1997 Ford Mustang review from North America
"Runs good, looks great, crappy dealer service, expensive insurance"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Air conditioning quit in 1st 6 months. Took 6 trips to our dealer and 4 more trips to another dealer to get repaired.
Since new to present:
Antilock brakes grind, shake, and do not stop very well. Have been to 7 different dealerships numerous times, none have been able to repair this. Vehicle is now out of warranty and have gotten the lifetime brake plan from Midas. They have not been able to solve this problem either. Antitheft device has left us stranded on numerous occasions.
Engine runs good and economically for its size. This one sure looks good but I think my 89 Ford Taurus that I traded in for this one was a far better car.
General comments?
I am currently looking at a VW Jetta TDI, it is faster and more economical plus insurance is much cheaper. However I will miss the head turning looks of the Mustang.
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| Fast muscle that can hang with most, but unstable at times |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 13 miles |
| Most recent distance | 45000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Taurus |
| Date of Entry | 12th April, 2000 |