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  1. Art161

    NHTSA Action Number PE08060

    NHTSA has an ongoing investigation regarding alleged defects in the tire valves on certain 2007 Ford vehicles, including the Mustang. The investigation is as to whether there is a safety hazard because of the cracking and leaking of the tire valves. According to an Associated Press...
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    Imports rule?

    I was watching MotorWeek on TV. One of the segments was about an activity called Hot Import Nights, Night Shift. It's about drifting, motocross, testing your car on a dyno, hip-hop, etc. Oh, you have a chance to win a grand prize--a one-off Roush Mustang! :rlaugh: :flag:
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    Gas pump shut-off before tank is full

    Is there still an issue with the gas pump shutting off before the car's tank is full? I had that problem for about the first six months I owned my '07, but I can't recall having that problem for a year or so. I'm aware of the TSB on the issue and of a "cure" by rotating the nozzle from...
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    Coolant temperature gauge

    Does anyone here know if there is significant damping of the coolant temperature gauge needle? That is, does the needle vary its position on the gauge with relatively small changes in temperature? Once my needle is at the center of the gauge, it seems to stay there while I am...
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    April 1 option available

    There is an option available on the Mustang for orders placed April 1, 2008. Orders must be placed on that date. Following the rousing success of the Sync system that was developed by Ford and Microsoft, the two companies have teamed up to give us 'Stang folks an opportunity for a Ford and...
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    Happy birthday, bigcat

    Happy birthday, bigcat. Please let us know if you get the two calls telling you that the GT500KR is yours!
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    Recall 08C02--434,593 vehicles affected

    This potentially affects all Mustangs built from April 22, 2005, through January 31, 2008. This includes some 2005 model year vehicles, all 2006 and 2007 model year vehicles, and some 2008 model year vehicles. If your car is affected, you are advised to have all occupants wear their...
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    What is your SPEEDVOL setting?

    I set my speed sensitive volume setting to 6. The Owner's Guide recommends a level of 1 to 3. What setting do you find gives you approximately the same radio volume at idle and on the highway? I'm curious as to whether my car is noisier at highway speed than most. It is completely...
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    Speed bumps

    Is it better for the vehicle (suspension, etc.) to drive over a speed bump with both tires going over it, or is it better to drive with one tire going over the bump and the other staying on the level part of the pavement?
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    Spare tire question

    I have had two flat tires in the past two months. Replacements are not in stock at my Ford dealer or at tire dealers I have called, but have to be ordered from "the warehouse." I am someone surprised they are not in stock, because I have the standard Pirelli P-235/55ZR/17--nothing exotic. I...
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    Humor while pumping gas?

    I'm getting ready for a road trip and wanted to get a full tank of gas before I left. So I was pumping at slow speed, but the pump nozzle was still clicking off prematurely. I finally got it to feed without clicking off, but I was still pumping at slow speed. Cars at the neighboring pumps...
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    Removing road wheel

    I have an '07 GT with the standard wheels. If I need to remove a wheel, how do I do it? The manual says that the center ornament needs to be removed before the wheel lugs nuts are loosened. Does the ornament really need to be removed? I've never done this on any previous car, but this...
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    Passenger compartment fuse box

    The people on this board seem to be very understanding about seemingly dumb questions, but I was still too embarrassed for many months to post this problem with my 2007. I couldn't figure out how to get to the passenger compartment fuses. I could remove the access panel, but could not figure...
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    Warning lights

    I have a 2007 Mustang GT with automatic transmission and base instrumentation (no Message Center). When I turn the key "on" the warning lights for O/D off and door/trunk ajar do not illuminate. Are these particular lights supposed to illuminate as a check that the bulbs are okay? The...