2009 Ford Mustang Consumer Discussions

Ford Mustang (2005 and Newer)

• 2012 Mustang GT convertible

  Written by: sockpuppet1969 on Jul 21, 2011 12:07:11 PM

  I'm shopping for a GT premium convertible right now. I test drove a lava red one with accessory package 6 (hood scoop, pedestal spoiler, side scoops and decklid trim panel), Brembro brake package and the electronics package. The lava red is really just black with red flakes/sparkles in it which you had to look closely to even see, at least in daylight. I had a 1972 Mustang convertible in high school ... Read More

Ford Mustang Convertible Tops

• Convertible roof on 2008 Mustang

  Written by: 08tang on May 4, 2011 9:20:44 AM

  In 2009, I purchased a 08. It was not from a dealer but the owner of the garage who in the past and done my repairs. He buys at auction and is someone I trust implicitly. This winter, I noticed cracking on the piping around the top. In January, I took it to a FORD dealer and they made arrangements to contract the job to have the roof replaced. Upon replacement, ... Read More

• Re: 05 Convertible Top Problem [ltomlinson]

  Written by: irtnog on Mar 15, 2011 8:28:55 PM

  I have a 2007 Mustang convertible (bought new) which I love, all except for the leaking top. I had it into the shop 5 times in 2009 and FINALLY, on the fifth time Ford allowed the dealership to replace the top! When there was a heavy rain, I would get 1-2 inches of rain in the passenger side. The water would be sloshing around in the floor!!! The back seat had ... Read More

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 Transmission Problems

• Re: 2009 Mustang GT V8 manual [skvp1]

  Written by: mustangsmilden on Oct 9, 2009 5:13:44 PM

  Hello: I'm running into similar issues with a 2009 GT I just bought in August. The trans is louder then how I think it should sound. Bought it back to the dealer twice and the technician stated he hears something but wasn't ready to say anything was wrong. He did comment that he thought the sound was coming from the trans. He sent out an inquiry to Ford to see if ... Read More

Ford Mustang (2005 and Newer)

• Re: Is this a good price for 2009 Ford Mustang GT? [06mustanky]

  Written by: akirby on Jan 7, 2010 3:57:35 PM

  Who says they won't add those in the next few years?

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

  Written by: 06mustanky on Jan 7, 2010 7:47:40 AM

  If the $27K the out the door price that's not to bad. I would buy it if i were you. I personally like the 05-09 better than the new style 2010. I paid 28.3 for my 06 out the door and it doesn't have a glass roof which i like. I think they people at ford missed a golden opportunity to use other retro traits from the past on the new ... Read More

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

  Written by: akirby on Jan 7, 2010 7:31:09 AM

  Personally I would wait for either the 2011 V6 or V8 models if you can. When you're ready to buy, go to edmunds.com or kbb.com and figure out the dealer invoice price for the vehicle and add $500 to account for the FDAF advertising fee that is part of the actual factory invoice but is not included in the online dealer invoice pricing. Then subtract all available rebates and incentives. That ... Read More

• Is this a good price for 2009 Ford Mustang GT?

  Written by: gaelinic on Jan 6, 2010 4:44:08 PM

  $27,0000 for a new 2009 Ford Mustang GT with 5-speed manual. It has the following: Model Year: 2009 Make: Ford Model: Mustang Style Name: 2dr Cpe GT Premium Vehicle Trim: GT Premium Body Type: Coupe Exterior Color: Ebony Interior Color: Dark Charcoal Displacement: 4.6L/281 Engine Order Code: 99H Engine Type: Gas V8 Fuel System: SEFI SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 300 @ 5750 SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 320 @ 4500 ... Read More

• press request

  Written by: kirstie_h on Nov 5, 2009 1:01:42 PM

  A reporter is looking to speak to a recent buyer or a current shopper of a Chevy Camaro, Dodge Challenger Ford Mustang or Nissan 370Z . Please send your daytime phone number to ctalati@edmunds.com by Tuesday, November 10, 2009. Thanks, Chintan Corporate Communications Edmunds.com

Ford Mustang Transmission Problems

• Re: 2009 Mustang GT V8 manual [mustangsmilden]

  Written by: browneyes2blu on Oct 19, 2009 4:49:46 PM

  remember its under warranty,if someone tampers with n e thing and ford finds out,well you know what that means.im on my second mustang,i had 07 and now the 08,i am still having trouble with tranny at times,im keeping this one,just wish ford would come clean.same issue as the other one,noise in transmission during shifting,not as bad as the 07 tho,but still there.gonna take advice and call BBB.GOOD LUCK,

Comparison - 2010 Camaro SS vs. 2009 Challenger SRT8 vs. 2010 Shelby GT500

• Re: flawed test [akirby]

  Written by: 360cuda on Aug 24, 2009 7:37:29 PM

  The 2009, when I purchased my Challenger, the 2010 Mustang wasn't available. The Camaro was just ramping up. So I only had the Camaro and the 09 Mustang to compare to. If there is a big difference than good for Ford. My Boss has a 2009 Mustang with the Glass roof. The exterior is beauitful but the interior looks so cheesy and has a cheap feeling. As for the Challenger interior, ... Read More

Ford Mustang Transmission Problems

• Re: 2009 Mustang GT V8 manual [skvp1]

  Written by: tammy12 on Jul 7, 2009 9:00:56 PM

  it sure seems like edmonds would forward all these issues to ford so they can do a recall on these cars.. my 06 v6 5 speed manual convertible is now almost 2 years old and i still have clunking at low rpms.. and ive brought it in several times. ive heard it all.. including i just dont know how to drive a 5 speed.. im 41 and almost all of my ... Read More

• 2009 Mustang GT V8 manual

  Written by: skvp1 on Jul 7, 2009 8:34:18 PM

  I just bought this car new June 2009. Three days later I notice a clunking sound when shifting at low RPM from 1st to 2nd. I drove a Honda Prelude for 13 years and never heard a cluncking sound with my manual. First Ford told me they didn't hear it. Today they said they heard it and it is normal due to shifting at low RPM. They purposely put play in ... Read More

Article Comments - 2010 Ford Mustang GT vs. 2009 Nissan 370Z

• Article Comments - 2010 Ford Mustang GT vs. 2009 Nissan 370Z

  Written by: KarenS on Mar 11, 2009 8:21:13 AM

  When we last left the 2009 Nissan 370Z, it had just laid a drubbing on BMW's little 135i. We then proclaimed, "The 2009 Nissan 370Z raises the standard for the sport coupe segment to a new level of affordable excellence." 2010 Ford Mustang GT vs. 2009 Nissan 370Z

Article Comments - 2010 Ford Mustang First Look / First Drive / Full Test

• Article Comments - 2010 Ford Mustang First Look

  Written by: KarenS on Nov 20, 2008 9:05:05 AM

  Remember when we were all talking about the return of the muscle-car wars? You know, the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro, 2009 Dodge Challenger and 2010 Ford Mustang locked in a V8-powered, testosterone-saturated, mustache-stroking, smack-talking, bitch-slappin', patch-laying death match? That was great. Good times. Way better than the housing/financial/automotive apocalypse that's now upon us. 2010 Ford Mustang First Look

2009 Mustang

• Re: 2009 vs 2010 [bmw335xi]

  Written by: greenpony on Oct 15, 2008 10:15:04 AM

  The current model Mustang was supposed to be styled after the first generation. From what Ford has posted on the '10 model, it looks like it's going to be styled after the late-'60s Mustangs. I can't wait to see the whole thing. These teaser photos are too much of a tease.

Ford Mustang Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2008 Ford Mustang, Bullitt Edition [mike8194]

  Written by: leeshuck on May 2, 2008 6:59:03 AM

  Sounds like they applied the cash/rebate to arrive at that price. Check Ford's May programs. The main edmunds site shows people paying a little over invoice, so I think you could get that pricing plus any incentives/special programs. I see plenty of Bullitts in inventory still, and read that of the 7,700 to be built for US and Canada that some will be part of the 2009 model year production, so ... Read More

Ford Mustang (2005) vs. 2005 Pontiac GTO

• Re: Where the GTO missed the boat. [vertical3]

  Written by: jae5 on Sep 7, 2007 10:59:13 AM

  ...with the ability to exceed 7.0 L in future applications, and produce more than 425 hp (317 kW) and 425 ft·lbf (576 N·m). It has been rumored that a smaller 5.8 L (355 in³, 5814 cc) version will be developed for a special edition 2009 Ford Mustang and is expected to be the standard V8 engine for the 2010 or 2011 Ford Mustang. Boss 429 & 351 (well 355) reborn? Can ... Read More

• Re: Where the GTO missed the boat. [mschmal]

  Written by: vertical3 on Sep 7, 2007 8:10:23 AM

  Coming in 2010: The Boss is a forthcoming large-displacement V8 engine project at Ford Motor Company. The engine project was reportedly cancelled in 2005 as the company focused on its existing Triton V8 and V10, but was reportedly[1] revived in early 2006 by Mark Fields. The large engine will compete with DaimlerChrysler's new Hemi and General Motors' large Vortec engines. The Boss engine will reportedly displace 6.2 L (379 in³, 6208 ... Read More

2007 Ford Shelby Cobra GT500

• Re: Fishy Deal? [rheller]

  Written by: shelbydude on Feb 13, 2007 5:23:41 PM

  I am a sales manager of a Ford Dealership and you would be a fool to give a deposit being 8th in line when they are only getting 2 and have seven people ahead of you. For is not building this car for 2009. It is only a two year production and 2008 will be it! After that they will come out with other models. The Bullitt and the Boss will ... Read More

Ford Mustang (2005 and Newer)

• Re: What do you think of the California Special Edition for 2007? [mschmal]

  Written by: gtgtcobra on May 10, 2006 11:16:47 PM

  I love it! Ford "FINALLY" put a damn side scoop and a hood scoop on the car. The new Mustang needed side scoops and a hood scoop badly. It looked "LAME" without them. I also like the side stripes and the Bullitt wheels. Maybe Ford will get it right with the next new 2009/2010 Mustang body design. Or maybe not.

Ford Mustang (2005 & newer) Problems and Solutions

• Bad Quality 2005 & 2006 Mustang Cars - Most of them are Lemons

  Written by: gtgtcobra on Apr 7, 2006 7:16:53 PM

  The new 2005 & 2006 Mustang V6's and GT's have many problems. The biggest problem being the gas tank issue, the shifting problems and the front end noises and rattles. I own a 2001 Mustang GT and a 2002 V6 Mustang and I don't have these problems that the new 2005 and 2006 Mustangs have. I am glad that I don't own a 2005 or a 2006 Mustang. I love the ... Read More

Ford Mustang (2005) vs. 2005 Pontiac GTO

• bottomline:

  Written by: mikesright on Jan 31, 2006 1:53:53 PM

  You guys are talking about two very different cars. Mustang is built for cruising. It wasn't designed to be a GTO beater. It has decent looks apparently (not my taste) :P , that satisfy its customer base and a middle-of-the-road but certainly not bad engine. GTO is in a different class, kinda like the old Chevelle-Malibu. GM designed it to be roomy and luxurious, as well as being a car that ... Read More