1968 Ford Mustang — going one inch smaller for winter wheels
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 c…
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1968 Ford Mustang — should I negotiate the trade and purchase separately?
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. Wou…
2024 Ford Mustang GT — intermittent metallic rattle after cold start
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 th…
1968 Ford Mustang — delayed engagement into Drive when cold
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 enga…
1968 Ford Mustang — steering wheel shakes only under highway braking
Cruising is smooth, but braking from highway speed makes the steering wheel shake. Pads still have material. Would you start with rotor runout/thickness variat…
2018 Ford Mustang GT — runs hotter sitting in traffic than moving
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 t…
2024 Ford Mustang — how much room below MSRP when inventory is normal?
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 witho…
OldSchoolMechanicish284Community StarterAug 30, 20262024 Ford Mustang GTSalt Lake City6 replies0 helpful
A/C is cold while driving, warm at stoplights
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 s…
Need advice: Mustang track-day wheel size that clears big brakes
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 aroun…
2014 Ford Mustang — footwell gets wet only after heavy rain
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…
2018 Ford Mustang GT — need advice: Inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest of tire
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 tir…
2024 Ford Mustang — 0 percent promo versus a cash rebate
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?
2024 Ford Mustang — ticking noise follows RPM but fades when warm
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…
1968 Ford Mustang — check-engine light turned itself off — still scan it?
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…
1968 Ford Mustang — humming rises with road speed, not engine RPM
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 bea…
Car hesitates once, then drives normally
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…
2024 Ford Mustang GT — will this modification complicate a warranty claim?
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 decid…
2018 Ford Mustang GT — anyone else: Would you pay more for documentation than lower mileage?
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…
2024 Ford Mustang — check-engine light turned itself off — still scan it?
2024 Ford Mustang GT, about 22,000 miles. The light was on for two days and then disappeared before I could schedule service.
2024 Ford Mustang — tires or pads first for a beginner autocross season?
Budget allows one meaningful upgrade. Current street tires are decent and brakes are standard replacements. Which upgrade helps a new driver learn more before…