1989 Ford Mustang LX review from North America
"Get in, sit down, shut up and HOLD ON!!! :-)"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
SMALL stuff: Fan clutch, radiator pin hole, hoses, belt, brakes.
THE BIG PROBLEM? An electrical fire on the main wiring harness!! BIG bucks to fix, $2100!!!
General comments?
What a great car! Well, other than the wiring harness. Great performance, awesome handling, great fuel mileage. The perfect performer for a "non racer".
Heads up. 89's have a very unique electrical system. Main wiring harness made for ONLY 1989's. 87, 88 were not mass air, so folks took the main harnesses from Ford's parts bins to upgrade theirs to 1989 standards. 1990-1993 have different ones too... air bag connections change the harness.
KNOW THE SELLER!!! These cars are great used. IF they have been used and abused, it shows. Cared for, they are gems!!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0 HO Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 57000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 98000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 12th October, 2001 |