2005 Ford Mustang Coupe from North America - Comments

No problems as of yet.

First, let me say that I have been a Mustang fanatic all of my life owning several throughout the years. Taking a break in 1984, that particular Mustang was the last year I had owned until now. I was just not impressed with the old Fox (Fairmont) chassis and like others, I too felt the Mustang was long overdue for a total make-over from the ground up. The 1967 Fastback that I owned had always been my favorite year until now...

Although this car may look like your father's Mustang, believe me, it isn't!

(After all, I should know...)

I have the 4.0 liter V-6 and for a V-6, this engine has gobs of torque. You can feel the Gs if you put the "pedal to the metal". The V-8 obviously is going to have more power and torque, but the gas crunch (and higher price) kept me from going that route. Being used to the V-8 rumble-rumble, the sound this V-6 makes took me a while to get used to. I don't know quite how to describe it accept that it's very different from every other V-6 that I have heard before.

In my opinion, this automatic transmission is the best that Ford has built to date. Shift changes occur at just the right RPM no matter what your driving agenda is at any given moment.

This car has the "Pony Package" which includes ABS and traction control. The handling and braking is a dream.

With the 17" wheels and tires, the ride can be quite choppy on the bumps, but the fun-factor makes up for this. I love the factory Mag wheels with the 3 spoke spinners in the center.

The interior has leather seats which I like. I also like the nostalgic look of the dash, but I wish Ford would have used a little less plastic as it looks a tad cheapish.

You should have stuck with the Fox body until the late 80's/ early 90's when they had the fuel injection and the suspensions were better. They were a blast to drive, cheap to maintain and great on gas. I averaged easily 25 mpg on both of mine and sometimes around 27-28 mpg on long trips. I see people complaining about the mileage on the '05's, but it seems like the V-6 is only besting the V-8 by 2 or 3 mpg which isn't enough for me to warrant NOT having the V-8. If it were 7-8 mpg I could understand, but for the fun factor alone it would be worth the small sacrifice in economy. I guess I don't get why you'd buy a sports car and be worried about a couple mpg. Besides, if you can afford the mark-up on these first year new Mustangs you should not be worried about a little extra gas money.

I'm not judging you, but I think a real Mustang should have a V8, owning a car like that without the V8 is like having a

treasure box without the treasure, like it's all show and empty on the inside, where it counts.

Bought a 2005 Mustang Coupe V6 in August, just had to have the transmission replace due to a tear in the Servo. Ford couldn't figure out what the problem was, they replaced the solenoid first, then because they had to contact the engineers it has been a total of 3 weeks in the shop. It started with the O/D light coming on by itself and after blinking a while it stayed on. I thought I had inadvertently pushed the button, but then the engine light came on. I am just this side of the Lemon Law. I don't trust it anymore and that is really a sad thing for me. The service rep told me when I picked it up this last time that Ford was seeing more problems like this with this particular vehicle. Anyone hear about this before? Mustang Mary

As for the comment prior, mustang mary, the o/d light coming on is a problem with the instrument cluster, not with the tranny (since technically the auto tranny isn't an overdrive, it's a five speed auto). this is one of the more stronger trans ford has built since the c4 of days of yore.

IT's One of the best tranny and the problem that you are having is not usual. Try owning a chevy and then come back with comments.

Oh man, another guy who went with the V6. There is no substitute for the GT. A Mustang just isn't a true Mustang without the V8. I'd take an used older style GT (early 2000's or 90s) over a new style V6 Mustang anyday! They cost about the same !! At least you'll be able to hear the motor running

Guys who buy a V6 Mustang always seem to have a need to justify their purchase. Like saying it has a lot of torque or it has an exhaust note similar to the GT or it has 200 HP.

In my opinion, Ford should build only Mustang GT's. The V6 is not a performance car, not a race car and definitely not a muscle car.

"Justifying" buying a new V-6 Mustang is easy: Same awesome looks, 40% less insurance, $5000 less purchase price, same great handling, better fuel mileage and MORE horsepower than the old Fox V-8's. Why does that NEED any justification?? It seems to me that the it's justifying the V-8 that is the real issue here.

""Justifying" buying a new V-6 Mustang is easy: Same awesome looks, 40% less insurance, $5000 less purchase price, same great handling, better fuel mileage and MORE horsepower than the old Fox V-8's. Why does that NEED any justification?? It seems to me that the it's justifying the V-8 that is the real issue here."

Same looks yes, but that is where the story ends. You don't get the handling package of the GT. Sorry, your Explorer based V-6 is rated at 210 HP, the last Fox body V-8 was 225. Yes it was re-rated to 205 for 1993, but that was more of a marketing trick with the Cobra than a performance difference. They were the same exact engines as the prior year power and performance wise. I won't even compare the torque figures...please!!... or the horrendous sound of that pitiful 4.0 you have... arghhhh. Mileage difference is only a couple of mpg. If you are worried about that then buy a Focus not a Mustang.

As far as insurance... 40%? Who's your company and how old are you? My difference would be about 10-15%. V-8 Mustangs are the best of the breed period. If all you want are the looks then good for you, but don't try to compare a V-6 car with a GT and say the driving experience is at anywhere near the same level.

I don't own a Mustang, never have, probably never will, but if someone is happy with their V6 - What's wrong with that?

Sounds like a more practical choice for adults - even if the Mustang isn't the most practical car out there.

"but don't try to compare a V-6 car with a GT and say the driving experience is at anywhere near the same level."

It isn't. The V-6 is nowhere near as harsh and bone-jarring on rough roads as the GT. My dentist was upset when I traded my last GT. He no longer got to replace my jarred-out fillings every other week. There is nowhere I drive where I can exceed the cornering ability of my V-6, so why waste my money? Why is everyone so hung up on power you can't use? Why not buy a Viper V-10 powered motorcycle? (they do make them, incidentally).

I have a 05 V6 stang and so far it's been great. Fun to drive, handles good and no problems, yet power wise its no GT. But it had enough power to leave a nice tire mark. I did put a cold air intake on, and next it will be an underdrive pulley. But other than that, like my bro told me, if you want more power get a V8.