All Mustang FAQs

All Mustang FAQs

Stay with me, this gets complicated. The first model year Ford created the Mustang for was 1965. But, just as with most new model years, it was unveiled and largely produced the prior year. In this case, this 1965 Ford Mustang was unveiled on April 17, 1964, though production started on March 9, 1964. About 4 months after it was unveiled, on August 17, 1964, production ended for what we now call the 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang. After that, slight changes were made, and these are called 1965 Ford Mustangs.

To be clear, there are no 1964 or 1964 1/2 Ford Mustangs, officially. The first Model year was 1965, hence the 45th anniversary should have been the 2010 Ford Mustang, not the 2009. However, due to the collectibility of the first run of Mustangs, a distinction is made amongst people in the trade.

Below are the stats on the 1964 1/2 Ford Mustangs:

Production began March 9, 1964 and ended August 17,1964
There were only coupes and convertibles, no fastbacks
Instead of alternators, these had generators

Engines Displacement & Code
170 cubic inch 6cyl 1bbl "V"
260 cubic inch 8cyl 2bbl "F"
289 cubic inch 8cyl 4bbl "D"
*289 cubic inch 8cyl 4bbl "K"
* Available in June of 1964

Exterior
The Gas Cap has no retaining wire.
The edges of the Hood have stiffening skirts ( bevels) on its lower left and right side
The Grill panels have corresponding bevels to the hood skirts
The Mustang lettering on the front fenders is 4-3/8", later lengthened to 5"
Windshield Wiper shafts bases are pot metal and have a threaded escutcheon

Interior
Door Locks are color-keyed to interior, changed to chrome in later production
Owners Manual states 170 C.I. six cylinder, and the 260 low compression V8

Trunk
Tail lights have 3 wire pigtail assembly
Mat is grey burtex in hardtops, and speckled grey rubber in convertibles
Spare tire hold down is slotted for anchor bolt

Hi-Performance 289 V8
Instrument Cluster has red GEN light (Generator), later models had red ALT light
Heater blower is two speed with OFF position located in center
Carpet had color-keyed rubber heel pad, no toe pad, as in later models
The fresh air vent on the drivers side is marked with a White "A"
Door handles and Window cranks are held by concealed spring clips, not allen-head screws
Carpeting stops at inner rocker panel, with color-keyed vinyl under door sill plate
Front Seatbelts are secured with an eye bolt, later changed to hex-head bolt
Passenger seat was not adjustable
Smaller "T" handle on automatic transmission cars

Engine Compartment
Hood Bumpers have recessed phillips screw to hold bumper to stud
Radiator Core support has air vents/louvers in front of batter box for cooling
Horns are larger than on later models and mounted on the frame behind radiator
Coils is mounted flat on intake manifold
Brake switch ( 2 wires) is mounted on the master cylinder
Engine has a road draft tube, with /without a PCV valve
Small flip open oil cap on distributor base
Generators are installed, have black rubber shroud
Oil dipstick is on passenger side and very long
Oil filler tube is on front cover of engine, not valve covers

The 1968 Shelby EXP-500 Prototype 428 CJ Conelec EFI was a rare 1-of-1 beauty nicknamed, "The Green Hornet".
It has independent rear suspension, fuel-injection, and was powered by the 428 Cobra Jet engine.
The Green Hornet was a factory-experimental beast with four-wheel disc brakes, with all this modern technology packed into a 1968 legend. It had a stripe on the front quarter panel that read "EXP500".

The EXP-500 came to be as Carroll Shelby needed a testbed machine for his new fuel-injection unit and IRS (independent-rear-suspension), but the "Lil Red" 1967 hardtop he was going to use was used at performance displays and frequently driven by Shelby's friend, Bill Cosby. Ford shipped him a Lime Gold 1968 hardtop with a 390-ci engine, which was immediately yanked and replaced with the experimental 428-CJ.

A former Bendix engineer named Dave Long developed a Conelec EFI that was going to be used in full-sized Ford and Mercury cars due to the more stringent 1970 emissions regulations. This test bed still featured a 9-inch rear, coil springs, lateral links, and a rear anti-roll bar. A truck-spec C6 transmission was installed to replace the factory C6. The handle the big-beef they also swapped out for a Lincoln torque converter and a cast-iron truck shaft.

Shelby of course modified the body as well and slapped on a functional ram-air hood and different tail-panel to hold 1965 Thunderbird tail-lights. Three coats of Gold Luster Green were shot on the body by legendary painter Sonny Fee. He also covered it with gold metallic mica which were hand-rubbed in and topped with clear. Likely due to his friendship with Bill Cosby, the one-off custom car was quickly nicknamed "The Green Hornet".

It bolstered 0-60 times in the 5.7 second range with a top speed around 157 mph. That was accomplished with just a 3.0:1 ratio, and weighing a hefty 3,500-pounds. The Conelec fuel injection and IRS never made it to production. Until now, most believed that the Green Hornet had been destroyed.

Actually, it made it to Ford's Employee and Auction Resale Lot in Dearborn, MI. Unfortunately it was stripped of many parts such as the IRS and the EFI. The lot owner bought it for a mere $3,000, knowing it was the only Shelby notch-back like it. Though he sold it 6 months later saying that it had too much power to be a family car.

So he sold it to Don Darrow, owner of the Ford dealer franchise in Cheboygan, Michigan. The new owner added a white vinyl top, 14-inch styled steel wheels with GT caps, and white-stripe Michelins. He only put on about 30,000 miles. The new owners had no idea what kind of special car they owned for 20 years. The brought it to the original builder and started getting it restored.

Martin Euler of Classic & Muscle Mustang Restorations in Midland, Michigan took over the project. With help from Goodell, the original builder, they restored it as close as they could to what Shelby intended it to look like from the start. The Green Hornet is now part of Craig Jackson's select collection of ultra-rare muscle cars--a lone Ford in the Barrett-Jackson Auction magnate's private garage full of ultra rare one-of-one high-optioned GM and Mopar muscle.

Engine
Type: OHV V-8, iron block and heads
Displacement: 428 cubic inches
Bore x Stroke: 4.13 inches x 3.98 inches
Compression ratio: 10.5:1
Horsepower @ rpm: 355 @ 5,400*
Torque @ rpm: 420-lbs.ft. @ 3,200rpm*
Valvetrain: Pushrod operation, hydraulic valve lifters
Main bearings: 5
Fuel system: Conelec electronic multiport fuel injection, electric fuel pump
Lubrication system: Pressure, gear-type pump
Electrical system: 12-volt
Exhaust system: Dual exhaust

Transmission
Type: Heavy-duty Ford C6 three-speed automatic with Lincoln torque converter
Ratios 1st: 2.46:1
2nd: 1.46:1
3rd: 1.00:1

Differential
Type: Ford 9-inch center section
Ratio: 3.00:1

Steering
Type: Recirculating ball, power assist
Turns, lock-to-lock: 4.0
Turning circle: 37 feet

Brakes
Type: Four-wheel disc, hydraulic activation
Front: 11.3-inch Kelsey Hayes vented discs
Rear: 11.3-inch Kelsey Hayes vented discs

Chassis & Body
Construction: Unit-body construction
Body style: Two-door coupe
Layout: Front engine, rear-wheel drive

Suspension
Front: Independent, upper wishbones, lower control arm with drag strut, 0.94-inch anti-roll bar, coil springs, telescoping shock absorbers
Rear: Fully independent; lower control arms; coil springs; telescoping shock absorbers; lateral links; anti-roll bar

Wheels & Tires
Wheels: Shelby aluminum 10-spoke
Front: 15 x 7 inches
Rear: 15 x 7 inches
Tires: Goodyear Polyglas
Front: F60-15
Rear: F60-15

Weights & Measures
Wheelbase: 108 inches
Overall length: 186.6 inches
Overall width: 70.9 inches
Overall height: 51.6 inches
Front track: 58.0 inches
Rear track: 58.0 inches*
Curb weight: 3,450 pounds**

Capacities
Crankcase: 5 quarts
Cooling system: 23.5 quarts
Fuel tank: 17 gallons

Calculated Data
Bhp per c.i.d.: 0.83*
Weight per bhp: 9.71 pounds*
Weight per c.i.d.: 8.06 pounds*

Production
This Shelby Mustang was a prototype unit for component testing and was not sold through regular dealer channels. It is the only one in existence.

Performance
0-60 mph: 5.7 seconds
0-100 mph: 11.4 seconds
Top speed: 157 mph

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* indicates information on (or extrapolated from) a stock 1968 Shelby GT500; prototype data unavailable

** according to previously published sources

I've heard Dynacorn makes quality stuff, but it looks like they don't have anything before 1967. I would contact them or one of their dealers and ask.

A few places to check out would be:

AutoKrafters.com

CJ Pony Parts

Looks like you may have to ask them if they have OEM-tooled panels.
Good luck! And share your photos or success stories!

1968 was the only year the J-code Mustangs were available. J was the engine code indicating the new 302-cubic-inch engine was under the hood. They were the only 302-ci, 4-barrel, 230 HP available that year.

J-code Mustangs with the GT option had a 9-inch rear differential. All other J-codes had the 8-inch rear-end. Other Mustangs with the 9-inch were the 390 and 428CJ.

The 1967 motors, the 289 4-barrel and the 289 High-Performance were dropped from the Mustang powerteam selection at the beginning of the 1968 model year. The 289 2-barrel lasted until mid-year before being replaced by the 302 2-barrel. Two hi-po engines were offered for the 1968 Mustang: a 302 High Performance and a 390 horsepower 427 - both were very limited production.

The 289 4-barrel and the 289 High-Performance are the 1967 "A" and "K" codes, respectively, but they did not reappear in 1968.

As far as production numbers in 1968 (J-code and other engine codes):

63A Fastback standard model = 33,585
63B Fastback deluxe model = 7661
63C Fastback bench-seat model = 1079
63D Fastback deluxe bench-seat model = 256
65A 2door Hardtop Coupe Standard = 233,472
65B 2door Hardtop Coupe Deluxe = 9,009
65C 2door Hardtop Coupe bench seats = 6,113
65C 2door Hardtop Coupe Deluxe bench seats = 853
76A Convertible Standard = 22,037
76B Convertible Deluxe = 3,339

1968 Total = 317,404

Special Mustangs (included above):

Mustangs with 390 = 11,475
428 Cobra Jet Mustangs:
Fastbacks = 2,253
Coupes = 564
GT Mustangs = 17,458
California Special Mustangs = about 5,000

The Shelby GT350R is the first Shelby Mustang ever built.

Only 36 GT350R's were made. 100 GT350's were all by January 1st, 1965, but it's unclear how many were "R", racing designated, and how many were just GT350's. 100 total had to be made by Jan 1, 1965 to qualify as a production model. The "R" code Shelbys are special racing Mustangs equipped with dual S-W electric fuel pumps, baffled steel high-capacity oil pans by Avaid, custom breathers made from steel valve covers, and of course, competition racing seats.

It's racing pedigree was active from 1965 through 1971. It beat a Yenko Camaro after starting in the last position. The fiberglass hoods cover a sought-after K-code engine, modified with 715-cfm 4-barrel carbs and high-rise intake manifolds.

These Mustangs have glass-pack mufflers at the end of the dual-exhaust which originates in custom tube headers. They have Borg-Warner T-10 four-speed manual trannies in a lightweight aluminum case. To handle all of that beef, they upgraded the suspension and brakes as well. The backseats were all removed to qualify as a racing 2-seater.

Ah, the aluminum-alloy-cased, first Mustang automatic transmission, the C4 3-speed automatic, introduced in 1964 and replaced by the C5 in 1982. On the Mustang II's it was in a small bellhousing, which all had 141-tooth zero-balanced flexplates.

Some things to check would be:

  • You may want to try a high-torque mini-starter, as it supposedly starts better and meshs up better.
  • Does the flexplate have a 1/2" offset, not 3/4" or other?
  • Is the flexplate zero-balanced?
  • I assume the clearances check out or you wouldn't be able to get it in there. The starter for the MII 302 required a smaller oilpan than it did in other Ford applications.
  • When you bolted it up, did you see if flex plate is applying any pressure or force on the torque converter, it shouldn't be.
  • Shims are available for between the crank and the flexplate to take up excess clearance that may be needed if the front pump was replaced or rebuilt and machined.
  • The converter mount point should be flush with the engine side of the ring gear and not the rear side.
  • The Mustang II V8's required not only the reduced-diameter C4 bellhousing, but also a smaller torque converter, the 141-tooth flexplate (which you have), smaller block plate, and dust cover. It also required special motor mounts, oil pan, oil pump pickup, and accessory mounting brackets. You may need to check all of these things.
  • In 1971, Ford went to a 26/24-spline input shaft, meaning the torque-converter side is 26-spline and the clutch hub is 24-spline. I would imagine you're good there.

There is at least 1 good book on the subject that may help, Ford Engine Parts Interchange

Also try http://www.fordmuscle.com/forums/c4-transmissions/

And to decode your bellhousing numbers, try:
http://mmerlinn.bravehost.com/trans/fdc4f/Fd9c4bhd.htm

Good luck, and I hope this helps.

Mustang's second generation (or Gen 2) was from 1974-1978. There were more stringent pollution laws and an OPEC oil embargo in 1973. People had to wait in line for gas, and gas-guzzler cars became unpopular. Lee Iacocca decided to make a fuel-efficient Mustang for the 1974 model year that was based on the Ford Pinto sub-compact car.

Though these Mustangs may seem less popular now, the 1974 models sold 385,993 units, which is fourth place for most Mustangs sold in a model year since 1965, beaten only by the first 3 years of the Mustangs life (1965-1967).

The Mustang also grew quite a bit in the 1969-1973 models. Iacocca wanted to return to the small pony car that it started as. Facing fierce competition from the Japanese in the sub-compact cars, he once again knew what America needed and delivered it with huge success.

Only a year later, the 1975 models included a 302-cid V8 option with the legendary 5.0-liter badge. Ford also continued to offer a more economical option dubbed the "MPG Stallion". Later on in Gen-2 they offered a "Cobra II" version in 1976 and a "King Cobra" in 1978.

Specs on 1992 Mustang Convertible
There are several places to look, and most start from a search engine, or in Mustang enthusiast forums. However The Mustang FAQ and Stang Pit are working to become that source for all sorts of Mustang information. We spend a lot of time digging through and sorting all of the valuable information in Mustang forums out there.
Production numbers by model, engine, and body type are available for most Mustangs, but it's very difficult to get numbers on Mustangs with different options and interiors.

Here's what we could find:

66B 2dr Convertible: 23,470 convertibles were made, out of a total 79,280 Mustangs produced in 1992.

Mustang Performance
1992 Ford Mustang LX 5.0
0-60 mph: 6.2 sec

Quarter Mile: 14.8 sec

Available Engines:
2.3L EFI 4cyl 105hp
5.0L EFI V-8 225hp (HO)

Available Exterior Colors Color Code
Medium Red - EM
Bright Red - EP
Black - UA
Oxford White - YO
Wild Strawberry - EL
Bimini Blue - K3
Twilight Blue - MK
Ultra Blue - MM
Deep Emerald Green - PA
Medium Titanium - YG
Titanium Frost - YX

Interior Trim Colors
Titanium
Crystal Blue
Scarlet Red Black
White/Titanium*
White/Red*

(*Convertible only)

The convertible provided 37.6 inches of front head room and 37 inches of rear head room. Measuring 179.6 inches long, 68.3 inches wide and 52.1 inches high, the Mustang GT had curb weight from 3,069 to 3,431 lbs.
The Ford Mustang GT was available in two body styles in 1992. The hatchback and convertible were both equipped with a 5.0-liter pushrod V-8 engine, which produced 225 horsepower at 4,200 rpm and 300 foot-pounds of torque at 3,200 rpm.

The 5.0-liter was mated to a five-speed manual transmission and a four-speed automatic was an available option. Of the 79,280 Ford Mustangs produced in 1992, 20,445 were GT's. Equipped with the 5.0-liter engine, the Mustang could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 6.7 seconds.

Features
Standard features and available options included driver front airbag, bucket seats, ground effects, power brakes, 16-inch wheels, power steering, rear spoiler, air conditioning, leather seats, sunroof, power locks, power windows, cruise control, power seat, two-tone paint, limited slip differential, fog lights and tinted glass.

Expert Insight
The team at the Mustang GT Registry said, "The GT fun continues for 1992. ... Unfortunately, decreasing sales of the Mustang resulted in 1992 having the lowest production run of Mustang GT's from 1982 to 1993--down another 3,983 units from 1991." When talking about potential drawbacks of the 1992 Mustang, the writers at Mustang Evolution stated, "the 1992 V8 Mustangs boasted a great acceleration and all models handled well; some drawbacks included interior noise, lack of room in the rear, slow acceleration on the four cylinder and gas mileage on the V8. On average, however, the Mustang was considered by many to be an American legend."

Power to weight 0.0682

Rear wheels provide the power to accelerate the vehicle. Standard layout for performance vehicles, trucks and generally all older cars.

Advantages:
Even weight distribution
Weight transfer during acceleration
No torque steer
Steering radius
Better handling / braking
Rear-Wheel Drive

Bigger engines use shapes like V6 and V8. Smaller engines are usually I4. The number refers to cylinders and the letter refers to shape of their arrangement. Rarer designs include boxer and rotary engines.
Engine layout
V8 Power, that is what its all about. This is the basic measurement for car engines. The higher, the faster usually. Don't forget that the heavier the car, the more power it requires.

Horsepower 225 hp
Torque 300 lb-ft

The compression ratio is one of many ways to gauge engine design. The higher the ratio, the better designed the engine is since more mechanical energy can be extracted from it. In other words, more of the explosion turns into power sent to the wheels, which is good efficiency.

Compression ratio 9.0:1
These are the dimensions of individual cylinders. Stroke is the length and bore is the area of the cylinder's footprint. Long stroke engines develop more torque, making it great off-the-line. However, shorter stroke allows the engine to spin faster and create more top end power, making them great for highway or racing.

Bore x stroke 4.00 X 3.00 in

Engine displacement is the size of the engine, except on the inside. It is the internal volume of all cylinders. The larger these chambers are, the more torque can be developed. This is why larger engines have so much pep from a standing start.

Displacement 4949 cc

How well is the engine designed? One way to evaluate this is to ask how much power the engine gets for its size. The higher the number, the better engineered the unit it. Higher values allow to have both high power and reasonable economy.

Horsepower per litre 45.46

Turning diameter 40.8 ft
Height 52 in
Width 68 in
Length 179 in
Front track 57.9 in
Rear track 57.0 in

Distance between the centers of the axles. This is the length if you were to stretch the tape measure from the center of the front wheel and run it back to the center of the rear wheel.
Wheelbase 100 in
Weight for manuals 3231 lb
Weight for automatics 3297 lb
Gastank capacity 15.4 gal

Original msrp $19644
Tires 205/60VR14

This tells you how many miles you can, on average, travel in this car through city on a single gallon of gas. Keep in mind that these numbers are an approximation from the EPA and shouldn't be trusted. There are much better resources for what to actually expect: FuelEconomy.gov and Fuelly.com.

City economy 18 mpg
Number of miles, on average, this car travels on highway on a single gallon of gas. This one really varies and depends on how you drive. Don't forget to always check FuelEconomy.gov and Fuelly.com. In fact, why not join Fuelly?

Highway economy 25 mpg

Standard seating 4
Doors 2
Fuel system No data/MPFI
Front suspension Ind
Rear suspension Live

5-Speed Manual Overdrive
4-Speed Automatic Overdrive

Specs on 1992 Mustang Convertible
There are several places to look, and most start from a search engine, or in Mustang enthusiast forums. However The Mustang FAQ and Stang Pit are working to become that source for all sorts of Mustang information. We spend a lot of time digging through and sorting all of the valuable information in Mustang forums out there.
Production numbers by model, engine, and body type are available for most Mustangs, but it's very difficult to get numbers on Mustangs with different options and interiors.

Here's what we could find:

66B 2dr Convertible: 23,470 convertibles were made, out of a total 79,280 Mustangs produced in 1992.

Mustang Performance
1992 Ford Mustang LX 5.0
0-60 mph: 6.2 sec

Quarter Mile: 14.8 sec

Available Engines:
2.3L EFI 4cyl 105hp
5.0L EFI V-8 225hp (HO)

Available Exterior Colors Color Code
Medium Red - EM
Bright Red - EP
Black - UA
Oxford White - YO
Wild Strawberry - EL
Bimini Blue - K3
Twilight Blue - MK
Ultra Blue - MM
Deep Emerald Green - PA
Medium Titanium - YG
Titanium Frost - YX

Interior Trim Colors
Titanium
Crystal Blue
Scarlet Red Black
White/Titanium*
White/Red*

(*Convertible only)

The convertible provided 37.6 inches of front head room and 37 inches of rear head room. Measuring 179.6 inches long, 68.3 inches wide and 52.1 inches high, the Mustang GT had curb weight from 3,069 to 3,431 lbs.
The Ford Mustang GT was available in two body styles in 1992. The hatchback and convertible were both equipped with a 5.0-liter pushrod V-8 engine, which produced 225 horsepower at 4,200 rpm and 300 foot-pounds of torque at 3,200 rpm.

The 5.0-liter was mated to a five-speed manual transmission and a four-speed automatic was an available option. Of the 79,280 Ford Mustangs produced in 1992, 20,445 were GT's. Equipped with the 5.0-liter engine, the Mustang could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 6.7 seconds.

Features
Standard features and available options included driver front airbag, bucket seats, ground effects, power brakes, 16-inch wheels, power steering, rear spoiler, air conditioning, leather seats, sunroof, power locks, power windows, cruise control, power seat, two-tone paint, limited slip differential, fog lights and tinted glass.

Expert Insight
The team at the Mustang GT Registry said, "The GT fun continues for 1992. ... Unfortunately, decreasing sales of the Mustang resulted in 1992 having the lowest production run of Mustang GT's from 1982 to 1993--down another 3,983 units from 1991." When talking about potential drawbacks of the 1992 Mustang, the writers at Mustang Evolution stated, "the 1992 V8 Mustangs boasted a great acceleration and all models handled well; some drawbacks included interior noise, lack of room in the rear, slow acceleration on the four cylinder and gas mileage on the V8. On average, however, the Mustang was considered by many to be an American legend."

Power to weight 0.0682

Rear wheels provide the power to accelerate the vehicle. Standard layout for performance vehicles, trucks and generally all older cars.

Advantages:
Even weight distribution
Weight transfer during acceleration
No torque steer
Steering radius
Better handling / braking
Rear-Wheel Drive

Bigger engines use shapes like V6 and V8. Smaller engines are usually I4. The number refers to cylinders and the letter refers to shape of their arrangement. Rarer designs include boxer and rotary engines.
Engine layout
V8 Power, that is what its all about. This is the basic measurement for car engines. The higher, the faster usually. Don't forget that the heavier the car, the more power it requires.

Horsepower 225 hp
Torque 300 lb-ft

The compression ratio is one of many ways to gauge engine design. The higher the ratio, the better designed the engine is since more mechanical energy can be extracted from it. In other words, more of the explosion turns into power sent to the wheels, which is good efficiency.

Compression ratio 9.0:1
These are the dimensions of individual cylinders. Stroke is the length and bore is the area of the cylinder's footprint. Long stroke engines develop more torque, making it great off-the-line. However, shorter stroke allows the engine to spin faster and create more top end power, making them great for highway or racing.

Bore x stroke 4.00 X 3.00 in

Engine displacement is the size of the engine, except on the inside. It is the internal volume of all cylinders. The larger these chambers are, the more torque can be developed. This is why larger engines have so much pep from a standing start.

Displacement 4949 cc

How well is the engine designed? One way to evaluate this is to ask how much power the engine gets for its size. The higher the number, the better engineered the unit it. Higher values allow to have both high power and reasonable economy.

Horsepower per litre 45.46

Turning diameter 40.8 ft
Height 52 in
Width 68 in
Length 179 in
Front track 57.9 in
Rear track 57.0 in

Distance between the centers of the axles. This is the length if you were to stretch the tape measure from the center of the front wheel and run it back to the center of the rear wheel.
Wheelbase 100 in
Weight for manuals 3231 lb
Weight for automatics 3297 lb
Gastank capacity 15.4 gal

Original msrp $19644
Tires 205/60VR14

This tells you how many miles you can, on average, travel in this car through city on a single gallon of gas. Keep in mind that these numbers are an approximation from the EPA and shouldn't be trusted. There are much better resources for what to actually expect: FuelEconomy.gov and Fuelly.com.

City economy 18 mpg
Number of miles, on average, this car travels on highway on a single gallon of gas. This one really varies and depends on how you drive. Don't forget to always check FuelEconomy.gov and Fuelly.com. In fact, why not join Fuelly?

Highway economy 25 mpg

Standard seating 4
Doors 2
Fuel system No data/MPFI
Front suspension Ind
Rear suspension Live

5-Speed Manual Overdrive
4-Speed Automatic Overdrive

The official launch of Ford's SVT (Special Vehicle Teams) came during the 1992 Chicago Auto Show with the unveiling of the 1993 SVT Mustang Cobra and SVT F-150 Lightning. Both went on sale February 13, 1993.

Only 636 Mustangs produced in 2002 were Electric Green.
Only about 79 were GT convertibles, based on only .45% of 2002's being Electric Green.
I'm trying to verify the production numbers.
Hang on to that one, it's considered "rare"!!

Reprogramming Keys
I haven't tried any of these myself, so I cannot be held liable, proceed at your own risk!

Here are 2 methods I have heard about:

On-Board Programming Method "B"
for Ford keys (1996 -early 1998 Ford, Lincoln, Mercury)

If you want to initiate a new master key....
1. Insert new key into ignition cylinder and turn it to the ON (RUN) position. The security light on the dash will flash for fifteen minutes.

2. When the security light stops flashing, you have FIVE minutes to start the next step. Turn the ignition cylinder OFF and then back to the ON (RUN) position. The security light on the dash will flash for fifteen more minutes.

3. When the security light stops flashing, you have FIVE minutes to start the next step. Turn the ignition cylinder to OFF and then back ON (RUN) position. The dash will flash for fifteen more minutes.

4. After the security light stops flashing the third time, the new key has been programmed into the vehicles computer and will operate the car. It has replaced ALL the previous electronic key codes and is the ONLY key programmed into the vehicles computer.

If you want to add a key....
1. Insert an existing key into the ignition cylinder.

2. Turn the ignition cylinder to ON (RUN) and back to OFF.

3. Remove the existing key and, within 15 seconds, insert the new key and turn it to ON (RUN).

4. The security light will light up for two seconds to indicate success in programming the key into the vehicle.

5. Don't attempt to start the vehicle with any key for at least 1 minute.

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On-Board Programming Method "C"
for Ford keys (Later 1998-newer Ford, Lincoln, Mercury)

If you want to initiate a new master key....
1. This requires that the vehicle be connected to special dealer equipment. There are two ten minute delays involved while this device erases all existing key programming and sets up the vehicle computer to accept new key codes. Two new keys should be ready because the system requires a minimum of two keys in the program. After the first two keys are programmed, additional keys can be entered individually by following the instructions for adding duplicate keys (below).

If you want to add a key....
**You must have two original keys to perform this procedure. If you only have one key, you WILL have to take it to the dealer to get it programmed**

1. Insert and existing (working) key into the ignition cylinder.

2. Turn the ignition cylinder ON (RUN) and back to OFF. Ignition should stay on for at least ONE SECOND.

3. Remove the existing key and, within TEN seconds, insert a second working key and turn it to ON (RUN) and the back OFF. Ignition must be in ON for at least ONE second, but no more than TEN seconds. Remove the key.

4. Insert the new key before TWENTY seconds have elapsed and turn it to ON (RUN). Leave it the ON position for at least ONE second and turn back to OFF.

5. The security light will light up for THREE seconds to indicate that the new key has been successfully programmed.

6. To program additional keys, repeat steps 1 through 5

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As a precautionary measure for all of the above procedures, you should wait at least one minute after you have performed this until you start your vehicle.

For now all I can say is I'm not sure.

You should have a five-bolt pattern, unlike previous years (up until '93), which had a four-bolt pattern, so you're good there. However the main converns would be wheel-well clearance, the offset, and wheel-bore size for the axle flange. I don't have the equipment to do this first-hand, so I cannot guarantee they will work.

There should be plenty of clearance for 18" wheels, though I'd be careful if your Stang is lowered. I'm having trouble finding the proper offsets and wheel-bore size required, hence the delay in finding an answer.

As far as I can tell all 1994 Mustangs with 17x8" wheels that have a 4.5" bolt circle, have 5.72" backspacing. The problem is I'm trying to verify if that works with the OEM 2007 GT500 18" wheels.

You will definitely notice more power from a CAI (cold-air intake) and dual-exhaust setup on an '06 V6.
You could add 16-22 rwhp from the CAI, but just 10 rwhp from dual exhaust, without other mods.

With a tune, the combo is probably good for about 30 rwhp total.
What I would do is definitely get a CAI and tuner (or get it dyno-tuned) first.

Considering you need a new rear bumper, pipes and more to convert to dual-exhaust, I would hold off on that unless you plan on getting a supercharger or turbo later on. The dual exhaust will definitely help with added power that a blower provides.

Considering the cost, you may do better with the CAI and a throttle body, which is said to add 5-10 hp, and is just over $200 (for just the throttle body).

Bottom line: Definitely do the CAI, get a tuner (or get it tuned), use 93 octane gas and a tune that takes advantage of that, and only do the duals if you have the money for the whole setup including a new rear bumper, and with the understanding that the look and sound will be more noticeable now than the power gains from the duals, at least until a blower is slapped in there.

Good luck, and happy Mustang motoring!

An S197 Mustang, made between years 2005-2009, V6 manual or automatic trans is electronically limited to 113 mph. With the limiter lifted (by tuning computer), the V6 in this 5th generation can reach 142 mph, according to my best sources, in stock form.

The 2011 Mustang V6 is the first car with more than 300-hp to have an official 31 mpg. Ford breaks yet another record, and we can all enjoy more miles of pure driving pleasure. V6 or V8, Mustangs are freakin' fun.

The 2011 Mustangs will offer a 6-speed manual transmission for all three versions, the V6, GT, and GT500. The V6 and GT also offer a 6-speed automatic for additional cost.

For the automatic 6-speed, Ford is using their 6R80 tranny, which has been running in Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators, and is built in Ford's Livonia, Michigan plant. The version in the Mustang will have a pure clutch-to-clutch with no bands, and a one-way clutch to smooth out the shifts. The auto trans weighs 20 more lbs than last year's.

For the manual 6-speed, Ford's using the joint-venture (with Getrag) MT82 tranny, built in a plant in China. It is supposedly slick-shifting due to ball bearings and pivoting shift forks on the shift rails, along with positive shift stops inside. It's filled with "fill-for-life" synthetic oil, like the 6R80, and the torque capacity is 375 lb-ft. Unfortunately the manuals going in the GT's with Coyote 5.0 L motors will have the dreaded SKIP-SHIFT. Featured and hated in Corvette's, this fuel-saving headache will jump from 1st all the way to 4th gear when shifted within a specific speed range. It can usually be defeated with programming or other techniques, but it's either that or pay a gas-guzzler tax!

Yes, the 2011 Mustang GT was the Daytona 500 pace car for the first time ever on February 14, 2010. It was also the first time any Ford has been the pace car for Daytona since the Torino GT convertible back in 1970. Only 50 will be made to be sold to the public. The actual pace car that rode the track was sold at a Barret-Jackson auction for $330,000. Proceeds over MSRP were donated to the Children's Diabetes Foundation.

The 2010 Daytona Pace Car edition is a modified GT with Ford Racing equipment. It is a "glassback" coupe with the new 5.0L engine pumping out 412 hp. It features special suspension, mufflers, strut tower brace, and a special paint scheme complete with painted wheels. It also has specially tuned Electric Power Assist Steering (EPAS), 11.5-inch front and 11.8-inch rear vented disc brakes, and even gets 25 mpg on the highway. The interior is customized and features pace-car branded sill plates that light up.

Yes! The 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 will feature an all-aluminum 550-horsepower engine with 510 lb-ft of torque. The 5.4-liter engine was developed by Ford's Special Vehicle Team (SVT), but is only 10 HP more than last year's. This new engine is 102 pounds lighter than the previous cast-iron model. It's also better on gas, getting about 23/15 mpg on highway/city. The new GT500 will be offered as a coupe, convertible, or coupe with the "glass-back" roof. There is much less a gap between the GT and GT500 this year, with the GT being 412 hp.

The fastest major Mustang company is Shelby. Shelby offers a 2010 Shelby GT500 Super Snake that produces about 730 hp. They've also offered a limited Prudhomme edition Super Snake making 750 hp on pump gas, and 800 hp on race fuel. Their "factory" GT500 is 550 hp in 2010. Saleen's S281 Extreme ties the GT500 at 550 hp, Roush's Stage 3 comes in at 540 hp for 2010.

***hp in this case stands for bhp or brake horsepower, measured at the crankshaft as is the case with most advertisements touting maximum horsepower.

Asthetics, price, and some safety issues really. Blank brake rotors are arguably the most effective and safest rotors you can buy. People like the look of cross-drilled and slotted rotors, but they can crack, and have not been proven to help with braking at all. Many experts feel they are worse due to less surface area and other nerdy physics laws. The gasses they supposedly vent do not get produced with modern brake pads. They don't help with dust. They are more expensive. And one more thing... find me a modern F1 car that uses cross-drilled or slotted rotors.

If you want a big brake kit, go ahead, but I'd recommend the blank rotors to go with it.

Mods go from mild to wild. First determine your budget and your game plan. A lot of people start with a CAI (cold air intake) and a tuner with a good tune. This is probably the best bang for your buck. If you have $5000+ grand, get a supercharger or even a turbo system put in. Get good sticky tires too like Nitto or Mickey's if you're serious about drag racing.

I don't know, but it depends on your needs. There are many types of forced induction for Mustangs, from turbochargers to superchargers, and many types of them from Roots-style, twin-screw, or centrifugal. Out of each type there are many brands to choose from. I would need to see dyno proof for all of them on my car, but can tell you that some are better for high RPM power and others are better for low RPM torque and grunt power.

Superchargers are usually easier to install than turbo, but turbo systems can really kick some major arse.

I haven't personally dyno-tested each one, but I would say that any of the ones that require a tune for them to work. These are obviously changing the most airflow with the intake. Steeda is one of those, and is the one that I own.

The first place to start is decide what you are using your car for. Decide first if it's going to be a show car, drag racing beast, track master, or even if it's going to be the loudest, fastest, coolest-looking Stang out there to show off to your friends! This way you can focus on what actually counts to meet your goals. Make a list of items that would meet these goals and prioritize them. Why buy a CAI if you know you're slapping a blower on there in 4 months? For looks, start keeping your eyes open on the road and looking at other Mustangs. Take note of what looks great and what sucks. Look online for pictures and save them for inspiration.

Drafting a solid plan is the best way to start.

Yes. The 2011 V6 Mustang will product 305 hp and 280 ft-lb of torque. It's an all-aluminum Duratech 3.7 liter with 4v and revs to 7000 rpm. Hold on to your loins while driving.

This is the unofficial "code" name of the new 5.0 liter V8 being that will debut in the new 2011 Mustang GT. It's an all-aluminum motor that puts out 412 HP, has 4 valves, and DOHC with twin-independant variable cam timing. It will be awesome.

GT originally meant Gran Turismo, and came from the Italian cars. In English it has been translated as "Grand Touring". It usually means the vehicle is high performance but unlike a sports car or a race car, features an interior built for comfort and high speed.

Read more about the GT here.

Yes! Ford officially announced the Mustang GT will be a 5.0L V8 4-valve with DOHC, making 412 HP! As of the end of May 2010, it is now at dealerships across the country.

2 Responses to “All Mustang FAQs”

  1. I have a 92 Mustang GT Conv front seat driver electric : the frame of the seat broke ,which models match if I can find a used seat? thanks

  2. Don Salsburg says:

    I have a ’94 Mustang 6 cyl with an automatic transmission. I have been having episodes over the last year and a half of what feels to me like the transmission dropping out of a higher gear into a lower gear. It seems to happen at random times. I’ll be driving along when all of a sudden I can feel the engine start to race. When this happens, my tachometer will jump about 1000 points. Sometimes it happens when I am accelerating. Other times when I’m slowing down or just maintaining my speed. It seems to happen with the cruse control on or off. When it happens, I take my foot off the gas or deactivate my cruse control and after a couple of seconds my car returns to normal although it’s more prone to reoccur within the next minute or so. I had it to a transmission repair shop, but they couldn’t detect any problem. Any ideas?

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