Can You Put 1996 Mustang Tailights On A 1995 5.0?

[Jordan Warta]

Can you put 1996-1998 Mustang Gt taillights on a 1995 5.0? I was thinking of doing so for a newer look. Is there any new wiring that would be needed and would they fit the same?

 

[jozsefsz]

Yes you can, and yes you'll need to change or alter the harness (more bulbs). Many (myself included) would say the 94-95 horizontal lights were the best looking. They're also fairly expensive / rare, while the 96 & up are pretty cheap and easy to find.

 

[Chythar]

The 96-98 tails will fit just fine, but you'll either need to buy them with a wiring harness or you'll have to make your own - I believe the 96-98 tails have an extra bulb somewhere. You can get a step-by-step set of instructions here:

https://web.archive.org/web/2009082...evy.com/mods/mustang_eurostyle_taillight.html

The original page is gone, but the Web Archive still has the page.

 

[splogan]

Badge of honor having horizontal lights, it means your car came with the torque upgrade from the factory

 

[Flade]

I changed mine over years ago when a guy backed his truck into me and I needed to get the number and one light replaced. Still have a couple pairs of the old style lights lying around. It's a simple 30 min swap if you get the harness from a parts car too.