2000 Ford Mustang Consumer Discussions

Ford Mustang Engine Problems

• The whole car vibreates

  Written by: raliva on Feb 3, 2012 12:26:09 PM

  I have a 2000 Ford mustang, 3.8... Ever since i bought it a year ago, it has this proplem of vibrating. Im not sure if its from a miss fire or timing isnt right. I put new motor mount nd change one of the exhaust manifold that was licking and it help a little, but it still vibrating. Also it eats up an excissive amount of fuel. The engin light is ... Read More

2000 V6 MUSTANG WONT CHARGE PLEASE HELP

• Re: 2000 V6 MUSTANG WONT CHARGE PLEASE HELP [jeremiah6]

  Written by: hotsweetdenise on Oct 15, 2011 10:11:28 PM

  beware the batter is all time due of mustang ford mustang 2005 alternator will make batter die all about the amp`s coming out of the alternator what i trying say replace the alternator or rebbuit . then charge the batter slow charge setting . do a complettle charge .. i`m still leaning about my mustang .. ps. do not wait to long to replace your alternator it kill your batter and ... Read More

Ford Mustang Electrical Problems

• Re: 2000 ford mustang charge problems HELP [jeremiah6]

  Written by: robbyh3 on Sep 12, 2011 2:50:13 PM

  Did you find out how to fix this? I am having the same problems on a 1995, i've narrowed it down to the green wire off the top of the altenator, but dont know where it leads too??? Any help?

• Re: 2000 ford mustang charge problems HELP [jeremiah6]

  Written by: tx78109 on Jul 11, 2011 2:10:00 PM

  I have a 2006 mustang V6 that has the same problem, did you find the problem. Thanks

Ford Mustang (2005 and Newer)

• Re: Is this a good price for 2009 Ford Mustang GT? [gaelinic]

  Written by: ccvss on Jan 16, 2011 8:53:58 PM

  Go to overstock.com, click on cars, then type in your zip code, make and model and you should get a good deal on a 2011 Mustang. 2011 2dr Coupe Premium is $29905 for Chicago area and you get 412 HP and 390 Torque, the extra $2000 obo is worth the extra 112 HP, or get the 2011 V6 with 305 HP and 280 Torque for $23605, plus tax, dest and so ... Read More

Ford Mustang Electrical Problems

• Re: 2000 ford mustang charge problems HELP [jeremiah6]

  Written by: Mr_Shiftright on Oct 19, 2010 9:25:43 AM

  Well I see one problem in your equation right off---you can't charge a battery by running it to another car with jumper cables for 20 minutes. Not even close. Not even close to close. So you weren't diagnosing things using a "good" battery. So why don't you fully charge (slow charge) the battery overnight and then see how the car's computer likes that.

• 2000 ford mustang charge problems HELP

  Written by: jeremiah6 on Oct 19, 2010 7:19:12 AM

  hello i own a 00 base mustang with the v6 5 speed 3.8 yada yada yada ok i can not get the alt to charge had it tested and it test good battery still runs down while driving cant even run car 20 minutes off a twenty minute jump charge mean hooking jump cables up letting boost car run for 20 minutes then starting and driving. ok so yesterday i bought ... Read More

Ford Mustang Fuel Problems

• Re: 2000 V6 Ford Mustang [cramos]

  Written by: gpwilson62 on Jul 5, 2010 12:26:59 PM

  did you ever find an answer, my 97 just started doing it

Ford Mustang Owners - Meet the Members

• Re: 2011 V6 Mustang [djm2]

  Written by: maryaw on Mar 28, 2010 1:27:26 PM

  WOW - I like your choice of colors. I'd like a white/blue or a blue/white combo. My V-6 is a 3.8. The 2000 brochure states the V-6 only puts out 190 HP. I find that a little hard to believe. The exhaust tone is pretty good - I think it sounds HOT going down the road! Sorry your wife can't drive a stick. I drove a stick all my life (I ... Read More

Ford Mustang Engine Problems

• Ticking noise in the engine

  Written by: broken72182 on Mar 5, 2010 4:08:55 PM

  I bought a 2003 Ford Mustang 3.8L v6 about 2 years ago and the car has had this ticking noise in the engine ever since I have bought it. When I start my car the ticking starts high, then dyes down a little, then gets the loudest, then gets low and goes away after 3 minutes of starting. When my car makes the ticking noise I have noticed my rpm gauge ... Read More

Ford Mustang (2005 and Newer)

• These days, Ford is Dependable

  Written by: jmaroun on Jan 25, 2010 12:57:38 PM

  I own a 2010 Mustang GT, and put 8000 miles on'er. My girl has a 2005 Ford Focus, ..she's put over 105,000mi on it. Other than the Stang's passenger seat belt light comming on all the time, and the Focus's squeaky breaks..I'd say they're solid cars. I can't say about the 2005 Stang, but mine feels strong and reliable so far and I ride'r hard pretty much every single day. Now, ... Read More

Ford Mustang Fuel Problems

• Re: 2000 V6 Ford Mustang [timkellygpi]

  Written by: cramos on Dec 6, 2009 2:27:51 PM

  my 2001 is doing the same thing took it to ford dealership and they said its my fuel pump sensor, drove it sixty miles and it started doing that again and now its so bad that it completly shuts off i have to let it sit and then it gives me another thirty miles before doing it again. can anyone please shine a light to my problem??

Ford Mustang Convertible Tops

• Re: 05 Convertible Top Problem [akirby]

  Written by: sargentrx on Aug 29, 2009 8:40:42 AM

  The TSB was dated November '05 and I bought my car in December '05. I should have been informed that there was a problem with the tops. I don't think that you would want to be sold a pacemaker with known problems. The repairs will cost 1/10 th of the price of the car new and 1/3 of the value of the car now. That is a significant defect. You are ... Read More

Ford Mustang Fuel Problems

• Re: 2000 V6 Ford Mustang [seadogg330]

  Written by: timkellygpi on Aug 16, 2009 3:03:40 PM

  The problem with mine was the modulator, that is the black box that the plug wires go into. I replaced that and haven't had a problem since. Hope this is all that is wrong with yours, but with the spitting and spuddering it could be the fuel pump. Not sure. Hope this helps.

• Re: 2000 V6 Ford Mustang [timkellygpi]

  Written by: seadogg330 on Aug 16, 2009 1:22:13 PM

  I've just read your message and I wonder if you were able to solve this problem. I bought a 2000 V6 Mustang brand new, a present for my daughter's high school graduation. She now works at some firm here in San Diego. Wednesday She drove it to work and parked at a parking garage....in the afternoon the thing won't start. The engine turns over but no start, got it towed to ... Read More

• 2000 V6 Ford Mustang

  Written by: timkellygpi on Sep 2, 2008 6:54:38 PM

  I drove it on Saturday and Sunday and everything was fine. Did not drive on Monday. Got up to go to work this morning (Tuesday) and it would turn over but would not start. I checked the fuel shut off switch and everything there is ok. Any suggestions as to what is wrong would be appreciated.

Ford Mustang Engine Problems

• Squealing noise

  Written by: clgcoach6 on Jul 1, 2008 3:39:24 PM

  Ok I have a 2000 ford mustang 3.8L, and for about 3 days now my car has been making a horrible noise like a belt squealing. so i did the WD40 thing, belt dressing, soap thing, even changed my water pump, and the idler pully, the only other noise could be the alternator, or the tensioner pulley right. now that i have changed all of the other stuff, it still makes ... Read More

• Re: Looking at Buying a 2000 Mustang [woody20]

  Written by: rbright13 on Mar 30, 2008 7:22:22 AM

  Well I can tell you this , a friend of mine had 1 that had 386,00 miles on it before the head gasket blow . I told her it would be worth it to replace the head gasket with that many miles on it . She had the car since it was new ,and never had to replace it . I told her to buy a used motor and ill put ... Read More

Ford Mustang (2004 and earlier)

• Re: 1983 ford mustang [wowzerz]

  Written by: waterdr on Jan 25, 2008 8:34:20 PM

  On a car of that age, it is really hard to say w/o seeing it. Pluses: Vert Minus: 1983 and a V-6 If the paint still "pops" and the interior is clean, you might get $2000. Otherwise, less. Maybe $2500 tops, but I would not be surprised if it got $1500. As a comparison....a super-clean 91 GT Vert with lower miles might get $8k. Anyone else have any thoughts?

• Re: comments on 1999 Mustang coupe @$2000? [balthazarw]

  Written by: waterdr on Dec 29, 2007 3:07:42 PM

  $2000 is REALLY cheap even for a 100,000 mile V-6 car. Makes we wonder a bit on the condition it is in. Naturally, everyone has their own price point and if he is young, may not have much of a budget. It also depends on the intended purpose. If he is looking to biuld a tack car or a drag car in the future, then high-milage sixers are a GREAT platform ... Read More

Ford Mustang (2005 and Newer)

• Re: Ford Mustang Survey [tayl0rd]

  Written by: akirby on Mar 6, 2007 9:52:32 AM

  Trivia question. The 2000-2002 Lincoln LS had neither an electric fan nor an engine driven fan. What drove the fan?

2007 Ford Shelby Cobra GT500

• Evaluation-

  Written by: 7shlby on Jan 9, 2007 8:31:31 AM

  From Thursday Jan 4th to Monday the 8th my wife and myself drove our GT 500 from Ky to Ocala, Fl and return. Went to the Natonal Parts Depot Ford Roundup at Silver Springs. Great show! Almost 2000 Fords of every make and kind. There were 11 GT 500's including mine. We put a little over 2000 miles on our car in the 5 day trip. some two lane but mostly ... Read More

Ford Mustang (2004 and earlier)

• Re: 2000 mustang "GTR" [tacomaguy]

  Written by: john_324 on Sep 27, 2006 2:43:56 PM

  Sorry, I'm afraid not. :( That midyear package is properly known as the "Spring Feature edition"...to which I referred earlier. This special edition was for the GT only and, with the exception of the 17" wheels (standard at the time was 16"), was entirely cosmetic. There were no performance upgrades. The hood and side scoops were the ones used on the 1999 35th Anniversary edition. I think Ford made around 3000 ... Read More

• 2000 mustang "GTR"

  Written by: tacomaguy on Sep 27, 2006 12:44:22 PM

  At www.mustangforums.com they mention a "midyear presentation of the GT appearance package". "It included 17 inch wheels, hood and side scoops and specialized body graphics." My "GTR" has 275/40/R17 tires, a K&N air filter, "281 High Output Engine" graphics on the hood, "GTR" badging and the galloping ponies graphics on the sides. Could this have been the midyear package they are referring to? (The car also has a "Ford Racing" sticker ... Read More

• Re: 2000 vs 2001 [beernut]

  Written by: john_324 on Sep 22, 2006 1:30:37 PM

  I never understood the tan striping...a very odd choice at the time, given how Ford was really ramping up the retro at that point. Red stripes would have been a good-looking choice for white Mustangs only... I actually put those rocker panel stripes on my '02...white for me, as my car is dark blue. What do the wheels look like on the '00? Are they kinda a shiny, machined chrome, in ... Read More

• 2000 vs 2001

  Written by: beernut on Sep 22, 2006 4:49:27 AM

  I need your worthy advice. I want to buy an entry level Mustang in the pre-2005 body style and have two cars I'm considering. They are identical white/tan V6 Auto's and are both at $7k. Here are the differences: 2000 with 66k miles. Nicer interior and exterior. I like the black body decals and the wheels better. No keyless enty fob. Available from a Ford dealer who's reputation is very marginal. ... Read More

• Re: 2000 GTR Rear Seat Removal [tacomaguy]

  Written by: john_324 on Sep 20, 2006 3:51:45 PM

  Sorry for any letdown, but not a special model. There's an '05 GT-R Mustang concept from Ford, but it's not a production model. As for the 281 stickers, Ford hasn't used cubic inch designations on Mustangs since the 302 became the 5.0 in 1979. So another aftermarket bit. As you surmise, a dealer might have applied them. If you like them, by all means keep them (the 281 lettering is a ... Read More

Ford Mustang (2005 & newer) Problems and Solutions

• Re: ford mustang: problems and solutions [gtgtcobra]

  Written by: m1miata on Apr 30, 2006 3:41:29 PM

  What is interesting to note is that the transmission has been used for years, if it is the automatic we are talking about, without major problems in the LS. The gas tank problem should be in both V6 and V8. I assume most of the electrical is the same in both models of Stangs. I don't get it??? The V6 is stalling? I wonder why, it is another tried and true ... Read More

• To bmwguy2

  Written by: riverron on Apr 9, 2006 4:19:53 PM

  I OWN a 05 Mustang GT, obviously you don't. I've owned it since Feb 05. During the first 3 months, I had the gas tank replaced, the c/d player fixed, and the front-end fixed. The car since then has been COMPLETELY trouble free. I've owned 14 Mustangs since 1967, (most of them new), and this is without a doubt the quickest, best handling, most fun Mustang I've had. If your friend ... Read More

Ford Mustang (2004 and earlier)

• Re: Water at Rear Passanger Floor 03 Convertible [mustang24fan]

  Written by: smk24 on Mar 25, 2006 8:58:44 PM

  I live in Northern CA and there is not much rain here either. I have the EXACT same problem with water puddling behind the passenger seat in my 2000 Mustang GT convertible. It started late last year, but I did not pay much attention to it as it happened near the end of the rainy season. I have looked everywhere in the car for the leak ... I have even spent ... Read More

Ford Mustang (2005) vs. 2005 Pontiac GTO

• Re: Is there really such a thing as a GT w/ no options? [cobragt]

  Written by: facts101 on Jan 31, 2006 8:30:52 PM

  Yes Ford did a Normally aspirated 385hp 5.4L V8 in the 2000 Cobra R. It was also expensive ($55,000) and at 71.3 horsepower a liter, isn't much more then the GTO's 66.7 hp a liter. BTW, Ford still lost $$ on all 300 they sold that year. http://www.mustang50magazine.com/roadtests/13379/ The Cobra R also had no backseat, no air-conditioning and no sound system. No creature comforts. It used the rear fascia of the ... Read More

• Re: Is there really such a thing as a GT w/ no options? [tayl0rd]

  Written by: dclark2 on Jan 31, 2006 8:26:31 PM

  "Ever heard of the 2000 Mustang Cobra R? Boss 429? GT500KR? GT350? The original Mach 1? The Ford 389cid V8? Gimme a break. And an iron block is no more low tech than PUSHRODS!" I hate to burst your bubble but iron is low tech. See, iron is a metal, a very, very heavy metal. Now, it is bad to have too much weight in any car, especially the front- bad, ... Read More

• Re: Is there really such a thing as a GT w/ no options? [dclark2]

  Written by: tayl0rd on Jan 31, 2006 7:27:58 PM

  Wow! Talk about reaching for straws! Ever heard of the 2000 Mustang Cobra R? Boss 429? GT500KR? GT350? The original Mach 1? The Ford 389cid V8? Gimme a break. And an iron block is no more low tech than PUSHRODS!

Ford Mustang (2005 and Newer)

• Re: Discounts are available on Mustang GTs. [tayl0rd]

  Written by: jlaszlo on Dec 30, 2005 7:18:22 AM

  That's absolutely true. Buying an '05 GT Premium convertible for $2000 below invoice (includes $750 Katrina relief rebate). Internet sales guy at Adamson Ford in Birmingham offered to match the deal but theirs had the auto transmission and the Shaker 1000 which I didn't want.

Ford Mustang Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 05 GT Premium Convertible

  Written by: jlaszlo on Dec 29, 2005 6:37:54 PM

  I think I found the last 2005 Mustang GT convertible in metro Atlanta. 5-speed, interior upgrade, wheels, leather boot, 150 miles on the odometer. Buying for $2000 below invoice (getting the $750 Katrina relief rebate). In the process of looking for other 2005s I found another premium GT at Adamson Ford in Birmingham. They beat the deal I have here by $100 but that Mustang is over $2000 more expensive since ... Read More

Ford Mustang (2005 & newer) Problems and Solutions

• Fast Idle w/ V-6 5 Spd

  Written by: wrekrambler on Oct 12, 2005 4:03:10 PM

  The computer in my 2005 V6 5spd speeds up my idle when I coast with the transmission in neutral.... for example, when I am approaching a traffic light. It seems to try to match the engine speed to the car's speed. Depending on speed it may raise the idle to over 2000 RPM. It only does this with the clutch engaged and the transmission in neutral. If I depress the clutch ... Read More

Ford Mustang (2004 and earlier)

• Re: 2002 Mustang fuel tank [perritt]

  Written by: sirgallant on Sep 13, 2005 1:11:28 PM

  I do believe you have the wrong car. The one you're thinking of is the Pinto. Back in '76 or thereabouts Mother Earth News did an expose on the Pinto. When rear-ended at less than 35 mph the frame would buckle, the doors would jam and the gas tank would explode. Ford knew about it but refused to do anything because they wanted to manufacture a car that would cost less ... Read More

Ford Mustang (2005) vs. 2005 Pontiac GTO

• Re: Mustang Vs. GTO, Ford didn't start with cln sheet [graphicguy]

  Written by: gxpgtodanman on Sep 7, 2005 10:11:25 AM

  This is the real story. .Ford did NOT start with a pretty clean sheet for 2005 Stang. They copied the 1967 styling, real original, right? Are they going to retro Stang2 or Fox body for next generation? Then Ford used or heavily borrowed from the 2000 Lincoln LS chassis as their starting point. They took their 15 yr old 4.6L V8 which they changed 60% of it and took the 5spd ... Read More

• The GTO made a believer out of a Mustang GT aficionado...

  Written by: blasto on Aug 4, 2005 5:41:38 PM

  I am ...or may I say I will be...,(yeah that sounds better) the soon to be owner of an "05 black on black GOAT. The sales manager called me today and told me the car was ready for PDI and had NOBODY putting their behind in this particular machine. I can't wait since I am out of town and go home for the weekends. Here is my story: I had a ... Read More

2000 Acura Integra LS OR 2002 Ford Mustang GT

• Re: 2000 Acura Integra LS OR 2002 Ford Mustang GT [rgrinny17]

  Written by: lemmer on Jul 21, 2005 9:57:25 AM

  The only "mods" that will bring an Integra LS up to 200 hp are superchargers, turbochargers, or a new engine. If he has done anything to the engine internally, I wouldn't touch it. If he put on an intake and a fart can exhaust, no harm done if that is your style. As for the Mustang, you usually can't get a normal bank loan on a salvage title and some companies ... Read More

Ford Mustang (2005 and Newer)

• Screaming Yellow 2005 GT Convertible

  Written by: modela on Jul 20, 2005 4:39:00 PM

  Took delivery 24 hrs ago. Ordered the car in January without a premium. Smooth Smooth Smooth. Drove a 65 ( 6 cyl), 67( 6 cyl), and 69( 8 cyl) in my youth. Haven't had an interest in any Mustang for 25 years, but I had to have this one. I tracked the build and delivery dates with Ford and had good luck everytime I called. I was concerned that the dealer ... Read More

2000 Acura Integra LS OR 2002 Ford Mustang GT

• 2000 Acura Integra LS OR 2002 Ford Mustang GT

  Written by: rgrinny17 on Jul 19, 2005 4:38:39 PM

  2000 Acura Integra or 2002 Ford Mustang GT (Post #1) Hi, I am looking for a used car. I have narrowed it down to 2 cars. Both are selling for around $9,000 and have 30,000 miles on them. I am just looking for opinions on what would be the better car to buy. I am looking for a car with performance, good gas milage and reliability. Any help would be appreciated. ... Read More

Ford Mustang (2005) vs. 2005 Pontiac GTO

• Facts

  Written by: cobragt on Jun 23, 2005 5:58:50 PM

  2003-04 SVT Cobra when you purchase the vehicle says 0-60 in 5.4 secs. 2005 Mustang 0-60 time is rated 5.2 Not much of a difference, but numbers dont lie. Also, for those of you pissing and moaning about Ford having to supercharge their mustangs to get power... HELLO Anyone remember the 2000 SVT Cobra R? 5.4 L Engine. ( NOT SUPERCHARGED) 385 HP Top Speed of over 170 MPH. I do ... Read More

Ford Mustang (2004 and earlier)

• Tonneau Cover

  Written by: dispencer1 on Jun 15, 2005 4:09:19 PM

  I am trying to find a tonneau cover or boot that replaces the one that originally came in my 2000 Mustang V6 convertible. When I purchased the car recently it did not have a tonneau cover. I ordered what I thought was the original one from Ford but it covers the whole rear compartment, seat and all, and I can't figure out where to fasten the front of it that just ... Read More

• I am asking this for a friend

  Written by: marsha7 on Jun 12, 2005 8:04:14 PM

  he owns a post-2000 mustang, purchased used in the last few years...when purchased it was Certified Pre Owned from a Ford Dealer, so he paid a premium for that CPO designation...he recently had it in a shop, maybe Carmax, where they examined the car and pointed out to him multiple indiciations that the car had been in a major wreck...my friend had no accidents with it, so it must be prior ... Read More

Ford Mustang GT vs C5 Corvette (2005)

• Re: 300hp vs 400hp [gt9]

  Written by: m1miata on May 22, 2005 12:45:57 PM

  " the vette should out preform the stang given the hp difference. what is wrong with you people. more hp means more proformance. but lets get to the real world test. the stang always beat the camaro and the trans am in the real world. that is stock of the dealers lot. why would anyone in there right mind want to pay 45,000.00 or more for a new vette. im mean ... Read More

Ford Mustang (2005) vs. 2005 Pontiac GTO

• Re: move over Edsel here comes GTO [dave50]

  Written by: 442man on May 20, 2005 1:25:58 PM

  I remember reading somewhere that PRE SAE, Gross Horsepower ratings you have to take away about 20% to get the SAE figure. 375hp 1969 engine is about 300 to 310hp by todays ratings. Some cars were under-rated like that one rare Corvette in the mid or late 1960's that was really making 500+HP Gross, but Chevy under-rated it. Of course there is Ford with the 1999 or 2000 Mustang? That was ... Read More

Ford Mustang (2004 and earlier)

• Solara vs Mustang

  Written by: dispencer1 on May 18, 2005 6:14:21 AM

  I bought a red 2000 V6 Mustang convertible with 42,000 miles for $11,000 after having spent a miserable month in a 2006 Toyota Solara SLE convertible with all options. It exhibited a lot of convertible flex (body shudder) at low speeds on less than perfect roads and also felt like it had iron shocks. Visibility out the back was terrible, too. I was a victim of the automotive press which praised ... Read More

Ford Mustang GT vs C5 Corvette (2005)

• Re: [shill]

  Written by: starrow68 on May 17, 2005 9:14:02 AM

  The Mustang wasn't in my view at the time, actually as noted elsewhere on Edmunds I was lusting after an XK8 but at 6' 3" I couldn't get in the car and spent 9 months looking for the alternative. The Corvette wasn't even on my radar until one of our Plant Managers' who drives one noted that we made a key component for the Active Handling and I should "buy the ... Read More

Ford Mustang (2005) vs. 2005 Pontiac GTO

• Re: stang22 [danman]

  Written by: stang22 on May 5, 2005 8:20:08 AM

  I know we are suppose to be talking about mustangs and gto's,so this will be my last follow up comment on the 300c srt-8!! First of all let me set you straight,you got the 1/4 mile time right,srt-8 wins,and oh by the way,it out-weighs your gto and is still faster,so it just goes to show you pound for pound the srt hemi is kicking your butt,be very thankful the srt-8 is ... Read More

• FR500C/GT500 vs. GTO-R

  Written by: benderofbows on Apr 18, 2005 10:26:31 AM

  The Ford 5.4 Liter Modular V-8 in the 2000 Ford SVT Mustang Cobra R made 385 hp and tq, propelling the vehicle to 60 in 4.5 seconds, to 100 in 10.5 seconds, and through the quarter mile in 12.9 sec @ 113 mph, on the way to a top speed of 175 mph. And, the car pulled 1.01g on the skidpad. The new GT500 will use a supercharged version of this ... Read More

Ford Mustang (2005 and Newer)

• A funny thing

  Written by: carfreak189 on Apr 2, 2005 9:16:08 PM

  Most people associate midlife crisis with a sports car. For my dad its been quite the opposite, he never needed a family sedan to begin with. So in 1995 at age 37 he got rid of his "Pocket Rocket" Toyota celica for a Ford contour that car was a bridge for the chevy Malibu in 2000. That was midlife crisis thinking he needs a family sedan when he never needed one. ... Read More

Ford Mustang (2004 and earlier)

• Be sure it can still pass smog checks and

  Written by: m1miata on Mar 14, 2005 9:13:20 PM

  Have fun with the customizing. The people at Stangnet may have some advice as to what worked and what did not. And I bet some good advice here too, like the previous post. Hope you will still meet the smog checks marks OK, and don't kill gas mileage, unless you are rich. I love the sound of the stock system. Ford dialed in a perfect balance there. It is possible to ... Read More

• Re: The GOOD, the BAD, and the UGLY [m1miata]

  Written by: crossbreed411 on Mar 13, 2005 8:51:26 PM

  loren, i own a 94 v6 mustang and am also a mechanic. the head gasket problem that you were talking about is mainly on the 94 and 95 model but some up to 99 still have the issue. from what i have seen, however, the problem seems to surface only when the car reaches high mileage, with a small amount of exceptions. ford had extended a warranty on the head gaskets ... Read More

Ford Mustang Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Good experience [jpro]

  Written by: cccompson on Jan 16, 2005 3:50:40 PM

  It's always nice to hear of good experience. I stopped at a Ford store a week ago and was astonished that the V6 had a supplemental price sticker (adding $2000) due to "limited availability." It sure didn't seem like it - there was one inside and 4 right outside the door but no GTs.   Was in the showroom for about 20 minutes and never approached. Hard to figure - I'm ... Read More

Ford Mustang (2005 and Newer)

• A Mustang is a Mustang

  Written by: fdthird on Feb 13, 2004 6:15:45 AM

  I hear what a lot of you are saying about the "retro" look of the 2005 but I think that what Ford is doing is just what's happened a lot during the Mustang's life. The 67-68 was radically different from the 65-66 but there were the Mustang styling cues and I don't think a 67 Mustang could ever be thought to be anything but a Mustang. Same for the 69 thru ... Read More

• no title

  Written by: tomcat630 on Feb 12, 2004 12:15:16 PM

  They idolize the Fox cars since they were fast and cheap. Never were into their looks. In fact, they brag about enigne mods and all of them look the same with black paint and Cobra R rims. Hardly "innovative" looking. We all know how Ford tried to appease the "futurists" by making the 80's FWD (which was supposed to on be all cars by 2000) Probe the "New Generation Mustang". Look ... Read More

Ford Mustang (2004 and earlier)

• Buying a 2000 Mustang

  Written by: bmolloy on Jan 30, 2004 4:16:28 AM

  I'm thinking of buying a used 2000 convertible GT to enjoy the LA sunshine. But I see that Ford are offering 0% finance on new cars. I think I can get a 2000 GT convertible with 50k miles for about $13,000 which is about 50% down on the price of a new one. I would be paying cash but 0% finance sounds really good. How reliable are 2000 GT used models, ... Read More

Ford Mustang (2005 and Newer)

• hut234

  Written by: akirby on Jan 25, 2004 7:21:45 AM

  Your dealer has no clue. They never do. It won't even be built until September. First year models are not nearly as much of a risk as they used to be. There will probably be a few minor problems that may be annoying but you have to weigh that against not driving the car for a year. I bought a 2000 Lincoln LS 6 months after they came out. I had ... Read More

• no title

  Written by: baggs32 on Jan 15, 2004 1:54:51 PM

  snakerbill, My sentiments exactly. Unless you need the back bench of course. Can't get that in a Vette. I do need it right now so I think I'll stick with the Mustang. ;) lackofdave, "oh and V6 they said starting at $16K." Now that I haven't heard or read yet. If that's true Ford is dropping the price of a base V6 by about $2000. I find it pretty hard to ... Read More

• 2005 Concept Mustang

  Written by: davinci4 on Oct 26, 2003 1:45:42 PM

  I agree with the previous comments as to how close Ford will follow the concept idea with the production version. It seems that the Mustang has gone from its original sporting concept into something that would be a family car in Europe. I also agree that if Ford departs from a new sporting concept that has been promoted - its existence will follow the Camaro. Ford missed the ball with the ... Read More

Ford Mustang (2004 and earlier)

• Mustang front plate

  Written by: fdthird on Aug 26, 2003 10:53:31 AM

  Having always had a front plate I must agree...it looks weird without it! I believe my 2000 Mustang a lots of other Fords don't use a front "bracket" per say but rather have "bolts" built into the front bumper just below the surface. If you are a plate state, they just stick an awl through the surface of the bumper at the dealer and make screw holes. The plate screws right ... Read More

• Yes..vinyl in back

  Written by: fdthird on Jul 8, 2002 6:07:24 AM

  I don't think Ford expects anyone to really ride in the back of the Mustang. Not only do the front seats only get leather, but my 2000 Mustang convert only came with front floor mats!