Service Manual

[capt_sneaky]

Does anyone know where i can get or download a service manual for a 2016 ford mustang gt manual. I attempted to get a PDF one and paid for it but it was a fake i just need a good source.

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[kz]

Here - https://www.motorcraftservice.com/Home/Index

Get 3 day subscription, download what you need. You get also access to Oasis and all the TSBs that are out there.

 

[capt_sneaky]

Here - https://www.motorcraftservice.com/Home/Index

Get 3 day subscription, download what you need. You get also access to Oasis and all the TSBs that are out there.

Would i be able to download the whole service manual then cancel the subscription? or are the PDF files encrypted

 

[kz]

Would i be able to download the whole service manual then cancel the subscription? or are the PDF files encrypted

You would have to manually print individual page blocks to pdf which is a bit of work. There is no complete manual available there to download - I think intent for this is to be a live resource for the shops with potential changes being implemented on the way.

 

[capt_sneaky]

You would have to manually print individual page blocks to pdf which is a bit of work. There is no complete manual available there to download - I think intent for this is to be a live resource for the shops with potential changes being implemented on the way.

Thank you

 

[Cobra Jet]

@capt_sneaky
Here ya go:
https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/free-s550-repair-manuals.134712/

 

[mustangpegasus51]

FWIW for those that have 2018+ you can still get a PDF version @ https://www.factory-manuals.com/ I used the service and was able to get one for my 2019.

 

[capt_sneaky]

@capt_sneaky
Here ya go:
https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/free-s550-repair-manuals.134712/

Thank you kind sir

 

[Elp_jc]

FWIW for those that have 2018+ you can still get a PDF version @ https://www.factory-manuals.com/ I used the service and was able to get one for my 2019.

They want to make people believe it's an official Ford site, but the glaring grammar errors make it obvious it's coming from China, or who knows where. So they're pirating the Ford manuals at best. They pretend each manual will be according to your VIN, which is stupid. It just need to include your year, model, and trim. At any rate, could you please tell us if the search function on the .pdf file works properly? I remember spending a good amount of money on a manual I thought was legit, and it was a million files you could not search, so utterly useless. I want a manual that will include everything my 2019 Bullitt has. Thank you.

 

[kz]

They want to make people believe it's an official Ford site, but the glaring grammar errors make it obvious it's coming from China, or who knows where. So they're pirating the Ford manuals at best. They pretend each manual will be according to your VIN, which is stupid. It just need to include your year, model, and trim. At any rate, could you please tell us if the search function on the .pdf file works properly? I remember spending a good amount of money on a manual I thought was legit, and it was a million files you could not search, so utterly useless. I want a manual that will include everything my 2019 Bullitt has. Thank you.

Exactly - they look pirated and I would never consider them for that reason. One you've had was probably sold by Helm's.

The manual available on Motocraft subscription site will have everything your Bullit has (it's basically identical to PP car mechanically) - the manuals are written in a way they cover all the cars - including GT350s (which were referred to as "SVT").

 

[Elp_jc]

The manual available on Motocraft subscription site will have everything your Bullit has (it's basically identical to PP car mechanically) - the manuals are written in a way they cover all the cars - including GT350s (which were referred to as "SVT").

I know, but I'd like ONE searchable .pdf file, that I can reference whenever I want. Why the hell Ford doesn't offer that? They're basically forcing people like me to buy a pirated version, when they could be making the money themselves, which would be the fair thing to do. Seems stupid to me.

 

[kz]

I know, but I'd like ONE searchable .pdf file, that I can reference whenever I want. Why the hell Ford doesn't offer that? They're basically forcing people like me to buy a pirated version, when they could be making the money themselves, which would be the fair thing to do. Seems stupid to me.

I believe for two reasons - one is because they're using 100 years old platform for those that has been in the shops ever since, second because the structure of the manual is for a shop mechanic - they will go to individual procedures (and that structure actually makes a lot of sense) and have absolutely no reason to have one searchable pdf (I know it wouldn't hurt though). I have the shop manual in individual pdf pageblocks, sorted into folder structure and never had a reason to do manual-wide search. Go straight to the procedure I need.

 

[Elp_jc]

Well, I disagree with that. If you need to remove a door panel, for instance; why search for the appropriate module first, then type 'door panel removal', when you can just type that once in a single file? At any rate, I'm not computer savvy enough to do shit like what you did anyway, so I'll have to obtain a searchable single file somewhere. And I won't feel bad because I'd have gladly paid Ford for it if they offered it. Take care.

 

[mustangpegasus51]

@Elp_jc yeah I see what you mean. Can't speak to their origins but yes it is very searchable, even has convenient little bookmarks for things like Reference Values, Pinpoint Tests, etc.

 

[Falk03]

I know, but I'd like ONE searchable .pdf file, that I can reference whenever I want. Why the hell Ford doesn't offer that? They're basically forcing people like me to buy a pirated version, when they could be making the money themselves, which would be the fair thing to do. Seems stupid to me.

The official workshop manual is available from http://helminc.com/. They don't offer a download service (only shipping of a CD). This is so from the past that I would not even consider this an appropriate offer.
Factory-manuals.com is somewhat sketchy. I assume they have a subscription to motorcraftservice.com and a script which downloads all the different sections and provide a single file with table of content (very helpful with 12K+ pages) and is completely searchable.

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