subsequent coolant

  After the initial change, whichever comes first.

  Applies to: 2013 · 3.7L Ti-VCT V6, 5.0L Ti-VCT V8, 5.0L Hi-Po Ti-VCT V8 (444 hp) · US

  Published interval: 50,000 mi / 36 months · After the initial change, whichever comes first.

  Source: Ford — 2013 Mustang Owner’s Guide, third printing, USA · printed pp. 315, 324 (PDF 316, 325) · checked 2026-09-07

  Shelby initial coolant

  First change, whichever comes first.

  Applies to: 2013 · 5.8L supercharged DOHC V8 (662 hp) · US

  Published interval: 105,000 mi / 72 months · First change, whichever comes first.

  Source: Ford — 2013 Shelby GT500 Supplement · pp. 52, 61 · checked 2026-09-07

  Shelby subsequent coolant

  After the initial change, whichever comes first.

  Applies to: 2013 · 5.8L supercharged DOHC V8 (662 hp) · US

  Published interval: 45,000 mi / 36 months · After the initial change, whichever comes first.

  Source: Ford — 2013 Shelby GT500 Supplement · pp. 52, 61 · checked 2026-09-07

• 09

  Drive belts

  Fitment must be confirmed

  V6/GT/Boss accessory-belt service

  Inspect initially at 100,000 miles, then every other oil change until replaced; every 150,000 miles replace if not replaced within the last 100,000 miles. Also inspect during recommended multi-point visits.

  Applies to: 2013 · 3.7L Ti-VCT V6, 5.0L Ti-VCT V8, 5.0L Hi-Po Ti-VCT V8 (444 hp) · US

  Source: Ford — 2013 Mustang Owner’s Guide, third printing, USA · printed pp. 311, 315 (PDF 312, 316) · checked 2026-09-07

  Shelby accessory-belt service

  Inspect initially at 105,000 miles, then every 15,000 miles if not replaced; every 150,000 miles replace if not replaced within the last 100,000 miles. Also inspect during recommended multi-point visits.

  Applies to: 2013 · 5.8L supercharged DOHC V8 (662 hp) · US

  Source: Ford — 2013 Shelby GT500 Supplement · pp. 49, 52 · checked 2026-09-07

• 10

  Transmission and transfer-case fluid

  Sourced interval available

  V6/GT/Boss normal manual fluid

  Every 150,000 miles as explicitly printed; manual transmission only.

  Applies to: 2013 · 3.7L Ti-VCT V6, 5.0L Ti-VCT V8, 5.0L Hi-Po Ti-VCT V8 (444 hp) · 6-speed manual · US

  Published interval: 150,000 mi · Every 150,000 miles as explicitly printed; manual transmission only.

  Source: Ford — 2013 Mustang Owner’s Guide, third printing, USA · printed p. 315 (PDF 316) · checked 2026-09-07

  V6/GT/Boss normal automatic fluid and filter

  Every 150,000 miles change fluid and filter; the exact owner guide identifies this automatic as 6R80.

  Applies to: 2013 · 3.7L Ti-VCT V6, 5.0L Ti-VCT V8, 5.0L Hi-Po Ti-VCT V8 (444 hp) · 6-speed SelectShift automatic · US

  Published interval: 150,000 mi · Every 150,000 miles change fluid and filter; the exact owner guide identifies this automatic as 6R80.

  Source: Ford — 2013 Mustang Owner’s Guide, third printing, USA · printed pp. 302, 315 (PDF 303, 316) · checked 2026-09-07

  6R80 normal-service boundary

  The exact 2013 special-use tables do not prescribe a shortened automatic-fluid interval. The six-speed automatic is identified as 6R80. The surrounding scheduling examples still mention a 30,000-mile automatic change without an applicable table row; that example is not published here as a service requirement. Follow the actual normal table and ask Ford to clarify that inconsistent example for special use; investigate leaks or abnormal operation.

  Applies to: 2013 · 3.7L Ti-VCT V6, 5.0L Ti-VCT V8, 5.0L Hi-Po Ti-VCT V8 (444 hp) · 6-speed SelectShift automatic · US

  Source: Ford — 2013 Mustang Owner’s Guide, third printing, USA · printed pp. 239, 302, 319–320 (PDF 240, 303, 320–321) · checked 2026-09-07

  V6/GT towing manual fluid

  Every 60,000 miles when primarily towing or using a camper/car-top carrier; follow vehicle towing restrictions.

  Applies to: 2013 · 3.7L Ti-VCT V6, 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 · 6-speed manual · V6, V6 Premium, GT, GT Premium · US

  Published interval: 60,000 mi · Every 60,000 miles when primarily towing or using a camper/car-top carrier; follow vehicle towing restrictions.

  Source: Ford — 2013 Mustang Owner’s Guide, third printing, USA · printed p. 319 (PDF 320) · checked 2026-09-07

  V6/GT/Boss dusty-use manual fluid

  Every 50,000 miles when primarily dusty-road operation.

  Applies to: 2013 · 3.7L Ti-VCT V6, 5.0L Ti-VCT V8, 5.0L Hi-Po Ti-VCT V8 (444 hp) · 6-speed manual · US

  Published interval: 50,000 mi · Every 50,000 miles when primarily dusty-road operation.

  Source: Ford — 2013 Mustang Owner’s Guide, third printing, USA · printed p. 320 (PDF 321) · checked 2026-09-07

  Shelby normal manual fluid

  Every 150,000 miles; TREMEC six-speed manual only.

  Applies to: 2013 · 5.8L supercharged DOHC V8 (662 hp) · TREMEC 6-speed manual · US

  Published interval: 150,000 mi · Every 150,000 miles; TREMEC six-speed manual only.

  Source: Ford — 2013 Shelby GT500 Supplement · p. 52 · checked 2026-09-07

  Shelby dusty-use manual fluid

  Every 50,000 miles when primarily dusty-road operation.

  Applies to: 2013 · 5.8L supercharged DOHC V8 (662 hp) · TREMEC 6-speed manual · US

  Published interval: 50,000 mi · Every 50,000 miles when primarily dusty-road operation.

  Source: Ford — 2013 Shelby GT500 Supplement · pp. 56–57 · checked 2026-09-07

• 11

  Axle fluid

  Fitment must be confirmed

  V6/GT synthetic axle exception

  Factory synthetic rear-axle lubricant has no routine change unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the axle is submerged. Change after submersion; for high-speed, track or competition use replace axle lubricant and friction modifier after the first hour, then every 12 hours under those conditions. The synthetic-fluid exception controls ordinary road service.

  Applies to: 2013 · 3.7L Ti-VCT V6, 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 · V6, V6 Premium, GT, GT Premium · US

  Source: Ford — 2013 Mustang Owner’s Guide, third printing, USA · printed pp. 297–299, 323 (PDF 298–300, 324) · checked 2026-09-07

  Shelby synthetic axle exception

  No routine change unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the axle is submerged; change after submersion. Follow the separate before-and-after-track maintenance recommendation; no prior-year hourly axle interval is inferred. On cooler-equipped vehicles the axle pump must run during service refill.

  Applies to: 2013 · 5.8L supercharged DOHC V8 (662 hp) · US

  Source: Ford — 2013 Shelby GT500 Supplement · pp. 42–43, 60 · checked 2026-09-07

  Boss 302 synthetic axle and track exception

  No routine change unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the axle is submerged. Change lubricant and friction modifier after submersion and after the first hour of high-speed/track/competition operation, then every 12 hours under those conditions.

  Applies to: 2013 · 5.0L Hi-Po Ti-VCT V8 (444 hp) · Boss 302, Boss 302 Laguna Seca · US

  Source: Ford — 2013 Boss 302 supplement, first printing, USA · pp. 24–25, 31 · checked 2026-09-07

• 12

  Chassis lubrication

  Fitment must be confirmed

  V6/GT towing U-joint inspection

  When primarily towing or using a camper/car-top carrier, inspect frequently and lubricate U-joints as required. Follow the actual vehicle towing restrictions.

  Applies to: 2013 · 3.7L Ti-VCT V6, 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 · V6, V6 Premium, GT, GT Premium · US

  Source: Ford — 2013 Mustang Owner’s Guide, third printing, USA · printed p. 319 (PDF 320) · checked 2026-09-07

• 13

  Brake fluid

  Fitment must be confirmed

  Boss 302 track brake-fluid preparation

  For track performance Ford recommends changing to Super DOT 4 brake fluid meeting WSS-M6C65-A2. This is track preparation, not a recurring road-use replacement interval. Consult the supplement for complete preparation and brake-bedding instructions.

  Applies to: 2013 · 5.0L Hi-Po Ti-VCT V8 (444 hp) · Boss 302, Boss 302 Laguna Seca · US

  Source: Ford — 2013 Boss 302 supplement, first printing, USA · p. 28 · checked 2026-09-07