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Mustang owners just looking for opinions ideas experience anything. my 237k mile 5.0 is looking to retire possibly? i got a ford code reader and got the following codes in the continious memory test after the koeo code 11 first appeared. i've not taken the koer test yet. car does and always...

ok techies lets rubb our noggins together and 1 guy had an idea, we need to either find a stronger type tube design w/out the fragile fins, a tuba designed type or a n oil cooler of stronger design. 2. or we need to sawzall an area large enough under hood and walah pull core thru instal what...

All things being stock which would be the better buy! the better car best bang for the buck, i areas of engine build quality fit and finish durabillity reliability. In performance parameters cornering ,straight line. I convienance areas like easyier to see out of, durability of heater ...

Yo bros hi i can get a 98 cobra 70,000 miles original owner atlantic blue convertible all stock x cept no cobra rims. Condition perf, I'm sure that 6 g's is a deal huh???? i got an 89 5.0 with 223,000 miles original engine never rebuilt i thought id get this cobra and retire sell the 5.0...

This 220,000 mile 1989 mustang 5.0 5speed is running strong. It did burn 1 quart oil in a 150 mile run in hot weather. It doesnt relly leak. Ive been driving this car over 10 years . Its never been apart the engine! Im at a crossroads. Iwonder if it's valve seals? I imagine to change them...

Stangsters are the fox srs air bag safety systems dependable? Do these systems require maintenance/ Do they complicate the access of repairing other problems? Do they go off over bumps ect?? Are they worth the hassle? Maybe the pre 90 foxes are the way to go, or a later improved system...

I may have a leak at either the o rings or the plastic seals at the steering rack, Question,s this...... Can i remove these hoses from the rack while rack is still in place or...... Will i have to remove the whole rack just to change these o rings and seals??? Has anyone removed their Power...

Stangsters i got an 89 5.0 220,000 miles . Just changed rack not fun, not sure of outcome yet. I been working on cars for years gettin tired of it. I thought i'd find an easier model to work on?? i wonder i know this is a 5.0 forum , am sure u all favor them. i,m wondering if any of u have...

Just installed i believe a pain in the rack and pinion from cardone. It,s seems that threads on this subjectare stangsters who understate the labor and basically pain in the rack all the way around. jackin, grease dirt falling everywhere ,working on your back fluid leaking all over. Neck...

The stabiler of the two at high speed? The Fox or the SN95 stock wise??? Looking for a replacement for my old 5.0. 1989 Maybe a lower mileage fox or Sn95? Stock for Stock the better overall?? Opinions comments recomendations thanx:shrug:

Stangsters ok guy original owner has reciepts atlantic blue, no cobra rims ,some chromes still. Black top and interior. Its got 79,000 miles. Garaged clean he wants $10,000!!! is this a deal or?????? Do Cobras have cam belts or chains?? 1998 " best sn95 cobra year right?? Isn't the 1998...

Ok Stangsters u all know a few years back in Hot Rod magazine, The mighty 5.0 engine 87-93 in the Mustang was rated 1 of the 10 best V-8,s in the WORLD. I have the mag i got to dig it out. Questions this Do u stangsters know why this v-8 5.0 and not the 4.6 mustang engine was listed?????:shock:

Cobra mustangers Guys got a 1 owner 98 cobra convertible 70 k miles clean!!! Cobalt blue. All clean. Would this convertible handle less than the coupe??? What would a good deal for me be? what would this car be wort? i got a high mileage 5.0 89 stick runnng fast ,uses oil every 500 miles...

Stansters listen up Got my old trusty 220,000 mile 5.0 Give me some advice!!!! U think i may need a 2nd car?????? T-5 went out $1,600 later still driving it. I feel that with calif smog comming soon and all these miles sooner than later car may be down!!! I feel; 1 car is better less...

TECH claimed problem sustaining 25mph steady for the test!!!!! Tech said he almost gave up and failed it!! itwas almost 2 years ago Ill have to test in several months again. Tech said he almost gave up guess he had to modulate throttle!!!!! Test numbers came out good though. Car runs...

:rolleyes: Stangsters just spent 1,600 on a rebuilt 5spd!!! Now my exhaust is rattling, vibrating!!! Turnsout to be an old set aof flowmasters from a chevy with the inlets and outlets in line!! Problem is the rubber part of the stock hangar is stretched ready to snap and pulling the mufflers...

:rolleyes: first i got an1989 5.0 engine and car Id like to know if anyone know s a good rebuilder in the S.F. bay area? I,d like to know if anyone s gone to any machine shops around here and had their engines rebuilt? Id, wonder for a stock rebuild costwise? Any ideas would be good...

Hello fellow stangers got a blown t-5 in an 89 5.0 ran great clutch good for 217,000 miles but guess it was time . I put it in1st i reved it , it bangged into neutral. Now when i put it in gear and let clutch out car does not move . I can hear faint bearing whine same in any gear! Stangers...

iTS AN 89 5.0 217,000 MILES PAINT GOOD 1 TEAR ON SEAT . HEATER CORE GONE, STILL RUNS FAST USING 1 QRT OF OIL AT LEAST EVERY 500 MILES iTS NEVER BEEN WRECKED NO RUST MIDNIGHT BLUE 5 SPEED wOULD IT BE CHEAPER TO REPLACE CAR WITH AN OVER ALL LOWER MILEAGE ONE OR REBUILD ENGINE AND THEN DEAL...

Id like to hear from owners whove upgraded I want to know recommended heads, intake, cam, brakes and suspension!! I need to pass semi anual smog test though! I want more power more cornering! I don,t want to degrade fuel consumption if possible Im only getting 14 mpg as it is! Body and...