1988 Ford Mustang LX Convertible review from North America
"Fun to drive, but beware of electrical problems!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
New transmission.
Starter froze.
Convertible top seals leak.
A/C was replaced.
Timing belt replaced.
Many, many electrical problems... mostly associated with the headlights.
Electric windows; 3 broke within 1 month of each other.
Electric fuel door stopped working.
Ignition switch.
General comments?
I absolutely love this car when everything is working on it... but I never know when something is going to break.
The electrical problems have been unpredictable and very stressful over the past two years. Currently the car is in the shop, the battery is fine but the car is getting no power. The mechanics are still searching for the problem. There were no warning signs, it was just dead one evening when I got off work. Ran fine earlier that day.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3L 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 88000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 125000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Firenza |
| Date of Entry | 1st September, 2000 |