Ford Mustang Questions and Answers

1997 Cobra Starting Problem  Question re 1997 Cobra starting problem:

Hi. I have a 1997 Cobra with 17000 miles.

It has a c&l mass air sensor, March underdrive pulleys, x-pipe,...

1993 Mustang 5.0 Engine Swap  1993 Mustang 5.0 Engine Swap Question:

I have a 1993 Ford Mustang coupe with a 4 banger (4 cylinder) and AOD (automatic overdrive transmission).

I ...

2003 Mach 1 Starter Removal  Question:

I believe I have a bad starter in my 2003 Mustang Mach 1, but need to pull it to be bench tested.

I can't access the top bolt from underneath....

Mustang 289 Mystery Motor  Question:

Can someone please help me by telling me what these letters and numbers mean?

I have a small block ford. The block reads C5AE-6015-E ...

1969 MACH 1Original Owner  Question:

I need the original measurements as the car rolled off the assembly line for the distance from the center of the wheel well opening to the ...

1967 Mustang to 1972 Maverick Power Steering Linkage Swap?  Question:
Can I use a complete steering linkage (p/s steering box, center link, idler and tie rods) from a 1972 maverick to my 1967 Mustang. Both are ...

1965 Mustang Gauge Wiring Problem  Question: My 1965 Mustang has 1966 instrument (gas,oil,amp,and temp) gauges.

I took it into a custom rod shop because the gauges did not work. Long ...

Taking over Partial Restoration 1968 Mustang Convertible  The car is a 1968 Mustang convertible , 6 cylinder, automatic. It must have been quite rusty.

The floor has been repaired with either patches or ...

Gas tank Filling Problems On A 2005 Mustang  Question Re: Gas tank Filling Problems On A 2005 Mustang

Can I replace the vent tube on the gas tank? Or do i have to replace the the entire tank ...

1969 Mustang 302 V8 Temperature Sending Unit Locations ?  Question Re:1969 Mustang 302 V8 Temperature Sending Unit Locations

I currently have a stock Temperature sensor, on the front engine, driver side,...

2008 to 2010 Mustang Front End Swap  Question: - 2008 to 2010 Mustang Front End Swap

I have a 2008 Mustang GT convertible. I like the new style front end on the, not sure if 1st year ...

1966 Mustang Convertible Interior Paint Codes 

Hi,

I'm in the process of restoring a 1966 Mustang convertible. I'm going back with the original exterior color, Nightmist Blue .

It appears ...

ABS Communication Not Supported   2000 Mustang 3.8L V6
Question Re:ABS Communication Not Supported

2000 Mustang 3.8L V6 with ABS and Traction control.

The ABS light comes on ...

1966 Mustang Sun Visor Placement  Click on the Smaller Images to enlarge them.

Question Re: 1966 Mustang Sun Visor Placement

I am at the end of restoring my 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe....

2005 Mustang Trailer Towing  Question Re: 2005 Mustang Trailer Towing

I have a 2005 Mustang. It's just a 4 cylinder automatic.

I would like to be able to pull an enclosed ...

1967 Mustang Sun Visor  Question: Installing 1967 Mustang Sun Visor Rods

Does anyone know how to get the rod back into the 1967 Mustang sun visor. We purchased them new ...

1970 Mustang Vacuum Lines  Question Re:1970 Mustang Vacuum Lines

Replacing the 351C-2V back in the 1970 Mustang convertible, I cannot remember what line connects to one of the ...

1979 Mustang fuel Tank Replacement issues  Question Re: 79 Mustang fuel Tank Replacement
I'm wanting to replace the fuel tank in my 79 Ford Mustang. Can I use a gas tank from any other fox body ...

1989 Mustang Headlights  Question:

I have a 1989 Mustang GT, and I can't run the head light and fog lights at the same time.

I was told to replace the relay with a hd ...

True 1964 1/2 Mustang  Question Re: True 1964 1/2 Mustang

I am looking at a supposed 64 1/2 Mustang. It has some of the features of a 64 1/2 such as the generator and gen....

1971 Mustang Cobra Jet Engines  Question: - 1971 Mustang Cobra Jet Engine

I have a 1971 Mustang Mach 1. It is an M code.

The internet says that the engine it is a Cobra Jet. My ...

1965 Mustang Generator To Alternator  Question: - 1965 Mustang generator to alternator

How do I convert the generator system to an alternator on a 1965 Mustang 6 cylinder automatic ?

Please ...

92 Mustang GT  Question Re: 92 Mustang GT Crank and Pistons

What parts can i use from a 1998 Ford Explorer 5.0 liter V8 in my 1992 Mustang 5.0 ? Does the Explorer ...

Low Pedal On My 1968 mustang   Low Pedal Brakes:
What is the cause of my low brakes, I bled all the lines , replaced the Master Cylinder,and the brakes go atleast 3/4 of the way down ...

1996 3.8 V6 in a 1999 Mustang  Question: Swapping a 1996 3.8 V6 in a 1999 Mustang

Can you tell me if a 1996 engine v6 3.8 will fit in a 99 Mustang?

Answer:

The answer ...

1969 Mustang Coupe Parts Fit On A 1965 Mustang  Question

I have a 1969 Ford Mustang coupe, with a rebuilt front end. Will the front end 1969 Mustang coupe parts fit on a 1965 Mustang?

Answer:...

2006 Mustang Convertible Leak  Question: 2006 Mustang Convertible Leak

I just purchased an 06 mustang convertible, however when it rains or when I wash the car it holds water inside ...

1970 Boss Front End On A 1971 Mustang  The 1970 Boss Mustang, was and is, one of the most popular pony cars Ford ever produced.



Question

I have a 1971 Mustang, Can I put ...

1998 Cobra Blowing Blue Smoke  Question:

1998 Cobra Blowing Blue Smoke
I have a 98 Cobra with 150 thousand miles. It is starting to blow blue thick smoke.

I can also hear ...

1975 Mustang 4 Barrel Carburetor  Question:

How do you install a 4 barrel carburetor in a 1975 Mustang Ghia?

Answer:

I'm assuming that you are starting with a stock 2 barrel ...

1992 Mustang C4 Transmission Swap  Question:

I have a 1992 foxbody Mustang with an AOD transmission that I wanna do away with and install a Ford C4.

What am I gonna have to do for ...

1966 Mustang Coupe Options Rare ?  Question :

I have just recently purchased a 1966 Mustang coupe. This car is equipped with an OEM factory Ford under dash air conditioner, a 289 v8 ...

New Style Seats in a 1971 Mustang?  Question

I have a 1971 Spring Special coupe Mustang. It has been painted and the drivetrain has been rebuilt. I am 6'7" and hate the straight back,...

Removing Flexible Brake Line 1966 Mustang  Question:

I was wondering how to remove the flexible brake lines from the front of my 1966 Ford Mustang six cylinder, with drum brakes on all 4 corners....

1999 Mustang 3.8 with Oil in the Antifreeze  Question

I have a 1999 Mustang 3.8 with Oil in the Antifreeze. There's also no heat unless you rev engine up. What is the problem?

Answer:

If ...

1967 Mustang convertible Door Won't Open  Question:

I have a 1967 Mustang convertible. The passengers door will not open.

The locking mechanism is working fine as well as the handle. I'...

Adapting 1992 Mustang Fox Body Tail Lights For The UK  Question:

I have a 1992 Ford Mustang LX hatchback and currently live in England.

Road laws here require the use of amber tail lights for the turn ...

2004 Mustang GT
OEM floor mats  Question:

Got a 2004 Mustang GT with a Mach 1 rim and sound system package on/in it, but no floor mats.

The car has an Orange exterior with a ...

Shelby GT 500 Air filter intake sound in Supercharger  Question:

I have a 2008 Shelby Mustang GT 500. There is a small noise coming from the supercharger.

When I take my car to the Ford maintenance ...

4.6 Liter Police Interceptor Engine In a Mustang ?  Question:

Are the engine components the same (stock) 1997 4.6 liter V8 in a police interceptor?

Answer:

Yes. If you are looking at swapping ...

1965 Mustang Fastback
Engine Swap Options  Question:

Hi, what a great site you have.

I am fairly new to Mustangs, but my dream car from childhood was always a 1965 Mustang Fastback , So ...

Montego to 1968 Ford Mustang steering swap  Question:
I have a 1968 Mustang that was originally power steering and power disc brakes.

All of the suspension, steering and drive train is gone....

1971 Mustang Coupe Air Conditioning   Question:

Need some advice, I have a 1971 Mustang coupe and it still has the factory air conditioning.

Currently the heater fan doesn't blow and ...

2000 Mustang Convertible Sun Visor Removal  Question:

How do you disconnect the wiring on mirrored, lighted, sunvisors to recondition (faded and torn material) for a 2000 Mustang GT convertible?...

2011 Ford Mustang V6 Performance Suggestions 
Question:

What can I do to up the horsepower on my 2011 Mustang V-6 with a 3:31 rear end, which was installed by the factory.

Answer:

While ...

2004 Mustang Paint Code
(Bumper And Exterior )  Question:
I need to find out the paint color and code for my 2004 Ford Mustang GT.

Answer:
The paint code for your 2004 Mustang GT can be found ...

Alternator Upgrade
1965 Ford Mustang V8  Question:

What alternator (brand, rating, etc.) would you recommend to replace the original?

I need a bit more oomph as I am running more electronics ...

1992 5.0 GT Mustang Engine - Restriction ?  Question:

I have a stock 1992 5.0 GT Mustang convertible, that I think is too slow, compared to other stock mustangs.

Is there something constraining,...

1969 Mustang Convertible
Repairing My Under Carriage  Great site!

I have a 1969 Mustang convertible with a 200 cubic inch 6 cylinder engine.

As i dig into it, it looks like most everything is going ...

1965 Ford Mustang GT Instrument Cluster Swap  Question:

Can I change the the standard instrument cluster in my 65 Mustang to the 5 gauge GT version?

Answer:

The short answer, is yes. But ...

1985 Ford Mustang Convertible Leather Interior  Question

Its my understanding that the only leather option in 1985 was for the SVO Mustang. Is that correct? Thx.

Answer:

My information ...

1965 Mustang Front Drum Brake Problem  Question:

I have a 1965 Mustang that has unequal braking on front drum brakes (pulls to the left).

The LH brakes harder than the RH side.

Brake ...

1972 Mustang Upholstery Cost  Question:

How much does a complete upholstery cost for a 1972 Mustang?

Answer:

A short question with a long answer!

First let's talk ...

1993 Mustang GT V8 Starter Removal and Replacement  Question:

How do you remove top bolt from the starter on a 1993 Ford Mustang with the 5.0 liter V8?

Answer:

Hopefully you are not blessed ...

1967 Mustang 289 Stroker ?   Question:

I have a 67 Mustang with a regular block.

Can I stroke it? If so, is it worth it?

I'm thinking of adding a cam and boring it over ...

Ford 289 K Code Block  Question:

Ok, I would like to thank you for helping me find out that I don't have a 289 k code block.

I want to continue to use this engine in ...

Mustang 271 hp, K Code Engine Identification  Question:

i just bought a 1951 Merc pickup. It needs restoring, which I do.

The seller says the engine is out of his first Mustang which was a ...

My Title for my 2006 Mustang GT comes up as GT/Cobra?  Question:

We recently purchased a 2006 Mustang GT.

The exhaust is not stock, it's much larger, and the previous owner told us the car was putting ...

1999 Ford Mustang - Low mpg  Question:

I have a 1999 Ford Mustang 3.8 V6, with dual exhausts, dual intake along with am cold air intake.

My question is , would these additions ...

NOS parts values  Question:
How would you know what n.o.s. (new old stock) parts are worth so as not to get robbed buying or selling them?

Answer:

Start by checking ...

1993 Mustang Lx Interior Interior Upgrade  Question:
how to convert a 93 lx interior to a 2004 cobra interior or mach 1 interior? Do I mainly change just the 2 front seats and the rear seats?...

Mustang Super Snake Paint Codes  Question:
What is the paint code for the Mustang Super Snake for a red colour?

I want to paint it red with a black stripe but don't have the paint ...

1969 Mustang Rear Quarter Panel Drain Plugs  Question:

I recently bought a 44 piece body plugs and grommets kit , for my 69 Mustang coupe, but I don´t know where to put the Rear Quarter Drain ...

2010 Ford Mustang GT Premium with RCA Jacks ?  Question:
Does the 2010 Mustang GT Premium have RCA jacks in the back?

Answer: Unfortunately not, but the simple solution to the problem is adding ...

1981 Mustang Cobra Tail Lights  Question:

I have a 1981 Mustang Cobra & I can't find tail lights for it anywhere . please help?

Answer:

I haven't seen any 1981 tail lights ...

Installing a One Piece Floor Pan   Question:

What height do you put the one piece floor panel compared to the rocker panels in a 1966 mustang coupe ?

Answer:

Usually, you ...

1995 Mustang T5 Swap  Question:
I just swapped my automatic for a T5 and wanted to know, if I need to change the computer, or the harness?

It is a 1995 GTS Mustang....

1971 Mustang Quarter Panel Parts Interchange ?  Hi,

I have quarter panels, quarter panel extensions, trunk lid and tail lights for a 1971 fastback.

Are any of these parts interchangeable with ...

2005 Mustang GT Automatic Transmission Filler  Question:

2005 Mustang GT 4.6L with automatic transmission, I see a drain plug but how do you refill the transmission?

Answer:

As you've ...

Turbo Mustang Detail  Take care and thanks for the detail on your site it's probably the easiest intro to turbo and turbo mustang I have seen on the net and I've looked it up ...

2003 Mustang Convertible Body Repair  Hi

My 2003 mustang convertible was recently hit by 86 year old woman. Damage totaled about $3500.

What I need to know is if a 2003 Shelby hood and ...

Mustang Data Plate information  Question:

Picked up an old Mustang. Can Car ID tell me where it was made: engine etc..

Answer: No. All they do is sell parts. You need to use a ...

Buying a Mustang to Restore: Advice and/or Opinion  Question:

No car yet but beginning to look. What would you say is the single most important thing to look for in a potential restoration Mustang?...

2008 Mustang Bullitt Wheel Paint Code  Question:

Can you find out the wheel paint code for the 2008 Bullitt? I need touch up paint.

Answer:

The closest thing I've been able to find ...

Ford Mustang 2010  Good morning Sir:

I'm a big fan of the Ford Mustang GT. And I'm planning to buy one and take it home with me next year .

Normally I don't like ...