2007 Ford Mustang GT from North America - Comments

* Some small parts on the doors vibrate when the sound is cranked up.

* Filling the gas tank can be a task as it tends to auto-shutoff the pump after about 5 gallons go in. It's fairly sensitive to air.

* Interior plastics scratch VERY EASILY. Dark plastic leaves white scratches and rub marks even after mild grazing or light rub. Hard to keep it "perfect".

* Low-gear shifting can sound clunky & suspension reacts harshly to it.

* Legs on tall people will rest against the parking brake.

* TCS is NOT always helpful in thick snow. It does help with the ice.

* It's a real head-turner

* Very powerful

* Easy to drive

* Visibility is excellent

* Stock suspension is acceptable but don't expect glue on the tires.

* TCS works well and is fairly transparent to driver except under significant conditions.

* Interior creature comforts are excellent

* Great gas mileage (getting 25 on the V8) for a vehicle of this caliber.

* There are 1000's of accessories and add-ons.

* Excellent support forms all over the internet.

* It's like joining a club.

* Driving this car in the winter, is very possible. Recommend GOOD snow tires. Driver MUST concentrate 200% during snow or ice conditions. Breaks traction easily even with TCS.

* Braking is good.

Congrats on your Mustang, and a bit of advice. Some Mustangs had a problem with a crimp in the fuel filler tube that caused it to back up slightly and cause the gas pumps to keep shutting off as you fill it. You might want to have this checked out. I have a 2007 Mustang and I DON'T have this problem, so you may need to have your filler tube replaced.

You are right about the incredible (and reasonably priced) accessories available for Mustangs. There are hundreds (or thousands) of Mustang clubs all over the U.S. if you'd care to join one. The members network to help one another with advice, and help on modifications or repairs.

I have a 2005 GT and have problems filling the tank, especially when, here in California, they changed the type of fuel nozzles. I do have the revised gas tank on the car, since the vehicle was manufactured in June '05. I have found that on most occasions, I have to let the gas level get down to 1/4 tank. This is fairly precise, for just a notch above the 1/4 mark, the pump will shut off. I always hold the nozzle and do not use the automatic shutoff. This is not so irritating when the car is home and gas stations are close by. When driving any long distances (such as I5 to LA from the Bay Area) I have to really calculate and plan to get gas after the car reaches the 1/4 mark. I hope I never get to the point when I have to put gas in the car at above the 1/4 mark and do not have enough fuel to get to the next station. I read on another web site, where Ford knows that because of the saddle design of the tank, you cannot effectively put gas in the car until it is 1/4 full. At times when in an unfamiliar town, I have had to drive a few extra miles, just so I can burn gas to get to the 1/4 mark. At $4.00 per gallon, I do not really want to do this. My daughter drives a Fusion and the car does not have this problem.

The easy-to-scratch interior (and ours also has leather seats) is the reason we don't allow our dog to ride in our Mustang. She pouted and complained, so we bought her her own car (a Pontiac Grand Am). She goes to the park in it and generously lets "Daddy" drive it. She is a very spoiled dog. She also has her own room and her own big-screen TV.

I just drove to So Cal from the Bay Area. I got 24 mpg, but had to wait until the gas tank reached the 1/4 full mark before putting gas in.

I made a second trip to SoCal this week with the 2005 GT. I did experience a fueling problem when the gage read a "hair width" above the 1/4 mark. I could not put gas in until I rotated the nozzle to the 2 o'clock position counter clockwise. That was the only time I had problems filling the tank. Coming home, it was necessary to drive additional miles around the area near the gas stop to get the gas tank down to 1/4. I did see some back roads, though the time wasted was not enjoyable. I advise other Mustang owners to plan ahead for any trip, especially when in sparsely populated areas. It seems that the gas tank gage is accurate. Know how to calculate fuel needs, and by all means, know how to calculate your gas mileage.

I have a 2006 Mustang GT, and like the guy said above, MPG especially on highway is excellent for a V8 sports car. I run my cruise control everywhere and keep it 55-60mph or 65-70 on interstate. It gets as high as 24.8 mpg and consistently around 24mpg, but I've never seen it less than 23.2mpg regardless of where I'm driving. I'll have my mustang until the day I die (hopefully will be a while yet..). A Big Salute to Ford!

California is changing to a newer type of fuel nozzle that is much smaller. Last year I had the experience using one at a Union 76 station in Vacaville. Filling the tank was so slow. It took me about 15 minutes. In my local area, they are now changing to this smaller nozzle and when I tried to fill the car, the rate of gas flow was painfully slow. What gives? I have written before about the maximum amount that should be in the gas tank before filling, 1/4 tank is about right. But now, it seems it will take time to fill the car if all the stations change to this newer type of nozzle. The owner of the station said that the new nozzles are very slow. What gives California?

I pay a lot of attention to owner's comments on here about various problem areas with their cars, and I especially picked up on the comment in this review about the interior material being easily scratched.

I bought a 2007 Mustang last year with the leather interior. I recently wanted to take my large (and mean) dog on a trip with me. I was careful to cover the console and seat with a blanket, which she managed to get off and wad up in the floor in less than a quarter mile. She also has a bad habit of putting her large paws (with razor-sharp claws) up on the dash. I'm very happy (and relieved) to report that Mustang interiors appear to be somewhat dog proof. I found not a single scratch anywhere after the trip. It appears to be tougher than I had thought.