1999 Ford Mustang GT review from North America
"I love my Mustang"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Fog lights burn out every 10,000 miles.
Plastic coolant intake cracked at 105,000. Replaced with aluminum version.
Water pumped started leaking at 100,000.
Passenger timing chain plastic guide rails wore out at 105,000.
Seat belts retention springs wore out at about 70,000.
Seat release for rear passengers broke off at about 70,000. Glued them back on.
Clutch quadrant broke at 90,000. This was probably due to a heavier clutch. Replaced with Steeda clutch quadrant.
AC compressor clutch wore out at 110,000. Broke compressor ring while replacing, replaced entire compressor.
Rear break wear out piston froze at 52,000.
Fuel pump died at 110,000.
General comments?
Over all I love this car. The engine has survived everything I have done to it. I have dragged raced it in the 1/8th and 1/4 mile 15 times totaling over 100 runs. I drive it like I stole it almost every day. And at 120,000 with a 100 shot of NOS, I can still run a 12.2 in the 1/4 mile. This is the best car I have ever owned and I am not going to trade it in. I am going to keep it as a drag car.
It could be better and that is why I have made so many modifications, but I bought it for a little over 13,000 and it was a great buy.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.6 SOCH Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 120000 miles |
| Previous car | GMC Sonoma |
| Date of Entry | 29th March, 2006 |