1994 Ford Mustang Base review from North America
"Rice burner"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Has a bad habit of loosening the sparks plugs.
Interior paint will fade/chip very quickly.
Very very easy to put dents on the fenders; put your hand on it and you have a dent to pop out.
If you bought used like I did (1500), then brakes might be a issue, do you have ABS? I didn't know until I had to slam on the brakes thanks to a dumb ass, and locked up.
Hood latch won't hold unless you force the lever back out then in, then go close the hood.
General comments?
With 145 (127 wheel power) and 215 (187 wheel torque) the little six shooter will scoot after you get out of 1st gear. 2nd gear will reach 65/70 mph, though with a exhaust it will sound like it's gonna blow.
Pros: Comfortable, the 5.0 sound alike (with dual flow masters) may not whip on the 3.4 F body's, but your average ricer is no problem at all. Responds to mods quite well, dual exhaust, air filter, silencer delete, I have a estimated 132 wheel power, give or take.
Cons: Shifter placement, road noise, constantly down shifting due to tall gear ratios. Weak when shifting from 5th to 4th at wot. What traction when it's little wet out of on a gravel/dirt road.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1994 |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 Single Port Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 20000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 25000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Camaro |
| Date of Entry | 14th January, 2009 |