The base 2009 mustang convertible has a power soft top, glass rear window with defroster, fivespeed manual transmission, air conditioning. The bad a poorly tuned 10speed automatic transmission hurts the driving. Epa mpg owner mpg estimates 2004 ford mustang 6 cyl, 3. As fords third oldest nameplate, this model has inspired different generations of vehicles with short rear decks and long hoods or pony cars. The ford mustang is available as a fastback or as convertible, with one of four engines. Fords iconic mustang is a better sports car than ever before just be sure to.
Our list of known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2004 ford mustang. The two cars i speak of are the 2005 ford mustang gt and the 2004 ford mustang. After testing two 2018 ford mustang gts with a mere 3pound difference in measured weight, we were taken aback by how much quicker the gt is with its new 10speed automatic 10a sixthan it is. How to decide between an automatic mustang gt or a manual. Mustang gt vs camaro ss 2019 mustang vs camaro cj pony. Regular v6 mustangs come in standard, deluxe and premium trim levels, while the gt v8 is offered in deluxe and premium levels.
Cars fuelsaving technologies engine technologies transmission technologies other technologies. At the moment i drive an automatic ford taurus but i have done a few lessons driving manual with my uncle ive heard that automatic transmission gets better gas mileage but manual gives you more of a driving experience. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. Automatic vs manual transmission fox body mustangs which. The details on the competitors in the video above are limited to the fact that one car is a charger scat pack and the other is a mustang gt. There were minor differences in mpg ratings between manual and automatic transmissions. In this mustang engine swap we replace the factory 4. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Dont you hate how bad the fuel efficiency of a mustang is. If you had the opportunity to check out motor trends head 2 head pitting the 2018 camaro ss 1le vs the 2018 mustang gt premium equipped with the performance package 1, the camaro essentially outperformed the grandtouring version of the mustang in almost every performance aspect. The most accurate ford mustang mpg estimates based on real world results of 41. The fifthgeneration ford mustang s197 is a pony car that was manufactured by ford from 2004 to 2014, at the flat rock assembly plant in flat rock, michigan. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 20 2004 mustang models nationwide. Motivated by a supercharged 4 more info west coast auto sales center.
Detailed features and specs for the used 2004 ford mustang including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain and more. Unfortunately, the mustang is my daily driver and a have to encounter freeway traffic. Ford mustang mpg actual mpg from 3,6 ford mustang owners. Regular gasoline, view estimates how can i share my mpg. Credit ford for fanning the flames with the awesome 5r55s 20052010 mustang gt and 6r80 2011 5. Automatic vs manual transmission fox body mustangs which is better. Sixthgeneration mustang gets a leaner face, revised suspension, improved safety equipment and a more powerful v8. The fifth generation began with the 2005 model year, and received a facelift for the 2010 model year. We have 7 2004 ford mustang mach 1 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 1 1owner cars, and 8 personal use cars.
In this video i teach you all of the steps to get the most mileage out of your car. Whether its a weekend cruiser and easy daily driving that youre after, or an allaround drivers car that is a blast to drive on the twisties, there really isnt a right answer when it comes to choosing the right transmission for your mustang. Automatic vs manual transmission fox body mustangs which is. Your going to be out of first gear before you even realize you hit the gas pedal haha. For some reason unlike in any other manual vehicle i have driven, this car has been a little. Ford motor company 2004 ford crown victoria owners guide.
The reason i say this is because after i killed my other rear end with 3. We can help you calculate and track your fuel economy. The mustang gt is a car from ford, with rear wheel drive, a front located engine and a 2 door coupe body style. Weve rounded up six great sports cars that combine a stellar driving. Estimates of gas mileage, greenhouse gas emissions, safety ratings, and air.
Hello all, im getting a 2015 mustang gt within the next few months. We see how it fares on southern french roads ford mustang gt 5. It has the my color gauge cluster, through the screen it has the setting for ambient lighting also but i dont have the parts in car for it. Oct 14, 2018 really it comes down to two factors driver involvement and convenience and to a lesser extent how driven by the performance numbers you are. In 1964, ford started manufacturing one of the most successful car models in the history of the automobile industrythe mustang. Really it comes down to two factors driver involvement and convenience and to a lesser extent how driven by the performance numbers you are. Modern automatics have become so good at what they do from the standpoint of acceleration performance an. More powerful mustang gt variants are powered by a 5. Ok so you know what mustang rear axle assembly went into what years now lets look at what axles are in your mustang rear end. Not having ever driven an auto mustang i have no idea how bad 3. Though gas mileage is rarely the top priority of mustang enthusiasts.
So, if i were voting for manual vs auto, id get a manual. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Mustang mpg ratings by year mustang fuel economy cj pony. New mustang gt and the mach 1 shootout muscle mustangs. May 22, 2010 my 2004 mustang gt automatic going from 060 with bbk cai, borla stingers catback, and diablosport predator tuner. The mustang gt carries epa ratings of 15 miles per gallon city, 25 mpg highway and 18 mpg combined with the sixspeed manual, and. We were invited to bristol motor speedway to witness the mustang lap. Its not even a grand touring car, despite the gt initials that adorn it. It comes down to personal preference and lifestyle.
The video doesnt even give the model years, but we can make plenty of guesses based on what we see in the racing footage. In normal, fully automatic mode, it keeps the revs pretty low, clearly to achieve that extra mpg in town. Nov 12, 2004 is it possible, infighting amongst the ford camp. Used ford mustang with manual transmission for sale on. Debate automatic vs manual mustangs which is better. View and download ford 2004 04 mustang owners manual online. Power is produced by a single overhead camshaft, 4. Cameron decided to gut a wrecked 2016 mustang gt and add that vaunted interior to his s197 as well. How to decide between an automatic mustang gt or a manual quora. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2004 ford mustang coupe 2d mach 1. Get more from your ford mustangs gas mileage liveabout. The current generation ford mustang began with the. This is mainly due to user controlled transmission shifts and greater control over engine rpm.
I have all decisions made except for the transmission. Mustang buyers can proudly skip fords raucous v8 and stick with the v6, since. More importantly, the v6 returns good highway fuel economy, though. View detailed gas mileage data for the 2004 ford mustang. I would like to install the center consolcup holders with my color, door skins, and footwell. Many mustang owners love their sports cars but dont love the fact that they arent so fuelfriendly. The most accurate 2004 ford mustangs mpg estimates based on real world results of 1. In this video i talk about what i have done in order to shift a mustang gt smoothly. The taller hood with its power dome tips off that the engine is much taller than the stock gts.
Mustang automatic vs manual transmissions cj pony parts. The bar 20112014 mustang gt 19962004 mustang gt 20112014 v6. The pcm likes to drop two gears in auto mode and that can put it well into the power. Used ford mustang with manual transmission for sale. Our 2004 ford mustang svt cobra in redfire metallic is one of just 3,768 cobra coupes produced in its model year of which only 509 were sold in this particular color. For 1994 the ford mustang underwent its first major redesign in fifteen years, being introduced in november 1993 and launching on december 9, 1993. All 7904 ford mustang rear ends used 28 spline axles except for the 2001 and 0304 svt cobras they used a 31 spline axle in their irs rear end.
Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2004 ford mustang coupe 2d gt. View and download ford 2004 mustang owners manual online. First gear in the auto is no waaay lower than in the manual. If you think of the mustang as a gasguzzling muscle car, think again. The fourth generation ford mustang was an automobile produced by the american manufacturer ford for the 1994 through 2004 model years. Why the 2018 ford mustang gt automatic is so much quicker. Estimates of gas mileage, greenhouse gas emissions, safety ratings, and air pollution ratings for new and used cars and trucks. For 1994 the ford mustang underwent its first major red. Hey everyone i have a 2014 mustang gt track pack 6speed.
And you will also be supporting the increasing debt of the government through corn subsidies. Find the best used 2004 ford mustang mach 1 near you. On the 2014 ford mustang gt premium, for example, you will find features such as a 4. Manual transmissionsif driven and shifted according to the owners manualcan increase mpg fuel consumption over what would be seen with an automatic transmission. While the mustangs gas mileage ratings dropped considerably or. Your auto repair done right, only the work you need with no add ons. To mustang owners and fans, this was a pretty hard blow to the. I managed to get over 28 mpg on the highway in this mode with the 10r80. At the 2004 north american international auto show, ford. My older car had a 5 speed manual and i had tendon problem in my arm for driving it in freeway traffic. Ford, a debate has been going on amongst the ford community about two cars, that to most have much in common, but to the participants of the debate, the two cars are as different as apples and oranges.