Home Ford Mustang 2016 Battery / Replace 1. Getting Started - Prepare for the repair 2. Open the Hood - How to pop the hood and prop it open 3. Access Battery - Learn where the battery is located 4. Remove Bracket - Take off the bracket that secures the battery 5. Remove Cables - How to disconnect the cables the right way 6. Clean Cables - Clean with baking soda, water and a wire brush 7. New Battery - Install new battery and prevent corrosion 8. Secure Battery - Replace the bracket to secure the new battery 9. Replace Cover - Ensure the cover is put back properly 10. More Info. - Additional thoughts on replacing the battery Share on Honda City helped make these videos Feedback Download Ford owners manuals The video above shows you how to replace the battery in your 2016 Ford Mustang. We recommend changing the battery in Fords every 4 years. Although some batteries last much longer, most batteries begin breaking down chemically after four years, so you could experience dimmer headlights and other negative effects before you have a dead battery in your Mustang that you need to the battery in your Mustang involves removing the terminals. When you reconnect the terminals, your radio presets are likely to be cleared out. In some Mustangs, you may need to re-enter a security code to get your radio to work again. Check for this code in your owners manual - it will usually be either a sticker or small card in the booklet. If you can't find it, call Ford and they will give you the code for free. In many Fords, the transmission "learns" how you drive over time and makes adjustments, so you may experience altered driving dynamics as your car re-learns your driving style after changing the battery. Advance Auto coupon for20% off entire order: KIOSK20 Hans Angermeier has produced over 100,000 videos showing drivers how to fix things on their cars. He has broad expertise on basic repair procedures covering the majority of cars on the road. Carmakers are hiding interior fuse boxes all over the place these days - see how to check your interior fuses here! There's no reason to check the washer fluid level without adding some - see how to do it here! Don't send mixed signals - if your turn signal doesn't blink, or blinks rapidly, you likely have a burnt out bulb Do you ever get into your friend's car and notice a bad smell? A dirty cabin air filter could be the culprit