Wheels, Tires & AlignmentDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback, about 171,000 miles. I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about caliper and spoke clearance. What measure…
WeekendGuy384Community StarterSep 4, 20261968 Ford Mustang FastbackNashville3 replies0 helpful TransmissionDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback, about 138,000 miles. After sitting overnight, shifting from Park to Drive can take a second or two before the vehicle actually engages. Once warm it behaves normally. Woul…
CamberCamper245Community StarterSep 4, 20261968 Ford Mustang FastbackMiami12 replies0 helpful 2024 Ford Mustang GT, about 14,500 miles. For the first few seconds after a cold start I hear a metallic rattle, then it disappears and won't come back once the engine is warm. No warning lights and…
WrenchWrench31Community StarterSep 4, 20262024 Ford Mustang GTNew Jersey3 replies0 helpful Dealer ExperiencesQuestionCommunity Starter 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback, about 217,000 miles. I have a trade with some equity and I am buying another car. Dealer wants to talk only in payment numbers. Would you settle sale price first, then tra…
UsedCarDad869Community StarterSep 2, 20261968 Ford Mustang FastbackNYC38 replies0 helpful BrakesDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter Cruising is smooth, but braking from highway speed makes the steering wheel shake. Pads still have material. Would you start with rotor runout/thickness variation, hub condition or suspension bushing…
CanyonMiles540Community StarterMay 4, 20261968 Ford Mustang FastbackDallas0 replies0 helpful Cooling SystemDeal checkCommunity Starter Coolant temp climbs while idling with the A/C on, then drops back down once I'm moving. Coolant is full and I don't see a leak. Fans do run, but I'm not sure they're moving enough air. What would you…
WrenchRunnerCommunity StarterSep 1, 20262018 Ford Mustang GTMichigan0 replies0 helpful Buying NewBuying adviceCommunity Starter I am shopping a new car with several similar units sitting nearby. Dealer started at MSRP plus fees. What is the best way to use competing written quotes without turning the process into endless back…
OldSchoolMechanicish284Community StarterAug 30, 20262024 Ford Mustang GTSalt Lake City6 replies0 helpful Cooling SystemNewsCommunity Starter A/C gets properly cold on the highway but becomes noticeably warmer at long lights. It cools down again almost immediately once the car is moving. Could this still be a refrigerant issue or does that…
GarageGarage53Community StarterAug 26, 20262018 Ford Mustang GTOhio29 replies0 helpful Track Days & HPDEQuestionCommunity Starter I want a dedicated wheel/tire setup for HPDE and would prefer more sidewall than the street setup. What's the right way to confirm barrel/spoke clearance around the larger brakes rather than relying…
BoxerRiderCommunity StarterApr 4, 20262024 Ford Mustang GTCentral Florida0 replies0 helpful This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2014 Ford Mustang GT, about 97,000 miles. The car stays dry in normal rain but after a long storm one front footwell gets dam…
NewCarMechanicish876Community StarterAug 27, 20262014 Ford Mustang GTPortland1 reply0 helpful Wheels, Tires & AlignmentQuestionCommunity Starter Front tires look fine from the outside but the inner shoulders are nearly done. Car is lowered a little. I'd rather fix the alignment than just keep buying tires—what measurements should I ask the sh…
HybridShopper45Community StarterFeb 18, 20262018 Ford Mustang GTPhiladelphia0 replies0 helpful Financing, APR & RefinancingPurchase deal checkCommunity Starter Manufacturer offers promotional financing or a cash incentive. What is the right way to calculate which one is worth more over my expected payoff period?
BoostScout146Community StarterAug 26, 20262024 Ford Mustang GTNorth Jersey0 replies0 helpful EngineDIYCommunity Starter There is a light ticking sound that follows engine speed for the first few minutes and then becomes hard to hear. Oil level is correct. How would you separate normal injector noise from valvetrain no…
RoadDriverCommunity StarterAug 20, 20262024 Ford Mustang GTLong Island9 replies0 helpful The light was on for two days and then disappeared before I could schedule service. Car feels normal. Is there still likely to be useful stored or pending data if I scan it now?
TireNomad734Community StarterAug 17, 20261968 Ford Mustang FastbackNashville8 replies0 helpful TransmissionDiscussionCommunity Starter There is a low hum that rises with road speed regardless of engine RPM. Turning slightly left or right changes the sound. Is that enough to suspect a wheel bearing, or what else should I rule out? I…
ShopHauler301Community StarterAug 17, 20261968 Ford Mustang FastbackHouston13 replies0 helpful 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback, about 4,800 miles. Every few days I get a brief hesitation pulling away from a stop. It feels like the engine cuts power for half a second and then everything is normal. N…
DetailTech81Community StarterApr 12, 20261968 Ford Mustang FastbackFlorida0 replies0 helpful I'm considering a mild modification that shouldn't directly affect the part I'm worried about, but I don't want to create a warranty headache. How do you decide which mods are worth waiting on until…
WrenchDaily20Community StarterAug 17, 20262024 Ford Mustang GTTexas6 replies0 helpful Collector Cars & ValuesBuild journalCommunity Starter Comparing two older enthusiast cars: one has lower mileage but thin history, the other has higher mileage with years of invoices and owner notes. Assuming both inspect well, how much value do you put…
OldSchoolBuilder95Community StarterAug 11, 20262018 Ford Mustang GTNew York14 replies0 helpful 2024 Ford Mustang GT, about 22,000 miles. The light was on for two days and then disappeared before I could schedule service.
RoadTripMechanicish788Community StarterFeb 27, 20262024 Ford Mustang GTQueens0 replies0 helpful Track Days & HPDEDiscussionCommunity Starter Budget allows one meaningful upgrade. Current street tires are decent and brakes are standard replacements. Which upgrade helps a new driver learn more before adding other parts?
V8Mom154Community StarterAug 10, 20262024 Ford Mustang GTCharlotte9 replies0 helpful